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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 245 |
| 1904 | 13 |
258 stories matching sever
- Trapped in the Gears
A farm worker is severely injured in a gruesome accident while operating a header in the fields near Walla Walla.
- A Series of Farm Accidents in Dayton
Local farmers face dangerous mishaps involving heavy machinery and livestock.
- Farmer Injured in Wood Hauling Accident
A severe wagon accident near Dayton leads to a hospital transfer as locals navigate the dangers of agricultural labor.
- Harvest Disappointment on the Flat
Walla Walla farmers return from Pleasant View with grim reports of wheat yields well below expectations.
- The Barber's Great Escape
A local barber skips town, leaving behind a mountain of debt, a jilted wife, and a lover, all while chasing a lifestyle he couldn't afford.
- Young Boy Shot in Accidental Gunfire
A tragic lapse in judgment by a group of boys near Waterville led to a severe injury.
- The Man Who Owns Fifteen Townships Comes to Town
W. H. Babcock, back in Walla Walla after six months in Trinidad, is selling off Douglas County land he bought at 75 cents an acre — now fetching up to $12 — and keeping thousands of acres back for sheep.
- Police Expel Gypsy Band from Walla Walla
Citing public nuisance and theft, the Chief of Police clears a group of 75 people from the outskirts of town.
- A Violent Runaway on Ninth Street
A routine day of driving turns into a medical emergency when a team of horses bolts through the streets of Walla Walla.
- Brutal Knife Attack in East End Alley
A man is hospitalized with a severe head wound after a harvest-time brawl breaks out behind a local saloon.
- Police Target Women in Walla Walla Morality Crackdown
Two young women are arrested for vagrancy as part of an ongoing campaign to police 'disreputable' behavior in the city.
- An Eccentric Pioneer Found Alone and Helpless
After marrying a much younger woman and deeding away his property in a scandal that made local news, a reclusive tailor has been found paralyzed in his home.
- Produce Bottleneck Hits Local Growers
A regional shortage of rail cars leaves potato and vegetable shipments languishing in Walla Walla warehouses.
- A Cold Winter Forecast for Walla Walla
Skyrocketing fuel prices and a severe supply shortage threaten to make the upcoming winter an expensive struggle for local residents.
- Warden Catron Takes the Helm at Hotel Dacres
Following his departure from the state penitentiary, Warden Catron purchases the prestigious Hotel Dacres, preparing to take ownership in July.
- The Unsettled Affairs of Chris Hilbrick
After years of court appearances, arson accusations, and mental health crises, a Walla Walla man has his estate placed under guardianship.
- The Filthiest Place in Washington
A state health committee blames criminal negligence and unsanitary conditions for a deadly typhoid outbreak in North Yakima.
- Walla Walla Bicyclists Fund Road Repairs
City cyclists step up to pay license fees, funding new asphalt paths for safe transit.
- The Waitsburg Burglar Hunt
A suspect is arrested in Waitsburg after allegedly breaking into half a dozen homes, including the residence of the officer pursuing him.
- Seattle Dairymen Face Lawsuits Over Contaminated Milk
A series of lawsuits alleges that local milk suppliers sold tainted dairy, leading to severe illness in children.
- A Thanksgiving Invitation, an Order to Leave, and a Violent Reckoning
A Black veteran of the Philippines campaign was invited to Fort Walla Walla for Thanksgiving. Ordered off the post, he returned days later to beat the officer who had expelled him.
- A Hidden Testament Reveals New Heir to Shoemaker's Estate
After Paul Mulkey’s death, a long-lost will surfaced, overturning the previous court-appointed guardianship and naming an unexpected executrix.
- Heavy Machinery Mishap at the Rail Yards
A massive harvester meant for the wheat fields takes a spill while being unloaded in Walla Walla.
- The Midnight Saloon Brawl That Shook Main Street
A political argument over a local election turned violent when a Deputy Sheriff pistol-whipped a veteran in front of a crowded saloon.
- The Gambler of University Street
A Seattle woman turns the tables on a local gambler who used threats of violence to bankroll his craps habit.