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1. A Close Call in the Columbia River Gorge

   A young woman on horseback survives an encounter with a starving cougar.

   Jun 23, 1903The Evening StatesmanWoodland, Cowlitz County

2. Trapped by the Beast in Eden Valley

   A rancher’s attempt to capture a predatory panther results in a harrowing fight at the edge of a cliff.

   Jan 19, 1904The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyStrange But True

3. The Politics of the Red Light

   Spokane's mayor refuses to suppress the 'social evil,' arguing that regulation in a restricted district is the only realistic approach to human nature.

   Jan 13, 1904The Evening StatesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

4. Walla Walla Orders a Heavy-Duty Fire Engine

   The City Council approves a $6,100 purchase for a new Metropolitan fire engine, requiring the widening of city firehouse doors.

   Oct 30, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

5. The Politics of Public Health

   As the city grows, Dr. Lueders argues that the municipal health officer's role must evolve beyond basic contagion management to include systemic urban sanitation.

   Jun 30, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

6. Healing Through Faith: Judge Hanna at the Opera House

   A prominent Christian Science lecturer visits the Walla Walla Opera House to explain the doctrine's stance on sickness and the 'mental cause'.

   Jan 20, 1904The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountySnake Oil

7. Walla Walla Musicians’ Union Defends Standards Against Theater Management

   A labor dispute arises at the local opera house over orchestra size and the quality of performance for the public.

   Dec 16, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyWork & Pay

8. The Rock-Breaking Return of the Chain Gang

   After years of disuse, Walla Walla city officials revived the ball-and-chain labor system as a punitive measure for minor offenders.

   Jun 3, 1903The Evening StatesmanSecond Street, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

9. The Minister and the Mob

   A Marysville clergyman faces a near-drowning at the hands of an angry crowd after attempting to enforce strict Sunday-closing laws against a local baseball game.

   Jul 29, 1903The Evening StatesmanMarysville, Snohomish CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

10. The Logging of a Giant for the World's Fair

    A massive fir tree from Lewis County is destined for a grand role as an office exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair.

    Jan 20, 1904The Evening StatesmanMcCormick, Lewis CountyStrange But True

11. The Summer Escape to Toll Gate

    As Walla Walla swelters, hundreds of residents find refuge in the mountain pines, transforming the historic Toll Gate into a bustling 'city of canvas.'

    Aug 14, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyStrange But True

12. Kennewick’s New Northern Pacific Depot

    A grand new terminal hints at a bright future for the year-old town of Kennewick.

    Oct 3, 1903The Evening StatesmanKennewick, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

13. The City Streets Are Now Bottomless Mud Pits

    Walla Walla business owners urge the city to scrape the main thoroughfares, claiming current conditions are worse than those found in small country villages.

    Dec 19, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

14. A Case of Mistaken Identity

    A local linotype operator was arrested by deputies at the train station after being misidentified as a burglary suspect from Colfax.

    Aug 25, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyStrange But True

15. The Last of the Pioneer Trees

    A landmark locust tree, planted in 1865, is cut down to make room for modern concrete sidewalks in front of the Gem saloon.

    Sep 4, 1903The Evening StatesmanMain Street, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyBoom & Bust · Gone Forever

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