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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 45 |
| 1904 | 2 |
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- The Cost of a Sunday Saloon
A lawyer wins a suit against his own client over fees generated during the 1902 'Sunday Law' crackdown.
- The Price of a Fire
A local merchant sues an insurance company after a warehouse blaze leaves him empty-handed.
- Commissioners Weigh $10,000 for Stubblefield Home
Walla Walla County Commissioners face a showdown over a $10,000 appropriation for a proposed charitable home as taxpayers threaten legal action.
- A Home for the Vulnerable
The Ladies' Relief Society pledges its property on South Second Street to anchor a new orphanage and home for the elderly.
- Cheney Moves Toward Public Water Ownership
Facing a long-running legal dispute, the city of Cheney strikes a deal to bring its water utility under public control.
- A Three-Year Battle Over a County Road
A land dispute regarding a right-of-way easement reaches the superior court after years of county commission gridlock.
- The Executor Who Tore Down the House
When a court ordered an executor to account for an estate, he decided to simply remove the buildings from the land entirely to bypass the judge.
- The Ghost of a Forger
A clever swindler slips out of Walla Walla after passing forged postal money orders, leaving authorities empty-handed.
- Stubblefield Home Funding Rejected
County commissioners kill the $10,000 donation requested for the Stubblefield home, citing legal concerns and taxpayer protests.
- Tacoma Taxpayer Victory Forces City Refund
A landmark court ruling forces the City of Tacoma to refund thousands of dollars in invalid tax titles.
- A Noisy Surprise for the Newlyweds
Local residents revive the old-fashioned 'charivari' tradition to celebrate a neighbor’s recent marriage with a cacophonous midnight parade.
- The Battle for Walla Walla’s Poundmaster
A deposed city official fights to regain his post, challenging the legality of his successor's appointment in Superior Court.
- Waitsburg Fights County Spending
Local business leaders threaten an injunction to block a $10,000 appropriation for the Stubblefield home.
- Will Walla Walla's Women Save the Stubblefield Home?
While men offer only 'moral support,' the Woman's Reading Club and Ladies' Relief Society lead the charge to secure a new home for widows and orphans.
- The Artful Grifter of Walla Walla
A young woman posing as a disabled orphan solicited funds from sympathetic merchants, leaving local business owners feeling duped.
- Who Controls the Schoolhouse Purse?
Walla Walla taxpayers demand fiscal transparency as the school board ignores mandatory financial reporting.
- A Mid-Winter Success at Whitman
Student body cheers alumni leader after a successful circus fundraising effort despite bad weather.
- Horsemen Offer Reward for Caught Thieves
A sophisticated gang operating in Whitman County forces local stockmen to put up a $250 bounty for the recovery of stolen property.
- The Expansion of Bremerton’s Navy Yard
Captain Barclay requests four million dollars to build a massive new dry dock, citing the urgent future needs of the Puget Sound station.
- 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.
- The Cook, the Revolver, and the Divorce Suit
A husband fights a court-ordered alimony payment, claiming his wife's threats and nagging made him lose his job.
- The Kent Road Dispute
A bitter neighborhood battle over property rights and road construction near Osborn Station comes to a quiet end.
- Walla Walla's Baseball Future Hangs in the Balance
After struggling with poor attendance and low ticket revenue, the local manager warns that the team will disband unless fans step up their support.
- The Machine's Secret Ballot
With a tight city election approaching, local political bosses reportedly funded the return of exiled gamblers to sway the vote.
- The High School Bond Controversy
Walla Walla voters face a looming financial crisis as the school board scrambles to validate illegal warrants while the city faces mounting debt.