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  1. A Nighttime Scuffle in Palouse

    An unexpected shooting between two strangers in a small Washington town turns into a case of mistaken identity.

    Jul 3, 1903The Evening StatesmanMain Street, Palouse, Whitman CountyTrue Crime

  2. The Sudden End of a High-Profile Defender

    John F. Dore, one of Seattle's most prominent criminal defense attorneys, died unexpectedly at his home, leaving behind a legacy of high-stakes court battles.

    Jun 17, 1903The Evening StatesmanSeattle, King County

  3. Minor League Baseball Team Folds Mid-Season

    The Dayton baseball team disbands after failing to meet the salary limit, leaving local fans and the Inland League in flux.

    Jun 15, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyNightlife

  4. 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.

    Nov 23, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money

  5. The Italian Maestro Who Captivated Walla Walla

    A visiting Italian band, led by a charismatic conductor, becomes the unexpected highlight of the local Fruit Fair.

    Oct 1, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyNightlife

  6. 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.

    Aug 21, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyScandal

  7. The Theater vs. The Saloon

    A surprising social trend sees Walla Walla residents choosing stage entertainment over the local drinking houses.

    Aug 26, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyNightlife

  8. An Unexpected Huckleberry Picnic

    A timber claim worker in the mountains above Dayton comes face-to-face with a 250-pound visitor while foraging for berries.

    Jul 13, 1903The Evening StatesmanTouchet River, Dayton, Walla Walla CountyStrange But True

  9. Walla Walla's Day at the Races

    Thousands of residents gathered at the track to watch local favorites Francisco and Belladi dominate the harness events, while a pony race provided unexpected comedy.

    Oct 24, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyNightlife

  10. The 175-Pound Ghost That Fought Back

    A skeptic grabbed a séance spirit, discovered a 175-pound man under the gauze, and touched off a fistfight in a Fremont parlor.

    Nov 27, 1903The Evening StatesmanSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

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