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  1. The Right to Peddle in Spokane

    A local ordinance banning street vendors from the downtown fire district is struck down by the courts.

    Dec 22, 1903The Evening StatesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyCity Hall

  2. The Great Spokane Title Crisis

    A landmark Supreme Court ruling has suddenly rendered thousands of property deeds void, threatening the downtown core of Spokane.

    Oct 24, 1903The Evening StatesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyFollow the Money

  3. The Supreme Court Rules Against Gambling Debts

    A Spokane County case sets a new precedent: checks used for gambling losses are legally void, even if passed to third parties.

    Aug 1, 1903The Evening StatesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyNightlife

  4. U.S. Supreme Court Voids Northern Pacific Land Sales

    A landmark ruling leaves homeowners and farmers on railroad land in legal limbo, requiring an act of Congress to resolve.

    Aug 3, 1903The Evening StatesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyFollow the Money

  5. A Legislative Loophole for Petty Offenders

    A prominent attorney reveals that a recent state law intended to increase penalties for repeat offenders is legally void regarding misdemeanors.

    Jul 8, 1903The Evening StatesmanSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  6. Tacoma Taxpayer Victory Forces City Refund

    A landmark court ruling forces the City of Tacoma to refund thousands of dollars in invalid tax titles.

    Jul 25, 1903The Evening StatesmanTacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money

  7. The Great Hunter’s License Fiasco

    A Spokane judge strikes down a state hunting law, labeling it a 'fearful and wonderful piece of work' riddled with drafting errors.

    Sep 5, 1903The Evening StatesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyCity Hall · Strange But True

  8. The Battle Over Stubblefield’s Will

    Arkansas heirs launch a second equity suit to dismantle a $151,000 charitable trust intended for orphans and widows.

    Dec 17, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyScandal

  9. The Empty Commissioner's Chair

    A legal dispute over who has the authority to fill county vacancies leaves Okanogan and Douglas counties short-handed.

    Nov 6, 1903The Evening StatesmanOkanogan, Okanogan CountyCity Hall

  10. Banking Fallout from School Bond Mess

    Local business leaders back away from an informal agreement to cover school district debt as the legal validity of the warrants is questioned.

    Jun 11, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  11. City Council Caught in Illegal Power Play

    Local officials in Walla Walla are accused of violating the city charter to oust a veteran from his position as poundmaster.

    Nov 14, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  12. The Bank Tax Fight

    Walla Walla's local paper launches a campaign against the city council's attempts to grant illegal tax breaks to national banks.

    Jun 13, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  13. The Bank and the High School Tax Feud

    A local bank refuses to pay school taxes, sparking a fierce debate over civic duty and the funding of Walla Walla’s newest school.

    Jun 9, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

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