Deep in the unforgiving terrain of northwestern Walla Walla County, a tangled web of deceit and environmental manipulation has been spun. On October 11, 1905, the East Oregonian exposed a scheme by H.N. Allen, manager of the Northwestern Gas Electric company, to divert the waters of the Little Salmon River into the south fork of the Walla Walla River. This audacious plan would not only bolster the resources of the electric company but also line the pockets of key stakeholders in irrigation companies serving northern and southern Walla Walla counties.
Allen, along with E.O. Hurllngame of the Walla Walla Irrigation company and two guides, embarked on a perilous journey to survey the feasibility of the diversion. Their trek, which began last Friday morning from Walla Walla, aimed to exploit a nearly inaccessible canyon that would serve as a natural conduit between the Little Salmon and the Walla Walla rivers.
Under the guise of improving the water supply for the south fork of the Walla Walla River, Allen’s true intentions remain shrouded in mystery. Sources close to the project have hinted at a ruthless pursuit of profit, where the environment and local communities are mere pawns in a high-stakes game of corporate greed.
As the East Oregonian continues to investigate this unfolding scandal, one question hangs in the balance: Will the people of Walla Walla County be swindled by the whims of corporate interests, or will their voices be heard in the face of this environmental deception?
The fate of the Little Salmon River and its tributaries hangs precariously in the balance. As the people of Walla Walla County demand answers, the East Oregonian remains committed to shedding light on this egregious tale of environmental manipulation and corporate malfeasance.
The East Oregonian has obtained exclusive information that suggests Allen’s plan is merely the tip of the iceberg in a larger scheme involving key stakeholders in the region’s irrigation and gas industries. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: Environmental Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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