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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1876 | 7 |
| 1877 | 7 |
| 1878 | 5 |
| 1879 | 4 |
| 1880 | 1 |
| 1882 | 3 |
| 1883 | 37 |
| 1884 | 21 |
| 1885 | 30 |
| 1886 | 16 |
| 1887 | 59 |
| 1888 | 27 |
| 1889 | 60 |
| 1890 | 4 |
| 1891 | 44 |
| 1892 | 220 |
| 1893 | 223 |
| 1894 | 200 |
| 1895 | 154 |
| 1897 | 1 |
| 1898 | 4 |
| 1899 | 26 |
| 1903 | 54 |
| 1904 | 784 |
| 1905 | 2 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 1 |
| 1909 | 716 |
| 1910 | 3 |
| 1912 | 1 |
| 1914 | 1 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 1 |
| 1918 | 1 |
| 1924 | 3 |
2,734 stories
- Tapping the Source
Tacoma prepares to test new municipal wells to bypass private water monopoly pricing.
- Prison Sentence for Fatal Automobile Accident
In a stern sentencing, a Tacoma man was sent to the state penitentiary for manslaughter following a highway crash that claimed the life of Mrs. Minnie Hogue.
- The Hunt for the Oakland School Fugitive
Bloodhounds track a murder suspect through the outskirts of Tacoma, leading to a tense, ongoing cat-and-mouse game with local law enforcement.
- The Hotel Fife Arson Plot
Police foiled a coal-oil arson attempt at Tacoma’s Hotel Fife with 150 guests inside; J.L. Lewith was arrested.
- The City's Rebellion Against the Rail Monopoly
Tacoma’s business leaders unite in a desperate, organized campaign to bypass the Northern Pacific's grip on local commerce by demanding new rail lines.
- A Great Migration Toward the Pacific
Rev. J.E. Davidson leads a group of twenty-five Southern families to settle in Puget Sound, the beginning of a larger organized movement to escape racial violence.
- The Shadowy Break-in at the Hotel Bay View
A representative of the Independent Telephone company reports a suspicious burglary of his room, exposing a fierce battle for a local utility franchise.
- The Passing of Pearl Fitzsimmons
A young child’s life is claimed by diphtheria in a brief and tragic illness.
- The Seduction Trial of J. D. Stryker
A teenage girl testifies in a high-profile courtroom drama that captivated Tacoma.
- A Final Attempt at Life's End
After multiple failed attempts, a Tacoma laborer collapses at home, leaving his family in poverty.
- The State Mandates Smallpox Vaccination
The Washington State Board of Health declares that no child may attend public school without proof of successful vaccination.
- Exploitation Behind the Carnival Lights
A teenage girl is paralyzed after a dangerous carnival stunt, with her employers allegedly refusing to pay her for her performances.
- Longshoreman Sues Schooner for Workplace Injury
A longshoreman has filed a $10,000 lawsuit against the American schooner Carrier Dove following a severe injury on the job.
- Stalled Bribery Investigation Still Looms Over Council
A special committee delays its report on allegations of bribery regarding an independent telephone franchise.
- Gamblers Threaten a Crusading Preacher
A Tacoma clergyman and the local newspaper face death threats after exposing a thriving municipal gambling underground.
- Tragedy at the Boiler Shop
A workplace accident at the Northern Pacific shops claims the life of a father, leaving his family behind.
- The Shadow of Exclusion in Tacoma
Years after the expulsion, a new conflict emerges as merchants look toward trade with Asia while local agitators hold the line against Chinese business.
- Council Rejects Monopoly Bid for Fire Alarm Contract
After the Gamewell company tried to submit double bids to secure a lucrative contract, the city council handed the deal to their competitor.
- Japanese Laborers Convicted of Assault
Two men were convicted of assault after a three-day trial, with deportation proceedings likely to follow.
- The Political Fight for City Hall
Tacoma councilmen are plotting to dismantle civil service protections to clear the way for their own political appointments.
- City Bids Farewell to Fireman Killed in Line of Duty
Police and fire departments honor Dan Noonan, who died after a collision between a hose wagon and a streetcar in South Tacoma.
- Widow Files Claim After Industrial Accident
A woman whose husband died from electrocution at the Younglove Grocery company plant is seeking $30,000 in damages from the city.
- Domestic Abuse Charges Filed in Divorce Suit
Mrs. Temptess West seeks divorce from her husband, Amos, citing physical abuse and habitual drunkenness.
- Public Harassment Crackdown
A local man faces the maximum fine for his behavior toward women walking along Pacific Avenue.
- The Battle Over Tacoma's Tidelands
Federal court hears closing arguments in the dispute between landholders and those asserting Indigenous treaty rights to the waterfront.