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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 19 |
| 1904 | 845 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1909 | 747 |
1,618 stories
- The Railroad's Quiet Footprint
A petition for tide lands reveals the hidden hand of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway preparing for its Tacoma entrance.
- The City Wharf That Nobody Wanted
Tacoma's attempt to force the 'mosquito fleet' into using the $3,000 municipal dock faces mockery from steamboat captains.
- The Fugitive Physician of Eatonville
After vanishing in January with a trail of forged warrants, a former Eatonville doctor is apprehended working as a cook in Texas.
- Domestic Dispute Leads to Assault Warrant
A leader of the Puyallup tribe is sought by police after a violent altercation with his nephew.
- The Tramp Who Tried to Outsmart the Law
A wandering man thought he had convinced a police captain to buy him a free meal, only to find the ‘restaurant’ was the city jail kitchen.
- A Candid Letter Stalls Divorce
A husband’s bid for divorce hits a snag in Judge Shackleford’s court after his wife’s letter reveals marital incompatibility.
- Still Harbor Residents Demand Wharf Repairs
Community members at Still Harbor are mobilizing the County Commissioners to address their decaying waterfront infrastructure.
- Temperance Movement Clears American Lake
Local saloon owners are being denied license renewals, marking a steady decline in tavern availability near the water as the prohibitionist tide rises.
- Savoy Stock Company Actors Sue for Unpaid Wages
Troupe members seek $656.75 in back pay as the theater management faces a separate legal battle over an unpaid lighting fixture bill.
- New Factory Planned for Tacoma Eastern Railway
A Cincinnati company is set to break ground on a new manufacturing facility near the Tacoma Eastern Railway, bringing employment to the area.
- The Town That Voted to Keep Its Saloon
By a single vote, the town of Steilacoom decided to maintain its remaining liquor license in a special election.
- City Council Trades Bridge for Park
Tacoma moves toward a new civic layout by demolishing an existing bridge and converting nine acres of gulch into public parkland.
- The Milwaukee Railway's Massive Industrial Expansion
A quarter-million-dollar contract aims to connect Old Town to the city's industrial waterfront, signaling heavy infrastructure growth.
- City’s Water Funding Hits a Wall
High-interest demands from local banks threaten the city's $250,000 project to upgrade the Clover Creek water system.
- A New Skyline for Tacoma
The Commercial Club plans a ten-story skyscraper on Pacific Avenue to house its headquarters.
- Court Threatens Jail Over Unpaid Alimony
A judge orders a local man to pay years of back alimony or face immediate incarceration.
- Fire Hazards Spark Call to Expand County Hospital
Following a nearby blaze, officials realize the hospital is too crowded and lacks sufficient fire escapes.
- The Price of a Subway
Tacoma officials set strict financial terms for a developer hoping to build a subway franchise.
- A Domestic Dispute Resolved by Court Order
A recurring case of wife desertion ends in a surprisingly cheerful settlement in superior court.
- White Shield Home Faces Financial Crisis
The social service agency, currently housing 17 young women, launches a public appeal after being denied state funding.
- Republicans Sweep Council in Election
Voters approve bonds for city infrastructure as Republicans maintain a firm majority on the City Council.
- Voters Approve Bridge and Sewer Bonds
Tacoma voters select nine councilmen and approve massive public works spending during a low-turnout election.
- City Moves to Kill Unused Rail Franchises
Tacoma prepares to revoke streetcar franchise rights that have sat dormant for two decades.
- Young Daughter Rescues Father from Burning Brush
A Sumner man falls into a fire while clearing brush, only to be pulled to safety by his two young daughters.
- A Runaway Heiress to a Minor Fortune
A 17-year-old girl is captured in North Yakima after disappearing with $440 of her mother's money.