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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1858 | 2 |
| 1860 | 1 |
| 1861 | 4 |
| 1862 | 1 |
| 1863 | 1 |
| 1872 | 1 |
| 1876 | 15 |
| 1877 | 8 |
| 1878 | 11 |
| 1879 | 2 |
| 1880 | 3 |
| 1882 | 1 |
| 1883 | 11 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 12 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 11 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1889 | 21 |
| 1890 | 2 |
| 1891 | 15 |
| 1892 | 45 |
| 1893 | 31 |
| 1894 | 19 |
| 1895 | 18 |
| 1898 | 1 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1903 | 17 |
| 1904 | 15 |
| 1905 | 2 |
| 1907 | 1 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1914 | 2 |
| 1915 | 1 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 2 |
| 1923 | 3 |
| 1924 | 2 |
15 stories matching encount
- A Panther Encounter on the River Road
Two locals survived a tense, face-to-face standoff with a wild cat between the Snohomish and Skykomish rivers.
- A High-Stakes Adventure on the River
A young woman's terrifying ordeal while navigating the dangerous waters of the Snohomish River.
- A Deadly Encounter at Holmes' Harbor
A logger's simple attempt to protect his food from local wildlife ends in a tragic, accidental shooting.
- The Forgotten Mother on the Sidewalk
A chance encounter between a group of children and an intoxicated woman in the street reveals a heartbreaking moment of human connection.
- The Steamer Yakima’s Narrow Escape on the Snohomish River
A dangerous excursion up the river tests the limits of steamboat navigation through uncharted waters and shifting logjams.
- A Journey to the Falls: 1880s Summer Excursion
A spirited account of a travel party’s trek from Snohomish to Snoqualmie Falls by boat, including dances, camping mishaps, and encounters with local settlers.
- The Pugilist’s Surprise
A strongman looking for a wrestling match in early Seattle learns that a quiet demeanor doesn’t always mean a lack of spirit.
- The Engineering Fever of 1876
As bridge-building projects skyrocket across the nation, Seattle looks toward the ambitious, iron-willed future of American infrastructure.
- The Confidence Man of Front Street
A colorful encounter with a local schemer illustrates the 'get-rich-quick' fever that defined the early days of Seattle's business district.
- The Tale of the Mule and the Chain Gang
A tragicomic local account of a man's final, ill-fated encounter with a stubborn mule while attempting to evade the law.
- The Day the Earth Shook: Seattle Ship Launches Amidst Pacific Tremors
While the bark Forest Queen was battered by an earthquake at sea, local shipwrights celebrated the launch of a new vessel in Port Ludlow, marking a moment of resilience and growth for Washington Territory.
- The Night of the Knives: Snohomish Councilman and Printer Attacked in Coordinated Assault
Two men were ambushed on Third Street within hours of each other; one beaten with an iron bar, the other held at knifepoint. The paper warns that 'a general preparation for self-defense' may soon be necessary.
- The Fish That Confessed: A Sturgeon’s Warning to a Sweeping Reporter
In this bizarre piece of 1876 satire, a newspaperman encounters a talking sturgeon at the market who reveals he is a reincarnated swindler, warning the reporter that frauds become fish after death.
- A Seven-Day Ordeal at Sea: The City of Panama Limps into Port Townsend
A midnight collision with a lumber schooner, a hurricane off the Oregon coast, and a pointed comparison to the steamer Pacific — which went down with more than 200 souls aboard.
- The River That Swallowed a Steamboat: A Brave Attempt to Reach Snohomish Falls
Twenty-five passengers and tons of freight battled the treacherous Snoqualmie River on the steamer *Columbia*, only to be stopped by a massive landslide just miles from their destination.