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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1858 | 7 |
| 1859 | 11 |
| 1860 | 2 |
| 1861 | 9 |
| 1862 | 6 |
| 1863 | 3 |
| 1864 | 5 |
| 1865 | 1 |
| 1871 | 1 |
| 1872 | 15 |
| 1876 | 83 |
| 1877 | 75 |
| 1878 | 46 |
| 1879 | 6 |
| 1880 | 17 |
| 1882 | 12 |
| 1883 | 101 |
| 1884 | 44 |
| 1885 | 96 |
| 1886 | 45 |
| 1887 | 60 |
| 1888 | 57 |
| 1889 | 139 |
| 1890 | 23 |
| 1891 | 125 |
| 1892 | 283 |
| 1893 | 243 |
| 1894 | 259 |
| 1895 | 294 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 19 |
| 1899 | 50 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1903 | 134 |
| 1904 | 113 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1907 | 1 |
| 1908 | 36 |
| 1909 | 95 |
| 1910 | 22 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1914 | 16 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 35 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 4 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 3 |
| 1925 | 1 |
| 1928 | 3 |
| 1929 | 4 |
44 stories matching known
- The Tragic End of a Local Broker
A well-known Seattle businessman ends his life at his office, leaving behind his wife and a community in shock.
- Tragedy on Lake Union
A well-known mill worker vanishes in a boating accident, leaving behind a legacy as a man of gentle manners.
- Catholic Order Plans Expansion in Olympia
Religious orders in the territorial capital announce plans for a new academy for boys, the platting of Priest's Point, and the construction of a much-needed hospital.
- A Locked Door, a Dead Wife, and Three Doctors' Verdict
Spokane's rumor mill churns after a restaurateur finds his young wife dead on the floor of their locked room—until a physician's panel rules out foul play.
- City Council Denies Liquor License to Infamous Proprietor
A contentious debate erupts over an application to open a saloon on Jackson Street, fueled by community protests and charges of operating a house of prostitution.
- Railroad Agent Hanged in Effigy
Public anger against the Northern Pacific Railroad boils over in Yakima County, leading to the symbolic execution of a company agent.
- Vice on the Rocks: Seattle's Cleanup
A sweeping, if optimistic, report on the courts cracking down on the city's infamous dens of inequity.
- The False Rumor of a 'Doc' Griswold Shooting
A street rumor concerning a fatal card game dispute in New Westminster turns out to be a total fabrication.
- Diver Dies in Tragic Salvage Attempt
A rescue operation to right the sunken Umatilla ends in a gruesome accident when a diver is found dead after a communication line fails.
- The Changing Face of Front Street
Seattle's wooden buildings are vanishing, replaced by permanent brick structures as the city matures.
- A Split in the Young Men's Political Club
A political observer analyzes the rift between two factions of Seattle's young voters over alleged 'back-room' ticket manipulation.
- The Main Street Bloodshed of 1862
A deadly riot between rowdy soldiers and Seattle citizens exposes the volatility of the town's early frontier days.
- The Ghost Funeral of Old Tacoma
When the municipal board of the newly consolidated Tacoma decided to spend their final surplus on a booze cruise to Seattle, the 'Queen City' prepared a mock-funeral reception that never materialized.
- The Jackson Street Bridge Trap
Seattle authorities crack down on fast driving on the Jackson Street bridge, catching nine unsuspecting citizens in a single day.
- The Land Grabbing Scandal of Yakima
A political operative hired by the Northern Pacific Railroad finds himself hung in effigy for his duplicitous schemes against local farmers.
- The Broken Promise of the Cedar River Extension
Seattle businessmen struggle with Henry Villard over delayed rail construction and the demand for early subsidy payments.
- The Northern Pacific’s Coal Land Grab
A railroad giant withdraws half a million acres of King County land from settlement, aiming to force locals to pay for its expansion.
- The Mysterious Chinatown Robbery Trial
Local tensions rise as a merchant faces a suspicious prosecution, sparking a retaliatory street brawl.
- A Life Cut Short by the Long Road Home
After traveling from the Puget Sound to the cattle ranges of Wyoming and Colorado, Philip Keech Jr. returns to Seattle only to succumb to illness just as he starts a new life.
- Congress Moves to Reclaim Northern Pacific Land Grants
A House committee votes to restore millions of acres of public land to the domain, challenging the Northern Pacific Railroad's long-delayed construction promises.
- Anxieties Over the 'Salvation Army' Invasion
A local observer frets over the arrival of the Salvation Army, viewing their religious enthusiasm as a dangerous, contagious social fever.
- The Fight for the Land Grant
Citizens demand Congress strip the Northern Pacific Railroad of its massive, unearned land holdings.
- The Railway War for the Snake River
A brutal corporate chess match plays out across the wilderness as the Union Pacific and local navigation companies fight for control of the Pacific Northwest's lifeline.
- The Fugitive Accountant of Hot Springs
A popular local clerk, known for his athleticism and charm, is unmasked as a wanted embezzler from Colorado.
- The Myth of the Wild West Cowboy
A columnist deconstructs the romantic image of the 'blood-draggled' cowboy, revealing that the men who shot up town billiard parlors were often just farm-boys performing bravado.