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| Year | Stories |
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| 1854 | 10 |
| 1858 | 2 |
| 1859 | 10 |
| 1860 | 4 |
| 1861 | 18 |
| 1862 | 6 |
| 1863 | 6 |
| 1864 | 8 |
| 1865 | 3 |
| 1871 | 1 |
| 1872 | 25 |
| 1876 | 109 |
| 1877 | 87 |
| 1878 | 41 |
| 1879 | 6 |
| 1880 | 21 |
| 1882 | 17 |
| 1883 | 142 |
| 1884 | 80 |
| 1885 | 73 |
| 1886 | 59 |
| 1887 | 53 |
| 1888 | 71 |
| 1889 | 151 |
| 1890 | 35 |
| 1891 | 129 |
| 1892 | 303 |
| 1893 | 273 |
| 1894 | 240 |
| 1895 | 374 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 19 |
| 1899 | 74 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1902 | 2 |
| 1903 | 134 |
| 1904 | 93 |
| 1905 | 16 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1908 | 46 |
| 1909 | 163 |
| 1910 | 31 |
| 1911 | 25 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1914 | 23 |
| 1915 | 25 |
| 1916 | 62 |
| 1917 | 27 |
| 1918 | 2 |
| 1922 | 2 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1928 | 1 |
| 1929 | 2 |
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- The Railway Bribe: Why Editors Shouldn't Take Free Rides
An editorial critique on how railroad corporations use free travel passes to compromise the independence of public officials and journalists.
- The Fight Over the Cascade Mountain Pass
A debate unfolds regarding whether the Northern Pacific should build its new Cascade line through the Naches Pass or the Stampede Pass.
- The Quest for a Snoqualmie Pass Railroad
A citizen's pitch for a specific route through the Cascades to connect Seattle with the riches of Eastern Washington.
- The Battle Over the Cascades Rail Route
Local critique of the Northern Pacific Railroad’s route selection, favoring the Tacoma Land Company's influence over the practical needs of the territory.
- Mayor Struve Rebuts Fire Department Corruption Charge
Mayor H.L. Struve publicly denies allegations that a fire ordinance was improperly altered in his office, calling for fraternal cooperation.
- A Woman's Seven-Day Trek Through the Snoqualmie Pass
While critics mocked women’s ability to handle physical labor, one traveler proved the skeptics wrong by hiking the Cascade Range alongside her husband.
- A Fatal Misstep on the Coal Train
A young miner, under the influence of drink, loses his life in a tragic accident on the tracks near Seattle.
- The Whatcom Land Dispute Resolved
After years of litigation, the standoff between town-site owners and the Whatcom Colony ends, signaling a new era of growth.
- Worker Falls 36 Feet in Opera House Construction Accident
German laborer Henry Neigleman fell 36 feet through a collapsed plank at Frye's Opera House, breaking a shoulder blade.
- The Perilous Journey of the 1870 Pioneer Party
A survivor recounts the arduous trek through Snoqualmie Pass, a journey marked by the loss of a child and the forging of new lives in the wilderness.
- The Hidden Hazard on Commercial Street
Pedestrians are at the mercy of runaway teams and deep mud in an alleyway near Phillips' stables.
- The Chamber of Commerce Turns Against Northern Pacific
Seattle business leaders unite to block a railroad land grant, accusing the Northern Pacific of a 'device and trick' to seize valuable timber and coal fields in King County.
- 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.
- The Struggle to Build a Mountain Road
Proponents argue that a completed wagon road through Snoqualmie Pass is vital to break the monopoly hold of railroad companies on Washington Territory.
- The Gallows Awaits a Pullman Murderer
A jury in Colfax has returned a guilty verdict for the cold-blooded murder of William T. Higgins, leading to a stark final judgment from the bench.
- Spokane Falls Council Orders Its Main Streets Graded
Aldermen vote to grade Riverside Avenue, Front, Main and Post streets — the first of a summer of public works meant to make the raw town look like a metropolis.
- The Battle of the Kittitas Toll-Gate
A road construction project in the mountains has sparked a local rebellion, pitting frustrated residents against the private toll-road operators.
- Left Stranded: Discharged Railroad Workers Occupy Train
When a railway company abandoned its discharged laborers without transport in Colfax, the men staged a peaceful occupation of a train to demand passage home.
- The Northern Pacific Railroad Monopoly
Critics argue that the railroad company's selection of Stampede Pass is a calculated power grab over Washington's coal wealth.
- Railroad Bridge Collapse Halts Travel
An iron bridge spanning the Crease Creek is lost to a washout, causing significant disruption to traffic.
- The Snoqualmie Pass Road Proves Successful for Cattle Drives
Reports from the Kittitas Valley indicate the mountain road is in excellent condition for transporting livestock to the Sound.
- Real Estate Standoff Paralyzes Whatcom
A townsite dispute between original owners and a land colony halts development and freezes local business.
- The New Council Takes On the Sewage in the River
Spokane Falls' freshly seated city council moves against the habit of dumping garbage and sewage into the river above the falls — and against boys loitering in saloons.
- A Visitor's Critique of the Press
Thomas Brennan, an Irish nationalist, claims the British government controls American reporting on the Irish cause.
- The Mayoral Candidate and the Tax Collector
Candidate John Leary addresses rumors that he would allow property owners to dodge street assessments if elected.