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| 1854 | 3 |
| 1858 | 1 |
| 1859 | 1 |
| 1860 | 4 |
| 1861 | 4 |
| 1862 | 6 |
| 1863 | 1 |
| 1864 | 3 |
| 1872 | 12 |
| 1876 | 62 |
| 1877 | 61 |
| 1878 | 59 |
| 1879 | 7 |
| 1880 | 17 |
| 1882 | 15 |
| 1883 | 78 |
| 1884 | 35 |
| 1885 | 60 |
| 1886 | 31 |
| 1887 | 37 |
| 1888 | 26 |
| 1889 | 96 |
| 1890 | 19 |
| 1891 | 89 |
| 1892 | 208 |
| 1893 | 168 |
| 1894 | 147 |
| 1895 | 230 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 23 |
| 1899 | 39 |
| 1900 | 12 |
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| 1903 | 109 |
| 1904 | 82 |
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| 1924 | 20 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1929 | 1 |
19 stories matching cost
- The Great Liquidation: Herman Wise’s Desperate Plea to Sell Everything in Aberdeen
A frantic letter from a Seattle merchant to his Aberdeen agent reveals the volatile nature of late-19th-century real estate and retail, urging a fire-sale 'regardless of cost' as business conditions sour.
- A Steam-Powered Solution for Aberdeen’s Winter Fuel Needs
As Aberdeen grew into a bustling timber town, J. B. Haynes introduced a steam-powered saw to streamline the labor of residential wood-splitting.
- A Trial Over a Reproductive Choice
A jury convicts L.M. LaPointe for producing an abortion, sparking a harsh account of the social stigma of the era.
- Yakima Votes on Sewerage Bonds
A critical 1890 civic vote to authorize $40,000 for the city's nascent sewer system.
- The Tragic End of a Forgotten Life
A young, disabled woman dies in Seattle after surviving a life of exploitation at the hands of 'charitable' organizations.
- A Shaky Old Affair
A grand jury inspection of the Yakima county jail and courthouse leads to a scathing critique of the current facilities and a call for a new building.
- Fairhaven’s Fragile Future
With no fire protection and a growing district of wooden structures, local business owners fear the city is one spark away from total ruin.
- Engineering the Columbia River
A federal river and harbor bill brings $79,000 to navigate the treacherous rapids between Rock Island and Priest Rapids.
- The Desert Bloom: Yakima’s Irrigation Dream
A visiting irrigation expert predicts that 150,000 acres of arid Yakima Valley land will be transformed into a garden through large-scale canal projects.
- Selling the 'Magic City': Fairhaven’s 1890 Development Boom
Boosterism was at its peak in Fairhaven as the Fairhaven Land Company touted steel furnaces, electric lights, and an inexhaustible connection to Skagit coal.
- City Council Refuses to Pay Artist for Civic Illustrations
A local disagreement over the value of public records erupts into a debate about the council's reliance on 'malignant' journalism.
- The City Lights and Waterworks Are Complete
North Yakima unveils a $176,000 infrastructure project intended to serve the city of the future.
- The Price of Passage on Bellingham Bay
Passengers are protesting predatory fare hikes on local steamers, pitting citizens against boat operators in a fight over transit costs.
- The Political Shake-Up at City Hall
A crowded mass meeting sparks controversy over residency requirements and the city’s sewer expansion plans.
- The Moxee Bridge Collapses
A two-year-old span falls into the river, prompting questions about engineering and site selection.
- Fairhaven Fights for Its Own Steamship Line
Local merchants move to break the shipping monopoly of Seattle and Tacoma by courting a direct San Francisco steamship connection.
- The High Cost of Being a Farmer
A scathing breakdown of how protective tariffs inflate the daily expenses of Washington homesteaders.
- The Tariff That Stung the Tin Can
As the McKinley Bill hikes duties on tin, local canners and hardware merchants brace for price shocks that will ripple through Aberdeen’s economy.
- The City That Grew from Timber to Town in 18 Months
A promotional puff piece reveals Aberdeen’s explosive growth: population jumping from 800 to over 2,000, with a $35,000 monthly payroll and the best electric lights in Washington.