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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1858 | 4 |
| 1859 | 7 |
| 1860 | 4 |
| 1861 | 7 |
| 1862 | 6 |
| 1863 | 4 |
| 1864 | 2 |
| 1865 | 1 |
| 1871 | 1 |
| 1872 | 13 |
| 1876 | 95 |
| 1877 | 81 |
| 1878 | 44 |
| 1879 | 6 |
| 1880 | 24 |
| 1882 | 18 |
| 1883 | 124 |
| 1884 | 61 |
| 1885 | 93 |
| 1886 | 54 |
| 1887 | 60 |
| 1888 | 68 |
| 1889 | 173 |
| 1890 | 30 |
| 1891 | 124 |
| 1892 | 332 |
| 1893 | 265 |
| 1894 | 308 |
| 1895 | 367 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1898 | 23 |
| 1899 | 59 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 137 |
| 1904 | 115 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1907 | 4 |
| 1908 | 40 |
| 1909 | 194 |
| 1910 | 39 |
| 1911 | 20 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1914 | 25 |
| 1915 | 24 |
| 1916 | 65 |
| 1917 | 31 |
| 1918 | 4 |
| 1919 | 2 |
| 1922 | 4 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1929 | 5 |
265 stories matching back
- The Perilous School Run
An innocent bystander is struck by birdshot from a gang of children wielding illegal weapons near the Denny School.
- The Perpetual Motion Man is Back in Custody
Dr. Hannibal Mills, a local eccentric and inventor, has been apprehended in Portland after fleeing a bail-jumping charge related to a saloon shooting in Seattle.
- A Final Leap in Snohomish
A railroad laborer ends his life in a moment of despair at a local saloon.
- Vigilante Justice in Cle Elum
Citizens in Cle Elum adopt a brutal method of 'dealing with obstreperous hobos' using whips.
- The City Takes Back the Waterfront
After the great fire, the city granted a lease for a slip at the foot of Jackson Street. Now, it wants its land back—and the courts have agreed.
- The Fight for an Appointive Fire Board
A shifting of political power in the revision of Seattle's city charter toward centralized control of the fire department.
- The Senate Standoff at Olympia
A legislative deadlock in Olympia pits railroad-backed lobbyists against the people's choice, fueling calls for electoral reform.
- The Thief Who Stopped for a Drink
A theft at a Cosmopolis mess house led to a pursuit across Grays Harbor and an unusual roadside discovery.
- The Ghost of the White River Massacre
Decades after the violence of 1855, the estate of a pioneer family is resurrected in court, revealing a grim history of frontier life.
- Internal Strife Rocks the Seattle Police Force
In a three-hour secret session, police commissioners shuffle appointments, fire detectives, and grapple with accusations of graft and infighting.
- Political Rebellion in the State Legislature
Senator Hutchinson breaks with the Democratic caucus in Olympia to challenge railroad-backed influence in Washington politics.
- A State Official Caught Profiting Off World's Fair Surplus
Dr. N. G. Blalock faces public scrutiny for failing to report the sale of Washington State lumber exhibit assets, keeping the proceeds for himself.
- The Senatorial Tug-of-War
As the legislature gathers in Olympia, Northern Pacific lobbyists and political hopefuls fight for control over Senator John B. Allen’s seat.
- The Lonely End of a Civil War Veteran
After years spent laboring in Seattle's saloons, Alexander 'Scotty' Brown dies in the back room of a Jackson Street establishment.
- The Day Stanford Routed the University of Washington
A historic football rout at West Seattle saw Stanford defeat the local University of Washington eleven, 40 to 0.
- Daylight Burglary at Minor School
A bold thief locks themselves inside a Chestnut Street home to clear out jewelry while children played across the alley.
- The Battle for Elliott Bay’s Tide Lands
A multi-year legal saga over land rights concludes as the government rejects a claim on Seattle's waterfront.
- The Diamond Thief’s Indignation
After being returned from Portland to face larceny charges, Elmer Mayberry takes issue with the press for linking him to a notorious saloon crowd.
- The Price of Liquid Hospitality
A gambling debt turns sour when a gambler sues for the return of bail money he fronted for a friend who lost it all at the dice table.
- The Shingle Mill Strike Turns Violent
A simmering industrial dispute at a Seattle mill boils over into a public brawl, threatening the peace of the streets.
- The Scandalous Exit of Otto Wolff
A hotel proprietor flees to Washington state after reports of 'unnatural offenses' surface against him.
- A Desperate Note at Meadow Point
A young man, broken by unemployment, leaves a chilling note in a rented boat before vanishing near Ballard.
- The Great Elk Horn Swindle
A Westport man’s clever scheme to outwit a raffle winner leads to a courtroom showdown in Ocosta.
- U.S. Marshal Arrested for Alleged Abduction
A Deputy U.S. Marshal is taken into custody in Seattle on charges involving the forced removal of a woman.
- A Pulpit Punch-Up at the Epworth League
A church dispute over meeting protocol ends in a physical confrontation and a stinging verbal jab.