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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1854 | 10 |
| 1858 | 1 |
| 1859 | 5 |
| 1860 | 4 |
| 1861 | 8 |
| 1862 | 10 |
| 1863 | 2 |
| 1865 | 2 |
| 1872 | 8 |
| 1876 | 44 |
| 1877 | 43 |
| 1878 | 28 |
| 1879 | 3 |
| 1880 | 14 |
| 1882 | 10 |
| 1883 | 77 |
| 1884 | 34 |
| 1885 | 67 |
| 1886 | 43 |
| 1887 | 49 |
| 1888 | 37 |
| 1889 | 121 |
| 1890 | 20 |
| 1891 | 89 |
| 1892 | 210 |
| 1893 | 232 |
| 1894 | 197 |
| 1895 | 194 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 12 |
| 1899 | 48 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1902 | 3 |
| 1903 | 102 |
| 1904 | 89 |
| 1905 | 11 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 30 |
| 1909 | 118 |
| 1910 | 31 |
| 1911 | 16 |
| 1912 | 4 |
| 1914 | 16 |
| 1915 | 30 |
| 1916 | 29 |
| 1917 | 23 |
| 1918 | 2 |
| 1920 | 1 |
| 1922 | 1 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1928 | 2 |
| 1929 | 2 |
232 stories matching move
- A Fatal Leap from a Moving Train
A young boy, riding the 'blind baggage' car to sneak a ride home, died after jumping from a moving Northern Pacific train near the Grant street bridge.
- The Absurdist Board of Trade of Puyallup
A satirical account of a local civic meeting where the town's ambitions far outpaced its resources.
- Barber Shop on the Move
A F Street barber shop is rolled away after a foreclosure lien.
- The Unhallowed Site of a Parsonage
A dispute over a church building on the Puyallup reservation cemetery reveals the discovery of Indigenous burials beneath the structure.
- The Unsinkable San Pedro Stays Put
After two years and over $200,000 in salvage efforts, experts concede defeat on the wreckage of the steamer San Pedro.
- 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.
- A Dangerous Ride for a Seattle Paperboy
A teenage carrier suffered a shattered leg while attempting to hop an electric streetcar in front of the White House building.
- The Wild West of Willapa Bay
Tensions boil over as armed citizens and rival officials fight a desperate 'seat war' to determine the county capital.
- The Bank-Issued Currency of 1893
Facing a national economic panic, Seattle merchants and bankers agree to honor certified checks as local tender to keep the hop harvest moving.
- The Sudden End of a Colorful Pioneer Judge
Isaac M. Hall, a celebrated attorney and former probate judge, collapses in a saloon after a long night of reciting poetry and debate.
- The River Consumes the Mill
High waters on the Skykomish River threaten to swallow a Sultan mill, forcing workers to race against the current to save their machinery.
- A New Mission for Seattle’s Japanese Community
A growing religious and social organization for Japanese men prepares to move to larger, permanent quarters on Jefferson Street.
- Bondholders Seize Control of the Lake Shore Road
A New York trust company secures the appointment of a co-receiver for the Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway, signaling an imminent move toward foreclosure.
- City Hall Prioritizes Married Men for Public Works
Facing constant pressure, Seattle city officials order that all public labor positions be filled by heads of households.
- The Midnight Coup at City Hall
A bloodless revolution unfolds as the board of aldermen attempts to oust Acting Mayor Sweeney over a dispute regarding legalized gambling.
- The Night Clerk Is Axed
Police commissioners fire the night registering clerk to save money, prompting a protest from the Police Chief.
- City Hall Moves to Consolidate Sewer Oversight
The Seattle Board of Health moves to cut the 'unnecessary' sewer inspector position, arguing the city engineer and plumbing inspector can easily absorb the light workload of ten inspections a month.
- The Harbor Master's War with the Steamer E.W. Purdy
A standoff at the Commercial wharf leads to a municipal court battle over who truly controls the waterfront.
- City Charter Committee Member Resigns in Protest
W. G. Armstrong quits the charter revision committee, accusing the city council of flagrantly ignoring the interests of working people.
- The Failed Insurance Fire
A tenant narrowly escapes a fire set by an arsonist owner who couldn't collect insurance on an empty house.
- The City Council Moves to Bond Seattle’s Growing Pains
A marathon session sees the council pushing to fund infrastructure—including an electric plant—to cover mounting municipal debt.
- Officer Censured for Beating a Citizen
A police commissioner’s inquiry reveals that an officer brutally beat an innocent Black man at Second and Union, raising questions about police conduct in early Seattle.
- The Desperate Train Break to Walla Walla
A convicted prisoner attempts to escape his guards while being transported to the state penitentiary, triggering a tense standoff on a moving train.
- A Mother-in-Law's Reign of Terror
A divorce filing in Seattle reveals a domestic life shattered by constant, uninvited interference from a spouse's mother.
- The Fight Against 'Indecent' Print
Tacoma authorities move to criminalize the sale of 'indecent' newspapers and tabloids.