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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1861 | 2 |
| 1862 | 1 |
| 1863 | 1 |
| 1883 | 2 |
| 1884 | 4 |
| 1885 | 1 |
| 1887 | 2 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1891 | 4 |
| 1892 | 14 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1894 | 4 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1909 | 2 |
| 1911 | 1 |
| 1924 | 2 |
4 stories
- The Tragedy on the Chehalis River
A work train plunges into a flooded ravine, claiming the life of an engineer as the waters of the Newaukum River rise to historic levels.
- A Domestic Crisis in Hoistfort
A woman files assault charges against her husband, citing forced labor and physical threats.
- The Unlucky Suicide
A farmhand attempts to take his own life twice, only to find himself frustrated by his own survival and a change of heart.
- The Serpent Slayer of Chehalis
A man wanders into town wearing a top hat to battle a monster he believes is terrorizing the rail lines.