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| Year | Stories |
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| 1854 | 62 |
| 1858 | 29 |
| 1859 | 52 |
| 1860 | 27 |
| 1861 | 101 |
| 1862 | 87 |
| 1863 | 69 |
| 1864 | 32 |
| 1865 | 11 |
| 1871 | 11 |
| 1872 | 140 |
| 1876 | 812 |
| 1877 | 678 |
| 1878 | 526 |
| 1879 | 64 |
| 1880 | 180 |
| 1882 | 130 |
| 1883 | 911 |
| 1884 | 499 |
| 1885 | 838 |
| 1886 | 492 |
| 1887 | 484 |
| 1888 | 440 |
| 1889 | 1,324 |
| 1890 | 287 |
| 1891 | 1,115 |
| 1892 | 2,855 |
| 1893 | 2,829 |
| 1894 | 2,116 |
| 1895 | 1,830 |
| 1896 | 2 |
| 1897 | 62 |
| 1898 | 196 |
| 1899 | 446 |
| 1900 | 114 |
| 1902 | 34 |
| 1903 | 1,332 |
| 1904 | 1,126 |
| 1905 | 124 |
| 1907 | 53 |
| 1908 | 351 |
| 1909 | 1,545 |
| 1910 | 413 |
| 1911 | 160 |
| 1912 | 73 |
| 1914 | 261 |
| 1915 | 300 |
| 1916 | 545 |
| 1917 | 332 |
| 1918 | 45 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 1 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1923 | 185 |
| 1924 | 151 |
| 1925 | 64 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 19 |
413 stories
- The Northern Pacific's Unsurveyed Empire Goes on the Tax Rolls
Congress orders the survey of hundreds of thousands of acres of Northern Pacific grant land in Washington and Idaho — with the railroad footing the bill or forfeiting the ground.
- The 'Unfair List' War
A local businessman threatens a newspaper editor over his inclusion on a labor union's blacklist, sparking a clash over the power of organized labor in Everett.
- The Push for Direct Legislation in Washington
State Federation of Labor President Charles R. Case advocates for direct democratic processes to curb corporate control of the state legislature.
- Building a Solidarity Stronghold
Everett’s labor unions propose a new, worker-owned headquarters to accommodate the city’s rapid industrial expansion.
- The Broken Promises of County Printing
Everett printers expose how local officials ignored campaign pledges to keep public work union-contracted.
- Everett Labor Leaders Discuss Cooperative Future
The Everett Trades Council explores expanding co-operative ventures with local granges, including a state-wide co-operative society following the success of Seattle's model.
- The Congressman Who Stood by Labor
Miles Poindexter earns the endorsement of the Washington State Federation of Labor for his voting record on safety, eight-hour days, and shielding unions from anti-trust prosecution.
- The Hollow Victory of Spokane's Police Matrons
A budget cut threatens the hard-won placement of women in jails, proving that 'good government' battles are never truly finished.
- Employer Fined for Overworking Female Staff
A state labor official cracks down on local violations of the ten-hour work law for women.
- The Fugitive Banker Returns to Bellingham
After fleeing to California, J.H. Welty returns to face charges of bank wrecking and embezzlement.
- Metal Workers Strike Over Non-Union Hire
A labor dispute at Spokane’s Union Iron Works threatens to shut down the entire facility as unions demand the discharge of a non-union blacksmith.
- Local cooks and waiters fight for a six-day work week
Everett's Cooks and Waiters' union moves to shorten the work week, aiming to align local conditions with Seattle's standards.
- The Fight for Direct Democracy
Labor journals lobby for the Initiative and Referendum to bypass legislative corruption and ensure the people have the final say on state law.
- The Lowell Annexation Debate
As Everett eyes expansion, the independent spirit of the neighboring mill town of Lowell hits a roadblock.
- State Labor President Pushes for Direct Legislation
Charlie Case challenges Everett union members to fight for initiative, referendum, and recall powers as the primary civic issue.
- Thomas Revelle Launches Anti-Cannon Campaign in Mt. Vernon
The insurgent Republican candidate challenges incumbent William E. Humphrey on his ties to national party establishment figures.
- Printers Wage War Against Congressman Humphrey
Everett’s typographical union breaks precedent to endorse a candidate for Congress in protest over the wood pulp tariff.
- Everett Unions Push for National Immigration Restrictions
Following the Everett Trades Council's lead, Boston labor unions adopt resolutions calling for the restriction of immigrant labor to protect domestic wages.
- Cusick’s New Water Works
A local entrepreneur brings modern infrastructure to a growing valley town.
- The High Cost of Distance
A local retailer highlights how exorbitant shipping rates are stifling the development of the Inland Northwest.
- Parents Fined for Brutal Discipline
A Raymond couple faced police court after neighbors reported them for beating their three-year-old son with a broomstick and razor strop.
- The Poor Man's Stump Burner: Newport Farmers Pack Kelly's Hall
In 1909, 150 farmers crowded a Newport hall to hear a state expert explain how to clear land by charring stumps—a low-cost method that promised to open Pend Oreille County fields.
- A Schoolteacher on Trial: Tweedie's Discipline Case Dismissed
County Superintendent Daisy Hard heard charges of incompetence and lost discipline against the Tweedie school mistress — then threw the case out.
- 443 Votes, Horse-Drawn Turnout, and a Suffrage Preview
Newport’s school election drew a crowd, brought women into the campaign, and ended without ill feeling—just a hint of what Washington might see once women could vote.
- Ione Shuts Its Red-Light District—and Issues Warrants for the Men Who Frequented It
In a Pend Oreille County mill town, the mayor and council ordered the resorts closed, charging three women and preparing John Doe warrants for their clients.