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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 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 |
2,134 stories
- The Closure of the Free Employment Bureau
Everett’s decision to shutter its city-run employment office leaves unemployed laborers at the mercy of predatory agencies.
- The Fight for the Women's Eight-Hour Law
A heartfelt letter of thanks arrives in Everett, marking a milestone in the struggle for humane working hours for Washington women.
- Labor Editor Calls for Production for Use
H.P. Hughes, editor of The Spokane Labor World, speaks to Everett workers on the power of the labor press and the necessity of shifting away from a profit-driven economy.
- Union Council Targets 'Greek Labor' in Local Mills
A meeting of the Everett Trades Council highlights rising nativist sentiment and exclusionary hiring practices in the local timber industry.
- Street Robberies Rise in Under-Patrolled Everett
A string of Saturday night muggings in the residential districts has residents on edge, sparking calls to restore police staffing levels.
- The Shingle Weavers Convene
Snohomish and Skagit county shingle weavers gather at the Labor Temple to plot a path toward total organization of the craft.
- The War Over Electric Lights
Everett union workers are turning off their lights to force the local power company to the bargaining table.
- Brewery Workers Strike in Everett
A labor dispute over wages at the Van Valey Bottling Works leads to an order for local drivers to cease work.
- Everett City Hall Clears Path for Public Water System
Mayor Hartley assures voters that city debt refinancing will precede a municipal water survey, easing tensions at a local ward meeting.
- The Fraternal Grudge Match at Robbins Park
Everett’s Moose and Elks lodges squared off in a Decoration Day showdown that proved more competitive than any of the fans expected.
- The Fight for Union Standards in Everett
A weekly dispatch from the Everett Labor Council chronicles the ongoing struggle to unionize local workplaces, from restaurants to telephone offices.
- The Organizing Power of Everett’s Women
Rose B. Moore reflects on a summer of mobilizing union women and shares a vision for the future of social labor.
- The Mayor's Gavel Clashes with Councilman Hedges
A power struggle in Everett's City Hall turns theatrical as the mayor attempts to silence a council member by calling in the police.
- Everett Candidates Face the 'Improvement Club' Grilling
Local improvement groups and the Socialist Party demand answers on everything from public markets and water works to taxing corporate utilities.
- The Price of Industrial Progress
As Washington’s new worker compensation law takes hold, the local union paper tallies the first injuries in Everett’s mills.
- Labor Council Pushes for City-Owned Employment Bureau
Advocates argue that municipalizing the labor exchange and regulating waterfront docks is essential to preparing Everett for the opening of the Panama Canal.
- Great Northern Carmen Organize New Local
Despite opposition from local railway officials, the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen successfully establishes a new Everett chapter.
- The Struggle for Dignity in Old Age
An editorial reflection on the cruelty of industrial labor and the call for systemic justice for elderly workers.
- The Unlikely Union of School Principals
Teachers form a professional organization in Snohomish County to advocate for better school conditions, wage equality, and teacher efficiency.
- Shingle Weavers Wage 'Relentless War' in Hoquiam
A militant annual convention in Sedro-Woolley votes to expand jurisdiction and targets the Hoquiam Lumber & Shingle Co. for industrial action.
- Washington’s New Industrial Insurance Program Hits Its Stride
A progress report from the state’s Workmen’s Compensation Commission reveals a busy start, thousands of claims, and the curious realities of the injured worker's experience.
- The Socialist Block and the City Council Tax Fight
Everett’s labor paper evaluates the performance of socialist councilmen during a critical corporate tax debate.
- Why Do We Pity the Rich Criminal?
An editorial questioning the double standard applied to wealthy fraudster C. D. Hillman compared to the swift punishment of the poor.
- The Labor Movement's Internal Conflict
An AFL organizer condemns 'direct action' agitators, arguing that evolutionary methods are the only path to lasting worker success.
- Labor’s Young Socialist Hopeful for Everett Commissioner
As Everett transitions to a commission-style government, the labor movement taps 27-year-old R.J. Olinger, an electrical worker, to represent their platform in the upcoming municipal election.