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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1854 | 7 |
| 1858 | 3 |
| 1859 | 11 |
| 1860 | 5 |
| 1861 | 8 |
| 1862 | 10 |
| 1863 | 4 |
| 1864 | 2 |
| 1865 | 1 |
| 1871 | 1 |
| 1872 | 12 |
| 1876 | 42 |
| 1877 | 35 |
| 1878 | 29 |
| 1879 | 2 |
| 1880 | 11 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1883 | 41 |
| 1884 | 35 |
| 1885 | 62 |
| 1886 | 27 |
| 1887 | 28 |
| 1888 | 34 |
| 1889 | 63 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 71 |
| 1892 | 155 |
| 1893 | 135 |
| 1894 | 162 |
| 1895 | 196 |
| 1897 | 2 |
| 1898 | 11 |
| 1899 | 29 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1903 | 65 |
| 1904 | 40 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1907 | 2 |
| 1908 | 15 |
| 1909 | 60 |
| 1910 | 19 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 2 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 1 |
| 1919 | 1 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 2 |
| 1925 | 1 |
| 1928 | 1 |
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- The Confidence Man Who Conned the Farmers
A smooth-talking impostor fleeced fruit growers by posing as a corporate representative, leaving behind a trail of bad checks and unpaid bills.
- Richland Girls Out-Fundraise the Adults for the War Effort
A troupe of vaudeville performers helps local schoolgirls stage a military drill, proving that the youth are more effective at raising money than their parents.
- Prosecutor Says a $100 Bribe Was Offered to Fix a Bail Bond
In Judge Ronald's Seattle courtroom, Prosecuting Attorney George F. Vanderveer announced that someone offered him cash to set Frank Shapiro's bail at $2,500.
- The Grain Expert Who Confessed to an $11,250 Coast Swindle
A former Utah mayor and postmaster admits fleecing coast grain dealers, then losing the proceeds in promotion schemes.
- The Courthouse Deal Done in the Dark
Benton County commissioners quietly sold $125,000 in bonds for a new courthouse. Farmers from Finley to Prosser cried foul over up to $40,000 in extra interest—and demanded to know why it had to be secret.
- Cedar Poles vs. White Collars: A Ballgame to Buy the Firemen Beds
Newport's pole men and professional men square off for 25 cents a head, all proceeds to furnish sleeping rooms so unmarried firefighters can answer night alarms.
- The County Would Keep Her for Life — If It Could Sell Her Land
After 18 years at the Stevens County poor farm, an Indigenous woman named Katherine Martin becomes the object of a bargain between county officials and the Indian department over her allotment.
- The Initiative Process Under Pressure
Washington's early experience with the popular initiative leads to court battles as signatures are scrutinized for irregularities.
- Everett Labor Unions Enforce Parade Attendance with Fines
While organizing for the upcoming Labor Day parade, Everett’s trade unions move to mandate member participation through financial penalties.
- The McNamara Defense Fund Ball
Everett’s labor community gathers at a boisterous benefit dance to raise funds for the legal defense of the McNamara brothers.
- Kennewick Capital Flows into Okanogan Mines
Local investors bet on gold and silver in the north, as a new wagon road pushes into the mountains to tap untapped veins.
- The Wealth Test for Justice
A new statute restricting jury duty to 'taxpayers' effectively excludes the working class from serving as peers in legal proceedings.
- A Dangerous Afternoon in Hover
Two young brothers suffer severe acid burns after a household mishap.
- A Terrifying Buggy Ride to Tea
Two local women narrowly escape injury after a horse-drawn carriage turns chaotic on the way to a club gathering.
- The Mayor and the Mutinous Council
Mayor Geo. F. Richardson defends his administration against accusations of 'rocking the boat' in a fiery public letter.
- The Great Recall of 1915
Following a grand jury investigation into corruption, Yakima County voters purge their entire Board of Commissioners in a rare and sweeping recall election.
- The First Death Sentence in Stevens County
After a murder conviction for the killing of his housekeeper, William Frederick Jahns faces the gallows in a landmark legal case for the region.
- Tragedy at the Powder Works
Corporate negligence leads to the deaths of nine young girls in Chehalis, fueling calls for labor accountability.
- The Dry Wave Hits Stevens County
Voters mandate the closure of saloons outside incorporated towns, leaving the region scrambling for legal spirits.
- Trouble in the Irrigation District
A receivership battle erupts over the Attalia Land Company, leaving local landowners worried about their water supply.
- Brakes Fail on the Yakima River Embankment
A young woman leaped into a runaway automobile as it rolled toward a ditch, highlighting the dangers of early car ownership.
- The Fight for Irrigation Control
A local editorial urges landowners to organize into a district to secure government water projects and neutralize land speculators.
- Everett Council Takes First Step Toward Public Water
Everett's City Council moves toward municipal ownership of its water system with a $350,000 bond proposal.
- The Squeaky Delegate from Everett
A state labor convention in Spokane comes to a screeching halt when a delegate's artificial limb runs dry.
- The 'White Man's Country' Rally
A contentious anti-Asian labor meeting in Mukilteo proceeds despite alleged sabotage by corporate interests.