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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1854 | 8 |
| 1858 | 2 |
| 1859 | 6 |
| 1860 | 2 |
| 1861 | 11 |
| 1862 | 6 |
| 1863 | 3 |
| 1864 | 3 |
| 1865 | 1 |
| 1872 | 12 |
| 1876 | 98 |
| 1877 | 51 |
| 1878 | 32 |
| 1879 | 5 |
| 1880 | 21 |
| 1882 | 18 |
| 1883 | 88 |
| 1884 | 48 |
| 1885 | 112 |
| 1886 | 63 |
| 1887 | 68 |
| 1888 | 60 |
| 1889 | 147 |
| 1890 | 29 |
| 1891 | 111 |
| 1892 | 293 |
| 1893 | 283 |
| 1894 | 309 |
| 1895 | 370 |
| 1897 | 2 |
| 1898 | 11 |
| 1899 | 61 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 94 |
| 1904 | 96 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1907 | 3 |
| 1908 | 43 |
| 1909 | 90 |
| 1910 | 29 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 1 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 23 |
| 1916 | 37 |
| 1917 | 21 |
| 1918 | 3 |
| 1919 | 1 |
| 1922 | 2 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 4 |
| 1929 | 3 |
3 stories matching took
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- The Stolen Baby of Tacoma
A grieving woman confesses to kidnaping an infant, claiming she needed a child to save her marriage.
- The Unmet Wage Demand
Local ranchers gathered to discuss labor rates, but were met with a lecture on German war practices instead, leaving their questions about fair pay unanswered.
- The River Overflows: Lives Lost and Homes Deserted
A catastrophic flood on the Yakima River leaves homes submerged, stock lost, and two local men drowned in a tragic crossing attempt.