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| Year | Stories |
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| 1854 | 3 |
| 1858 | 3 |
| 1859 | 5 |
| 1860 | 4 |
| 1861 | 8 |
| 1862 | 9 |
| 1863 | 5 |
| 1864 | 4 |
| 1865 | 2 |
| 1871 | 1 |
| 1872 | 18 |
| 1876 | 92 |
| 1877 | 60 |
| 1878 | 35 |
| 1879 | 9 |
| 1880 | 27 |
| 1882 | 13 |
| 1883 | 103 |
| 1884 | 61 |
| 1885 | 93 |
| 1886 | 51 |
| 1887 | 58 |
| 1888 | 51 |
| 1889 | 145 |
| 1890 | 32 |
| 1891 | 140 |
| 1892 | 313 |
| 1893 | 289 |
| 1894 | 338 |
| 1895 | 349 |
| 1897 | 4 |
| 1898 | 16 |
| 1899 | 65 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 141 |
| 1904 | 124 |
| 1905 | 11 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1908 | 52 |
| 1909 | 195 |
| 1910 | 60 |
| 1911 | 19 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1914 | 24 |
| 1915 | 38 |
| 1916 | 59 |
| 1917 | 29 |
| 1919 | 2 |
| 1922 | 3 |
| 1923 | 24 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1928 | 1 |
| 1929 | 4 |
3,253 stories matching held
- A Monopoly Grabs the Tap
When the irrigation company took control of the water company's annual meeting, local farmers realized their rights to the water were being held hostage.
- Labor Leaders Held Without Charge in 'Bull Pen'
A legal battle ensues for the release of union officials held in an extra-legal detention facility during an ongoing labor dispute.
- The Seamen’s Friend Society Reports a Year of Maritime Ministry
A look back at the Tacoma Seamen’s Friend society's year of shipboard outreach, social gatherings, and the solemn loss of a long-time leader.
- The Snohomish Valley’s First Great Showcase
In 1877, Snohomish County debuted its first agricultural fair, a high-stakes effort to prove the region’s soil and industry could rival the rest of the Territory.
- The City Goes to the Polls in 1878
A rare glimpse into the logistical footprint of Seattle’s civic life during the era of wooden sidewalks and horse-drawn carriages.
- The Election of 1885: A Glimpse into Seattle's Growing Pains
As Seattle prepared for a municipal election in the summer of 1885, city officials published formal notices for a contest to fill leadership roles, highlighting a city governed by ward-based representation during a pivotal era of expansion.
- A Burglary Charge Thrown Out
After being held on a $2,000 bond, a man accused of burglary is released when the court realizes the case against him is meritless.
- Fatal Milk: The Formaldehyde Poisoning Scandal
A coroner's jury in Seattle finds local farmers and milkmen responsible for the death of an infant after poisonous additives are found in the dairy supply.
- A Deadly Dispute on the Pataha
A Christmas Day argument over a tool leaves a young man dead and the legal system in disarray due to missing paperwork.
- The Nightmare Murder: Tacoma Wife Killed by Husband in Sleep
An inquest reveals that Charles Corey strangled his wife while suffering from a nightmare, sparking debate over whether he was guilty of murder or merely a victim of his own subconscious.
- Armed Robbers Hit the Kitsap Pacific Train at Shelton
Two men boarded the morning train at Shelton, broke into the express car, and held up the messenger and a passenger, making off with money and jewelry.
- The Ashes of Affluence: How Seattle’s Burnt District Became a Goldmine
While the city mourns the destruction of its commercial heart, savvy investors are turning charred lots into fortunes, with property values tripling in just years.
- The Snohomish Lawyer’s Swindle
A lawyer absconds after forging his client's signature, triggering a bizarre legal fight over debt and stolen notes.
- The Horror of the Seattle Police Dungeon
A man held for seven days without charges in a 'black hole' recounts the squalor, lice, and mental torture inflicted by the local department.
- Armed Robbery on the Sixth Avenue Line
Two masked gunmen held up a streetcar at the end of the line, leaving the crew stranded and making off with the cash.
- A Mother's Sorrow at the City Jail
A woman travels from Spokane to Seattle to reunite with her son, only to find him imprisoned for vagrancy.
- Lummi Tribe Asserts Reservation Rights Against Fishermen
Armed tribal members detain eight foreign fishermen in Hales Pass, leaving local authorities powerless to intervene.
- Inquest Held for Remains Found in Seattle Cellar
A jury convenes to address the discovery of unidentified Chinese remains in a cellar, raising questions about municipal neglect and health risks.
- The Unsolved Murder of Frank Morzin
An inquest is scheduled for the discovery of a body in the woods near Summit, but authorities report no leads.
- The Opium Smuggler of Port Townsend
A ship steward is arrested and held on high bond after customs agents discover a hidden stash of opium on his person and in his cabin.
- The Editor, the Chief, and the 'Police Abomination' Libel Trial
Seattle Telegraph managing editor Charles H. Lugrin goes on trial over an article accusing Police Chief Robert Bolton Rogers of taking a cut from gamblers, as the defense argues the state has not proved its case.
- Two Caucuses, One Name, and a New Newport Party
After rival caucuses claimed the same ballot name, Newport's People's Progressive Party met at Judge D. R. Lusher's office and nominated a full municipal ticket for December.
- The Forgotten Quest for Washington Statehood
A rare 1878 proclamation reveals the high-stakes, multi-district election held to draft a constitution that would finally bring Washington into the Union.
- The Convention City: Seattle Hosts Five Major Organizations in One Week
From the Women's Club Federation to the Sons of Veterans, the capital of Washington Territory is buzzing with civic energy as delegates flood downtown hotels and halls.
- The Court Upholds Property Speculation
A landmark superior court ruling confirms that land contracts are strictly enforceable, forcing buyers to pay even if the market shifts.