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| Year | Stories |
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| 1854 | 9 |
| 1858 | 8 |
| 1859 | 6 |
| 1860 | 2 |
| 1861 | 11 |
| 1862 | 8 |
| 1863 | 4 |
| 1864 | 2 |
| 1865 | 2 |
| 1872 | 17 |
| 1876 | 124 |
| 1877 | 96 |
| 1878 | 60 |
| 1879 | 2 |
| 1880 | 22 |
| 1882 | 18 |
| 1883 | 171 |
| 1884 | 68 |
| 1885 | 120 |
| 1886 | 60 |
| 1887 | 64 |
| 1888 | 72 |
| 1889 | 225 |
| 1890 | 32 |
| 1891 | 142 |
| 1892 | 412 |
| 1893 | 383 |
| 1894 | 359 |
| 1895 | 455 |
| 1897 | 16 |
| 1898 | 28 |
| 1899 | 102 |
| 1900 | 11 |
| 1902 | 3 |
| 1903 | 262 |
| 1904 | 197 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1908 | 84 |
| 1909 | 254 |
| 1910 | 56 |
| 1911 | 20 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1914 | 31 |
| 1915 | 39 |
| 1916 | 93 |
| 1917 | 26 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 1 |
| 1920 | 1 |
| 1922 | 2 |
| 1923 | 28 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1928 | 2 |
| 1929 | 2 |
4,274 stories matching sever
- Trapped in the Gears
A farm worker is severely injured in a gruesome accident while operating a header in the fields near Walla Walla.
- The Heroic Kitchen Defense
When a kitchen fire threatened to raze her home, a Snohomish woman didn't wait for help, personally battling the flames until the structure was saved.
- A Series of Farm Accidents in Dayton
Local farmers face dangerous mishaps involving heavy machinery and livestock.
- Farmer Injured in Wood Hauling Accident
A severe wagon accident near Dayton leads to a hospital transfer as locals navigate the dangers of agricultural labor.
- The River Overflows Its Banks
A winter deluge causes catastrophic damage to Kennewick’s infrastructure, livestock, and irrigation systems.
- An Axe Slip in the Timber
A lumberjack working a mile and a half from the Clark Saddler camp fell onto his axe, suffering a deep scalp wound and a severe hemorrhage. Dr. Boudwin patched him up, and by Wednesday he was back at camp.
- Mining Accident at Newcastle
A miner is severely injured in a blast-related accident at the Newcastle coal mines.
- A Mental Health Crisis Near Kent
A woman suffering from severe mental illness is detained by authorities after a crisis at a local hotel.
- Harvest Disappointment on the Flat
Walla Walla farmers return from Pleasant View with grim reports of wheat yields well below expectations.
- Trolley Conductor Survives High-Voltage Shock
A conductor working the Spanaway line narrowly escaped death after receiving a severe electric shock during a routine repair.
- Baseball Fever in Snohomish: The Sport’s Dangerous Beginnings
Before the professional era, Snohomish locals engaged in the early, rugged version of the game, resulting in more black eyes than home runs.
- Tragic Logging Accident at Skamokawa
A well-known logger is crushed to death by a falling fir tree in plain view of his crew.
- The Barber's Great Escape
A local barber skips town, leaving behind a mountain of debt, a jilted wife, and a lover, all while chasing a lifestyle he couldn't afford.
- A Terrifying Buggy Ride in Elma
A quiet Sunday excursion turned into a medical emergency when a runaway horse left a local man severely injured.
- Tragedy at the Washington Iron Works
A steady, reliable laborer is maimed in a workshop accident, leaving his young family in financial peril.
- Young Boy Shot in Accidental Gunfire
A tragic lapse in judgment by a group of boys near Waterville led to a severe injury.
- Labor Conflict Turns Violent in Ballard
A shingle-weaver's dispute in Ballard leads to an aggressive confrontation between union and non-union workers.
- Longshoremen and Strike-Breakers Clash on the Docks
Tensions boil over as union members and non-union laborers brawl at the Ocean Dock in Seattle.
- The Axe Slip That May Have Cost a Newport Boy His Foot
Will Scott, 15, was helping his father at a Jackson wood camp near Penrith when the axe glanced from a log, severing cords and crushing bone in his foot. Dr. Phillips dressed the wound.
- The Bridge That Folded Over the Nooksack
High wind and failing bolts send six workmen into the wreckage of the Welcome bridge; one man is expected to lose a leg.
- Industrial Explosion at Port Gamble Mill
A boiler rupture at the Kitsap County lumber mill leaves an engineer severely scalded, highlighting the physical dangers of the region's dominant timber industry.
- A Frozen Narrow Escape on the Columbia
A young man breaks through the ice while crossing the river.
- The Boy Who Played with Fire: A Seattle Tragedy on Hart Avenue
A young boy’s fatal experiment with powder and a lit candle has left his family in mourning and the neighborhood in shock.
- The Tragic End of a Seattle Roadwork Accident
A laborer was severely injured when a massive boulder crushed him during excavations at Van Duzen’s Addition.
- A Stormy Night in Guy
A fierce windstorm terrified residents as strange colors painted the midnight sky.