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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1888 | 314 |
| 1889 | 785 |
| 1891 | 328 |
| 1892 | 1,308 |
| 1893 | 1,604 |
| 1894 | 1,246 |
| 1895 | 1,087 |
6,672 stories
- The Con Man Who Taught the City a Lesson
A prolific swindler who posed as a businessman and senator-associate leaves a trail of bounced checks and broken promises across Seattle, Tacoma, and Fairhaven.
- 1893 Snowstorm Leaves City Short of Coal and Water
Deep snow blocks the rails and the rivers, leaving Seattle shivering and hungry as coal supplies vanish.
- The Evangelist Who Stood Like a Statue
Mrs. Maria B. Woodworth, a traveling evangelist, brings her 'spiritual anointing' to Seattle despite a historic snowstorm.
- The Great Seattle Freeze-Up
After twelve straight days of record-breaking snowfall, Seattle residents finally see a reprieve as roofs collapse and city transit grinds to a halt.
- The High-Stakes Legal Battle Over Yesler’s Millions
A courtroom drama unfolds as attorneys argue over whether a secret will exists—or if a massive, convoluted conspiracy to defraud the widow is afoot.
- The Unlawful Demolition of a Family Home
A Seattle property owner sues for damages after his house was forcibly torn down and hauled away by a mining company.
- Judge Rebukes Police for Secret Dungeon Methods
A citizen is released after being held incommunicado for days, sparking a public outcry over lawless police tactics.
- Seattle Rebuilds: Schwabacher Block, Arlington Hotel Lead Construction Surge
Architects unveil plans for new commercial blocks, a school, and hospital expansions as Seattle enters a building frenzy.
- The Battle for Elliott Bay’s Tide Lands
A multi-year legal saga over land rights concludes as the government rejects a claim on Seattle's waterfront.
- The Price of Progress on Stewart Street
Forty property owners take the city to court over a doubled assessment for the grading of Stewart Street.
- Mary Fisher Sues Architect Jasper Fisher Over Marriage Vow
A woman sues a prominent Seattle architect for $10,000, alleging he kept her in a common-law marriage for years before abandoning her for a new bride.
- The Seattle School Board Executes the High School
A legal dispute over the state constitution prompts the sudden, controversial dissolution of Seattle's only high school, leaving teachers and students adrift.
- The Hunt for Two Children in a Custody Feud
A mother stalks her estranged husband across the region after he snatches their two young daughters from a Portland home.
- Dynamite Plot Found on Puget Sound Collier
A meticulously rigged infernal machine, timed to trigger via a rat trap and revolver, was discovered in the hold of the steamer Bawnmore.
- The Dennys Consolidate Seattle's Transit Monopoly
By acquiring the Front Street cable lines, the Denny family gains control of the city’s major streetcar systems, shifting the north-end transit future toward electric power.
- The Abandoned Infant on Third Street
An April Fool's Day prank turns somber when a prominent Seattle real estate developer finds a newborn left on his doorstep.
- The Shadowy Claim to a Pioneer's Fortune
A woman claiming to be the daughter of a prominent Seattle settler ignites a legal battle over a $40,000 estate, reopening old questions about the city's early days.
- A Devastating Betrayal in Marriage
An elderly woman sues for divorce and the recovery of her property after her husband allegedly swindled her and threatened her life.
- The Secret Deposition in the Yesler Will Scandal
A cousin of the late Henry Yesler breaks her silence on alleged threats and bribery surrounding his contested will.
- The Pulpit Versus the Saloon
Rev. Wallace Nutting denounces Seattle's 'reform' government for failing to regulate nightlife and corruption.
- The Midnight Coup at City Hall
A bloodless revolution unfolds as the board of aldermen attempts to oust Acting Mayor Sweeney over a dispute regarding legalized gambling.
- Diver Paralyzed After Deep-Sea Shift
A professional diver working to clear the Seattle harbor is left paralyzed from the shoulders down after repeated descents.
- The Tragedy at the Log House
A murder-suicide on Madison Street leaves a wealthy widow and her spurned partner dead, exposing a complex web of jealousy and property disputes.
- The Disappearance of Miss Nellie Holgate
A young clerk vanishes during a rowing trip on Lake Washington, leaving behind her boat, a bonnet, and a sinister trail of missing pearl buttons.
- The City's Legalized Blackmail
A jury exposes the Seattle Police Department for shaking down women, proving that 'reform' administration was just a veneer.