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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 21 |
| 1904 | 982 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1909 | 903 |
1,913 stories
- Tragedy at the Shingle Mill
A worker is killed in a horrific industrial accident in Everett, serving as a grim reminder of the dangers inherent in the Pacific Northwest's booming timber industry.
- The City's Rebellion Against the Rail Monopoly
Tacoma’s business leaders unite in a desperate, organized campaign to bypass the Northern Pacific's grip on local commerce by demanding new rail lines.
- The Manhunt for Frank Pasquale
A two-day pursuit of a murder suspect comes to a tense end near Ravensdale after a local station agent spots his target.
- The Shadowy Break-in at the Hotel Bay View
A representative of the Independent Telephone company reports a suspicious burglary of his room, exposing a fierce battle for a local utility franchise.
- Coal Strike Stalls Renton Mines
Two hundred fifty miners are out of work after refusing a significant wage cut, threatening the economic stability of the town.
- The Passing of Pearl Fitzsimmons
A young child’s life is claimed by diphtheria in a brief and tragic illness.
- A Final Attempt at Life's End
After multiple failed attempts, a Tacoma laborer collapses at home, leaving his family in poverty.
- Exploitation Behind the Carnival Lights
A teenage girl is paralyzed after a dangerous carnival stunt, with her employers allegedly refusing to pay her for her performances.
- Miner Phillip Patsco Killed by Falling Rock in Wilkeson
A long-time miner is killed by a falling rock after warning his partner to safety, leaving behind a family and a devastated community.
- Longshoreman Sues Schooner for Workplace Injury
A longshoreman has filed a $10,000 lawsuit against the American schooner Carrier Dove following a severe injury on the job.
- Spokane Trades Council Orders Watch on City Hall
Labor unions in Spokane organize a formal watchdog committee to monitor city council meetings and block anti-labor legislation.
- Stalled Bribery Investigation Still Looms Over Council
A special committee delays its report on allegations of bribery regarding an independent telephone franchise.
- Tragedy at the Boiler Shop
A workplace accident at the Northern Pacific shops claims the life of a father, leaving his family behind.
- Hoquiam Mill Workers Strike for Living Wage
Employees walk out at the Northwestern lumber mill after management refuses a raise from $1.75 to $2.00 per day.
- Tragedy at the Skid Road
A logging crew member dies in a crushing accident just five miles outside of Snohomish.
- Council Rejects Monopoly Bid for Fire Alarm Contract
After the Gamewell company tried to submit double bids to secure a lucrative contract, the city council handed the deal to their competitor.
- Japanese Laborers Convicted of Assault
Two men were convicted of assault after a three-day trial, with deportation proceedings likely to follow.
- The Political Fight for City Hall
Tacoma councilmen are plotting to dismantle civil service protections to clear the way for their own political appointments.
- City Bids Farewell to Fireman Killed in Line of Duty
Police and fire departments honor Dan Noonan, who died after a collision between a hose wagon and a streetcar in South Tacoma.
- Corporate Lobbying Against Miners' Eight-Hour Day
A major mining company pays to bring immigrant miners to Olympia to lobby against the very labor protections intended to help them.
- Widow Files Claim After Industrial Accident
A woman whose husband died from electrocution at the Younglove Grocery company plant is seeking $30,000 in damages from the city.
- Domestic Abuse Charges Filed in Divorce Suit
Mrs. Temptess West seeks divorce from her husband, Amos, citing physical abuse and habitual drunkenness.
- Public Harassment Crackdown
A local man faces the maximum fine for his behavior toward women walking along Pacific Avenue.
- The Battle Over Tacoma's Tidelands
Federal court hears closing arguments in the dispute between landholders and those asserting Indigenous treaty rights to the waterfront.
- State Snub for Tacoma
Legislators in Olympia move horticultural headquarters to Kennewick, leaving Tacoma behind.