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| 1854 | 2 |
| 1858 | 1 |
| 1859 | 3 |
| 1861 | 5 |
| 1862 | 2 |
| 1863 | 2 |
| 1864 | 2 |
| 1865 | 1 |
| 1871 | 1 |
| 1872 | 3 |
| 1876 | 18 |
| 1877 | 14 |
| 1878 | 8 |
| 1879 | 1 |
| 1880 | 3 |
| 1882 | 2 |
| 1883 | 22 |
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| 1885 | 18 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1887 | 10 |
| 1888 | 14 |
| 1889 | 29 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1891 | 27 |
| 1892 | 59 |
| 1893 | 45 |
| 1894 | 73 |
| 1895 | 63 |
| 1898 | 3 |
| 1899 | 11 |
| 1900 | 1 |
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| 1903 | 24 |
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| 1909 | 34 |
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606 stories matching base
- A New Voice in Seattle’s Press
H.R. Cayton launches a new publication dedicated to the discussion of racial and national issues through a Republican lens.
- Judge Dismisses Case Against R. B. Albertson
After a thorough review of the evidence, Judge Robinson clears the defendant of criminal charges, citing a lack of proof.
- The Recovery of a Suspect
Jacob Sentle is transferred to the county jail to face a first-degree murder charge, as authorities confirm his condition is stable enough to survive incarceration.
- The 'Washington Security' Swindle
A California resident discovers that a Seattle firm is a phantom operation.
- The Forgotten Hero: Major Granville Haller’s Fight Against Military Perjury
After decades of distinguished service in the Mexican-American and Indian Wars, a decorated officer was summarily stripped of his rank based on a peer’s 'dreamed' accusation of disloyalty.
- The Trial of a Man Known Only as a 'Pimp'
A Seattle lawyer challenges a city ordinance that allows for arrests based on reputation rather than criminal acts.
- The Salmon Bay Land Dispute
A court ruling strips a soldier's homestead claim, favoring university land selection.
- The Granite War: Why Seattle’s Federal Building Might Not Use Washington Stone
A federal contract for San Francisco's new courthouse has sparked outrage in Seattle. The lowest bidder proposed using granite from the Puget Sound region, but California lobbyists are pushing to force the use of local stone, raising questions about patriotism versus free enterprise.
- City Council Targets 'Disorderly' Tenements
A new ordinance aims to clear out homes deemed a public nuisance based on the 'customs and habits' of residents.
- Fifteen Hundred Fans and One Silk Pennant: Port Gamble Takes the Sound Championship
A steamer of rooters, gold coin at the gate and a decisive game at Madison Street Park — Port Gamble beat Port Blakeley 15 to 5 for the Puget Sound pennant, and flew it from the steamer's jackstaff.
- Territorial Governor Orders Segregated Schooling
Governor Isaac I. Stevens enforces new restrictions on Indigenous student access to public education in Olympia.
- Settlers Challenge the Railroad
Local homesteaders take on the Northern Pacific railroad in a land dispute, finding hope in a federal investigation.
- The Ghost of the River
A tragic mix-up in identity leaves a drowned man's body buried in a shallow grave until friends intervene.
- The Road Supervisor's Vindicated Record
W. A. Joyce clears his name after accusations of auditing illegal claims in Grant County.
- The Hill Is Sliding Into the Sea: Seattle’s First Landslide Crisis
In November 1876, a slow-motion disaster threatened to bury a jeweler’s home and block Mill Street as nature reclaimed the southern slopes of Pioneer Square.
- Whatcom Republicans Map Out Election Strategy
Local GOP leadership gathers to resolve disputes over district representation and candidate nominations ahead of the upcoming county convention.
- The Forged Deed of Fairhaven
A landmark land title dispute is settled in court after the discovery of a printing date discrepancy.
- The Sudden Passing of Ole Eine
A longtime laborer at the Weatherwax mill collapses on his way home, leaving behind a family across the ocean.
- Fatal Winds at Milton Station
A sudden, freak accident during a windstorm claims the life of a resident just steps from his home.
- The Glass-Chewing Drifter of Seattle
A traveling laborer with a bizarre appetite is arrested after a barroom brawl ends in broken glass and a ruined mirror.
- 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.
- Singleton's Mound Mastery at Robbins Park
Everett's local pitcher puts on a clinic, fanning 19 batters in a dominating performance against the visiting Port Blakely team.
- The Citizenship Fight
A Chinese merchant seeks naturalization despite federal exclusionary laws, putting the legal question before the courts.
- The Tragedy of the Harbor Dredge
A routine day at the mills turned fatal when a foreman was crushed during bridge construction, highlighting the perilous reality of Seattle's industrial expansion.
- Spokane Shut Out in Tacoma Baseball Blowout
A combination of pitching woes, defensive errors, and a fined player turned a highly anticipated match into a lopsided victory for Tacoma.