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| 1854 | 7 |
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| 1865 | 1 |
| 1872 | 5 |
| 1876 | 13 |
| 1877 | 21 |
| 1878 | 5 |
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| 1882 | 5 |
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| 1884 | 9 |
| 1885 | 13 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1889 | 27 |
| 1890 | 1 |
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| 1892 | 48 |
| 1893 | 30 |
| 1894 | 33 |
| 1895 | 33 |
| 1897 | 2 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 1 |
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| 1905 | 3 |
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441 stories matching strict
- The Courthouse Feud: Superintendent Resigns and Foremen Are Ordered Off the Job
Thurston County commissioners accept W. A. Rogers’s resignation as courthouse superintendent, citing “strained relations” among contractors, architect and foremen, then appoint R. O. Owen to finish the job.
- The Smallpox Panic Reaches Seattle
Health officials in Seattle rigorously screen travelers from British Columbia to prevent a cross-border outbreak.
- The Social Pulse of La Conner
A historic advertisement for a local billiard saloon highlights the center of community life in 19th-century La Conner, where the rules of order were as important as the game itself.
- The War on Stray Dogs at Wright Park
Park commissioners order police to shoot all canines found loose in the city's green space.
- Breaking the Shingle-Packing Ceiling
In an era where shingle packing is strictly men's work, a young woman in Gate City proves she can do the job just as well.
- The New Era of the Snohomish Hotel
A newly renovated hotel promises a first-class experience for the growing frontier town of Snohomish.
- New Management at the Snohomish City Hotel
A newly renovated hotel promises a 'first-class' experience for travelers in the budding town of Snohomish.
- The Dolly Varden Hotel: A New Era for Snohomish Hospitality
A newly renovated landmark on the frontier promises travelers the finest accommodations and premium spirits in the territory.
- H. W. Light Prepares River Side Hotel for Guests
A classic 19th-century hospitality update from the heart of early Snohomish.
- The Dispute Over the Pumping Station Trees
A landowner battles the city's light department after linemen clear-cut trees for a new high-tension line.
- Trades Council Denies Political Endorsement
Union leadership speaks out to clarify that labor organizations are not backing candidates in the city election.
- H. W. Light Reopens a Snohomish Hotel
A historic hotel on the riverfront reopens its doors to the public with a promise of 'first-class' service and accommodations.
- Seattle’s Schools Ask Voters to Make the Ledger Balance
With teachers discounting their own salary warrants, the school board calls a special election to validate a $37,000 floating debt and put the district on a cash basis.
- Smallpox Quarantines Rock Snohomish
After reports of gross negligence and a local pesthouse fire, Snohomish health officials face a shake-up to contain a smallpox outbreak.
- Fishing Industry Braces for Border Dispute
Tensions rise as the Canadian government claims authority over Hecate Strait and Dixon Entrance, threatening the livelihood of local halibut fleets.
- New Life for the Snohomish Hotel
H. W. Light announces the reopening and renovation of the town's prominent hotel, promising a first-class experience for travelers.
- The Governor’s Ultimatum on Indigenous Land
Governor Isaac I. Stevens issues a public warning regarding unauthorized settlement on lands reserved for Indigenous use.
- Kennewick Sheriff Spares the Dog, Bills the Owner
A new enforcement order ends the practice of killing unmuzzled dogs found at large, putting fines and jail time on the people who let them run.
- The River Side House: A Temperance Haven on the Snohomish River
While rival hotels advertised their fine wines and billiard rooms, the Riverside Hotel staked its reputation on a strictly sober policy.
- The Five-Gallon Pickle Jar That Held Three, and Other Cheats of 1907
Washington's pure food commissioner reports that the milk of Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane is clean — but the packages on the shelf are not what they claim, and he wants the legislature to make him inspector of weights and measures too.
- Expulsion of 'Undesirables' Reported in City Council
The City Marshal’s report casually mentions the forced removal of fifty-five people, including Chinese and Black residents, as the council focuses on fire codes.
- The Four-Inch Loophole
Everett officials reject an employment office application, citing a technicality that contradicts their own history of political maneuvering.
- The Lucky Winner of the Auto
A resident of Wallula discovers he holds the winning ticket for an automobile, but his interest is strictly in the cash.
- Kennewick's Ten-Mile-Per-Hour Traffic Crackdown
City council mandates strict enforcement of speed limits and lighting requirements for automobiles and motorcycles.
- The Fight for the Stubblefield Legacy
Walla Walla struggles to secure a $100,000 endowment for an orphans' home while debating the city's future.