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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 18 |
| 1904 | 788 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1909 | 716 |
1,529 stories
- Tacoma Outshines Seattle in Customs Race
Despite a drop in imports, Tacoma's port activity and export volume substantially outpaces its neighbor to the north.
- The Political Hustle for Tacoma's Streets
As the Commissioner of Public Works lobbies for a raise for the Street Superintendent, political maneuvering behind the scenes suggests that Scott Snyder is the favored candidate for the lucrative city post.
- The Sting at a Puyallup Avenue Saloon
A trio of men are robbed of cash and a gold watch by a woman acting as a decoy in a local saloon.
- Midnight Mugging on South D Street
A streetcar conductor fights off two assailants after being ambushed on his walk home.
- City Hall Shakes Up Police Department
Tacoma replaces officers as the city prepares for a strict enforcement of municipal ordinances.
- The American Danger: A Turn-of-the-Century Manifesto
A jingoistic editorial from the Tacoma Times defining the nation's sense of self and global superiority in 1904.
- City Hall Threatens to Cancel Paving and Bridge Contracts
Tacoma’s City Attorney warns that unfinished public works contracts on Pacific Avenue and the Puyallup River bridge may be nullified.
- The California Building Changes Hands
A major real estate transaction hits the Tacoma market, marking the sale of a prominent downtown structure for over $100,000.
- The Bunco Man’s Cold Feet
After swindling a local man out of his savings, a group of confidence men returned the stolen cash in fear of the law.
- Laundry Workers Take Over Spanaway Park
1,300 Tacoma laundry workers and their families gathered for an annual picnic despite the rainy weather, competing in races and dancing into the evening.
- Tacoma’s Masonic Temple Opens Its Doors
A landmark for the city’s civic life, the new Masonic temple on St. Helens Avenue was dedicated with elaborate ceremonies today.
- The Case for Overalls and Mud
A mother asks for fashion advice for her nine-year-old, prompting a spirited editorial defense of childhood liberty and dirt-stained play.
- Tragic Choking Death on South G Street
A local man succumbs to a sudden and peculiar accident in his home.
- The Christian Athlete: Military Encampment Keeps the Sabbath
Despite the lure of recreation, soldiers at the local encampment gathered for Sunday services and athletics at the YMCA tent.
- Will the Railroad Finally Deliver a Depot?
Northern Pacific president visits Tacoma with promises of a new train station, repeating a pledge from a previous visit.
- Tacoma’s Bid for Global Trade
Shipping lines pivot to Tacoma as West Coast ports suspend traffic with the Orient.
- Foggy Morning Collision in South Tacoma
A head-on crash between two streetcars occurs after a crew misses a signal in heavy fog.
- The Price of a Quail in South Tacoma
A local woodsman faces legal trouble for out-of-season hunting as authorities crack down on regional game violations.
- The Criminal Circus Follows the Big Top
Tacoma police brace for an influx of organized pickpockets and burglars trailing the Ringling Bros. circus.
- Tide Flat Rescue
A local man is rescued after an alcohol-fueled fall into the Tacoma tide flats leaves him trapped in the muck.
- City Orders Halt to Blasting Near West Coast Wagon Factory
A contractor’s use of dynamite to excavate an addition to the West Coast wagon factory triggered alarm and complaints of structural damage from neighbors.
- The Russian War Scare Hits the Port of Tacoma
Fearful of Russian warships patrolling the coast, San Francisco merchants turn to Tacoma to route their urgent Japanese trade.
- The Tacoma Theater's Electric Sign Crumbles
A fierce windstorm tears down the landmark illuminated sign on St. Helens Avenue.
- Tacoma’s Public Market Finds Its Feet
City report confirms that the municipal public market is paying down its initial debt and thriving with a diverse range of local vendors.
- The Dream of the $250 Car
A 1909 prediction of the automobile's future imagines a world where the middle class owns the road.