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| 1854 | 3 |
| 1859 | 1 |
| 1860 | 3 |
| 1861 | 3 |
| 1862 | 2 |
| 1863 | 1 |
| 1864 | 1 |
| 1865 | 1 |
| 1871 | 1 |
| 1872 | 4 |
| 1876 | 17 |
| 1877 | 17 |
| 1878 | 9 |
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1882 | 1 |
| 1883 | 19 |
| 1884 | 11 |
| 1885 | 26 |
| 1886 | 15 |
| 1887 | 18 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1889 | 30 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 30 |
| 1892 | 84 |
| 1893 | 71 |
| 1894 | 76 |
| 1895 | 55 |
| 1897 | 1 |
| 1898 | 1 |
| 1899 | 15 |
| 1900 | 2 |
| 1903 | 29 |
| 1904 | 25 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1909 | 37 |
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| 1923 | 8 |
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702 stories matching attack
- Schooner Captain Charged After Attacking His Mate
Captain Ingerson of the Clara Light was arrested in Port Townsend and held on $1,000 bond after his crew testified that he kicked his mate, William Cook, in the head and face.
- Delirium Tremens in the City Jail
A man suffering from severe alcohol withdrawal sparks a violent disturbance at the city jail.
- The Apple Auction Wars
New York auctioneers hit back at claims that they 'slaughtered' the prices of Washington-grown apples.
- The Injuries He Wouldn’t Explain
John Turner died at Seattle’s Pacific Hospital after refusing to say how he was hurt. A coroner’s inquest may be the only way to find out.
- The Politics of Scabbing
A scathing editorial in the Labor Journal attacks a city council candidate for his history of crossing picket lines at the Sumner Iron Works.
- The Price of a Tiny Needle Prick
A trivial accident at home turns into a harrowing medical ordeal for a Seattle woman.
- A Local Reputation at Stake
Bertha Denton fights back against media portrayals, threatening a slander suit following reports about her actions at Camp Murray.
- An Anti-Chinese Assault at the Seattle Waterfront
A group of Chinese laborers is attacked while attempting to depart for Portland, highlighting the escalating racial tensions in the city.
- The Tragic Cost of a Long-Standing Feud
A fifteen-year-old boy shoots and kills a man in downtown Oakesdale, Washington, following years of harassment.
- Brutal Attack on Madison Street
A local contractor remains in serious condition after being assaulted for an sarcastic remark made on a streetcar.
- Student Uprising at Washington State Agricultural College
A campus protest following the removal of a college president erupts into violence against school leadership.
- The Narrow Escape of Mr. Browne
A prominent Seattleite faces a targeted arson attempt at his residence, marking the second such attack in a wave of local intimidation.
- Brutal Attack on Asian Train Passenger
Two railroad employees threw a Chinese passenger from a moving train, causing severe injuries.
- The Political Feud Over Adam Schmidt’s Perjury Conviction
A fiery local editorial clash exposes the bitter rift between competing political machines in Walla Walla.
- A Violent Encounter at the Waterfront
A non-union sailor claims he was robbed and beaten by union agitators, highlighting the growing tensions on the Seattle docks.
- The Mob That Met Its Match in Dayton
A man targeted for a vigilante lynching fights back and escapes his attackers, leaving his would-be murderers in the shadows.
- A Close Call in the Columbia River Gorge
A young woman on horseback survives an encounter with a starving cougar.
- A Dangerous Scuffle in the Ahtanum Orchard
A local man narrowly survives a hand-to-claw wrestling match with a bear in his orchard.
- The Scandal That Shook Seattle: The Arrest of Victoria Woodhull and Tennessee Claflin
In November 1872, two women were jailed for 'obscenity' after sending publications to a prominent broker. Their arrest sparked a frenzy in the young city, drawing crowds and highlighting the clash between radical feminism and Victorian morality.
- Brutal Assault on Indigenous Woman Reported
An Indian woman, identified as Mrs. J'ouls, suffered a fractured skull during a violent attack near the Puyallup reservation.
- Violent Confrontation in a Tacoma Gulch
A long-standing feud between neighbors leads to a gruesome stabbing incident.
- The Newspaper Feud on Columbia Street
The 'Evening Call' has split into two competing factions, with each side claiming the other is a counterfeit, resulting in a lawsuit for damages.
- When the Prey Fights Back
A hunter discovers an unusually aggressive colony of rabbits in Whatcom County.
- Mayor Yesler Calls Meeting to Address Anti-Chinese Violence
Following a series of attacks, the Mayor seeks to organize property owners against vigilante methods.
- A Candidate’s Character and the 'Fallon Orphans' Scandal
Gubernatorial candidate Henry J. Snively faces accusations regarding unpaid funds meant for orphaned children, sparking a heated war of telegrams and character attacks.