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| Year | Stories |
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| 1882 | 1 |
| 1883 | 1 |
| 1884 | 1 |
| 1885 | 7 |
| 1886 | 1 |
| 1887 | 5 |
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- The Scandal at the Post Office News Stand
A Seattle news stand proprietor faces criminal charges after being observed with a young girl, sparking community debate over intent and reputation.
- The 'Pompous Autocrat' of the Sound
A Seattle newspaper lashes out at a revenue cutter captain who refused to aid a vessel in distress, claiming his uniform shouldn't be 'rubbed the wrong way.'
- The Silent Cutters of Puget Sound
A standoff at the Custom House reveals that government revenue vessels sat idle while local sailors risked their lives in the waves.
- The Ghost Ship of Puget Sound
While a steamer crew vanished into the waves, Port Townsend customs officials sat in their offices waiting for 'official notification' before launching a rescue, fueling public outrage.
- A Torchlight Ovation for Bradshaw
Republican political candidate Bradshaw receives a boisterous welcome in Olympia, signaling a heated campaign season in Thurston County.
- The Perils of the Domestic Ideal
A satirical poem from 1882 paints a brutal portrait of the 'married life' trap awaiting the youth of frontier Seattle.
- The Tragic End of a Seattle Butcher
A local man, recently engaged in the livestock business, takes his own life in a cabin on the beach road, leaving behind hopes of a family venture.
- The Jury's Defiant Verdict
A Port Townsend courtroom is stunned when a jury ignores the judge's instructions and acquits a defendant, leading to an immediate judicial rebuke.
- A Heroic Act at the Boarding House
A Seattle man risks his life in a daring rescue after a coal oil lamp ignites a residence on Marion Street.
- Old Soldiers Gather in Vancouver
Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic meet in Washington Territory to honor General Grant and discuss the future of their department.
- The Forgotten Wreck of the St. Stephen
For six weeks, the federal revenue cutter Wolcott sat idle while the public clamored for a search for survivors of a shipwreck off the Washington coast.
- The Rogue of Seattle
A serial con artist who targeted the generous, leaving friends to pay his debts.
- The Debut of Seattle’s First Art Association
A look back at the 1885 exhibition that showcased local painters and brought the fine arts to a frontier town.
- The Collapse of a Workingman's Dream
A bold attempt at worker-owned enterprise in Tacoma ends in financial failure and legal recriminations.
- A Warm Welcome in Tacoma for the GAR
Seattle veterans set sail for Tacoma to greet the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic as he tours the Pacific Coast.
- The Neah Bay Standoff: A Battle over Tribal Land Sovereignty
When the government sent an Indian agent to clear traders off the Makah Reservation, a local legal battle exposed the deep friction between federal authority and corporate interests.