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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 3 |
| 1885 | 3 |
| 1887 | 1 |
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- A Frontier 'Scraping Match' in Fort Blakely
A rough-and-tumble dispute between two citizens reveals the volatile nature of 1880s Puget Sound life.
- An Infernal Machine on the Tracks
A dangerous, home-made bomb was discovered on the streetcar tracks in Seattle, chilling a city already tense from labor agitation.
- The Forger Who Faked His Own Death
A swindler who planted a fake death notice in a Denver paper is arrested in Seattle and returned to Colorado to face forgery charges.
- The Mirror in the Half-Dollar: A Gambling Cheat's Downfall
A man arrested for theft in Seattle was found carrying a doctored coin designed to help him win at cards.
- The Power of the Press
A Seattle job recruiter is overwhelmed by the sheer reach of local newspaper advertising after placing a short notice for canal workers.
- The Scandal of the County Treasury
After years of whispers regarding the administration of the former county treasurer, a grand jury finally returns a true bill of indictment for forgery.
- The Great Land Squeeze of 1885
While the Northern Pacific Railroad publicly promised to 'build up the country,' settlers in King County found their land held hostage for mineral rights and future profits.