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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 2 |
| 1892 | 4 |
| 1893 | 3 |
| 1895 | 1 |
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- A Boy’s Life Changed by Giant Powder
A teenage boy suffers a life-altering injury after a fishing accident with explosives in Lake Washington.
- Coal Fall Paralyzes Wilkeson Mine Loader Thomas Smith
A coal mine loader suffers a devastating, life-altering injury on the job, highlighting the brutal risks faced by labor in late 19th-century Washington.
- The Dangers of the Donkey Engine
A logger suffers a catastrophic, life-altering injury at a Shelton camp after a piece of heavy equipment fails during a haul.
- Independence Day Fireworks Tragedy
While Tacoma celebrated with a quiet holiday, a local boy faced a life-altering injury when a cannon exploded.
- Trapped in the Mine: A Paralyzed Miner Sues for Damages
After a cave-in at the Seattle Coal and Iron Company mine, Victor Anderson seeks justice for his life-altering injuries.
- A Hunter's Tragic Accident in Mercer Island Woods
A machinist's quiet day of hunting ends in a life-altering industrial-style accident.
- The High Cost of Commuting on the Rails
After seeking work at a local mill, a man attempts to board a moving freight train in Centralia, leading to a life-altering accident.
- The Fourth of July Ball at Black Diamond
A festive celebration in a coal mining camp captures the exuberant spirit of early industrial Washington.
- A Life-Altering Elevator Accident at the Bank
A young student files a $25,000 lawsuit against the Seattle National Bank Building Company after a gruesome elevator accident leaves her permanently disfigured.
- Seattle’s $400,000 Railway Subsidy Drive Hits the Streets
Boosters for the Seattle and Lake Washington Railway report nearly $400,000 pledged, with liquor dealers and suburban notaries drafted to close the deal.