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| 1888 | 3 |
| 1889 | 22 |
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| 1892 | 28 |
| 1893 | 36 |
| 1894 | 50 |
| 1895 | 57 |
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- Seattle’s First 'Messiah' Performance
A chorus of 175 voices packed Plymouth Church in a landmark cultural event that hinted at the city's future as a musical center.
- The Strange Leniency of a Supreme Court Murder Verdict
After two trials and two death sentences, the Washington State Supreme Court abruptly commuted Albert Friedrich’s murder conviction to second-degree, sparking legal confusion and outrage from the defendant himself.
- Judicial Gridlock in King County
The Supreme Court intervenes when two Seattle judges refuse to finalize a case, each insisting the other should sign off.
- A Legal Dispute Over Ballard's City Debt
Attorney Fred H. Peterson defends his professional reputation after being accused of negligence by the Ballard City Council.
- The Isolation of a Refractory Patient
A county hospital patient is placed in solitary confinement in an outbuilding after her behavior renders her unfit for the general ward.
- A Silver Chest for the Political Boss
Prominent Republicans gather at the Rainier Club to honor John H. McGraw with a lavish testimonial of solid silver for his role in the senatorial contest.
- Seattle's Dance Hall Ordinance Faces Legal Challenge
Proprietors open their doors to test the legality of local ordinances targeting 'lewd and lascivious' variety dance halls.
- Judge Strikes Down State Road Laws
A landmark superior court ruling declares the state's method for seizing private property for public roads unconstitutional, throwing years of county construction projects into legal limbo.
- The Eight-Hour Day That Was Amended to Death
A bold proposal to limit public works labor to eight hours faces a grim fate in the Washington State Senate, where 'amendments' have stripped the bill of its power before it can even reach the House.
- The Mayor's Right to Fight City Hall
A landmark Washington Supreme Court ruling affirmed a mayor's authority to hire private counsel when the city's own legal department refused to defend the city against an illegal bond ordinance.
- Rainier Street House Lost to Suspicious Fire
A vacant home burned for the third time recently, fueling suspicions of arson.
- The Army Is Coming—and Seattle Can Already Hear the Payroll
A federal military post looks all but certain for Magnolia Bluffs, promising construction spending and a steady stream of soldiers' pay.
- The Unlucky Traveler of Snoqualmie Pass
A man’s attempt to cross the mountains turns into a desperate struggle against the elements.
- The Wild Cow That Ran Amok: Seattle’s First Public Menace
A runaway bovine terrorized the streets of Pioneer Square before being shot dead, sparking a bizarre legal battle over who owned the carcass and whether rotten beef could be sold to unsuspecting diners.
- Who Cares for the Broken Legged?
A public dispute arises over whether the city physician is obligated to treat emergency cases.
- The Final Verdict on the Yesler Fortune
The Supreme Court intervenes in the contentious battle over Sarah Yesler's estate.
- The Deepest Diver's Eviction Dispute
A local court hears a malicious mischief charge against those who cleared out the home of a world-famous diver.
- Devastating Floods Paralyze the Pacific Northwest
Massive flooding across the Fraser Valley and regional rivers has severed communications, washed away farms, and cut off rail travel.
- Outcry After Steamer Captain Fails to Rescue Men from Collapsed Wharf
A Seattle harbor accident ignites public debate over a captain's choice to pull away from a sinking structure.
- Fire Sweeps Through Seattle's Second Street Waffle House
A kitchen explosion sends breakfast patrons fleeing as a tent-based eatery is reduced to rubble.
- The Supreme Court Rules on Street Grading Liability
The Washington State Supreme Court clarifies the statute of limitations for damage claims against the City of Seattle.
- A Jury Played Cards While a Murder Case Hung in the Balance
Convicted murderer Murphy was sentenced to fifteen years—again—as his lawyer attacked a jury that reportedly spent its 42-hour deliberation playing whist and pedro.
- Judge Strikes Down Tax on National Banks
A landmark injunction prevents King County from collecting discriminatory taxes from the city's national banks.
- Crushed on the Dry Dock
A pioneer ship carpenter sues the Union Transit Company after a workplace accident leaves him permanently injured while building the steamer Utopia.
- City Declines Responsibility for Injured Man in Saloon Brawl
A man with a broken leg from a tavern brawl was left in limbo after the City Health Officer ruled the city was not responsible for the hospital care of indigent non-prisoners.