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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 1 |
| 1904 | 16 |
| 1909 | 19 |
36 stories matching launch
- Lockwood Hansen, 18, Faces Amputation After Launch Propeller Accident
A young worker faces the loss of his limb after a horrific accident involving a naphtha launch propeller.
- The Jefferson Prepares for its Launching
Engineer George Lent prepares for the upcoming launch of the steamer Jefferson at the Port Townsend shipyards.
- A New Titan Hits the Tacoma Waterfront
Thousands gathered in the rain to witness the grand launch of the steamship Jefferson, a marvel of local industry.
- A Whale Surfaces in Commencement Bay and Soaks a Tacoma Couple's Launch
Mr. and Mrs. M. Sutter were ten feet from a spouting whale while crossing the bay in their launch Comet — and came ashore soaked.
- Fatal Collision at the Eleventh Street Bridge
A local machinist dies after his launch is pinned against bridge girders by a powerful tide.
- The Price of a Subway
Tacoma officials set strict financial terms for a developer hoping to build a subway franchise.
- Turf War at the Eleventh Street Bridge
A boatman is harassed and detained by police for the crime of competing for ferry passengers.
- A New Boat Hits the Sound
The steamer Dix is successfully launched from the Crawford Reid shipyards in Old Town, marking another milestone for local boat construction.
- Final Leap at Pier 6
A man identified as Robert B. McManus ends his life in the harbor after leaving cryptic clues behind.
- The High School 'Hookey' Tradition
Defying the school board, 400 Tacoma high school boys plan to strike on Washington's Birthday to spend the day at 'Camp Weinerwurst.'
- The Teachers' Fight for School Funds
Tacoma chosen to host state educators as they launch a legal battle to reclaim diverted school funds.
- Adrift and Lost: Four Young People Missing for Two Days on Puget Sound
A weekend trip on the launch 'Babe' ends with a 48-hour ordeal, a grounding at Point Robinson, and a tense search by parents and deputies.
- White Shield Home Faces Financial Crisis
The social service agency, currently housing 17 young women, launches a public appeal after being denied state funding.
- Steamer Vashon Disabled in Puget Sound Accident
A faulty boiler plate leaves a fireman injured and passengers stranded off Manzanita Beach.
- McNeil Island Residents to Get New Ferry Float
County commissioners force construction after government restricts access to the penitentiary's private ferry service.
- Police Purge Streets of Sandberg District Women
City police launch a targeted campaign to round up and banish marginalized women from Tacoma's downtown.
- A Series of Unfortunate Events on the Sound
Nine Everett hunters endure a harrowing night drifting on the Sound, only to lose their game in a final mishap as they reached home.
- Tacoma Launches Juvenile Court to Protect City's Youth
A crowded public meeting of citizens endorses a new system to provide probation and guidance for troubled children.
- The Struggle for a New City Charter
Citizens organize to strip power from traditional councilmen and adopt a commission-style government for Tacoma.
- Peniel Mission Struggles to Feed Tacoma's Growing Unemployed Population
After launching a daily free meal service that is already overwhelmed by 200 hungry men nightly, a local mission considers opening a free shelter to address the deepening city crisis.
- A Violent Outburst at a South G Street Boarding House
A jealous boarding house keeper, convinced his tenants were vying for his wife's affection, launched a violent attack that left him in police custody.
- Tacoma’s Shipbuilding Future Hinges on Dredging the Puyallup
Business leaders push to deepen the river channel as the Alaska Steamship Company confirms plans to expand its fleet in Tacoma.
- Tacoma Police Launch War on Speeders
After receiving numerous complaints, the police department is arming officers with stopwatches to catch drivers breaking city speed limits.
- The Scandal of the Sandberg District
City council members launch a blistering investigation into a protected 'vice syndicate' they allege is forcing hundreds of women into a restricted district.
- The Jefferson Joins the Fleet
A new steamship built in Tacoma shipyards prepares for its maiden voyage to Alaska, complete with modern refrigeration.