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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1904 | 54 |
| 1907 | 1 |
| 1909 | 50 |
105 stories matching lead
- Violence at the South Tacoma Shops
An Italian laborer is taken into custody following a brutal altercation involving a lead pipe at the Northern Pacific facility.
- The Sluggers of Pacific Avenue
A saloon’s security force takes street justice into their own hands after a customer tries to cheat a slot machine with lead slugs.
- A Judge’s Weary View on the Divorce Boom
Tacoma’s divorce courts see a steady stream of domestic disputes, leading one judge to question the rising frequency of these legal filings.
- The Slugger Monopoly of Pacific Avenue
A local slot machine monopolist deploys hired thugs to enforce his trade, leading to a public street fight and a day in court.
- Student Athlete Revolt at Whitworth College
A campus power struggle erupts after the faculty fires the football coach, leading to mass resignations and the cancellation of the upcoming season.
- The Cost of a Stolen Wheel
A newsboy's bicycle is stolen by a man under the influence of drugs, leading to a swift sentence on the chain gang.
- The Neighborhood Dog Dispute
A man takes violent measures to stop his dog and his neighbor's dog from fighting, leading to a criminal charge.
- Domestic Accident Leaves Servant Critically Injured
A tragic mix-up at a kitchen stove leads to a severe explosion for a local woman.
- The Dredger Pacific Resurfaces
A industrial mishap in the Sound leads to a dramatic recovery of a sunken dredger.
- Saloon Brawl Ends in Hospitalization
An evening of drinking on Pacific Avenue turns violent, leading to one man's arrest and another's injury.
- The Unsolved Murder of Frank Morzin
An inquest is scheduled for the discovery of a body in the woods near Summit, but authorities report no leads.
- Fatal Scuffle at the Bohemian Bar
A local man dies of infection following a rough dispute in a saloon.
- Soccer Dispute Settled by Replay
After accusations of biased officiating by a Seattle referee, the Northwest soccer league orders a do-over on neutral ground.
- Streetcar Tragedy on the Hill
A buggy collision with a freight motor car leads to the death of a horse and the arrest of its driver for public intoxication.
- Union Confrontation at the Cascade Club
Labor organizations challenged the hiring practices of an Everett social club, leading to threats of a boycott.
- The Chicken Poisoning Scandal on South K Street
A neighborhood dispute over trespassing poultry leads to an arrest and a court-ordered settlement in Tacoma.
- Domestic Dispute Leads to Assault Warrant
A leader of the Puyallup tribe is sought by police after a violent altercation with his nephew.
- The Peril of the Eleventh Street Grandstand
A foreman's decision to add weight to an already overloaded scaffold leads to a dangerous collapse at the Tacoma baseball grounds.
- Hunger and Desperation Lead to Jail Time
A young man confesses to a street robbery, citing his own poverty as the driving force behind the crime.
- The Saloon Keepers' Political Machine
Local liquor interests meet at Eagles' Hall to strategize against a mayor who shuttered dance halls and cracked down on 'sporting women.'
- A Sermon Interrupted
A man claiming to be a preacher invades a local church, leading to a struggle and arrest.
- Saloon Watchman Fired After 'Alcoholic Exuberance'
A newly hired watchman and his companion turn an Old Standard saloon into their personal party space, leading to an arrest.
- The Suspicious Death of Mrs. Wanda Kalem
The body of a woman who vanished from her Auburn home was discovered on the tracks, prompting a suspicious death investigation by local authorities.
- Two Workers Lose Feet in Same Week, Win Judgments
A recurring industrial nightmare in Tacoma: employees suffer catastrophic injuries in railroad and rail-related jobs, leading to high-stakes legal battles for compensation.
- Expert Safe-Cracker Cleans Out Local Dry Goods Store
A thief bypassed heavy security and locks without force, leaving police baffled.