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672 stories matching attack
- Violent Attack Leaves Italian Laborer Critically Injured
A confrontation at Third and Jackson results in a fractured skull for an Italian immigrant, sparking a swift police investigation in North Seattle.
- Fighting the Orchard Blight
A University of Washington plant pathologist concludes that tree surgery is the only effective remedy for the fire blight plaguing the fruit trees of the Yakima Valley.
- A Violent Attack on a Chinese Laborer
A Chinese man working for Sheriff McGraw was mobbed by hoodlums on his way home from errands, prompting a call for justice.
- A Cougar Attacks in the Salmon Hatchery
A hungry cougar terrorizes a local salmon hatchery, leading to a desperate defensive battle involving dogs and a rifle.
- Brutal Assault Leaves Wallula Rancher Fighting for Life
A stranger’s unprovoked attack with a jagged beer bottle has left a rancher in critical condition, shocking the Pasco community.
- The Siege of Seattle: When the City Huddled Behind Timber Walls
A newly unearthed account from pioneer A.A. Denny details the terrifying winter of 1856, when settlers built fortified blockhouses at key intersections and waited for an Indian attack that never came.
- The Tragedy at the Hop Fields
A brutal midnight attack on Chinese laborers in the hop fields draws calls for order and civil resolution.
- The Sudden Assault in the Carpenter's Shop
A South Tacoma teamster reports a mysterious and violent attack while visiting a friend's workspace.
- Former Officer's Siberian Bloodhound Attacks Woman
A retired Tacoma policeman faces charges after his imported bloodhound escapes and attacks a local woman.
- Brutal Attack on Seattle Gas Worker
A workman assaulted by a gang of drunken sailors in front of a local hotel, marking a tense night in the city's rougher quarters.
- The Daily Paper War: How Seattle’s Press Attacked Its Peers
In an era of mudslinging, the Post-Intelligencer battles a rival for misrepresenting its stance on international news and moral standards.
- Democratic Campaign Rally Turns Into Street Brawl
A political meeting in Seattle dissolved into violence when Democratic attendees attacked a band of Black minstrels who were innocently marching down the street.
- A Wrestler’s Reckoning in Chinatown
A visiting strongman who bullied locals found himself severely overpowered after attacking the Chinese quarter.
- An Unknown Assailant, a Blow to the Head, and a Cut Throat in Walla Walla
A company agent was attacked at his letter-press and left unconscious for hours; no suspect was named.
- Furniture Maker Attacked in Late-Night Ambush
C. Walter, proprietor of a shop at Fourth and Marion, reports a mysterious assault in the early morning hours.
- Brutal Assault at the Central Hotel
A young man of prominence is arrested after a violent attack on a woman in Seattle.
- The Cow that Fought Back
A routine attempt to clear a barn lot turned into a violent ordeal for an elderly local resident.
- Deputy Lincoln Dilley Survives Jail Escape Attack
Deputy-Sheriff Lincoln Dilley survived severe head cuts after two prisoners attacked him during an escape attempt at the county jail, then drew his revolver and locked them in their cell.
- The Great Finley Coyote Hunt
When a rabid animal terrorized a local farmyard, the community mobilized with every firearm in their possession to track it down.
- The Hidden Menace in the Valley
After a surge in rabid animal attacks in Benton County, local Grange members issue an urgent guide on how to survive a bite.
- The Great Seattle Cow Menace of 1877
Before the city was paved, Seattle’s early residents struggled with 'educated' cows that dismantled fences and destroyed gardens under the cover of night.
- Cattle Dog Saves Teen from Cougar Attack Near Spokane
An 18-year-old hunting cattle narrowly escapes a mountain lion's spring, thanks to his loyal dog's fierce counterattack.
- Bloody Jailbreak at Walla Walla
Two prisoners pull off a brutal escape, leaving a sheriff and jailer wounded as a citizens' committee takes up the hunt.
- A Violent Cutting Affray
A preliminary hearing reveals the brutal details of a knife attack at a North Fourth Street restaurant.
- A Desperate Escape from a Bear in Covington
A settler finds himself treed by a pair of angry bears and relies on a faithful dog to help him survive the encounter.