Same Streets

Research the archive

Narrow 25,688 newspaper stories by words, years, place, newspaper and subject. See when and where they ran, then download what you find.

Put a phrase in quotes ("rent strike") or leave a word out with a minus (strike -baseball). Old scans misspell names, so when little is found, near-spellings are offered.

Refine
Published
When they were publishedBusiest year 1878, 1 story. Pick a year or a decade to narrow to it.
Show the numbers
YearStories
18781

1 story matching bib

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:bibb, bibi, bibl, bibo, biban, biblic

  1. The Minister and the Mysterious Cartload of Produce

    A thrifty frontier couple surprises a local minister with a literal 'garden' fee for his services, proving that a modest beginning can grow into a generous legacy.

    Aug 2, 1878The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

Also about this, in other words

  1. The Unmarked Death of Bi Lee

    A Chinese man, imprisoned in Seattle, is found dead in his jail cell, leaving behind only questions and a community left to claim his remains.

    Oct 20, 1877Puget Sound DispatchKing County Jail, Seattle

  2. The Bank Cashier Who Vanished

    After leaving the North End bank during the workday, a prominent cashier disappeared, leaving behind a trail of confusing clues and a frantic search in the Olympic Mountains.

    Dec 12, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerFront Street, Seattle

Download this story as a spreadsheet (CSV)