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| Year | Stories |
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| 1854 | 2 |
| 1858 | 3 |
| 1859 | 3 |
| 1860 | 3 |
| 1861 | 4 |
| 1862 | 1 |
| 1863 | 2 |
| 1864 | 2 |
| 1871 | 2 |
| 1872 | 12 |
| 1876 | 38 |
| 1877 | 22 |
| 1878 | 28 |
| 1880 | 11 |
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1883 | 38 |
| 1884 | 9 |
| 1885 | 41 |
| 1886 | 28 |
| 1887 | 31 |
| 1888 | 20 |
| 1889 | 55 |
| 1890 | 15 |
| 1891 | 63 |
| 1892 | 166 |
| 1893 | 147 |
| 1894 | 116 |
| 1895 | 107 |
| 1897 | 3 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 26 |
| 1900 | 4 |
| 1902 | 2 |
| 1903 | 75 |
| 1904 | 49 |
| 1905 | 2 |
| 1908 | 14 |
| 1909 | 51 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 3 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 22 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1922 | 2 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 3 |
1,299 stories matching discover
- New Coal Vein Discovered in the Cascades
A six-foot-thick vein of coal discovered near Cle Elum marks a new development in regional resource exploration.
- The Mystery Grave in Masonic Cemetery
Sexton D.P. Metz discovers a tiny, unmarked grave, reviving memories of a haunting trend of abandoned burials.
- Suspicious Blaze Destroys Local Brothel
A fire of unknown origin gutted a residence on the town's edge, leaving investigators with questions about potential arson after a kerosene can was discovered on-site.
- Fatal Encounter in the Night
A Seattle policeman kills an unidentified intruder discovered in a store at 1st and Jefferson.
- Home of Boom Overseer Destroyed by Fire
Passengers on the Clan McDonald discover a house engulfed in flames while passing, but it is too late to save the structure.
- The Captain's Peculiar Cargo
A maritime dispute reveals a ship captain’s bizarre refusal to transport freight after discovering a hidden shipment of 'stolen' or suspicious barrels.
- The Beachcomber's Grim Find
A duck hunter discovers a severed foot on the shores of Useless Bay, leaving behind a mystery that would never be solved.
- The Bride Who Forgot Her First Husband
A Tacoma court voids a marriage after the groom discovers his new wife was already spoken for.
- Grim Discoveries Along the Railway Construction Line
Workers find bodies of unidentified victims, likely victims of violence, near old tent cities along the railroad path.
- The Mystery of the Buried Box
A construction crew in Lake City unearths a crate containing human remains, but by the time authorities arrive, the evidence has mysteriously vanished.
- The 'Washington Security' Swindle
A California resident discovers that a Seattle firm is a phantom operation.
- A Steam-Heated Night Inside Mount Rainier
A local professor and two students discovered steam-filled caverns and potential new plant species while spending a harrowing night inside the crater of Mount Rainier.
- Trapped on the Ridge: A Teamster's Harrowing Ordeal
After his wagon tipped on a sharp declivity, a local teamster spent an agonizing night trapped beneath his wheat load before being discovered and rushed to the hospital.
- An Uninvited Mill Hand
A black bear wanders into the city limits to inspect a lumber mill, leading to a frantic encounter with local residents.
- Grim Discovery in the Kitsap Woods
Hunters clearing mink traps discover the body of an unidentified man hanging in a remote section of Kitsap County.
- Fire Narrowly Averted at Taylor Orchard
A quick-thinking bucket brigade saves a residence after an attic electrical fire ignites.
- The Shack at the Foot of Blanchard
After arresting three burglars, detectives discover a cache of stolen goods in a North Seattle shanty, linking the suspects to a series of housebreaking crimes.
- The Tragedy of Suzuki Kumakichi
A Japanese fisherman is discovered dead in his cabin at Holmes Harbor, the victim of accidental asphyxiation.
- The Lucky Winner of the Auto
A resident of Wallula discovers he holds the winning ticket for an automobile, but his interest is strictly in the cash.
- Dynamite Found in Tacoma Jail Cell
Under Sheriff Paulhamus discovered a two-pound dynamite cartridge hidden in a window ledge, thwarting a suspected jailbreak attempt.
- The Double Life of a Spokane Bigamist
A Spokane man's two wives discover his deception and team up to secure legal separation in a striking courtroom turn.
- The Hidden Passenger in the Boxcar
A railroad worker discovers a surprisingly cozy, well-stocked 'home' inside a freight car, sparking questions about the hidden lives of transients traveling across the continent.
- The Ghost of Windom Ranch
A lonely rancher’s remains are discovered months after he vanished from his homestead.
- A Hearth Turned to Ash
A family breakfast was interrupted by a devastating chimney fire that consumed their home ten miles outside of town.
- The Dog Who Fought the Thief: Seattle’s Mastiff vs. The Ring
A loyal mastiff in Seattle discovered a burglar's bloody trail but refused to name names, leaving locals to wonder if the 'ring' would silence him before fall.
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- Life at the Port Discovery Mill
A dispatch from the bustling lumber town of Port Discovery, where 200 men—including Chinese and Indigenous laborers—keep one of the Pacific Coast's largest mills running day and night.