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461 stories matching incident
- The Ghost of a Bullet
A Civil War veteran finds a long-forgotten piece of shrapnel finally working its way out of his body twenty years after the battle.
- A Presidential Coincidence in Walla Walla
A local G.A.R. commander surprises Theodore Roosevelt by presenting a letter the President had written to him twenty years prior.
- Holiday Violence Flares on Jackson Street
Two separate cutting incidents in the early hours of Christmas morning left two men severely wounded, as police hunt for a missing suspect.
- Vandalism at the White River Schoolhouse
Two young boys find themselves behind bars after a destructive incident at a local schoolhouse, sparking anxiety in a respectable city family.
- The Ghost Caboose of Seattle
A high-wind storm sends a riderless train car hurtling down the tracks in a moment of unexpected local drama.
- Accidental Shooting of W.I. Price
A prosecutor declines to charge a local constable for a shooting deemed accidental.
- Fire in the Schoolhouse
A classroom incident in Whitcomb shows the dangers of oil-lamp lighting and heating.
- A Deadly Dispute Over a Pet
A man is found guilty of animal cruelty after using a knife to kill a dog during a fight with his own animal.
- Pool Hall Altercation Turns Fatal in Milan
A former justice of the peace is accused of murder after intervening in a dispute between young men.
- Fatal Booby Trap in Whatcom
Two men are being hunted after a 'trap gun' rigged to a door killed an unsuspecting visitor.
- The Dentist and the Pistol: A Tacoma Domestic Violence Crisis
When a local dentist was arrested for an armed assault on his wife, the incident sent shockwaves through the emerging city of Tacoma.
- A Plea for the Drowned Soldiers
A survivor of a tragic drowning incident at Fort Townsend writes to defend the character of his fallen comrades against charges of intoxication.
- The Alarmist Officer
A Seattle patrolman's attempt to slack off duty by pulling a fake fire alarm led to a public scandal and the end of his career.
- The Beer Bottle Incident
A dangerous industrial accident in the heart of the city leaves a workman in critical condition.
- Old Tacoma Scandal Returns to Haunt Attorney
A former Tacoma lawyer arrested in New York for mail fraud was once accused of tampering with public records locally.
- Dynamite Sabotage in Wenatchee
A ferry boat in Wenatchee was destroyed by explosives in the middle of the night, adding to a string of local criminal activity.
- A Series of Farm Accidents in Dayton
Local farmers face dangerous mishaps involving heavy machinery and livestock.
- Patriotic Policing of the Home Front
A Kennewick teacher resigns under pressure after wearing a Red Cross sweater, sparking a community-wide investigation into her loyalty during the Great War.
- Sunday Scuffles and Saloon Culture
Three men arrested for fighting in separate incidents as heat and drink fuel local tensions.
- The Unkindest Cut
A young boy's poignant question about inclusion and dignity sheds light on the treatment of people with disabilities in our community.
- Assault Reported in Rose Street Alley
A member of the Ninth Cavalry is in jail following an attack on a woman residing in the Rose Street alleyway.
- Domestic Dispute Leads to Assault Warrant
A leader of the Puyallup tribe is sought by police after a violent altercation with his nephew.
- The City That Wasn't: Seattle’s First Real Estate Scam
In April 1876, a man named Charles Smith claimed to own the entire town of Seattle and tried to sell it to investors. The local press exposed him as a fraud, but his audacity reveals how fragile the young city's land titles were.
- Street Harassment Met With Harsh Penalty
A local man is sentenced to 50 days on the city woodpile after insulting a woman on C Street.
- The Uninvited Guest in a Photograph
A local photographer and a prominent couple are left baffled after an extra, unrecognizable figure appears in their portrait.
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- Tragedy on Pioneer Square: A Young Woman’s Brush with Death
While visitors from Victoria watched the fireworks display on Pioneer Square, a stray firecracker ignited a young woman's clothing, leading to a harrowing struggle for survival.
- The Picnic That Ended in a Wrecked Carriage
A family outing beyond Renton turns to panic when a horse bolts on the grade, throwing three people to the ground and breaking Mrs. Ward's leg in two places.
- The Wharfside Brawl
A confrontation between expressmen at Commercial Wharf turns violent, resulting in a biting incident and a police intervention.
- Tragedy at the Tremont Hotel
A morning boiler explosion at a five-story hotel left multiple dead and injured, rattling the foundations of downtown Seattle.
- The Tragedy of the Snohomish Incident
A search for a missing engineer turns violent, sparking immediate panic and military response in early Olympia.
- The Dramatic 'Dynamite' Incident at the Whatcom Mill
A quiet Bellingham neighborhood was shattered when a private residence was leveled by a mysterious blast, sparking a urgent search for the perpetrators.
- The Laundry Room Explosion
A Highlands teacher narrowly escapes serious injury after a dangerous kitchen accident.
- A Deadly Surprise at North Bend
A box of dynamite detonators exploded at a local tent, leaving a woman critically injured by metal shrapnel.