Research the archive
Narrow 25,724 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
Show the numbers
| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1876 | 1 |
| 1877 | 2 |
| 1878 | 1 |
| 1883 | 2 |
| 1885 | 3 |
| 1886 | 2 |
| 1887 | 3 |
| 1889 | 4 |
| 1890 | 2 |
| 1892 | 24 |
| 1893 | 19 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1898 | 1 |
| 1899 | 1 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 4 |
| 1908 | 1 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1915 | 3 |
| 1916 | 1 |
| 1924 | 1 |
101 stories matching patrick
- The Devil's Dance at the Hop Ranch
A brutal assault at an Orillia hop ranch leaves an elderly Indigenous doctor clinging to life after a dispute over a bottle of whiskey.
- The Tragedy at Meeker’s Cabin
A quiet day in the woods turns fatal when an open door and a gust of wind ignite a powder horn, destroying a home and claiming lives.
- A Lumberman, a Ransom Plot, and a Jailhouse Betrayal
Donald Boyd is convicted of kidnapping Seattle lumberman Patrick McCoy, as a convicted accomplice’s courtroom gambit exposes a plan to seize wealthy Skagit County men.
- Music, Supper, and St. Patrick's Cheer
Liberty Hall hosts a packed house as the local band performs to appreciative neighbors.
- A Discharged Laborer Speaks Out
Patrick Lavan, a laborer dismissed from city water works, writes to the press to dispel rumors of violent threats and describe the hardship of supporting seven children.
- The Long-Running Liquor Case of Patrick Scullin
After nearly a year of evasion and promises to plead guilty, a jury finally acquits the Lake Washington tavern owner of selling liquor without a license.
- District Attorney Fired for Taking on Northern Pacific Railroad
Patrick Henry Winston, U.S. District Attorney for Washington, details his removal from office after attempting to hold the Northern Pacific Railroad accountable for timber theft.
- The Tragedy of Patrick Lavan
An Irish immigrant and former political prisoner stands trial for shooting a Seattle street superintendent, raising questions about his mental state.
- St. Patrick’s Day in Tacoma
The Ancient Order of Hibernians held high mass and a benefit drama to celebrate their patron saint, while surprisingly weighing in on international affairs.
- Hibernians Parade Through Seattle
A festive St. Patrick’s Day celebration united the Irish communities of Seattle, Tacoma, and Whatcom with a parade and grand ball at the local armory.
- The Insanity Defense in the Lavan Case
A reader challenges the P-I’s skepticism regarding a jury's decision to acquit Patrick Lavan on grounds of insanity.
- The 'Strong-Arm' Sentencing of Patrick J. Murphy
A Seattle judge delivers a 15-year sentence for a robbery, signaling a crackdown on street violence and the dangers of the 'strong-arm' hold-up.
- The Battle of Yesler’s Wharf
When an opposition newspaper accused Seattle’s steamboatmen of being 'bogus' voters, the local press fought back to defend the right of the working class to define the city’s political future.
- The Political Battle for Washington’s Future
As Republicans rally in Olympia, party leaders McGraw and Winston defend their state financial management and launch sharp attacks against the rising Populist movement.
- The Political Shapeshifting of Colonel Winston
A vitriolic profile of Colonel Patrick Henry Winston and his transition from Republican federal attorney to Populist firebrand.
- The Mayor's War on 'Vice' at the Pavilion
Mayor J. T. Ronald refuses to license liquor sales at the Laurel Shade resort, citing its proximity to a cherished family park.
- The Tragedy of the Cash Boys
An argument between two teenage workers at a dry goods store turns fatal.
- A Scandal of Probate: Administrator Stripped of Authority Over Baglien Estate
A court-appointed referee uncovers a pattern of fraudulent claims and unauthorized spending in the estate of a man who died in a house fire.
- The State-Owned Railroad Dream
Prominent attorney and activist Colonel Patrick H. Winston argues that the state of Washington should own its own railroad to prevent corporate exploitation.
- Explosion at the Kangley Mine
A dangerous methane gas buildup leads to a narrow escape for miners in Kangley.
- Drowning and Smuggling in Port Townsend
Court business is quiet, but a sailor goes missing, a steward is drowned, and a smuggler is fined in the latest local update.
- Coroner's Jury Blames Conductors for Tragic Rail Death
A Lewis County jury finds two men negligent in the death of Robert John Turnbull, who was killed by a train near Napavine.
- Court Orders Protection from Domestic Violence
A Walla Walla man is placed under a $1,000 bond after neighbors report he was physically abusing his wife and children.
- The Overcoat Thief Is at Work in This City
A wave of coat thefts sweeps through Seattle hotels and lodgings; one suspect is caught red-handed with a warrant.
- Brush Fire Consumes Hay and Hog Pens at Costello Ranch
A routine cleanup of orchard waste turns into a local disaster when a sudden wind catches the rancher's winter feed supply.