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154 stories matching perpetr
- 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.
- A Night of Brutality on the Waterfront
A Chinese laborer is murdered by a gang on the Seattle docks, sparking a community divide over law and justice.
- The Tacoma Water Swindle Scandal
Taxpayers demand an investigation into claims that city officials engaged in criminal fraud during the procurement of the municipal water system.
- City Hall's Shameless Newspaper Scheme
Seattle's Board of Aldermen accused of violating the city charter by awarding a lucrative official contract to the Telegraph.
- The Harassment of Mrs. Robinson
A vulnerable woman in Seattle is subjected to a months-long campaign of targeted abuse, culminating in an arson attempt that nearly burned down a local hotel.
- The Mysterious Case of the Missing $530
A traveler reports being robbed in a local saloon, but the perpetrator remains as elusive as the money itself.
- 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.
- Vigilante Threats Against Dixie Pastor
A clergyman in Dixie, Washington, finds himself the target of an anonymous warning scrawled on an effigy.
- Brutal Murder at Port Discovery
A man found slain in his home with axe wounds remains an unsolved mystery as authorities open an investigation.
- A Local Union Distances Itself from Anti-Chinese Violence
The Knights of Labor in Snohomish issue a public resolution disavowing a recent attack on Chinese residents, while still calling them a 'curse to this country.'
- The Burglar Who Stole From Himself
A clever thief in Seattle pulls off a double deception: stealing from a store and then framing a Chinese employee for the crime.
- 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.
- The North Yakima Night-Riders
Vigilante arsonists strike at property owners in the growing town of North Yakima.
- Port Townsend Refused to Help Seattle Dig Its Canal—Washington Still Paid for It
A Port Townsend meeting cheered resolutions against the 'Seattle ditch,' even as Congress was appropriating $100,000 to begin work on the canal.
- A Cowboy's Fatal Rage
A domestic dispute in the upper country leads to a brutal killing, as the perpetrator attempts to flee via the Seattle steamers.
- The Scandal of Perfunctory Citizenship
A local indictment for fraudulent naturalization practices exposes deeper flaws in the state court's administration of immigration law.
- The Stranger’s Fatal Fight at Benton
A bystander’s attempt to break up a tavern brawl in a small town near Seattle ends in a tragic, senseless death.
- The Swindled Sheep of Whatcom County
A malicious act of agricultural sabotage left 2,000 sheep dead, exposing the brutal desperation of early range life.
- A Fatal Duel Over a Heart
A husband in a nearby town loses his life in a tragic altercation sparked by his wife’s paramour.
- The Front Street Beer Hall Break-in
A burglar gained entry to a local establishment through a transom window, netting only small change and wine.
- Local Outrage Over Animal Cruelty
A journalist’s beloved greyhound is maliciously shot, sparking a fierce editorial denunciation of the unknown perpetrator.
- The Oysterville Affair Remains Unpunished
A prosecutor declines to pursue charges in a notorious Pacific County incident, admitting that a jury conviction would be impossible.
- Poisoned Milk Plot in Spangle
A jeweler's family in Spangle narrowly escaped death after their cow was fed poison in a malicious act of sabotage.
- Armed Robbery in the City Center
A clerk was confronted by two armed men near the intersection of Fourth and Marion, losing his watch and money in a brazen evening hold-up.
- Bandit Ambush Near Everett Claims Life of Lumberman
A tragic highway encounter leaves a Washington family in mourning and authorities searching for the perpetrators.