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- The Football Star Who Wandered Off and Forgot His Own Name
James Joy Miller disappeared on January 5. He turned up near Walla Walla on a fruit ranch, with no memory of his former life or his Michigan football fame.
- The Four Days James McCutcheon Was Someone Else
A Roy butcher vanished on Sunday and reappeared near Auburn with no memory of where he had been—an early-twentieth-century case of “dual personality.”
- The Mysterious Disappearance of a Pasco Hotelier
A hotel proprietor who left a suicide note for his wife is discovered alive in Nevada weeks later.
- The Deaf Dodge
A local drunkard tries to outsmart a judge by faking deafness, only to be tripped up by the prospect of a free drink.
- A Tragic Spree at Nespelem
The nephew of Chief Moses, believed to be the heir to his influence, commits a fatal act of violence following a day of drinking.
- A Dispute Over D Street
The Aberdeen Herald criticizes landholder Samuel Benn for attempting to bypass his contractual obligations to open streets.
- Three Days Adrift: A Ferryman's Rescue Off Point Wilson
A German sailor in an open skiff, barely able to speak or move, is pulled from the water by Mr. Benson and brought to Port Townsend.
- 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.
- The Christmas Dream at the Window
A local resident drifts into a vivid, celestial vision of the Nativity, only to wake up back in North Yakima.
- The Drunken Theft at the Cadwell Building
A laborer finds his sobriety and his money have both vanished in a late-night scuffle.
- Seattle's Baseball Team Defeats Portland
A strong start in the first inning secures a victory for the home team at Madison Street Park.
- A Sea of Flowers for the Class of 1894
Seattle high school graduates mark the end of their studies in a crowded First Presbyterian Church with oratorical flourishes and bouquets.
- The Fight Against 'Lousy' Nursery Stock
A state inspector battles unscrupulous Eastern nurserymen shipping pest-ridden trees into Washington, warning local farmers against being swindled.
- Seattle Bids Farewell to Its Founding Father
As Henry Yesler, the man who built the city's first sawmill, is laid to rest, Princess Angeline and the city's pioneers reflect on the rapid transformation of their frontier home.
- Bellingham Bay's New Steamship Era
The arrival of the steamship Wilmington signals a shift from the gold-rush volatility of 1858 to a permanent, resource-driven prosperity for the region.
- The Great Seattle-Portland Population War
In 1882, Seattle editors launched a sharp, statistical campaign to prove their city was growing faster than its southern rival.
- The Last Survivor of Collins' Expedition
Robert Stevenson reflects on a grueling 1860 forest clearing journey and the vanished fort on the White River.
- Tacoma's Federal Bench Snub
Congressman Cushman is under fire for failing to secure a local appointment for a federal judgeship, allegedly sacrificing Tacoma's interests for Seattle candidates.
- Demolishing the Big Rock of Madison Street
A massive geologic landmark that served as both a street guide and a lovers' meeting spot is being reduced to gravel to clear the path for urban development.
- Tensions Rise in the San Juan Islands
A dangerous standoff between American officials and Hudson's Bay Company agents threatens to ignite an international incident.
- The Great Fish Heist of Squier's Vault
A local merchant's appetite for mountain trout leads to a humiliating prank by his associates.
- The Lost Schooner's Dark Secret
A confession in Victoria reveals the brutal fate of two missing vessels and their crews.
- The Ghost Ship of Schwabacher Dock
A schooner that spent months idling in Seattle’s waterfront suddenly departed on a mysterious voyage, leaving local shipping men baffled and its owner tight-lipped about its destination.
- The Mail System is Broken
In 1880, Seattle residents faced endless delays and 'willful neglect' from the postal service—an early grievance about failing public infrastructure.
- Grinding Wheat in a Coffee Mill
A pioneer’s recollection of early survival in Western Washington reveals a harsh reality of isolation, lack of basic goods, and the brutal collision of cultures on the frontier.