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| 1872 | 6 |
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| 1878 | 3 |
| 1880 | 4 |
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| 1883 | 17 |
| 1884 | 12 |
| 1885 | 21 |
| 1886 | 10 |
| 1887 | 16 |
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- The Divorce Consultation That Did Not Go As Planned
A determined woman visits a Seattle attorney seeking help to evict her husband, only to be told that the law does not work quite the way she imagined.
- The Bachelor’s Secret: Why He Loves a Crying Baby
A humorous anecdote from the May 5, 1877, *Seattle Daily Intelligencer* reveals the cynical charm of a local bachelor who finds comfort in infant noise because it clears the room.
- The Waterfront Scandal: A Questionable Contract for Seattle’s New Fire Boat
The Washington Iron Works alleges that city officials bypassed proper oversight in a murky deal for the city's new fire-fighting vessel.
- The Lawyer Who Couldn't Help: A Woman’s Disillusionment with Seattle’s Legal System
In April 1877, a desperate woman seeking financial support from her absent husband walked into a Griswold Street lawyer's office, only to leave more skeptical of the legal profession than when she arrived.
- The Pugilist’s Surprise
A strongman looking for a wrestling match in early Seattle learns that a quiet demeanor doesn’t always mean a lack of spirit.
- The Tramp Who Demanded Breakfast
A gentleman in a suburban cottage tried to shoo away a prowler from his back yard, only to discover the intruder was waiting for his morning meal at the front door.
- The Plumbing Inspector Digs In
Demanded out by the board of health, Inspector Brown refuses to go — and hints the whole quarrel began at a celebration over a reinstated police commissioner.
- The Ghost Crime of the Head of the Bay
A man turned himself into the sheriff for a murder that happened only in his own whiskey-soaked mind.
- The Con Artist’s Benevolent Hustle
A smooth-talking stranger visits a Seattle tobacco shop, spins a yarn about a tragedy at sea, and leaves with more than just a sympathy donation.
- The Price of Target Practice
A local captain faces bureaucratic hurdles and pointless costs when requesting simple supplies for his militia unit.
- Suspended Fireman Demands His Job Back
A local firefighter, fired for allegedly bribing a commissioner to secure his position, shows up to work daily to prove his employment status.
- The Girl Who Wanted to Make a Sensation
A 15-year-old from Los Angeles was stopped at Yesler dock on her way to a Tacoma elopement—and told Seattle police she had only been bored.
- The Oyster Swindler of State Street
A mysterious philanthropist promises to feed the hungry of Seattle, only to vanish and leave the bill at a local restaurant.
- A Dagger on the Ocean Dock
A man brandishing a knife confronts a sea captain on the Seattle waterfront over an unpaid wage dispute, prompting a dramatic intervention by the Chief of Police.
- The Fish That Confessed: A Sturgeon’s Warning to a Sweeping Reporter
In this bizarre piece of 1876 satire, a newspaperman encounters a talking sturgeon at the market who reveals he is a reincarnated swindler, warning the reporter that frauds become fish after death.
- The Lost Woman of Van Asselt
A respectable woman vanishes into the woods, only to reappear at police headquarters armed and in crisis.
- The Picky Buyer of Seattle
A skeptical land-seeker turns down a perfect farm because of a church organ, illustrating the absurd lengths of a real estate hunt.
- The Telegraphers Who Spilled Too Much Tea
Two railroad telegraph operators make the mistake of gossiping about a bridal couple over the wire, only to find the groom is a company superintendent.
- The Railway King’s Promise to Seattle
Henry Villard addresses Seattle’s future, confirming the construction of a rail line to Cedar Valley and defending the necessity of a 'benevolent monopoly.'
- A Brother's Bullet: Deputy Marshal Dies, and the Accused Killer Asks Only for a Match
Shot by his own brother at Pioneer Place and James Street, Deputy U.S. Marshal Edward Minsch lingers a day and dies at Providence Hospital — while Frank Minsch, cool and indifferent in the city jail, shows no grief and admits only that he is 'subject to epileptic fits.'
- The Great Debate Over Naming Washington
When the territory was preparing for statehood in 1888, a local newspaper polled residents on whether to keep the name 'Washington'—and many feared confusion with the nation's capital.
- The Book Agent's Quick Exit
A traveling book salesman avoids a long legal ordeal by pleading guilty and leaving town immediately.
- The Woman Who Refused the Judge
A Seattle woman stands her ground in municipal court, calling out a judge's election fraud and choosing jail over a fine.
- The Snow Shoveler’s Lesson in Seattle Manners
A local woman learns that dignity isn't just about hard work—it’s about how you carry yourself, even when clearing a sidewalk.
- The Solitary Tailor’s Winter Plea
A brief, wistful moment in 1884 Seattle captures the isolating struggle of early frontier life through a tailor’s longing for a coat.