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- The Mammoth Rye of the Skykomish
A local farmer introduces a giant, high-yield grain variety to the Snohomish Valley, offering hope for regional agricultural innovation in the late 1870s.
- The Strange 'Sea Monster' of Clay Street
A fisherman’s routine day at the docks ends with the haul of a mysterious, gelatinous creature.
- The Divine Healer Who Left a Trail of Duped Women
Letters to Tacoma's prosecutor tied a self-styled 'divine sympathizer' to frauds in Eugene, Bellingham and beyond — and to a wife and children he claimed were outside his 'psychic sphere.'
- The Twin Separation: A Seattle Reunion After 32 Years
Separated as infants and lost to the winds of time, two sisters find each other in Seattle through a chance resemblance and a neighbor's intuition.
- The Dangerous Depths of the Cascade Tunnel
Early construction on the Cascade tunnel turns deadly as workers face unstable ground and lethal collapses.
- A Local Dream of Justice and Hell
A Seattle man dreams of a corrupt city court system that leads him straight into a satirical version of the afterlife.
- The Mysterious Bomb at the Postoffice
A suspicious package resembling a bomb creates a localized stir at the Seattle post office.
- New Coal Vein Discovered in the Cascades
A six-foot-thick vein of coal discovered near Cle Elum marks a new development in regional resource exploration.
- An Explorer's Curious Discovery in the Puyallup Valley
In 1878, a local explorer ventured into the uncharted territory of the Puyallup Valley, reporting back with observations that bordered on the absurd.
- The Mystery Meteor of Wenas Valley
A three-year-old discovery, once buried in the earth, sparks local wonder and debate in Yakima.
- Rumors of Lynching Debunked at Monte Cristo
A railroad contractor denies reports of violence against immigrant workers, highlighting the tension between the press and laborers.
- The Moonlit Streets of Tacoma
Electrician Laaton pushes to replace wooden utility poles with ornamental iron lighting throughout the downtown core.
- The Tragedy of the Timber Clearings
A local observer laments the destruction of high-value hardwoods, burned by settlers to make way for farming.
- A Blacksmith's Desperate Act of Heartbreak
After his sweetheart jilted him for flirting with her sister, a Tacoma man attempted to end his life.
- The Strange Order from the North
A local merchant is tasked with sourcing a custom gravestone for an Alaska Native man who is very much alive.
- The Woman Who Wouldn't Die
A Seattle family waits in terror as a woman remains in a mysterious, death-like trance.
- The False Gold of Fayette
A new brand of counterfeit gold dust is circulating through Walla Walla, and it is so convincing that few can tell the difference without the use of acid.
- The Bureaucratic Limbo of the 'Mogul' Passengers
Chinese laborers who returned from China face legal hurdles and suspicious scrutiny from federal authorities in Seattle.
- The Mystery of the 'Sea-Monster' in Pierce County
A strange creature from the 'animal kingdom' is brought to Steilacoom, sparking local debate over its true nature.
- The Search for the Perfect Late-Season Cherry
Horticulturists in Washington are celebrating the discovery of two new, hardy cherry varieties that could outshine the Bing.
- Prehistoric Forest Unearthed Beneath Seattle Streets
Construction on the south sewer tunnel reveals evidence of a buried forest floor deep beneath the city's surface.
- Drought and Forest Fires Gripping the Inland Empire
A grim report from the Colville Valley details parched crops, ruined timber, and a sun obscured by thick smoke.
- The Case of the Missing Boarder
A Steilacoom landlady finds herself in a tangle of confusion when a new arrival is mistaken for a long-lost acquaintance.
- A Runaway Caboose in Nisqually Canyon
A train car breaks loose on the Tacoma Eastern line, turning into a runaway vehicle that ends in a wreck.
- The Tides Returned His Wife's Missing Luggage
A crate of household goods meant for a new arrival in Seattle was lost overboard at Fort Canby, only to wash up on a local beach—addressed directly to the owner.