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| Year | Stories |
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| 1872 | 3 |
| 1876 | 11 |
| 1877 | 11 |
| 1878 | 4 |
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1882 | 2 |
| 1883 | 11 |
| 1884 | 2 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1889 | 13 |
| 1891 | 3 |
| 1892 | 17 |
| 1893 | 21 |
| 1894 | 20 |
| 1895 | 23 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1903 | 3 |
| 1904 | 1 |
186 stories matching sat
- The Unlucky Fisherman of Seattle
A satirical poem from 1878 chronicles an angler who spends a week sitting by a local sawmill, only to become a living piece of landscape architecture for the local insect population.
- A Skating Rink Disaster
A romantic rivalry at the local roller rink ends in a humiliating and public wardrobe malfunction.
- The Meller Murder Trial: A Widower’s Sobs and a Defendant’s Blank Stare
George Craemer goes on trial for the murder of Mrs. Meller, as her husband and two young daughters watch the jury chosen and the prosecutor promises to tie a hammer to the defendant.
- The Logger Who Waited in Silence
A brutal ax wound and a stoic patience define the daily risks of Puyallup Valley labor in 1876.
- The Ghost Ship of Puget Sound
While a steamer crew vanished into the waves, Port Townsend customs officials sat in their offices waiting for 'official notification' before launching a rescue, fueling public outrage.
- The Unmarked Funeral of a 'Prodigal Daughter'
A sympathetic account of a funeral service held in a Seattle brothel for a woman who died suddenly in 'terrible' circumstances.
- The Tragedy of the Dancing Mouse
A tiny creature with a flair for the dramatic met her end while trying to enjoy a violin performance in the comfort of a private home.
- The Sailor’s Wedding: How a Mother’s Romance Survived a Son’s Revolt
In a dramatic scene on Franklin Street, a sailor and his widow bride outmaneuvered an angry young man with a revolver, proving that love—and the help of friends—can overcome even familial opposition.
- The Tragic Shooting at the Washington National Bank
A past attempt at self-harm by a bank clerk resurfaces as his colleague faces charges of embezzlement.
- A Street Fight Over a Package of Meat
A man attempted to steal a package of meat off the steps of the Golden Gate building, only to face a vigorous drubbing from his victim.
- The 'Corpse' Who Sat Up and Ran for the Bay
A wharf loafer mistaken for a corpse startled undertakers when he sat up in the receiving box, bolted for the water and fled uptown.
- The War on 'New Japan'
A criminal gang attempted to terrorize and bomb a Seattle newspaper for its editorial crusade against them.
- Community Mourns the Drowning of 'Old Jack'
Indigenous community members gather in the rain to recover the body of a tribal elder near Westminster.
- The Trial of the Jar Thieves
Three men face time in the penitentiary after confessing to a clumsy burglary at a local store.
- The Renegade's Return: A Confederate Exile's Seattle Confession
Decades after the Civil War, an expatriate recounts his painful realization of displacement while watching the American flag from across a border.
- The Unwelcome Interviewer
A reporter who tried to push his way onto the Villard party’s steamer learns that some doors—and decks—are firmly closed.
- Expulsion and Harassment on the Waterfront
A Chinese man arrives in Seattle only to be threatened by a local anti-Chinese group, highlighting the climate of exclusion in 1885.
- The City Bids Farewell to Its Founding Father
Thousands of mourners, from pioneers to laborers, gathered at the Yesler mansion to honor the man who built Seattle’s first mill and served as its patron.
- A Redmond Boy Runs Away to Live Out a Storybook
Edwin Keller’s father sided with his teacher, so the blue-eyed country boy started for Seattle—until Officer Hadeen found him at police headquarters.
- Stranded in Seattle by Fake Alaska Jobs
Two hundred men were swindled by a fake construction company, leaving them stranded without pay or prospects.
- The Price of a Poodle on a Cable Car
A muddy dog sparked a violent brawl between a streetcar passenger and a gripman, leaving a commuter toothless and the transit worker with a fine.
- A Two-Dollar Chip, a Drawn Revolver, and a Death in the Hotel Barroom
A gambler named Page goes on trial for shooting Harry Fraser dead in the barroom of Seattle's Northern Hotel — a killing that began over the change from a $20 bill.
- Showdown on the Train
A conductor attempts to enforce policy on a woman carrying dogs in a passenger car, only to find himself looking down the barrel of a pistol.
- Trolley Car Disaster Narrowly Averted
A construction car derails near Lake Washington, trapping a man in the mud.
- The Great Inter-City Musical Bridge
Seattle and Tacoma celebrate social ties with a grand concert and gala featuring the University Glee Club.