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213 stories matching spite

  1. The Cigarette Arrest on Third Street

    A local tobacconist is hauled before the justice of the peace for selling a single package of cigarettes, sparking claims of a spiteful setup.

    Dec 7, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall · Scandal

  2. The Captain, the Donated Groceries and the Missing Clothes

    A former corps member tells Seattle police that goods given for the poor were eaten by the officers living at headquarters and the clothing sold off — while the 'captain' calls the whole thing spite.

    Feb 9, 1909The Tacoma TimesSeattle, King CountyScandal

  3. Six Days to Raise a Burned Hop House: Toledo Turns Out for One of Its Own

    When Homer Betty's hop house went up in flames on September 9, his neighbors did not wait for the insurance man — they had a new one standing and ready for business by the 15th.

    Oct 1, 1902The RanchToledo, Lewis County

  4. Wash Tubs and Tin Cans: A Hover Serenade

    When a group of friends arrived to serenade newlyweds in Horse Heaven, they realized they had forgotten their instruments.

    Nov 18, 1915The Kennewick Courier-ReporterHorse Heaven Hills, Kennewick, Benton CountyScandal

  5. City Council Faces Backlash for Ousting Fire Chief Kellogg

    Citizens and taxpayers are protesting the dismissal of the popular fire chief, alleging the Democratic council is prioritizing partisan control over public safety.

    Jun 12, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  6. The Tragic Love of a White River Man

    A desperate marriage on the White River ends in a violent brush with death, defying a father's attempt to keep the couple apart.

    Jul 15, 1876The Northern StarAuburn, King CountyScandal

  7. The Unlawful Demolition of a Family Home

    A Seattle property owner sues for damages after his house was forcibly torn down and hauled away by a mining company.

    Feb 18, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyHousing & Rent · Follow the Money

  8. Furniture Maker Attacked in Late-Night Ambush

    C. Walter, proprietor of a shop at Fourth and Marion, reports a mysterious assault in the early morning hours.

    Jun 25, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyTrue Crime

  9. A Rainy Day Victory at Latona

    Two newly organized local baseball teams braved the rain for a weekend match.

    Apr 29, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyNightlife

  10. Suspicious Blaze Consumes South Bend Building

    A vacant commercial building in South Bend, Washington, burns to the ground under circumstances police suspect were intentional.

    Feb 18, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerBroadway, South Bend, King CountyDisasters

  11. The Uninvited Amen

    A man is hauled into court for his untimely enthusiasm during a church service in Tolt.

    Feb 20, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerCarnation, King CountyStrange But True

  12. A Father’s Tragic Fall at the Vancouver Barracks

    While working in the tower of the government water works, an engineer slipped and fell to his death in full view of his son.

    Apr 3, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerVancouver Barracks, Vancouver, Clark CountyWork & Pay · Disasters

  13. A Slip of the Tongue Costs Votes

    A disparaging remark by Nelson Bennett regarding voters leads to a backlash of support for the opposing candidate.

    Oct 27, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  14. The Tragedy at Washington Foundry

    A local machinist is killed on the job, leaving behind a grieving family and a community in shock.

    Oct 31, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay

  15. The School Election Scandal

    Three men are arrested for alleged fraud during the recent school election, leading to accusations of spite and political score-settling.

    Nov 10, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerCommercial Street, Seattle, King CountyCity Hall

  16. Arson After a Labor Dispute

    A disgruntled worker is suspected of burning down his former employer's new home near Dieringer station.

    Jul 21, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSumner, Pierce CountyWork & Pay · Disasters

  17. Scandal at the Soldiers' Home

    A commandant of the Washington Soldiers' Home faces accusations of improper conduct, sparking a defensive manifesto signed by his comrades.

    May 26, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSoldiers' Home, Orting, Pierce CountyScandal

  18. The Last of the Crib-Dwellers

    A railroad company successfully clears the last remaining shack underneath the King Street trestle.

    Jan 19, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerKing Street, Seattle, King CountyFollow the Money · Nightlife

  19. An Unexplained Blaze in Ballard

    A house belonging to a shingle weaver is destroyed by a suspicious fire in Ballard, potentially linked to labor unrest.

    Jul 23, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerShilshole Avenue, Ballard, Seattle, King CountyWork & Pay · True Crime

  20. The Final Edition in Loomis

    After twelve years of service, the oldest newspaper in the county suspends publication due to a lack of local support.

    Jan 29, 1909The Oroville Weekly GazetteLoomis, Okanogan County

  21. Heavy Rains Spell Disaster for Palouse Grain

    A three-day deluge in the Palouse region is expected to result in thousands of dollars in lost barley and wheat harvests.

    Aug 28, 1903The Evening StatesmanPomeroy, Garfield CountyDisasters

  22. Embezzlement Scandal Rocks Whatcom Bank

    Col. C. M. Atkins, cashier of the suspended First National Bank, faces multiple charges of embezzlement after being arrested at his home.

    Nov 19, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerBellingham, Whatcom CountyTrue Crime

  23. The Great Northern Arrives

    The first passenger train from the East signals a new era of rail competition and economic expansion for Seattle.

    Jun 18, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

  24. Hop Shortage Promises Record Prices for Farmers

    A disappointing harvest in Western Washington valley regions leads growers to expect a massive spike in market prices.

    Sep 14, 1904The Tacoma TimesPuyallup, Pierce County

  25. The Scandal of the Anti-Wallace Telegram

    A political storm erupts as local figures scramble to disown a telegram sent to the President, exposing a fractured front against Wallace.

    Jun 13, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerTacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

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