January 1 – January 10, 1891
The Sloop Louisa and the Contraband of 1891
Sloop Louisa seized over alleged smuggling of Chinese laborers; reports differ on year.
7 reports in The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, January 1 – January 10, 1891.
The story
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports describe the federal seizure of the sloop Louisa over accusations that it smuggled Chinese laborers into Elliott Bay and Puget Sound. The reports mention a federal forfeiture action and a broader maritime enforcement crackdown, but they conflict on timing: some place the seizure or crackdown in 1890, while others say the vessel was seized in 1891. Beyond the vessel, the smuggling accusation, and federal involvement, the reports provide few agreed details.
Told from the 7 reports below. The reports are the record.
The archive grouped these reports automatically, by date, place and subject.
The reports 7
- The Seattle Post-IntelligencerThe Sloop Louisa and the Illegal Passage
A federal seizure notice reveals the 1890 crackdown on maritime smuggling of Chinese laborers into the Puget Sound.
- The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSloop Louisa Seized in 1891 Chinese Laborer Case
Federal authorities clamp down on the waterfront as the government moves to forfeit a vessel for allegedly smuggling Chinese laborers into Elliott Bay.
- The Seattle Post-IntelligencerThe Sloop Louisa and the Perilous Waters of Elliott Bay
In 1890, federal authorities seized the sloop 'Louisa' for smuggling Chinese laborers into the Puget Sound, a stark example of the era's exclusionary maritime enforcement.
- The Seattle Post-IntelligencerThe Sloop Louisa and the Contraband Laborers
A federal seizure notice reveals the 1890 crackdown on illicit maritime transport of Chinese laborers into the Puget Sound.
- The Seattle Post-IntelligencerThe Sloop Louisa and the Contraband of 1891
A federal seizure notice reveals the high-stakes battle over immigration and maritime law on the waters of Elliott Bay.
- The Seattle Post-IntelligencerThe Smuggling Sloops of Elliott Bay
Federal authorities launch an admiralty crackdown on the illicit landing of laborers along the Seattle waterfront in 1891.
- The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSloop Louisa Seized in 1891 Over Accusation of Landing Chinese Workers
Federal authorities seize a vessel in Elliott Bay for the alleged smuggling of Chinese laborers in violation of federal restriction acts.
From the pages
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer · Jan 1, 1891
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer · Jan 2, 1891
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer · Jan 4, 1891
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer · Jan 6, 1891
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer · Jan 8, 1891
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer · Jan 9, 1891
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer · Jan 10, 1891
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