A. B. Hunt
Named in 15 stories. Back to all names
- Jun 11, 1892Chief Kellogg Purges Fire DepartmentSeattle's fire chief suspends two captains amidst allegations of insubordination and secret maneuvering against his leadership.Seattle, WA
- Sep 13, 1892Firefighters Trapped Under Collapsing Barn RoofA dangerous late-night blaze at the stable of E. P. Whittler leaves two firemen severely injured when a windmill crashes through the burning roof.Seattle, WA
- Oct 26, 1892The Fire Department Power GrabA political showdown at the fire commission exposes plans to purge the force and replace the Chief.Seattle, WA
- Nov 1, 1892Seattle Firefighters Battle Political InterferenceThirty-two members of the fire department sign a memorial protesting the threat of a new, politically motivated chief.Seattle, WA
- Nov 2, 1892The Seattle Fire Department's Political PurgeMayor Ronald installs a new fire chief amidst internal dissent and a public push for retention of the incumbent.Seattle, WA
- Jan 12, 1893Fire Chief Faces Ouster Over Citizenship ClaimA political feud within the Seattle Fire Department takes a turn as a rejected applicant accuses the Chief of being an alien.Seattle, WA
- Feb 2, 1893Firefighters Battle Freezing Hose at 1893 BlazeWhen an arctic blast hit Seattle, firemen responding to a blaze returned to their stations as living statues of ice.Seattle, WA
- Feb 5, 1893The Deadly Alley Between Cherry and JamesFire Chief A.B. Hunt races to protect Seattle firefighters from electrocution in the city's most hazardous alleys.Seattle, WA
- Mar 1, 1893Fire Chief Hunt Faces Citizenship ProbeSeattle's Fire Chief is accused of fraudulent naturalization, triggering a tense standoff within the Board of Fire Commissioners.Seattle, WA
- Mar 18, 1893Fire Chief Accused of Fraud Over Naturalization PapersSeattle's fire chief faces an investigation into whether he lied about his birthplace to secure naturalization papers.Seattle, WA
- Mar 24, 18931893 Fire Chief Arrested in Citizenship Fraud CaseSeattle's fire chief faces a federal charge of naturalization fraud, allegedly lying about his residency to secure his position.Seattle, WA
- Apr 6, 1893The Fire Chief’s Citizenship TrialSeattle’s fire chief faced a dramatic trial over his citizenship, accused of obtaining naturalization papers fraudulently while a member of the force.Seattle, WA
- Jun 19, 1893The Fire Chief’s Plea for HydrantsSeattle’s fire safety infrastructure lags behind its rapid expansion, leading officials to sound the alarm on neglected districts.Seattle, WA
- May 9, 1894The Fire Chief’s Citizenship CrisisA political showdown at the Fire Board reveals deep divisions over the city's control of the department.Seattle, WA
- Jul 20, 1894The Fire Chief’s Citizenship PapersChief Hunt says he will fight a Pierce County indictment charging that his 1892 naturalization certificate was fraudulently obtained.Tacoma, WA