Acting Mayor Miller
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- May 19, 1893Policy Change Leaves Fire Response Manned by a Skeleton CrewA fire on Eighth Street leaves a woman injured and sparks an investigation into why the police patrol wagon failed to respond, revealing the consequences of city austerity.Seattle, WA
- Jun 3, 1893Police Captain Fired Without Due ProcessIn a swift, contentious board meeting, a Seattle police captain is removed from duty, prompting a debate over the limits of the board’s authority.Seattle, WA
- Jun 24, 1893The High-Stakes Gamble at City HallLocal gambling syndicates prepare a desperate political maneuver to force Mayor Ronald to legalize their operations upon his return from the East.Seattle, WA
- Jun 25, 1893The Struggle for Seattle's Police ChiefA power struggle erupts between the city's gambling interests and a Chief of Police who refuses to play their game.Seattle, WA
- Jun 26, 1893Seattle's Gamblers Tried to Oust the Police Chief—and Failed SpectacularlyA behind-the-scenes scheme to replace Chief Jackson unraveled when the mayor and commissioners turned on the acting mayor, leaving gamblers from Tacoma with nothing but regrets.Seattle, WA