Ah Jim
Named in 4 stories. Back to all names
- Mar 3, 1892The Bribe, The Bantam, and the LawA Seattle man stands trial for bribery after a messy encounter with a deputy marshal at the Northern Pacific depot—a case fueled by accusations of corruption and mutual dishonesty.Yesler Avenue, Seattle, WA
- May 2, 1892The Shadow Trial of Ah JimA secret trial in a Seattle basement nearly triggers a riot, revealing the intense, violent rivalries between competing Chinese merchant factions vying for control over labor and transit.South 4th Street & Washington Street, Seattle, WA
- May 4, 1892The Chinese Alms Association Defends Its MissionFacing accusations of operating a 'Highbinder court,' members of Seattle's Chinese community wrote to the Post-Intelligencer to assert their role as an independent organization dedicated to arbitration and charity.Seattle, WA
- Nov 20, 1892Judge Overturns Deportation Orders for Five Chinese MenIn a legal victory for the detainees, Judge Hanford reversed deportation orders for five Chinese individuals, ordering their immediate release from custody.Seattle, WA