Byron Phelps
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- May 31, 1892Seattle Honors Its Civil War VeteransA massive Memorial Day parade and solemn ceremony at Lake View Cemetery mark the city's largest-ever tribute to fallen Union soldiers.Seattle High School, Seattle, WA
- Jul 11, 1892The Great Tax Delinquency ScrambleA new revenue law threatens to wipe out old tax liens, forcing officials to chase down thousands of property owners to clear the county books before the November deadline.King County Courthouse, Seattle, WA
- Mar 6, 1893The Professional Tramp and His Seven LanguagesA recurring visitor to the Post-Intelligencer office earns his keep with tall tales, Shakespearean quotes, and a refined taste for cocktails.Seattle, WA
- Feb 25, 1894The Republican City ConventionByron Phelps nominated for Mayor in a swift and orderly convention held at the Armory.Seattle Armory, Seattle, WA
- Mar 3, 1894The Laborer’s QuestionA candidate for mayor is put on the spot regarding political litmus tests for city jobs.Seattle, WA
- Mar 5, 1894Seattle’s 1891 Election-Eve Alarm: ‘Watch Until the Vote Is Counted’On the eve of municipal elections, the Post-Intelligencer accuses the Democratic administration of protected gambling, a looted treasury and stacked election boards—and warns Republicans that the only danger left is the count.Seattle, WA
- Mar 6, 1894Seattle's 1894 Election: Corruption, Fraud, and the Fight for City HallAs voters head to the polls, the Post-Intelligencer unleashes a blistering attack on the Democratic administration, alleging graft, forgery, and a machine determined to hold power at any cost.Seattle City Hall, Seattle, WA
- Mar 6, 1894The High Stakes of the 1894 City ElectionAs Seattle prepares for a municipal election under the Australian ballot system, the city is gripped by political rallies, accusations of forgery, and debates over the future of infrastructure funding.Seattle, WA
- Mar 7, 1894The Republican Machine Sweeps SeattleByron Phelps wins the mayoral race in a landslide as the city undergoes a political shift.Seattle, WA
- Mar 18, 1894A Heartfelt Farewell to a Departing OfficialEmployees of the county treasurer's office threw an unannounced celebration for their outgoing chief, Byron Phelps, who was recently elected mayor.Seattle, WA
- Mar 20, 1894Inheriting a Debt-Ridden CityMayor Phelps takes office in Seattle, facing a dire financial situation and crumbling infrastructure after years of 'misgovernment.'City Hall, Seattle, WA
- Mar 20, 1894A New Guard at City Hall: Seattle's 1894 TransitionMayor Byron Phelps assumes office during a severe economic depression, pledging economy, non-partisan reform, and a professionalized city government.City Hall, Seattle, WA
- Mar 27, 1894City Hall's Great Salary PurgeMayor Byron Phelps fulfills a campaign pledge by slashing the city payroll, cutting departments, and abolishing offices to save over $34,000 annually.Seattle, WA
- Jun 29, 1894Seattle's Liquor Lobby Calls for a CrackdownLocal saloon owners, tired of paying high license fees, push the Mayor to shut down unlicensed competition in pharmacies and cafes.Washington Street, Seattle, WA
- Jul 5, 1894The City Lays the Foundation for its FutureOn the Fourth of July, 1894, Seattle gathered between Lake Union and Lake Washington to lay the cornerstone of the University of Washington's new main building.University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Jul 5, 1894The Mayor Takes an Unplanned SwimMayor Byron Phelps learned the hard way that log-rolling is best left to professionals after a fishing trip to Maple Valley went awry.Cedar River, Maple Valley, WA
- Jul 14, 1894When Seattle's Taps Ran Dry, One Citizen Took the City to TaskA resident of the city's eastern heights petitions the Seattle City Council over empty pipes, fire risk, and water bills—with sarcasm aimed at every authority from City Hall to the White House.Seattle, WA
- Sep 6, 1894The Mayor Fires a Police Commissioner to Save His ChiefSeattle's mayor removes John G. Niggle from the police board, accusing him of protecting prostitution and conspiring to oust Chief Rogers — then demands that two more commissioners resign on the spot.Seattle, WA
- Sep 11, 1894The Mayor Fired Him; He Says the Charter Says OtherwiseEx-Police Commissioner E. C. Cheasty asks a judge to overturn Mayor Phelps’s removal, arguing City Hall ignored the charter and punished him for a political vote.Superior Court of Washington for King County, Seattle, WA
- Sep 15, 1894The Mayor's Power to Fire: Seattle's Removed Police Commissioners Fight for Their JobsJ. G. Niggle and E. G. Cheasty argue that Mayor Byron Phelps removed them without notice or hearing—and that the city charter requires cause, not whim.Superior Court of Washington for King County, Seattle, WA
- Jan 2, 1895Seattle’s Post-Panic Pep Talk: Canals, Steel and Paved StreetsOn New Year’s Day 1895, Seattle’s mayor and aldermen promised economy, railroad terminals and a Lake Washington canal—and insisted the Panic of 1893 was finally fading.Union Street, Seattle, WA
- Feb 6, 1895When Seattle's Mayor Took on Poverty: The 1895 Charity Bureau MeetingAt the Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Byron Phelps and local leaders discussed unemployment, aid to families, and the growing demand for relief during a depression year.Chamber of Commerce, Seattle, WA