Capt. Hogle
Named in 9 stories. Back to all names
- Oct 31, 1892The Man in the Red DrawersA distressed man wielding a saw causes a scene in the streets of South Seattle, highlighting the era's lack of support for those in mental crisis.Seattle, WA
- Nov 14, 1892The Sad Story of a Rancher's HeartbreakAfter being jilted by his neighbor's daughter and mocked by locals, a Swiss rancher arrives in Seattle to mend his broken heart and his foot.Yesler Avenue, Seattle, WA
- Dec 26, 1893The Man Who Defended His RoofAn indignant Seattle resident threatens to prosecute a mysterious stranger who attempted to arrest him for working on his roof on a Sunday.1405 Yesler Avenue, Seattle, WA
- Apr 19, 1894A Crushed Finger Gave the Safecracker AwayA suspected Kent burglar was tracked to a Railroad Avenue cabin, where police found skeleton keys, drills and powder—then identified him by the crushed finger described in an old escape notice.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 18, 1894Seattle's Mayor Overreached: Judge Langley Voids the Police Commission FiringsThe mayor's summary removal of Police Commissioners Niggle and Cheasty was null and void, the court ruled, leaving Chief Rogers in charge and the city's police leadership in limbo.Seattle, WA
- Apr 16, 1895Four Shots at a Seattle Policeman—and a Potato in the RevolverHarry C. Good, a popular young salesman, is held on $10,000 bail after wounding Officer J. W. Glasscock at Third and Marion, while old friends recall the time they replaced his pistol cylinder with a potato.Seattle, WA
- May 18, 1895The Schoolyard War Over Scarlet FeverSeattle's health board tried to close two schools. Principals resisted, police made arrests, and pupils turned a fire hose on the law.Seattle, WA
- Jun 8, 1895A Woman's Defiance on Third StreetAfter being accosted by a stranger, a Seattle woman fought back and demanded his arrest.Seattle, WA