Charles Shaw
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- Jan 23, 1895The Key-House Raid: Seattle Police Break Up a Gambling ClubChief Rogers raided the Union Club in the Cobb Block, seizing 1,150 chips and 63 decks of cards—and arresting two men who each claimed to be in charge.Seattle, WA
- Jan 27, 1895The Judge Forgot the Evidence, and the Gambling Case WalkedCharles Shaw’s Union Club prosecution ended when the judge couldn’t recall Chief Rogers’ key testimony. The gambling furniture went out the door anyway.Seattle, WA
- Feb 8, 1895The Union Club's Roulette WheelA judge rules that a seized roulette wheel isn't necessarily a gambling tool, sparking a debate over the city's power to destroy property.1st Avenue, Seattle, WA
- Mar 11, 1895Sunday Poker at the Union Club Draws a Police RaidDetectives Philbrick and Hart entered the exclusive Union Club on Front Street, found men hiding chips, and carted away two loads of furniture and cards.Seattle, WA