Cheasty
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- 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 8, 1894The Mayor Fired Him; He Took City Hall to CourtPolice Commissioner John O. Niggle challenged Mayor Phelps's removal power—and his fellow commissioner Cheasty refused even to shake the mayor's hand.Seattle, WA