Chief Justice Burke
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- Feb 24, 1889The War of the Waterfront: Port Angeles' Battle for Its SoulAs the town fights to incorporate, two factions clash over who owns the shore—leading to a chaotic 'jumping' spree where men pile claims on top of each other in a desperate grab for Pacific real estate.Port Angeles, WA
- Mar 16, 1889The Gambler’s Shield: How Seattle Saloon Keepers Dodged Mayor Moras’ PurgeWhen Chief Justice Burke urged the city to revoke liquor licenses from gambling dens, the Common Council refused—citing legal technicalities and protecting the very establishments the mayor wanted shut down.Seattle, WA