City Attorney Lyon
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- Feb 1, 1891The Battle for Seattle’s Soul: Saloon Owners vs. The City Over 'Music with Booze'In a landmark legal clash in 1901, three prominent saloon proprietors sued the city to block a $1,000 tax on their establishments, arguing that entertainment and alcohol should remain legally intertwined.Seattle, WA
- Feb 25, 1891Seattle's Justice System Ruled IllegalA state Supreme Court decision against Tacoma’s police court has triggered a legal crisis in Seattle, leaving local officials scrambling to save the city’s ability to prosecute crime.Seattle, WA