City Marshal
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- Jul 31, 1876The Gambler’s Pistol and the Marshal’s MercyA violent confrontation on a Tacoma wharf in 1876 reveals the raw, lawless edge of early Pacific Northwest frontier justice.Tacoma, WA
- Sep 16, 1876The Dog Tax That Barked Back: Seattle’s First Crackdown on StraysIn 1876, the City Council passed a law requiring every dog to wear a numbered collar and pay a tax—or face execution. The result? A chaotic hunt for unlicensed mutts and a grim new reality for the city's half-starved strays.Seattle, WA
- Oct 4, 1876The City Marshal’s War on DogsIn October 1876, Seattle’s law enforcement launched a crackdown on stray animals, rounding up six dogs and giving owners a grim ultimatum: pay the fine or watch their pets executed.Seattle, WA
- Nov 1, 1876The Waterfront Brawl at the Seattle WharvesA local disagreement over the handling of grain sacks spiraled into a physical altercation on the beach, leaving the authorities to clean up the mess.Commercial Street, Seattle, WA
- Aug 15, 1878The Mother-in-Law’s VengeanceA cantankerous encounter at the local recorder's office reveals a domestic dispute that turns violent, involving a skillet and a very narrow escape.Seattle, WA
- Nov 14, 1889Yakima Jail Overflowing with 'Drunk and Disorderlies'A frustrated prisoner asks a pointed question as the city lock-up fills up with residents.Yakima, WA