F. R. Wall
Named in 4 stories. Back to all names
- Nov 27, 1890The Prosecutor Who Prosecuted Himself: How Aberdeen’s DA Ignored a White Mob’s Attack on Chinese ResidentsWhen a mob drove Aberdeen’s Chinese community out of town and stole $550, the county’s prosecuting attorney charged the victims with libel instead of the perpetrators—sparking a furious editorial defense of civil rights in 1890.Aberdeen, WA
- Sep 10, 1891Aberdeen's Water Wars: A Town at OddsWhen the city council held a public meeting at the Acme Opera House to rally support against a legal challenge to the town's water works, the bitter internal feuds of 1891 spilled out for all to see.Aberdeen, WA
- Dec 15, 1892A Victory for Press Freedom in AberdeenA jury vindicates a local editor who faced criminal charges for criticizing public spending.Montesano, WA
- Jun 1, 1893The Herald’s Victory Over LibelAfter year-long court battles, the newspaper celebrates the dismissal of civil and criminal libel suits brought by a school board member.Aberdeen, WA