Fortson
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- Jul 12, 1893The Mayor and the Judge Clash Over ProfanityA power struggle in Seattle’s municipal court erupted when the mayor and city prosecutor refused to follow a judge's orders to prosecute a case involving a 'cursing' boat captain.Seattle, WA
- Jul 13, 1893A Power Struggle at the Municipal CourtA confrontation unfolds as the City Attorney refuses to prosecute a disorderly conduct case, sparking a standoff over judicial authority in Seattle.Municipal Court, Seattle, WA
- Jul 14, 1893City Attorney Fined for Contempt of CourtA legal showdown over mayoral authority and the power to control city prosecutions leads to a judge fining the city attorney for refusing to act.Seattle, WA
- Jan 30, 1894The Dreamer of the Lodging HouseA laborer arrested for a barroom scuffle wakes in jail, convinced he committed a murder he only dreamt of.Seattle, WA