J. A. Silsby
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- Nov 13, 1885The Struggle for Order in 1885 OlympiaAs anti-Chinese riots swept through Tacoma and Seattle, the citizens of Olympia gathered to pass a desperate set of resolutions, hoping to avoid the 'lawless expulsion' of their neighbors.Olympia, WA
- Nov 25, 1891A Late-Night Arrival, a Smuggling Scare, and a Quiet ReleaseCustoms inspectors detained five Chinese passengers who came ashore from the steamer Gatzert, but a local merchant's word and a records check left them free to go.Olympia, WA
- Dec 23, 1891The Tunnel Under Seventh Street: Two Property Owners Take On the RailroadCaptain Hatch seeks $10,000 and J. A. Silsby $5,000, blaming the Northern Pacific's new tunnel for damage to their buildings — while the railroad insists the city, not the company, should pay.Olympia, WA