J. G. Niggle
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- Sep 7, 1894The Mayor Fires Two Police Commissioners to Keep Blackchapel ShutIn a single day, Mayor Phelps removed two police commissioners, accused them of conspiring to protect a red-light district and oust Chief Rogers, and installed replacements before the House of Delegates could slow him down.Seattle City Hall, Seattle, WA
- Sep 15, 1894The Mayor's Power to Fire: Seattle's Removed Police Commissioners Fight for Their JobsJ. G. Niggle and E. G. Cheasty argue that Mayor Byron Phelps removed them without notice or hearing—and that the city charter requires cause, not whim.Superior Court of Washington for King County, Seattle, WA
- Mar 15, 1895The Plumbing Inspector Digs InDemanded out by the board of health, Inspector Brown refuses to go — and hints the whole quarrel began at a celebration over a reinstated police commissioner.Cherry Street, Seattle, WA