James E. Griffin
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- Jan 15, 1889The Great Seattle Gamblers' Bailout: How the City's Elite Let Off the HookIn a crowded courtroom, dozens of men accused of running illegal gambling rings were released on massive bonds, while the sheriff’s office scrambled to account for thousands in cash.Seattle, WA
- Jan 16, 1889Sheriff Cochrane’s War on the Gambler: A Raid That Left Wheels of Fortune in Police HandsIn a sweeping crackdown on vice, Sheriff Cochrane and his deputies arrested thirteen gamblers and seized an arsenal of gambling devices, while a decomposed body was pulled from the harbor.Seattle, WA