James Murphy
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- Jul 29, 1892Ex-Fire Chief James Murphy Shoots Saloon Owner Phil DaweA former Seattle fire official guns down a saloon owner in a cold-blooded dispute over free drinks, sparking outrage in the city’s lower wards.Seattle, WA
- Jul 30, 1892The Cold-Blooded Murder at the Copper ChiefA Seattle bartender is gunned down over a dispute about drink tabs, leading to a grim scene at the local undertaker's.Seattle, WA
- Jul 31, 1892The Deadly Cost of the 'Gun Habit'A local editor reflects on the tragic death of Philip Dawe and argues that easy access to concealed weapons is fueling a wave of unnecessary homicides in America.Seattle, WA
- Dec 2, 1892Phil Dawe's Killing at Copper Chief Goes to TrialA witness takes the stand to describe the fatal shooting of Phil Dawe on Washington Street.Washington Street, Seattle, WA
- Dec 3, 1892The Self-Defense Trial of James MurphyA Seattle murder trial hinges on claims of a 'dangerous man,' witness bribery, and a life-or-death confrontation in a saloon.Seattle, WA
- Dec 6, 1892The Murphy Murder Trial Heads to the JuryA week of testimony in the Lake Washington shooting case concludes, with the jury visiting the saloon crime scene.Seattle, WA
- Dec 7, 1892A Candlelit Verdict in the Murphy Homicide TrialElectric lights failed in the King County courthouse during instructions, casting a long shadow over the trial of James Murphy.King County Courthouse, Seattle, WA
- Dec 8, 1892The Price of a 'Bad Man's' TemperA Seattle newspaper editorial rails against a lenient verdict for a saloon regular who murdered a bartender over a perceived slight.Seattle, WA
- Mar 21, 1893A Close Call on Washington StreetA carpenter’s spilled lamp sets a roof ablaze, only for an alert officer to stop the fire with a well-aimed kick.Washington Street, Seattle, WA
- Jun 21, 1894Court Overturns Conviction in Saloon KillingThe Washington Supreme Court grants a new trial to James Murphy, who murdered a bartender for refusing to serve him liquor.Seattle, WA
- Jun 22, 1894A Murderer’s Risky Gamble for FreedomAfter being convicted of a brutal killing, a man wins a new trial, only to face the possibility of a harsher sentence.Seattle, WA
- Jul 26, 1894A Convicted Killer Gets a Second Trial on a Legal TechnicalityJames Murphy, convicted of shooting Philip Dawe across the counter of a Seattle saloon, won a new trial and was being brought back to face the charge again.Seattle, WA
- Mar 22, 1909A Desperate Act at the St. ElmoA Seattle electrician is hospitalized in Vancouver after a suicide attempt follows significant gambling losses.Vancouver, WA