John Alexander
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- Jun 17, 1885The Colonel, The Schoolmaster, and the Writ of MandamusWhen a Seattle teacher enforced a strict attendance policy, a local parent sued to force the school to readmit his son. The Chief Justice’s ruling settled a tug-of-war over authority that echoes in modern classrooms.Seattle, WA
- Mar 21, 1886The Clue in the Rubber BootsA fire in a barn on White River leads to an arrest after a trail of distinct boot prints is discovered.White River, Seattle, WA
- Oct 16, 1891A Customs House Boss and the Fight to Run WashingtonA federal deputy collector resigns in Seattle and accuses the custom house crowd of building a machine for Senator Squire.Seattle, WA
- Sep 11, 1894The Republicans Who Tried to Fuse With the DemocratsA dissident Republican meeting at Grand Army Hall named a conference committee to cut a county-ticket deal with Democrats—then the city attorney walked out.Seattle, WA