Joseph McNaught
Named in 4 stories. Back to all names
- Dec 16, 1883A Prideful Property Shuffle Among Seattle's McNaught BrothersWhen the McNaughts overdrew their bank accounts by $30,000, they staged a sale to Governor Ferry and a mortgage to a San Francisco firm rather than admit they needed a loan.Seattle, WA
- Jul 5, 1889The Battle for the Tide-FlatsA group of enterprising squatters use the cover of darkness to plant cabins on disputed Seattle waterfront land, challenging a prominent businessman's claim.Weller Street, Seattle, WA
- Dec 21, 1891King County's Missing Money and the Governor's BondA settled suit against the sureties of defaulting treasurer George D. Hill brings payment from prominent Seattle names—but another case still includes Governor Ferry.Seattle, WA
- Oct 28, 1893The Waterfront CollapseMcNaught's wharf at the foot of Virginia Street crumbles into the bay, destroying a warehouse and a local fish packer's livelihood.University Street, Seattle, WA