Judge Greene
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- Feb 22, 1872The Legal Tangle Over 'Criminal Joes'A judicial disagreement reveals the complexities of federal vs. local authority in 1872 Seattle.Seattle, WA
- Aug 23, 1880A Family Tragedy in the Whatcom CourtroomA mother and her twelve-year-old son were convicted of manslaughter after a deadly land dispute, highlighting the violent risks of territorial-era frontier claims.Bellingham, WA
- Aug 30, 1880The Retired Colonel and the County TreasurerA judge instructs a Grand Jury on whether a retired U.S. Army officer is legally permitted to hold the civilian office of King County Treasurer.King County Courthouse, Seattle, WA
- Feb 27, 1883The Street Grader’s InjunctionProminent real estate developer H.L. Yesler halts work on Third Street with a temporary restraining order against local contractors.Third Street, Seattle, WA
- Jun 29, 1883Temperance Crusaders Demand the BallotA historic convention of the W.C.T.U. in Seattle adopts a radical platform demanding suffrage for women as a weapon against the 'liquor traffic.'Seattle, WA
- Sep 7, 1883The Express War on the TracksA legal showdown in Seattle tests whether a major railway can unilaterally terminate its contract with an express service.Seattle, WA
- Sep 12, 1883The tugboat captain who challenged a federal marshalWhen the captain of the tug Tacoma ignored a U.S. marshal's order to stop a libeled ship, the law caught up with him at the McNeil Island penitentiary.Tacoma, WA
- Nov 9, 1883Fire Threatens Seattle’s CourthouseA late-night blaze at Slorah's malt house on Mill Street forced the evacuation of the jail and nearly consumed the county’s official records.Seattle, WA
- Dec 7, 1883Suspended Sentence for Liquor SalesA local woman avoids prison for selling alcohol to Indians on the condition of future 'right behavior.'Tacoma, WA
- Jan 22, 1884Women Serve on Grand Jury in ChehalisA landmark moment in Washington Territory as women take their seats in the courtroom.Chehalis, WA
- Feb 16, 1884The Unwanted Charity of a Courtroom FoeA woman pays her assailant's fine, leaving the man outraged by her unwelcome generosity.Seattle, WA
- Feb 6, 1885The Battle for the Bottle in White River ValleyA local saloon keeper’s bid for a liquor license sparks a standoff with temperance-minded residents and sets the stage for a landmark court battle.Renton, WA
- Mar 14, 1885A Boisterous Welcome at the Snohomish RiverA festive crowd greets a delegation of Seattle visitors with a thunderous, mysterious salute.Snohomish, WA
- Apr 18, 1885The Judge and the Paper: A Judicial Power Play in 1885 SeattleWhen a Seattle newspaper editor made a habit of attacking Chief Justice Greene, the court didn't just sue for libel—it took direct control of the editorial desk.Front Street, Seattle, WA
- May 13, 1885The Judge and the Editor: A 1886 Contempt Battle in SeattleWhen a judge appointed a receiver to run a newspaper, he effectively gagged the press by turning the paper's own voice against its editor.Seattle, WA
- Sep 10, 1885The Marriage License Court BattleA young couple defeats parental interference in the local courts.Seattle, WA
- Oct 6, 1885The Riot That Never HappenedWhen tensions over Chinese labor threatened to boil over in 1885, Seattle’s civic leaders scrambled to maintain order, fearing the influence of 'vagabonds and thugs' seeking chaos.Seattle, WA
- Nov 12, 1885The Trial of the 'Squak Valley' VigilantesIn a tense courtroom session in 1885, a defendant stands trial for the murder of a Chinese laborer, exposing the brutal reality of anti-immigrant violence in Washington Territory.Lake Sammamish, Issaquah, WA
- Nov 14, 1885The Jury That Saw No NewsConfined for ten days during the anti-Chinese riots of 1885, a sequestered jury was kept in the dark about the city’s upheaval—until they caught a stray remark about New York politics.Seattle, WA
- Nov 24, 1885The Sheriff vs. The Reservation Agent: A Neah Bay StandoffWhen a federal agent refused to obey a district court order, a deputy sheriff took a midnight steamer to enforce the law—only to be met with a threat of the guardhouse.Neah Bay, WA
- Dec 8, 1885The Neah Bay Standoff: A Clash of Court and CabinetA territorial judge, a stubborn Indian Agent, and an injunction gone wrong sparked a tense, potentially violent jurisdictional battle at Neah Bay.Neah Bay, WA
- Dec 13, 1885The Neah Bay Standoff: A Battle over Tribal Land SovereigntyWhen the government sent an Indian agent to clear traders off the Makah Reservation, a local legal battle exposed the deep friction between federal authority and corporate interests.Makah Indian Reservation, Neah Bay, WA
- Jan 20, 1886The Street Hawker's Stand Against Discriminatory LawsWhen a Chinese produce seller was arrested for violating city peddling ordinances, he challenged the legality of a law targeting his livelihood all the way to the Chief Justice's chambers.Seattle, WA
- Feb 26, 1886Martial Law Prisoners ReleasedFollowing the cessation of martial law in Seattle, three men previously jailed for seditious language are released without bail.Superior Court of Washington for King County, Seattle, WA
- Oct 7, 1886City Wins Right to Levy Special Street AssessmentsA landmark court decision by Judge Greene clears the path for city infrastructure funding by upholding the legality of special assessments for street improvements.Columbia Street, Seattle, WA
- Oct 10, 1886A Mutiny of the Seas at Port BlakelyWhen sailors on the ship 'Carrie E. Davenport' refused to sail, a local legal battle over labor rights and ship contracts ignited in the courts.Port Blakely, Seattle, WA
- Oct 28, 1886The Price of a Federal Court CaseAfter facing trial and a fine in a federal court, A. J. Lilie opts to pay up rather than take his chances with an appeal to the Territorial Supreme Court.Seattle, WA
- Jan 22, 1887A Lawyer Halts Seattle Wharf ConstructionAs Seattle's waterfront development heated up, a pile-driving crew found themselves caught in a messy property dispute, leading to a temporary injunction that halted work.Marion Street, Seattle, WA
- Feb 8, 1887The Seattle Legal Crisis of 1887When an error in the law's title threatened to invalidate every court order in the territory, the Seattle Bar Association gathered to decide if the wheels of justice had ground to a halt.Mill Street, Seattle, WA
- Mar 27, 1887The Jailbreak of the Electrician Who Sabotaged the City's PowerAfter serving months in prison for destroying the Seattle Electric Light Company’s equipment, a disgruntled former employee walked out of the mill in borrowed clothes.Seattle, WA
- Jun 3, 1888The City That Couldn't House Its Own: Why Seattle’s Boom Was Failing Its PeopleAs manufacturing giants flock to the Pacific Northwest, a local editorial warns that a lack of hotel rooms and store space is driving merchants away—urging citizens to form a committee to solve the housing crisis before it kills growth.Seattle, WA
- Jul 14, 1892The Million-Kiss LawsuitA breach-of-promise trial in Seattle brings a jilted suitor's personal letters into open court, revealing a bizarre tally of affection.Seattle, WA
- Nov 11, 1893The Scandal at the AlmshouseCitizens and legal experts push for a judicial probe into alleged corruption surrounding the construction of a new county almshouse.Seattle, WA
- Feb 15, 1894Railroad War on the WaterfrontA bitter legal battle over a disputed right-of-way erupts into accusations of perjury in court as railroad crews prepare to tear down a local businessman’s building.Seattle, WA