Justice Cann
Named in 14 stories. Back to all names
- Apr 11, 1882A Cowardly Assault on Third StreetWhen a sick man defended his son from a neighbor's violence, the local justice system failed to provide justice.Third Street, Seattle, WA
- Jan 1, 1883Domestic Violence in Pioneer SeattleA husband is arrested and held on bond after threatening his wife's life in court.Seattle, WA
- Jan 31, 1883Police Crack Down on Local Gambling DenAfter ignoring illegal banking games for some time, the city police force raids a gambling operation and arrests the dealers.Seattle, WA
- Mar 1, 1883The Railroad Land WarA farmer on the Chehalis River accuses local officials and railroad contractors of corruption and 'bulldozing' tactics regarding land appraisals and property rights.Chehalis, WA
- Aug 9, 1883The Saloon Fight That Ended With a Knife and a $2,000 BailJohn Nolan said he cut Frank Hardy to keep from being beaten to death. A Seattle judge wasn't convinced.Yesler Way, Seattle, WA
- Oct 18, 1883The Press War Over Official CorruptionA biting editorial battle between the Post-Intelligencer and the Seattle Chronicle over allegations of graft and the conduct of local officials.Seattle, WA
- Nov 11, 1883The Violent 'John Doe'A man arrested for peddling suspected stolen goods in Seattle fights back against officers and is sent to jail for contempt of court.Seattle, WA
- Nov 15, 1883The Trial of Harry BrayA vagrancy trial before Justice Cann leads to a hung jury and reveals the tense atmosphere of Washington Street.Washington Street, Seattle, WA
- Dec 6, 1883A Custody Dispute Leads to ArrestA domestic conflict over child custody results in a dramatic arrest at Port Madison and a legal battle in Seattle.Seattle, WA
- Aug 23, 1899The Justice vs. The SaloonsWhen the County Prosecutor refused to enforce Sunday closing laws, a Seattle Justice of the Peace stepped in to seize the gavel and threaten mass arrests.Seattle, WA
- Jul 17, 1903The Barber Licensing WarsA test case in Walla Walla pits state health inspectors against local barbers resisting a price hike.Washington Street, Walla Walla, WA
- Oct 2, 1903Murder Suspect Taken in Open CourtA witness is arrested for murder while sitting in a Seattle courtroom during a separate trial.Seattle, WA
- Oct 27, 1903The Kentucky Saloon's Bitter LessonA local saloon keeper faces legal consequences after a 12-year-old boy is found in a state of delirium from consuming whiskey and beer.Walla Walla, WA
- Nov 13, 1903The Price of Mislabeling ButterA Seattle grocer learns the hard way that missing a labeling requirement for 'process' butter is a punishable offense under state law.Seattle, WA