Justice Von Tobel
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- Jan 13, 1891A Sudden Arrest at Seventh and KingA husband called the constable to a downtown lodging-house to arrest his wife for 'improper association,' only to drop the charges once he realized the consequences.Seattle, WA
- Jan 13, 1891The Shack Clearers of the WaterfrontA laborer finds himself in jail after being ordered by a railway company to tear down the homes of squatters living on the Seattle tideflats.Seattle waterfront, Seattle, WA
- Jan 18, 1891The Jailhouse WeddingA desperate romantic gesture in the Seattle county jail—a marriage between a woman and an accused burglar—leaves the prosecuting attorney convinced it is merely a legal ploy to dodge a prison sentence.Seattle, WA
- Jan 24, 1891The Gun Behind the Bureau: A Seattle Shooting’s Reluctant WitnessIn January 1891, a tense arraignment revealed how a teenager’s hesitation and a hidden shotgun led to an assault charge in downtown Seattle.Seattle, WA
- Jan 29, 1891The $5,000 Price of a Farmer’s FreedomIn January 1891, Seattle Judge Humes upheld an excessive bail for George Watkins, sparking a legal debate over whether justice should be measured by wealth rather than guilt.Front Street, Seattle, WA
- Feb 3, 1891The Razor Hidden in the UnderwearA domestic dispute turns desperate when a man arrested for threatening his wife attempts to conceal a weapon during a search at the jail.Seattle, WA
- Feb 12, 1891The Midnight Room InvaderA locomotive engineer interrupts a burglary in progress at an American lodging house, leading to a foot chase and a quick arrest.Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA
- Jan 11, 1892The Con Artist Who Played Barber on Marion StreetA fake detective who swindled his way through Seattle with a short-lived barber shop is now wanted for attempted murder in New York.270 Marion Street, Seattle, WA
- Jan 29, 1892The Revolver at Front and CherryA violent property dispute between a downtown merchant and a local mechanic erupts into a courtroom drama.1st Avenue & Cherry Street, Seattle, WA
- Feb 26, 1892The Woman Who Sued a Justice for ConspiracyAfter being committed to an asylum and accused of chicken theft, Sarah McDonough struck back at the Fremont officials she claimed were plotting to steal her property and liberty.Fremont, Seattle, WA
- Feb 26, 1892The Rent Dispute That Escalated to ViolenceA Seattle lodger, facing eviction, turned to physical assault when confronted over unpaid rent, leaving his landlady with a broken arm.West Street & University Street, Seattle, WA
- Apr 20, 1892A Bloody Dispute Over Unpaid WagesA Seattle saloon keeper is accused of pistol-whipping his former bartender after a heated argument over unpaid back wages.Seattle, WA
- May 24, 1892The Carpenter Who Went to Jail on PrincipleA local carpenter faces jail time after refusing to pay a poll tax, equating his plight to the political climate of Tsarist Russia.Lake Union, Seattle, WA
- Jun 2, 1892Domestic Violence at Lake WashingtonA husband threatens a carpenter with a club amid messy divorce proceedings.Yesler Avenue, Seattle, WA
- Jun 11, 1892The Tragedy of Hildegard RunbergA teenage girl is charged with murder after the poisoning of a local infant.Seattle, WA
- Jun 29, 1892The Unlucky Conductor's Double TroubleA Seattle streetcar conductor finds himself unemployed and facing a lawsuit from his mother-in-law.Seattle, WA
- Aug 31, 1892The Wage Suit That Ended With Altered Receipts and a Vanished ProprietorA Paris restaurant worker sues for unpaid wages; the defense produces receipts that the plaintiffs say were doctored, and the proprietor slips away to California.Paris restaurant, Seattle, WA
- Sep 1, 1892A Midnight Knock, a Hidden Fortune, and a Brutal Beating on Vashon IslandTwo men demand an old rancher's money, bind and club him, then ransack his cabin for a cache of cash. Seattle police arrest a suspect—and then the victim's wife.Vashon, WA
- Sep 4, 1892The Landlady, The Lodger, and the RevolverA rooming house rental dispute on Third Street explodes into a brawl involving hair-pulling, biting, and a gun.Third Street, Seattle, WA
- Sep 8, 1892The Great Umbrella Dispute of Mercer IslandA school election dispute turns into a physical altercation, highlighting the intensity of local politics.Mercer Island, WA
- Sep 9, 1892The School Clerk FeudA neighborhood dispute over a school clerk election resulted in a woman hitting a man with her umbrella.East Seattle, Seattle, WA
- Sep 15, 1892Salmon Cannery Standoff in SeattleStriking fishermen clash with cannery owner George T. Myers over pay rates and the threat of low-wage labor replacement.Seattle, WA
- Oct 22, 1892The Office Brawl: A Manager Kicks a Clerk Out of the StoreA workplace dispute over office gossip turns physical, landing the manager of W. Davis & Co. in front of a justice.West Street, Seattle, WA
- Nov 6, 1892A Thief Caught in the Act at a Waterfront SaloonA loafer attempts to rob a sleeping worker, but is thwarted by an observant patron and a prompt police response.Waterfront, Seattle, WA
- Nov 20, 1892The Price of a Poodle on a Cable CarA muddy dog sparked a violent brawl between a streetcar passenger and a gripman, leaving a commuter toothless and the transit worker with a fine.Seattle, WA
- Nov 23, 1892The Mock Wedding ScandalA Seattle bride files for divorce, revealing her husband tricked her into a sham ceremony before marrying her for real under the watch of a constable.West Street, Seattle, WA
- Nov 30, 1892Trafficking Charges in the CityA man stands accused of luring two sisters from Puyallup to Seattle under the false pretense of domestic employment.613 Main Street, Seattle, WA
- Dec 18, 1892Courtroom Chaos After Secret Marriage Ends in GunfireA mother's desperate attempt to retrieve her teenage daughter from a clandestine marriage leads to a dramatic shooting in the heart of Seattle's legal district.Occidental Building, Seattle, WA