Leary
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- May 21, 1882The Law Firm That Was: Struve, Haines & Leary Dissolves After Twelve YearsA prominent Seattle legal partnership splits by mutual consent, with Mr. Leary retiring to manage his growing real estate portfolio while the remaining partners continue their lucrative practice in the Post Building.Seattle, WA
- Jun 1, 1884Lake Washington Water Flows Into the CityA new engineering milestone as city reservoirs are filled from the lake, promising both hydration and fire protection for a growing Seattle.Seattle, WA
- Jul 13, 1885The 1886 Municipal Election: A Fight Over 'Law and Order' vs. Business InterestsAs Seattle gears up for a city election, a fierce political battle erupts over the enforcement of liquor laws, city debt, and the controversial administration of Mayor Leary.Seattle, WA
- Mar 2, 1886Seattle’s Chamber of Commerce Grapples with Anti-Chinese RiotsIn the wake of the 1886 anti-Chinese expulsion, the city's commercial leadership convened to discuss the city's reputation and its stance on 'law and order.'Seattle, WA