Mark Norton
Named in 4 stories. Back to all names
- Apr 16, 1882The Strange Case of 'Danger' the Dog at Justice Coomb's CourtA local street joke involving a dog, a dry goods box, and the Chief of Police highlights the whimsical side of early Seattle's judicial system.Seattle, WA
- Dec 13, 1892The Horseshoe Saloon’s Midnight RaidPolice bust a gambling den on Yesler Avenue, only for the owners to reopen before the morning shift.Yesler Avenue, Seattle, WA
- Oct 24, 1893The Sad End of Seattle's 'Boy Captain'A legendary Puget Sound steamboat captain turned professional gambler finds his luck—and his life—allegedly lost at sea.Commercial Street, Seattle, WA
- Aug 23, 1899The Open Secret: Seattle's Booming Gambling DistrictWhile city authorities collected monthly fines, three major gambling houses operated in plain sight on the Seattle waterfront, catering to thousands of working men and sailors.Washington Street, Seattle, WA