Mr. Burke
Named in 4 stories. Back to all names
- Feb 22, 1877The Forged Signature and the Legal Loophole of MarriageA husband accuses his wife of forgery for signing his name, only to have a judge dismiss the case based on the legal doctrine of coverture.Seattle, WA
- Oct 31, 1880The Seattle Land Grab of 1880A former Delegate to Congress accuses a prominent Seattle attorney of sabotaging a deal to save King County land, sparking a bitter political feud.Seattle, WA
- Nov 5, 1880The Unlikely Sweep of 1880When King County became the 'banner county' for the GOP, local editors credited a clean campaign and a rejection of the 'mud-slinging' tactics of their rivals.Seattle, WA
- Feb 2, 1895The Pastor, the Circular, and the Hung JuryFor three days a Seattle courtroom heard accusations of adultery, an illegitimate son, and a pastor’s libelous circular. At 12:35 a.m., the jury was still deadlocked.Seattle, WA