Mr. Williams
Named in 4 stories. Back to all names
- Sep 27, 1876The Scandal of the Navy Yard Font: A Love Triangle, a Divorce, and a Stolen AltarIn September 1876, Seattle was rocked by a domestic dispute between two prominent women that spilled into accusations of theft from the U.S. Navy Yard.Seattle, WA
- Sep 30, 1876The Confidence Game: How a Fake Order Stole from Seattle’s OwnA merchant in Waitsburg receives goods he didn't order, paid for by a 'Mr. Williams' who doesn't exist—revealing a sophisticated fraud ring targeting Pacific Northwest businesses.Waitsburg, WA
- Oct 27, 1885The Hydra-Headed Monster of the Yakima ValleyA scathing indictment from 1885 reveals how the Northern Pacific Railroad's broken promises and predatory land schemes terrorized Washington frontier settlers.Yakima Valley, Yakima, WA
- May 26, 1888The Scab Who Spoke Out: A Newcastle Miner’s Defense Against the 'Ring'In a fiery letter to the editor, a coal miner defends his decision to cross the picket line during a violent strike, accusing union leaders of forming a tyrannical ring and replacing loyal workers with non-union laborers.Kent, WA