Officer Phillips
Named in 4 stories. Back to all names
- Apr 5, 1889The Mysterious Death of a Traveling Book AgentAfter M.T. Connellan, a well-dressed encyclopedia salesman, was found dead on a hotel floor, the man who brought him there was arrested, leaving Seattle to wonder about a life of secrets.Seattle, WA
- Apr 17, 1889Brutal Waterfront Robbery Leaves Swedish Laborer PennilessA night of drinking at a Washington Street saloon ended in a violent alleyway ambush that stunned the local community.Seattle, WA
- Jan 23, 1895The Key-House Raid: Seattle Police Break Up a Gambling ClubChief Rogers raided the Union Club in the Cobb Block, seizing 1,150 chips and 63 decks of cards—and arresting two men who each claimed to be in charge.Seattle, WA
- Jan 23, 1895Seattle's Vagrancy Sweep: Work, Leave Town, or JailA late-night police roundup netted more than thirty tramps, beggars, and tinhorn gamblers, who were given a lecture and a three-way choice: work, leave town, or jail.Seattle, WA