Patrick Lavan
Named in 5 stories. Back to all names
- Dec 22, 1892The Shadow of a Workplace GrudgeA Public Works Commissioner pleads for police protection as he fears a discharged laborer may seek a violent revenge.Seattle, WA
- Dec 23, 1892A Discharged Laborer Speaks OutPatrick Lavan, a laborer dismissed from city water works, writes to the press to dispel rumors of violent threats and describe the hardship of supporting seven children.Seattle, WA
- Feb 4, 1893The Tragedy of Patrick LavanAn Irish immigrant and former political prisoner stands trial for shooting a Seattle street superintendent, raising questions about his mental state.Seattle, WA
- Feb 6, 1893The Jury That Usurped the BenchAfter a man accused of shooting a superintendent was acquitted, the Post-Intelligencer launches a scathing critique of 'lawless' juries who favor sentiment over evidence.Seattle, WA
- Feb 7, 1893The Insanity Defense in the Lavan CaseA reader challenges the P-I’s skepticism regarding a jury's decision to acquit Patrick Lavan on grounds of insanity.Seattle, WA