Sheriff Cochran
Named in 5 stories. Back to all names
- Jul 12, 1887The Sheriff vs. The Election PostersA Seattle lawman is arrested after he goes on a rampage tearing down political advertisements, leading to a physical showdown with a local citizen.Third Ward, Seattle, WA
- Jun 2, 1888The Chloroform Attack: A Seattle Woman’s Narrow Escape from a Robber’s GripJulia Torrillia fights back against an assailant who tried to drug her on Washington Street, leading to the arrest of a local baker.Washington Street, Seattle, WA
- Jan 15, 1889The Great Seattle Gamblers' Bailout: How the City's Elite Let Off the HookIn a crowded courtroom, dozens of men accused of running illegal gambling rings were released on massive bonds, while the sheriff’s office scrambled to account for thousands in cash.Seattle, WA
- Jan 22, 1889The Governor’s War: Seattle’s Militia Mutiny and the Coal Creek MassacreIn the wake of a deadly strike at Newcastle coal mines, Governor Elisha Peery clashes with local sheriff over military command, exposing the fragility of civil authority in Washington Territory.Coal Creek, Newcastle, WA
- Jan 24, 1889The Mine That Became a BattlefieldA company manager defends his decision to arm guards against striking miners in Newcastle, claiming the 'faction fight' between labor unions left him no choice but to protect his property.Kent, WA