W. E. Wilson
Named in 9 stories. Back to all names
- Oct 17, 1872The Editor Who Sold His Paper to a Brothel KeeperA scathing letter in the Puget Sound Dispatch exposes the corrupt alliance between Seattle’s Republican party and its most notorious vice kingpins, asking: 'What of that newspaper publisher... who for a palm share in the wages of prostitution gives his aid and influence?'Seattle, WA
- Jun 5, 1892City Hall's Cold Water CrisisSeattle's Board of Public Works removes a water department superintendent after intense pressure from local labor groups.City Hall, Seattle, WA
- Jul 17, 1892The Waterworks Cashier ScandalA new administration’s nepotism costs the city hundreds in water bill blunders.Seattle, WA
- Jul 18, 1892The Water Superintendent’s Public FeudSeattle’s Water Superintendent fires back at claims of mismanagement, launching a sprawling, finger-pointing defense of his department’s books.Seattle, WA
- Apr 1, 1893The City Hall Shake-upA surprise removal of the water department head sparks a demand for accountability.City Hall, Seattle, WA
- May 5, 1893The Water Works ScandalEx-superintendent W. E. Wilson fights back against corruption allegations and his former board.Seattle, WA
- May 17, 1893The Water Works Cash ScandalA former water superintendent admits to using bill funds to cover mysterious cash shortages, triggering an explosive office row.Seattle, WA
- Feb 20, 1894The Water Department War: Seattle’s Ex-Superintendent Says the City Burned $15,000W. E. Wilson takes his successor to task over pumping-station costs, missing pipe miles, and a board of public works appointment he calls the reward for fiscal failure.Seattle, WA
- Feb 9, 1900The Town Split Over a WhippingA confrontation between a resident and a school teacher leads to a public trial and community division.Winona, WA