W. J. Bryant
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- Dec 10, 1893The Steamship Utopia’s Battle for the Alaskan TradeA steamboat owner challenges federal inspectors over his right to command the Utopia, amid allegations of a corporate conspiracy to sabotage the vessel.Seattle, WA
- Mar 12, 1894Masters and Pilots Revolt Against Port InspectorA powerful local maritime union files formal charges against U.S. Inspector W. J. Bryant, alleging systemic corruption, bullying, and insurance kickbacks.Seattle, WA
- Mar 13, 1894Harbor Inspector Accused of CorruptionSeattle mariners and merchants join forces to oust a federal official accused of kickbacks, incompetence, and intimidation.Elliott Bay, Seattle, WA
- Jul 29, 1894"All the Devils in Hell Can't Get Me Out of This Position"Puget Sound steamboat men spent a year trying to oust the federal hull inspector they accuse of padding his travel expenses. Their affidavits went to Washington City and vanished into red tape — and Bryant kept his job.Seattle, WA
- Feb 27, 1895The Inspector on TrialLocal steamboat captains revolt against a federal inspector accused of corruption, bullying, and selling life preservers for profit.Seattle, WA
- Feb 28, 1895Local Steamboat Inspector Faces Corruption ProbeInspector W. J. Bryant faces accusations of favoritism, bribery, and discrimination in the issuance of maritime licenses.Seattle, WA
- Mar 1, 1895The Inspector Who Rode Free: Seattle's Steamboat Watchdog on TrialLocal steamboat inspector W. J. Bryant stands accused of favoritism in granting licenses, of padding his travel accounts while riding free, and of owing his office to his sidelines selling life-preservers and marine insurance.Seattle, WA