William B. Russell
Named in 3 stories. Back to all names
- Jan 27, 1894Fatal Shooting at Franklin Coal MineA quarrel between roommates at the Franklin coal camp ends in a point-blank execution, leaving the community reeling and the assailant in custody.Franklin, Black Diamond, WA
- Jul 24, 1894A Black Miner’s Last Chance: Court Refuses William Holmes a New TrialConvicted of killing William B. Russell in a drunken brawl at Franklin, Holmes loses his bid for a new trial—then his lawyers challenge the court’s jurisdiction.King County Courthouse, Seattle, WA
- Jul 26, 1894A Judge Refuses to Wait: William Holmes Sentenced to HangConvicted of murdering a fellow Newcastle miner, a Black defendant hears the death sentence after his lawyer's eleventh-hour challenge to the judge's authority is thrown out.Newcastle, WA