William H. Gilliam
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- Aug 12, 1876The Battle for Yesler’s Hall: Court vs. ConventionAs Seattle prepares for the Republican Territorial Convention in August 1876, a scheduling conflict with the District Court raises questions about civic priority and power.Seattle, WA
- Aug 19, 1876The Sheriff’s Hammer: A King County Farm Sold for Debt in the Heart of SeattleIn August 1875, the King County Sheriff stood on the courthouse steps to auction off a stranger's land to satisfy a judgment, turning the nascent town's civic center into a marketplace for foreclosures.King County Courthouse, Seattle, WA
- Sep 2, 1876The Sheriff’s Gavel: A King County Land Auction in the Shadow of the Gold RushIn August 1876, Seattle’s legal system was already grinding out foreclosures on massive land claims, signaling that the territory’s boom would be built on debt and dispossession.Seattle, WA