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64 stories matching morri
- The Council Seat That Went to Court
After Blake outpolled Morris in December, the city council seated Morris anyway. Judge Langley rules that the courts, not the council, must decide who really won.
- A Deadly Dispute Over a Watch
A rancher is killed during a violent confrontation between two men near the town of Latah.
- The Ballard Council Seat That Turned on Two Votes
A recount in superior court puts J. H. Blake ahead in a contested Ballard election, with one ballot box opened and a handful of votes still to count.
- School Board Divided Over Land Acquisition
A legal dispute erupts in a rural school district over the location of a new building, leading to a restraining order.
- The Tragedy of a Seattle Musician
A broken-hearted musician attempts suicide in a Seattle lodging house after a public quarrel with an actress.
- Fists and a Revolver: Ballard's Council Seat Fight Turns Violent
A court-ordered councilman tries to take his seat, a lawyer punches an editor, and a revolver comes out — all in one evening at Ballard's city council.
- The Branding of a Child in a Seattle Blacksmith Shop
A young boy, terrorized and silent, comes home with a 'fiery red' brand scorched into his body, allegedly by three men at a local forge.
- Tragic Drowning at Snoqualmie Falls
A young civil engineering student loses his life in the currents below the falls while on a fishing trip.
- The Dance Hall Regular and the Broken Gun
A failed pawn shop transaction in a Commercial Street shop leads to an arrest and a look into the city's 'suspicious' nightlife figures.
- The Ghost of the Coal Wars
A murder trial in Franklin uncovers the bitter reality of 'dead lines' and armed guards during a violent labor dispute.
- The Judge Who Played Faro: Port Townsend’s Bar Association Moves to Impeach Morris Sachs
In a stunning display of civic outrage, local attorneys and property owners present sworn affidavits to the state legislature alleging that Superior Court Judge Morris B. Sachs regularly gambled on illegal faro games and prejudged cases before hearing them.
- The Mysterious Disappearance of Morris Moss
A prominent businessman vanishes with $10,000 in gold dust, sparking fears of a brutal robbery in the Kootenai gold country.
- The Mysterious Death of Abe Gross
A 28-year-old Tacoma dry-goods partner was found shot through the mouth in his bed. His brother's grief, a coroner's open verdict, and a city's disbelief turned a private tragedy into a public mystery.
- The Gambling Judge of Port Townsend
A state legislative committee moves to impeach Superior Court Judge Morris B. Sachs after reports surface of him frequenting saloons, playing faro, and ruling on cases involving family members.
- Legal Strategies Against the Geary Act
While the Six Companies prepare a constitutional challenge to the Chinese Exclusion Act, some factions within the community choose to comply to avoid deportation.
- The Postmaster’s Patronage Problem: Civil Service Warns Port Townsend
Postmaster McNamara threatened to replace Port Townsend’s post office staff with loyal Democrats. The Civil Service Commission warned that patronage could cost him personally—and cited a Pennsylvania postmaster who paid $600 out of pocket.
- The Siege of Franklin
In a courtroom packed with spectators, a Black miner defends his decision to open fire during a violent anti-Black labor riot at the Franklin coal mines.
- Ballot Box Battle in Goldendale
A tight election leads to accusations of fraud, lost ballots, and an appeal for funds in a county split by Populist politics.
- Violent Outbreak at Local Lodging House
A man suffering a mental health crisis killed a fellow tenant before turning the knife on himself in a harrowing scene at a downtown lodging house.
- A Fatal Ride on the Grant Street Line
Jack Collins, a nurse at the poor farm, met an instant death after attempting to navigate the rails while intoxicated.
- A Desperate Escape Attempt in Whatcom
A clever plan to cut through jail cell bars with a smuggled file is thwarted by the county attorney.
- The Judge and the Gambling Den
Jefferson County’s legal establishment formally accuses their Superior Court judge of frequenting gambling houses and pre-judging cases.
- The Fight to Keep Seattle’s Messenger Boys Out of the Saloons
A local judge cracks down on a liquor ordinance, forbidding businesses from sending underage employees into bars, even with parental consent.
- The City’s New Legal Nightmare: Lawsuits Filed Over the Pioneer Square Explosion
Attorneys Ronald and Rattle have been retained to represent relatives of the men killed in Tuesday’s boiler explosion, signaling a major battle for damages against Seattle.
- A Young Soldier's Regret
Valentine D. Little, a 21-year-old immigrant juggler, was arrested in Seattle for deserting the U.S. Army after being misled by recruiters about his enlistment age.