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43 stories matching behavior
- The Divorce of the 'Pretty Little Cripple'
A husband’s suit for divorce against his wife, whom he accused of erratic behavior and opium use, reveals a harrowing counter-claim of domestic abuse in 1893 Seattle.
- The Judge Who Drank: A Local Magistrate’s Confession to the Grand Jury
In a stunning display of candor, Seattle Justice of the Peace John Mercer admits to his courtroom that he was frequently intoxicated while on the bench, blaming 'political enemies' for his drinking and accusing the city of turning a blind eye to saloon owners who ruin working men's wages.
- The Seattle Baseball Management Moves to Evict Hecklers
After players were subjected to racist slurs and verbal abuse from the stands, the Seattle club announces a new 'no-tolerance' policy for fans.
- The Strange Abduction of Lodie Wirt
A young girl from Philadelphia, missing after being swept into the orbit of a disreputable variety actress, is recovered in a Seattle boarding house.
- The Diamond Palace Jeweler Who Vanished With the Stock
Simon Rumpf’s 'Diamond Palace' is placed in receivership after creditors allege he conspired to transfer his stock and then disappeared.
- The Strange Odyssey of the Boy and the Stolen Buggy
When a 17-year-old was caught stealing a horse and buggy, his strange behavior revealed not a criminal mind, but a tragic descent into mental illness.
- The Wild Carriage Ride Down Commercial Street
A frightened team of horses turned a routine ride into a violent, smashing spectacle, leaving passengers bloody and onlookers breathless.
- The Wild Cow That Ran Amok: Seattle’s First Public Menace
A runaway bovine terrorized the streets of Pioneer Square before being shot dead, sparking a bizarre legal battle over who owned the carcass and whether rotten beef could be sold to unsuspecting diners.
- The Shipwreck Scandal
A bitter public dispute erupts after shipwrecked survivors allege cruel neglect by a Seattle hotel, while locals claim the couple were rowdy drunks.
- The Scandal at the Post Office News Stand
A Seattle news stand proprietor faces criminal charges after being observed with a young girl, sparking community debate over intent and reputation.
- The Trial of George Miller: A Chilling Murder Investigation
A brutal double murder on Lake Washington shocks the city as testimony reveals the harrowing details of the arrest and the suspect's behavior in custody.
- The Great Terminal Feud
Judge Thomas Burke slams the Oregon Improvement Company for its long history of blocking Seattle’s progress and rail development.
- The Tragedy of the Crippen Household
A witness recounts the chilling final days of an infant following an alleged poisoning, highlighting a web of domestic desperation and control.
- The Dog That Saved a Family from the Flames
A loyal terrier’s frantic barking alerted the occupants of a Seattle home to a midnight fire, saving ten lives when silence would have meant death.
- The Unlikely Redemption of a Prison Inmate
After eighteen months of hard labor, a Seattle convict wins his freedom through an overwhelming petition of support from his community and even the victims he robbed.
- The Con Artist Who Played Barber on Marion Street
A fake detective who swindled his way through Seattle with a short-lived barber shop is now wanted for attempted murder in New York.
- The Mystery of the Lake Union Infant
While swimming in Lake Union, a group of boys discovered the remains of an infant, sparking a desperate search for a woman seen acting suspiciously weeks earlier.
- Defending John McGraw
Supporters and neighbors from his early days in Maine rally to the gubernatorial candidate’s defense against allegations of past business failures and disreputable behavior.
- A Father Arrested at His Daughter's Bedside
While seven-year-old Lillian Hawkenson recovered from a leg amputation, her father's erratic behavior led to his arrest and removal from her bedside.
- Suspicion Follows Mystery Fire at Boarding House
A fire on Seventh Street has left a landlady distraught and facing public scrutiny, as investigators look for an elusive incendiary.
- Predatory Behavior and the Messenger Boys
The arrest of a waiter reveals a pattern of abuse targeting A.D.T. messenger boys in the rooms above downtown saloons.
- The Sinking of the May Parker: A Maritime Fraud Trial
Accusations of insurance fraud and a conspiracy to sink a schooner in the Straits of Fuca lead to a complex trial featuring claims of insanity and corruption.
- The Judge Who Believed the Cigar-Factory Girl
A working woman prosecuted a street harasser in Seattle's municipal court, and Judge Glasgow publicly praised her courage.
- A Tragic End in a Vacant Lot
A well-known local man takes his own life after a struggle with mental distress and addiction.
- The $500 Fine for Keeping a 'Bad' House: Seattle's War on Vice and the Women of Yesler Way
In the early days of Seattle, police didn't just arrest prostitutes; they targeted the property owners who housed them. A recent court case reveals the financial stakes of the city's moral crusade.
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- The Great Table Etiquette Debate
An editorial scrap between the Intelligencer and the Post-Intelligencer over whether eating with a knife is a sign of 'vulgar' breeding.
- The Strict Moral Geometry of the Schoolroom
Teachers debate the merits of strict discipline, the threat of school suspensions, and the 'moral atmosphere' of the classroom.
- The Art of Moral Discipline in the 1885 Classroom
A look back at the rigorous and often controversial methods of classroom management and character building in 1880s Seattle schools.
- The Unchecked Violence on Front Street
A young boy is victimized by an intoxicated man in broad daylight, sparking community outrage and frustration over the lack of a legal remedy for such a crime.
- The Inner Life of a Dining Room Waiter
A frank, cynical look at the power dynamics between restaurant staff and customers in early Seattle.