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| Year | Stories |
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| 1885 | 1 |
| 1892 | 3 |
| 1893 | 2 |
6 stories matching hershberg
- The Revolver at Front and Cherry
A violent property dispute between a downtown merchant and a local mechanic erupts into a courtroom drama.
- The Saloon Stoop Feud
A corner clothing shop proprietor scores a court victory against a neighboring basement saloon's attempt to wall off the sidewalk.
- The Great Sidewalk Standoff of 1892
A Seattle clothier brandished a revolver and a trowel in a public skirmish over basement access, highlighting the messy street-level power struggles of early downtown Seattle.
- Dr. Van Buren Arrested After Night at the Theater
A doctor entangled in the notorious 'Yesler case' finds himself back in custody after being surrendered by his bondsman.
- The Tragedy at the Waterfront
A young Seattle woman's late-night walk leads to a fatal plunge into the bay, leaving behind a grieving husband and a city searching for answers.
- The Land War Over the Strickler Estate
A decades-long legal battle in federal court highlights the risks of ignoring probate when claiming ownership of Seattle's early land parcels.