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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 8 |
| 1893 | 2 |
| 1895 | 1 |
11 stories matching kiefer
- The Test Case of Chin Fook
A legal battle over the constitutional rights of Chinese residents in 1890s Seattle.
- Six Years Away Was Enough to Cost a Man His Claim to America
A Seattle Chinese merchant's brother is ordered deported after a commissioner rules that a long absence in China is proof he never really lived here.
- The Deportation Trap
A Seattle man is ordered out of the country after an accidental admission in court exposes him to the harsh realities of the Chinese Exclusion Act.
- Judge Hanford Reverses Deportation of Chinese Merchant
In a landmark interpretation of the Chinese Exclusion Act, the court rules that a merchant's 'commercial domicile' in Seattle survives years of absence.
- The Bribe, The Bantam, and the Law
A Seattle man stands trial for bribery after a messy encounter with a deputy marshal at the Northern Pacific depot—a case fueled by accusations of corruption and mutual dishonesty.
- Surveyors Armed at Sucia Islands
Tensions rise over property disputes as land surveyors face armed interference in the San Juan Islands.
- Judge Overturns Deportation Orders for Five Chinese Men
In a legal victory for the detainees, Judge Hanford reversed deportation orders for five Chinese individuals, ordering their immediate release from custody.
- Three Chinese Hop Pickers Ordered Deported in Seattle
A federal commissioner rejects claims of long residence and orders three men returned to China, while two others are discharged.
- Fire Chief Accused of Fraud Over Naturalization Papers
Seattle's fire chief faces an investigation into whether he lied about his birthplace to secure naturalization papers.
- Spencer Refuses to Hand Over County Clerk Office
William B. Spencer claims a constitutional technicality allows him to keep his job, sparking a standoff with his elected successor.
- A Disgraced Immigration Inspector Says He Was Framed
Arrested in Port Townsend over a forged $50 check, Thomas M. Fisher finds defenders who say the case is a conspiracy—and a Portland lawyer may be the real culprit.