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123 stories matching russel
- A Family Estate, a Half Interest, and a Fraud Charge
A lawsuit in superior court claims Joanna M. Russell misrepresented her share of the Jane Russell estate when the Cherry and Fourth property was sold.
- The Fallout of a Family Exile
A young woman fleeing the shame of an unplanned pregnancy from Walla Walla to Seattle turns her own uncle in to federal authorities, sparking a legal drama over accusations of 'obscene' letters.
- Court Orders Protection from Domestic Violence
A Walla Walla man is placed under a $1,000 bond after neighbors report he was physically abusing his wife and children.
- Fatal Shooting at Franklin Coal Mine
A quarrel between roommates at the Franklin coal camp ends in a point-blank execution, leaving the community reeling and the assailant in custody.
- The Desperate Exit of a Bank Cashier
A Colfax banker, caught in a web of financial irregularities, attempts to end his life as investigators uncover his missing funds.
- The Great Redmond Trout Betrayal
A friendly fishing wager among gentlemen turns into a formal, litigious scandal in Justice Miller's court.
- The Pioneer Who Built Fremont’s First Home
Hugh Russell, a central figure in early Fremont, died while milking a cow, leaving a legacy of community infrastructure that still shapes the neighborhood today.
- Colfax Bank Cashier Vanishes with $11,000
A small-town banker has absconded, leaving his depositors with a massive, unexplained hole in the books.
- The Gold Brick Swindle
A small-town banker loses his life savings to a sophisticated confidence scheme involving a fake Indian and a worthless brick.
- The Last-Minute Rescue from a Broken Marriage
A mother on the verge of eloping finds her way back to her family when her young son falls dangerously ill.
- Winter Fire Destroys Cottage Near Old Town
A morning fire leaves a local family homeless, while a separate blaze claims a notorious dance hall just as its license expires.
- Olympia’s Streetcar Franchise Fight Heads for the Courthouse
A requested extension for the Westside railway sparks a council move to forfeit the Savage Main Street franchise, with a two-year court threat hanging over the city.
- New Rural Free Delivery Route Established
Postal service finally reaches residents of the Mill Creek and Russell Creek neighborhoods after months of delays.
- City Hall Factions Scramble for Power
Tacoma council members face a potential stalemate in selecting a new president, with rival factions vying for a decisive swing vote.
- Bringing The Ivory Tower to Town
Whitman College professors visit Kennewick High to bridge the gap between academic theory and civic life.
- The High Stakes of Seattle Tennis
Athletes from across the Pacific Northwest descend on Seattle for a high-tension tournament, as the city gears up to host the regional championships.
- Tragedy in Whatcom
A woman dies of acute alcoholism while her husband, a local editor, vanishes amid the fallout.
- Neighborhood Alert After Assault on Teen
A railroad worker was apprehended by police following an alleged assault on a girl in a shed near Jefferson Avenue.
- The Trial of Little Willie Holmes
A young miner stands accused of killing a coworker in Franklin, revealing a community torn between justice and sympathy for the accused.
- The Slaughterhouse Tragedy
A young worker’s mental health decline is met with the blunt reality of institutionalization.
- The Quietest Courts in the State
Two Eastern Washington towns set records for lack of legal trouble, as local Justices of the Peace go years without a single case.
- An 18-Year Pursuit Ends in an Ellensburg Jail
A fugitive who thought he had outrun his past is finally captured for an 1871 shooting in Los Angeles.
- A Convicted Killer's Last Chance at the King County Bar
Defense attorney Melvin G. Wylie attacks the murder conviction of Holmes for the killing of William Russell, while Prosecutor Miller fights to keep the verdict.
- Blood on the Hop Fields
A long-standing property dispute over a county road and hop land turns lethal near Lake Tapps.
- The Sheriff and the Accused
A local man wins a legal victory against extradition, only to surrender voluntarily to the sheriff waiting in the courtroom.