The Forgery Charge Against Minnie Yesler
Confined to her mansion under a physician's care, the widow of Seattle pioneer Henry Yesler waives a hearing on forgery charges.
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Minnie Yesler yesterday waived her right to a hearing on the charge of forgery in connection with her husband's estate and was bound over to the superior court. Justice Humphrey placed her bond at $1,000, and accepted her personal recognizance for appearance. Yesterday morning, in company with her counsel W. H. White, the justice went to the Yesler mansion and transacted the legal business. Mrs. Yesler is confined to her bed by order of her physician and signed the papers without sitting up.
“Mrs. Yesler is confined to her bed by order of her physician and signed the papers without sitting up.”
Minnie Yesler was the widow of Henry Yesler, one of Seattle's most prominent founders. The legal battles over the immense Yesler estate following his death marked a period of transition in Seattle, where power shifted from the pioneers to the professional and corporate class.
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