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3 stories matching serial

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:seriah, seri, seriatim, serio, aerial, serinus

  1. Serial Burglar Hits South G Street

    A thief continues a spree of residential robberies, leaving watches behind while taking others.

    Apr 2, 1909The Tacoma Times2124 South G Street, Tacoma, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

  2. Sauerkraut vs. the Burglar

    A serial burglar is finally caught, but his most memorable encounter was a failed heist at a boarding house.

    Jan 15, 1904The Tacoma TimesCommerce Street, Tacoma, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

  3. Seattle Post Office Clerk Caught Stealing Marked Mail

    A postal employee was arrested after inspectors planted marked currency in the mail to catch a serial thief.

    Jan 13, 1909The Tacoma TimesSeattle, King CountyTrue Crime

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