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3 stories matching writh

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  1. Tragedy on Bainbridge Island as Child Accidentally Kills Brother

    A toddler's playful act with a lit stick leads to the fatal burning of his infant brother in a home on Bainbridge Island.

    Apr 9, 1909The Tacoma TimesBainbridge Island, Kitsap CountyDisasters

  2. A Bartender, a Bullet, and a Stranger on the Bridge

    Seattle police found Harvey L. Hellossis dying on the Grant Street bridge. His saloon was robbed, his keys were missing, and the man last seen with him had vanished.

    Feb 5, 1909The Tacoma TimesSeattle, King CountyTrue Crime

  3. A Desperate Act in the North End

    A local woman narrowly survives a suicide attempt at her East 30th street home as investigators are left without answers.

    Jul 22, 1904The Tacoma Times707 East 30th Street, Tacoma, Pierce County

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