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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 1 |
1 story matching handbag
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:handbil, handbox, sandbag, hand, handbook, handburg
- Brutal Assault and Robbery in Tacoma: Mrs. Peckman Beaten by Unknown Thug
A 57-year-old woman is brutally attacked and robbed in Tacoma, leaving her severely injured and the assailant at large.