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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1909

Page

6

Fingerprint Hunt To Track Murder Of Mrs Grippen

In a quiet Winnebago town a widow, Mrs Grippen, is murdered. Police and expert Mary Holland gather thousands of fingerprints from villagers and sent them nationwide to identify the killer. The hunt intensifies as investigators fear a hidden culprit who may have fled the area. The victim, well regarded and living alone, was last seen departing a neighbor’s home in rainy darkness.

Chase Mary Chicago Bolland Bertillon Winnebago West Holland Mrs. Holland Winnebago Mra. Grippen Mra. Holland America Mra Grippen

Perjury charge sparks bid for bigamy trial in San Francisco

In San Francisco on May 19 George D. Colling, jailed for perjury after a 14 year winter union dispute, demanded trial for bigamy and removal from custody. He pressed Sheriff Dolan to file a motion, while awaiting Judge T Lawler’s ruling and a possible US Supreme Court rehearing after the California Supreme Court decision on custody.

Feet Tlawler Colina California Supreme Court Holly Heo United States Supreme Court

Armory Accident Sparks $61,000 Suit Over Injury

M W Murray, father of John V Murray, sues contractor Matthew Dow & Co for 61000 alleging life incapacitation from an armory accident. Complaint cites contract that building be in contractor control and officially accepted by the state, which had not happened at the time. Claims 1000 for median fees and 60000 for reimbursement for the boy’s health.

John V. Murray M. W. Murray Han Matthew Dow & Co

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