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Domestic News
November 17, 1906
The Spokane Press
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington
What is this article about?
On Nov. 16 in Denver, a bicycle thief snatched the valuable purse containing a considerable sum of money from Miss Griffin as she approached her home at 1225 Lincoln St.
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PURSE-SNATCHER ON WHEEL.
DENVER, Nov. 16. The latest thing in the list of criminals in this city is the bicycle purse-snatcher. His most notable exploit since his appearance in the city was the robbing of Miss Griffin, of 1225 Lincoln st. The young woman was just about to enter the house and was turning from the sidewalk to enter the gate when the man passed her on a wheel and in passing seized her purse and continued on his way without slacking speed. The purse was a valuable one and contained a considerable sum of money.
DENVER, Nov. 16. The latest thing in the list of criminals in this city is the bicycle purse-snatcher. His most notable exploit since his appearance in the city was the robbing of Miss Griffin, of 1225 Lincoln st. The young woman was just about to enter the house and was turning from the sidewalk to enter the gate when the man passed her on a wheel and in passing seized her purse and continued on his way without slacking speed. The purse was a valuable one and contained a considerable sum of money.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Bicycle Purse Snatcher
Denver Theft
Miss Griffin Robbery
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Griffin
Where did it happen?
Denver
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Denver
Event Date
Nov. 16
Key Persons
Miss Griffin
Outcome
purse stolen containing a considerable sum of money
Event Details
A bicycle purse-snatcher robbed Miss Griffin of 1225 Lincoln st. as she was turning from the sidewalk to enter the gate of her house. The man passed her on a wheel, seized her purse, and continued without slacking speed.