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September 20, 1913
Valdez Daily Prospector
Valdez, Alaska
What is this article about?
In Seattle on Sept. 20, two fugitives engaged in a revolver shootout with police on the waterfront, fell into the bay while trying to board a tug, were rescued and arrested. Police suspect the fight stemmed from a robbery spoils dispute.
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Combatants Drop Into Bay in Attempt to Escape From the Police.
Seattle. Sept. 20.--The waterfront was the scene of great excitement last night when two men engaged in a running fight with revolvers. The bullets were flying thick and fast in every direction and citizens who were hurrying to catch their boats were forced to seek safety in doorways and other hiding places.
The fugitives, in attempting to board a tug, which was tied up to a dock, miscalculated the distance and fell into the bay. They were rescued by the police and are now in jail. The police are endeavoring to learn the cause of the row, which they believe occurred over a division of the spoils of some robbery.
Seattle. Sept. 20.--The waterfront was the scene of great excitement last night when two men engaged in a running fight with revolvers. The bullets were flying thick and fast in every direction and citizens who were hurrying to catch their boats were forced to seek safety in doorways and other hiding places.
The fugitives, in attempting to board a tug, which was tied up to a dock, miscalculated the distance and fell into the bay. They were rescued by the police and are now in jail. The police are endeavoring to learn the cause of the row, which they believe occurred over a division of the spoils of some robbery.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Police Chase
Gunfight
Seattle Waterfront
Fugitives Arrested
Robbery Dispute
What entities or persons were involved?
Two Fugitives
Police
Where did it happen?
Seattle Waterfront, Bay
Story Details
Key Persons
Two Fugitives
Police
Location
Seattle Waterfront, Bay
Event Date
Sept. 20
Story Details
Two men fled police in a waterfront gunfight, fell into the bay while boarding a tug, were arrested, with the altercation believed to be over robbery spoils.