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Posted inDaily News Local Histories Maritime & Naval History

Kirkland Ferry Robbed

The Kirkland ferry Lincoln, showing the vessel at the dock.

Purser Office is Looted of $500 in Fares

Sneak Thieves Enter Place as Boat Docks Across Lake

Door is Broken Open

Purser Matson Had Gone Out to Collect Tickets

Thieves broke into the office of Purser M. Matson on the ferryboat Lincoln Monday morning, as the boat was docked at the Kirkland end on the 7:45 run, and escaped with $500.

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