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My Oh My how journalism has changed in Seattle
DerekJohnson
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In 1881, Seattle’s population was 3,553. On October 16, 1881, Seattle Police Officer David Sires was shot and killed in the line of duty. He was the first Seattle Police Officer killed in the line of duty.
From a Seattle newspaper:
“David Sires died Saturday. After being shot he was insensible for a time but revived and was able to make a statement in regard to the shooting and identify his murderer as Benjamin Payne. Payne is described as a worthless loafer and desperado. Mr. Sires has led a checkered life and was known all over the northern coast as a happy, open hearted type that attached to him many friends. His murder has roused a feeling of deep indignation in Seattle, where he was a popular man and officer, and unless his slayer meets his justice at the hands of the law, the people may take the law into their own hands.”
(I just made a modest donation to the Seattle Police Officers Guild. https://seattlepoliceofficers.org)
From a Seattle newspaper:
“David Sires died Saturday. After being shot he was insensible for a time but revived and was able to make a statement in regard to the shooting and identify his murderer as Benjamin Payne. Payne is described as a worthless loafer and desperado. Mr. Sires has led a checkered life and was known all over the northern coast as a happy, open hearted type that attached to him many friends. His murder has roused a feeling of deep indignation in Seattle, where he was a popular man and officer, and unless his slayer meets his justice at the hands of the law, the people may take the law into their own hands.”
(I just made a modest donation to the Seattle Police Officers Guild. https://seattlepoliceofficers.org)
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OBK might burn something down if he finds out there were websites in 1881.
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If you think my sympathies aren’t with the worthless loafer and desperado you dont know your own site very well
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Police unions are an absolute cancer
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I’m surprised your surprised.
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FTFYGreenRiverGatorz said:Policeunions are an absolute cancer -
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Some people need to learn the differenceSwaye said: -
That's pretty much the main issue.GreenRiverGatorz said:Police unions are an absolute cancer
But as usual the Dems fucked up and overreached
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By Chris Fetters
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This deserves mor chins.Baseman said:By Chris Fetters
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Seattle contained Americans in 1881. Not enough left.
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Desperado why don’t you come to your senses?WilburHooksHands said:If you think my sympathies aren’t with the worthless loafer and desperado you dont know your own site very well
