| Cliff House hit by gunfireApril 2 1891
 
   
	
		
			| As this story 
			points out, the issue of fishermen shooting seals was a longstanding 
			one.  There were many stories of such shootings, also  
			many stories about Sutro fighting back.  This particular event 
			is only unique in that gunfire actually hit the Cliff House. |    
 The San Francisco Examiner - Apr 3 1891
   
 This story on the following day gives further 
perspective... 
 The San Francisco Examiner - Apr 4 1891
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