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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1902

Page

4

Whittlesey Shortage Ties Up Bond Talks With Officials

Fidel ity and Deposit Co representatives met Prosecuting Attorney Fulton to discuss the shortage in ex-Treasurer Whittlesey’s term. A settlement was not reached and a further meeting is planned. Non-resident taxpayers overpaid by about 1100, which may go to claimants or county, depending on settlement terms.

Fidelity and Deposit Co Whittlesey Fulton Halimore Fidelity Company

State apportionment of school funds set for quarter

State Superintendent Bryan apportioned funds for the quarter ending December 31, 191 with a rate of 0.088 per day based on days attendance. Pierce county receives 15458.51 for 1 682 205 days Spokane 13438.10 for 1 443 882 days and the 3% counties total 133192.25. Frank L Ballaine resigns as chief clerk to be replaced by Bred Llewellyn of Spokane Lincoln's Birthday holiday closed state offices Superior Court adjourns until March Crowhurst acquitted of murderous assault on Oscar Jacobsen from last November.

Bryan Pierce County Spokane County Frank L. Ballaine Adjutant Generals Office Bred Llewellyn Spokane Lincoln Superior Court Harry Crowhurst Oscar Jacobsen

Labor questions at Chamber of Commerce meeting

The Chamber of Commerce will consider labor issues at tomorrow’s session. A special committee report on harbor duties and a plan to meet with the Building Council are noted. The foreign commerce panel will address ship subsidy and Philippine trade expansion questions.

Chamber of Commerce Building Council Finance Committee Committee On Foreign Commerce Jones Perkins Philippines Merkle

House passes oleomargarine bill with Renovated butter tag

The U S House approved the oleomargarine bill including an amendment for inspection and stamping of Renovated butter. Edward Ladd, noted as an alias figure, will be taken to Booth Bend to face burglary charges after jewels were found on arrest. He had been released and rearrested by local officers. he is described as a dangerous burglar in Valentines.

Ashington D. C Edward Ladd Booth Bend Beattie Damm Laubscher Powers Tennant

Avalanche Disaster Kills Fifteen in Belgrade Quarry

A massive snow slide in a Belgrade quarry swept workers from a mountain slope. Fifteen laborers died and thirteen were injured as volunteers aided the rescue. Warm weather and heavy debris hampered efforts. several workers near the cliff edge escaped.

Belgrade Servia

Mystery in Murder of Nora Fuller Deepens

San Francisco police remain unable to identify or trace Nora Fuller's killer. Investigators believe she was killed on the same night she was lured from her home, January 11.

San Francisco Nora Fuller

Burglaries Reported In City Districts

Three burglaries were reported to police last night. A bay mare was stolen from a stable at Ninth avenue and Washington street. Frank Biron of 710 Sixth avenue reported a burglary that took two suits of clothing, a pair of eye glasses, a six shooter and coins. A Korn block room was entered with a suit and an overcoat stolen.

Ninth Avenue Washington Street Frank Biron Sixth Avenue Korn Block

Five Acre Tracts Near Seattle Sell at $160

G. W. Dunlap of Union Block advertises five acre tracts priced at $160 with a twenty five minute ride to Seattle. The terse notice names Fasy terma and location in the Union block.

Seattle G. W. Dunlap Union Block

Political caucuses and primaries shape city election

The piece notes a high municipal voter registration and rush of party activity as Republicans and Democrats prepare for caucuses, primaries, and conventions. Mayor Hume supporters claim an easy win while Paul, Godwin, and Bailey factions press for nominations. Ward councilman races intensify alongside mayoral contest. Authorities warn of duplicate registrations and plan enforcement before March elections.

Hume Paul

McKinley Circle G A R to Meet at Hall

William McKinley Circle No 1 ladies of G A R will hold a meeting Thursday at 2 pm in G A R hall Collins block. The president requests attendance of every member listed on the charter.

William McKinley G. A. R. Hall Collins Block

Voters by ward totals released for municipal election

The registrar reports ward by ward voter tallies for the upcoming municipal election. First ward leads with 2739 voters, followed by Seventh ward with 345, and gains appear in nearly all wards including the Fourth, Ninth and others.

Licensed to Wed Pairings in Beattie Spokane and Seattle

The list shows marriage licenses issued for Charles A Schroeder age 7 and Marion EF Simpson 39 of Beattie. William Pyncheon of Seattle and Mamie Fantwistie of Tott. Hugh Glascow 2 and Lissie M Newman 31 of Spokane. Allan Campbell Mac Donald M of Seattle and Johanna-Stanger 23 of Ann Arbor. Also notices Valentines Denny Coryel Co and repair ads toward Brianer and Munger with Black 12.

Charles A. Schroeder Marion EF. Simpson Beattie William Pyncheon Seattle Mamie Fantwistie Tott Hugh Glascow Lissie M. Newman Spokane Allan Campbell MacDonald Johanna — Stanger Ann Arbor Ich

Roosevelt Improves Overnight In Groton Hospital

Feb 12 Groton The young Roosevelt shows improvement after a anxious night with approaching pneumonia and pleurisy pains. Doctors say if the trend continues within 48 hours he is practically out of danger. Theodore Roosevelt Jr rested, worked briefly, and Mary Cortelyou denies delirious cries.

Groton Maas Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Washington Mary Cortelyou Teddy

FAVORS A KILLING FAVORS A KILLING

Gen Chaffee reports that the Katipunan guerrillas in the Philippines act only to rob and murder natives under cover of war humans killed by these bands are claimed to be unjustly treated and subject to summary killing by American forces Katipunan is a secret, Masonry-like organization with undisclosed leaders and broad reach Go to Spinning for bicycle repairs.

Washington, D. C Chaffee Philippines Katipunan Society Freemasonry

Four Strike Continues in Missoula Switchyard Standstill

Missoula Montana February 12 There are no new developments in the switchmen strike All men in the Missoula yards are out Train master Black and office employees are on duty men arrived from Helena Butte and Bookane to offer aid but refuse to work after officials explain the situation Officials say there is no strike but seek men today Some have left the road to farming and are being offered higher pay to return If a switch engine is provided workers will return but will not switch with a road engine Trains move normally and officials claim no difficulty in securing workers

Missoula Mont Helena Butte Bookane

Stevens Relief Corps Card Party at G A R Hall

The ladies of Stevens Relief Corps No. 1 host a card party this evening at the G A R hall Collins block the third in a series to benefit the relief corps. La Roche removed to 1 First age.

Ladies of Stevens’ Relief Corps No. 1 G. A. R. Hall Collins Block Relief Corps

Let Them Boycott Prices Cut Rates In Protest

A fragment warns that a boycott will not affect the public and urges business to resist selling at cut rates. It lists sample prices for various medicines and soaps such as Carter's Liver Pills and Cuticura Soap as examples of discounted goods.

Carter Packer

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