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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1902

Page

4

Mystery of Nora Fuller Murder Deepens in San Francisco

The Nora Fuller murder case grips San Francisco as theories proliferate. Eleanor Fuller, who answered a personal ad, vanished after a January 11 meeting with a man named Bennett later linked to C B Hawkins. The body was found at 2211 Sutter Street with a bloodstained mattress and a knotted cord, and police pursue leads across downtown and Golden Gate Park as Henry Williams links Hawkins to earlier sightings. The funeral was held at California Street Methodist Church with large crowds.

Ban Francisco Eleanor Fuller Nora” Fuller Sutter Street Eleanor Puller Bennett Geary Street C. B. Hawkins E. F. Bertrand Hoon Hugh C. Grant Hennett Grant Henry Williams Golden Wear C. I Hawkins Williams San Jose Golden Gate Park Nora Puller Golden West Hawkins Market Street San Francisco Nora Fuller California Street

Prince Henry Visit Aims to Secure U.S. Neutrality

Berlin reports high official hope that Prince Henry's America trip will keep the United States friendly and neutral toward Germany amid shifting alliances. Semi official statements say the Anglo Japanese tie remains and Japan is invited to join. The Asian axis of Germany Russia and France is said to have ended and not to be revived.

Berlin Prince Henry America Germany United States Russia France

Passengers of the Bertha Hold Meeting on Losses

The wrecked steamer Bertha passengers met at Rainier Grand to press Alaska Commercial Co. for compensation for goods and to recover losses. Many lost outfits and the outcome of the meeting remained undisclosed with rumors of a fuller protest to come.

Bertha Rainier Grand Alaska Commercial Co Coods

Prosecution Not Dropped In McKee Case

Warrant for Col. Wm. McKee remains active as Jack Barberis repaid $199 he gave on a worthless check. The community debates whether a felony can be settled out of court while officials defer to statute. Prosecutor Fulton declines comment. Lindsay says prosecution not dropped and warrant still out.

Col Wm. McKee Jack Barberis McKee Barberis Fulton Coun- Jail J. R. H. Lindsay Mr. Barberis Col. McKee

John Murrell Dies in Pneumonia Amid Bribery Case

May Die Bt. Louis Feb 13 John Murrell, linked to aldermanic bribery, lies dying from pneumonia. His trial is scheduled for next Monday.

BT. Louis John Murrell

Believes in City Plant

George W. Scott, Socialist Party mayoral candidate, writes from Seattle on Feb 13, 1962, defending taxes to fund public works and supporting a municipal lighting plant and socialization of industries including telephones and transportation. He argues for workers owning means of production and abolishing the wage concept.

Seattle George W. Scott Socialist Party

Home Camp of Woodmen Sets Growth Goal at 2000 Members

At Ellis hall the Home Camp No. Woodmen of the World formed a rise committee to swell membership to 2,000 by June 1, 1982. Memorial resolutions honored Neighbors James Marshall, Lee Manning and A. L. Hicks. The next social features “How to Do Things in Style” and a February 19 meeting will initiate several candidates.

Ellis’ Hall Woodmen of the World James Marshall Lee Manning A. L. Hicks H. L. Klein Owen Pall

Overdue Dutch Steamer Folmina Sighted Near Port Townsend

The Folmina bound for Victoria from Java was sighted by Kin tuck after leaving Hongkong. The sugar laden steamer sailed December 10 and showed only three miles per hour due to a machinery mishap. She neared the straits after the sighting and took longer to arrive.

Port Townsend Victoria Java Kintuck Hongkong Straits

Corliss Attacks Cable Plan in House Hearing

Corliss of Michigan presented the cable bill advocating a Pacific to Manila line and condemned Commercial Cable Company efforts to bypass Congress. In Washington a lineman fell 20 feet from a pole at Broadway and Roy Street, taken to Providence hospital with suspected rib injuries.

Washington, D. C Corliss Michigan San Francisco Manila House Commercial Cable Company Congress United States Mat Peterson Sunset Telephone Co Broadway Roy Street Providence Hospital

City of Beattie Brings Halibut and Passengers to Ocean Dock

The steamer City of Beattie from Bragway arrived at the Ocean dock with 200 passengers and a halibut cargo on its first trip with a new propeller. Weather was excellent and the ship reported large ice fields near the mouth of Taku Inlet. No disaster was found upon arrival at Port Townsend.

City of Beattie Pacific Coast Line Bragway Seattle Port Townes Taku Iniet Queen Charlotte Sound Elihu Thomson

Tender the Whittlesey Shortage Tender Discussion

Attorney W. W. Wilshire and John A. Whalley for Fidelity and Deposit Company appeared before the county commissioners this afternoon to consider the possibility of accepting the tender for the Whittlesey shortage. The commission will decide on the second term at a later hour.

W. W. Wilshire John A. Whalley Fidelity and Deposit Company

Insurgent Warship Fight Off Agua Dulce Sails Ashore

An insurgent warship survived an hour of combat with the Colombian government fleet near Agua Dulce. The vessel was hit three times and ran under insurgent guns to shore for safety while the government boat Boyaca sustained light damage.

Panama Colombia Agua Dulche Boyaca

Purity of Wines and Liquors Offer

An advertisement touts Purity of Wines and Liquors with low prices and a range of fortified and dessert wines. It lists port varieties aged 1, 9, and 12 years selling at 1.00, 1.50, and 2.00 per gallon along with Sherry Muscatel Tokay Malaga Madeira priced up to 3.00 per gallon.

Muscatel Tokay Malaga Madeira

Licenses Issued For Betrothals In Beattie And Spokane

The list records marriage licenses issued to Chariea A. Hebroeder 29 and Marion Pf. Himpeon 39 of Beattie William Pyncheon also of Beattie and Mamie Entwistle of Tolt Hugh Glaemon 26 and Line M. Newman 1 of Spokane Allan Campbell Mac Donald M4 of Beattie and Johanna Wenn Stanner £ 8 of Ann Arbor.

Chariea A. Hebroeder Marion Pf. Himpeon Beattie William Pyncheon Mamie Entwistle Tolt Hugh Glaemon Line M. Newman Spokane Allan Campbell MacDonald Johanna Wenn Stanner Ann Arbor

Indicted in New York dynamite explosion case

Indictments handed down today charge five men with manslaughter in the first degree in the dynamite explosion case. The group includes the work contractor, the foreman, the man who carried the dynamite into the shack, and two others. The case is among the first criminal actions of its kind in the city.

New York

Helen Gould Robbery Case Versus Wealthy Heiress

Daniel Donovan a Gould household butler was arrested in New York for stealing over 4000 dollars in small valuables from Helen Gould’s residence. He confessed after arrest and said lack of money to cover expenses led to the thefts, with items sold at pawnbrokers and second hand shops.

New York Daniel Donovan Helen Gould Gould

Daniels Phoenix Secretary Named U S Marshal Arrives Quietly

Hen Daniels arrived in Phoenix after being named United States marshal for Arizona. He declines to discuss an alleged Wyoming prison record, saying he has written to President Roosevelt about the matter and remains hopeful of a favorable outcome.

Phoenix Aria Hen Daniels United States Arizona Wyoming Maceevelt

German American Democratic Club Formed in City

A large group of German American citizens gathered last night to organize a German American Democratic club. J H Claussen was named temporary chairman and B Schniteer became secretary. The group deferred permanent organization until next Sunday and formed a committee on constitution by laws and permanent setup including J H Lausseen N J Steigieder and M Summerfield. The next meeting is Sunday afternoon February 14 at 3 o clock in Howard block 614 First Avenue.

Citiens Aft J. H. Claussen 8. Schniteer J. H. “Lauseen N. J. Steigieder M. Summerfield

Building Permits Issued for Residential Projects

City engineer's office lists permits for varied residences including a one and a half story at 21344 Fifteenth Avenue North for F. D. Sprague, a one story frame at 1523 Seventh Avenue West for HO, a one and a half frame cottage at 422 Aurora Avenue for Hofriter and Co, and several other home builds with costs ranging from 406 to 970 dollars.

Fifteenth Avenue F. D. Sprague Seventh Avenue West F. Hofriter and Coa Aurora Avenue W. KR. Smith Eighteenth Avenue J. K. Kite Fourth Avenue McCann and Coy Twenty-third Avenue

Palm reader predicts outcome amid campaign bustle

Professor Grant Chesterfield, a famed palmist, recounts taking Mr Hiryan’s palm during the campaign excitement. A crowd waited to consult him as a pile of ten cent fees gathered, signaling brisk business. He notes sparse lines yet a deeply marked palm indicating character.

Valentine Craft Tips and at Home Sewing Advice

The column offers frugal St Valentine celebration ideas with home made candy shaping tips and heart motif decorations. It includes a basic fondant candy recipe, peanut brittle steps, a ladies sweater knitting pattern, and a long washing aid recipe claiming lasting fabric care.

Bristol

There Is One Drugstore That's All Right

Local drugstore prides itself on fair prices and steady service to customers who shop there daily. The ad touts low profits and a modern business model, contrasting with rivals who crave higher pawnbroker-like rates. Featured items include Pierce's Tasteless Emulsion Liver Oil, Miles' Nervine, and Mormon Kola Tablets at discounted prices.

Pierce

Pride Specials Draw Shoppers While Defending Store Image

The note explains Friday Specials aim to counter prejudices and attract both existing customers and newcomers. It states Pride Specials cannot be ordered by phone and asserts all advertised items are available to everyone without bias.

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