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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1902

Page

4

Experts Report On Nora Fuller Death In San Francisco

A San Francisco paper reports police and detectives consider Nora Fuller’s death a brutal murder. The city bacteriologist cites evidence of luring the victim to a trap, while surgeons confirm violence and innocence. A detective discusses motive, the killer’s posture after death, and a July 23 letter hints at the room where the crime occurred.

Ban Francisco Nora Fuller Seymour Bennett

Earthquake in Shamaka Causes Massive Destruction

Reports from Shamaka in Trans-Caucasia detail an exceptional quake with hours of tremors. Fissures opened in the earth as many residents were buried. by last night more than a hundred bodies were recovered from ruined buildings. The shock struck during daily routines in the baths, with many women killed, and even government headquarters reportedly demolished.

Vienna Shamaka Trans-Caucasia

Philippines tariff bill to be debated next week in Congress

Washington Feb 15 Congress lawmakers fear the Philippines tariff bill will dominate next week’s sessions. The treaty for the Danish West Indies may be moved to executive session. Tuesday and Wednesday will be used for the tariff bill with a Thursday vote anticipated. Afterward the irrigation bill and war revenue reduction bill are set for action.

Washington D. C Bemo

Jeffries and Bob Jeffries Championship Fight Plans

James J. Jeffries and Hubert Fitesimmons signed articles to contest the World’s heavyweight title. The 20 round bout is to be held before the club that offers the best inducement by May 15, with San Francisco the likely site. Bids close March 15 at noon. Building permits issued for two houses at 1608 37th Ave costing 4000 and a one story frame at 1412 Charles St costing 300 and three story flats at 1912 14 Fifth Ave.

New York Jas. J. Jeffries Hubert Fitesimmons San Franisco W. H. Kregecher Thirty-seventh Avenues P. N. Myre Charles Street

Real estate construction bids listed for multiple properties

A series of contractor bids totals hundreds of dollars for diverse projects. C L Jones receives 3400 for a two story slate on Seventh Avenue. F O secures 2000 for a one story cottage on Kiy ninth Avenue. G H Cote gets 2400 for 1%-story cottages on Twenty first Avenue. Foundation work costs 378 by F Dougan at Fourteenth Avenue. Claussen Broa. quote 1000 for a building on Thirty ninth Avenue North. Mrs A Riese bids 4000 for a one story frame cottage on Seventeenth Avenue South.

C. L. Jones Seventh Avenue F. O Kiy-ninth Avenue G. H. Cote Twenty-first Avenue F. Dougan Fourteenth Avenue Claussen Broa Thirty Ninth Avenue North Mre. A. Riese Seventeenth Avenue South

Northwest forests to be strictly policed year round

Washington directs inspectors to enforce year round policing of numerous northwestern forest reserves to prevent timber cutting and fires. Watersheds of rivers will also be protected.

Tacoma Washington

Beattie Detective Sam Corbett Suspended by Chief

Detective Sam Corbett, a veteran Beattie police member, was suspended by Chief Sullivan for allegedly attempting to search J. H. Brownlee’s private residence at 319 Boren avenue without a warrant. Corbett demanded an investigation with the civil service secretary as commissioners plan review early next week. A separate note mentions a robbery claim involving Camille, a retired woman running a resort at Fifth avenue and Jackson street.

Sam Corbett Beattie Sullivan J. H. Brownlee Boren Avenue Justice Court Corbett Civil Service Secretary Department Atlin Camille Fifth Avenue Jackson Street

Detective Corbett Accused of Investigation Misconduct

A recent arrival accuses Mrs Brownlee of theft and claims stolen goods were in the Brownlee home on Boren avenue. Corbett sought entry February 12 but was refused. Brownlee demanded an investigation. Police Chief Sullivan ordered Corbett removed after learning he acted independently. Brownlee, a civil engineer, supports a full inquiry into the theft charges against his wife while Corbett defends his record.

J. J. Brownlee Boren Avenue Corbett Ia Brownlee Corbett Pelice Sullivan Leighton Beattie Colioe Tment

Weather forecast for Seattle and vicinity

Tonight and Sunday expect occasional rain with brisk to high southeast to south winds. High and low temperatures not specified.

Seattle South Winda

Howells Named Assistant Superintendent at Medical Lake

Dr. W James Howells of Spokane is slated for assistant superintendent at the Medical Lake asylum with a future path to the superintendent post. The appointment, along with others, will be announced on the governor's return. Attorney General Stratton opines that braves with allotments at Port Madison are eligible to vote if they meet citizenship requirements. He also notes no law requires state educational printing to be paid from maintenance funds. institutions must use available funds after the 1919 appropriation.

Olympia W. James Howells Spokane Medical Lake Asylum Lr McLean Stratton Allen A. Bartow Port Madison A Team Normal School

Sailor declares Chinese seamen superior to Americans

CAPT W Sea bury of the Pacific Mall told the Senate immigration committee that Chinese sailors are in many respects superior to Americans. He said American seamen obey when told but must be watched. The hearing occurred February 15 as part of the Chinese exclusion bill debate.

Washington, D. C Senate Immigration Committee William Seabury Pacific Mall

Severe Humbolt Storms Flood Lowlands and Wash Bridges

Still rains foul Humbolt county. Severe storms with over 12 inches of rain fall during the week flood rivers and lowlands drive bridges away and wires down across the region. Local authorities report sustained rainfall continues through the period.

Fureka Cal Humbolt County Etil

M'Aulay Released on Cash Bail in Adultery Charge

A. McAulay, charged with adultery, has been released on $250 cash bail from the jail. The money was posted last night.

A. McAulay

Conductor Jack Hussey Released After No Complaint

Jack Hussey Great Northern conductor freed after authorities find no complaint filed regarding allegations he hid his own child.

Jack Hussey Great Northern Ape Vende

Burglary Report From Mt Vernon Hardware Store

Police received a long distance call from Mt Vernon reporting a burglary at a hardware store owned by P. R. Hayton. Thieves entered the shop last night and stole 110 knives, resors, and three rifles.

Mt. Vernon P. R. Hayton

Local Bika to Attend Seattle Theater Show Next Thursday

The local Bika will attend the Seattle theater in a body next Thursday night. Three hundred and fifty seats have been reserved by them.

Seattle Therm

Attempted Robbery Ends With Wide Escape and Arrests

In a morning incident near police headquarters Henry Vollmers escaped a gunpoint robbery after a pistol fired past his ear. John F. Horke, Steve Williams, and Joseph Burke were arrested or searched as part of the investigation, with Vollmers identifying the red headed accomplice and Williams involved in the setup.

Henry Vollmers Joseph B. Burke Fred Rain Jail Mike Powers Laubecher Steve Williams Volimera Hie Williama Willams Vollmer Vollmers Third Fourth Avenue Washington Street Willarma Henry John F. Horke Powers Burke Williams Willlame

Reduced Fares for Great Northern Homeseeker Trips

The Great Northern offers a wave of round trip homeseeker excursion tickets starting February 18 and continuing the first and third Tuesdays through May 20, at one fleet clans fare plus 2, covering territory to Portland and beyond. St Paul to coast points priced at $2 within this rate, in addition to daily March and April one way rates: $26 from St Paul and Missouri River, $8 from St Louis, $43 from Chicago. The remains of John McGraw, who died yesterday, will be cremated in Minneapolis.

Great Northern Portland, Or St. Paul Missouri River St. Louis Chicago

Weekly Bargain Sheet of Health Remedies and Sold Items

Bartell's promotes medicine specials for the week including Warner's Safe Cure Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Lithia and Carter's Nervine Liver Pills Digestive Tablets Pain Killer Wizard Oil Castoria Syrup of Figs Packer's Tar Soap Bromo Quinine Ayers Bronchial Tablets Pierce's Tasteless Emulsion Nervine Kola Tablets Belladonna Plasters Electric Porous Plaster Beef Extract Duffy's Malt Whiskey and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with assorted sizes and prices. Many items are priced at 60c to $1.25 to appeal to customers seeking personal care products and tonics.

Warner Stuart Carter Packer Asberiad Belladonna Plasters Pierce's Duffy's Stuart's

WOMAN'S CORNER KITCHEN AND BEAUTY TIPS

A readable column offering recipes and beauty lore. It describes light food items like cream, coffee, bread, and soups, then pivots to jewelry trends with Venetian bead chains and rough-cut stones. It provides various tooth powders and dentifrices, a liquid wash to whiten skin, a scalp hair tonic, and a homemade shampoo recipe with steps and measurements.

Miss Stone Ransom Paid Confirms Kidnapping News

Washington state department confirms dispatches reporting payment of Miss Stone's ransom to her kidnappers. It states her actual relocation will occur as soon as the brigands exit the woods.

Washington, S. C State Department Today Miss Stone

Negotiations for Mise Stone Release Reported Failed

In Constantinople on February 15 reports say talks to secure Mise Stone’s release have failed. Turkish authorities are accused of misleading the public about the facts in the matter.

Constantinople Tt Ie Mise Stone

Unburied body and drugged affair linked to Pacific house

Henry N. Henningen lies unburied as Health Officer rejects Dr. Frank W. Stuart’s death certificate amid claims of unlicensed practice. Louise Madru and Delan, an 18 year old, are held over an affair at the Pacific house with Delan claiming robbery of $60 and possible drugging. Police note Pacific house’s notoriety with numerous crisis reports in four years. ship Joseph B. Thomas sails from Tacoma to Australia tomorrow with 1,441,076 feet of lumber.

Henry N. Henningen Hutterworth Frank W. Stuart Carroll Stuart Hoye Louise Madru Delan Howse Pacific House Tyan McClurg Freeman Inet Tenderloin Joseph BB. Thomas Tacoma Australia

Robbery at Black Diamond Strike Hits Local Cafe

Word reached the sheriff that a cafe in a Black Diamond business house was broken open and robbed last night. Authorities suspect the same men who held up the Kendrechet saloon the night before.

Black Diamond Kendrechet

Labor Temple Stockholders Halt Building Work

A stockholders meeting at 1408 Second Avenue decided to suspend work on the Labor Temple until sufficient funds are raised to finish without mortgaging the property. They agreed to use the outstanding surplus to fund the project before resuming.

Labor Temple Second Avenue

Woman severely burned in home oil explosion on Cherry Street

Mrs. Anna McDonald wife of P. J. McDonald of Beattle Gas Co. was badly burned when coal oil in her home at 706 Cherry street exploded while she attempted to light a fire with kerosene. She was taken to Providence hospital for treatment by Dr. Borles.

Anna McDonald P. J. McDonald Beattle Gas Co Cherry Street Providence Hospital Borles

Five Parliamentary Usage Lessons Begin at First Baptist

Prof. Lillian Cole Bethel of Columbus Ohio will present five lessons in Parliamentary Usage at the First Baptist Church starting next Monday at 8 pm. Each night covers key topics in parliamentary law, with the final session a mock national convention acted by Bethel and her class featuring members in character.

Lillian Cole-Bethel Columbus, O First Baptist Church Bethe

Robber Attacks Citizen On Own Doorstep

H C Dingman of 1416 Wighth avenue was assaulted on his doorstep by a robber last night. Dingman, after a struggle, escaped with his money and went home, shouting for help as the assailant fled following a blow to the head with a sandbag.

H. C. Dingman Wighth Avenue Hhs Dingman Wan Hot

Ninth Ward Republican Club Meets in Fremont Hall

The Ninth Ward Republican club gathered at J. O. G. T. hall in Fremont with many precinct representatives. Five minute speeches by members highlighted the evening program. The notice also touts a fish stocks investment and claims strong backing from trusted men.

Ninth Ward Republican Club J. O. G. T. Hall Fremont

Hair Tonic Formula Instructions and Use

Ingredients include guinine, cantharides, rhatany, glycerine and alcohol with specific dilutions. Apply at night and morning to stimulate new growth. The text reads like a cosmetic or medicinal preparation lacking complete context.

Small Saturday specials entice patrons with compact ducements

Lightweight items promise usefulness and appeal for Saturday night patrons. The note emphasizes no explicit dinner deals but offers compact offerings designed to attract interest as shoppers browse through the stock.

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