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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1913
Page
10
Oct 4 report describes Burr L. Harris, self-confessed killer of women, trembling in a prison cell as he claims ghosts of his victims haunt him, including Mrs Rebecca P Gay, a Christian Science adherent, in Los Angeles custody.
Despite extensive searches no trace is found of Mrs. O. P. Platt of Portland and her daughter in Seattle. The husband remains in the city, visiting lodging houses and hotels day and night, near collapse from worry.
Helen Bernard, 22, of Seattle shot Peter John, owner of a Greek restaurant in Tacoma, probably fatally wounding him. She then turned the gun on herself, inflicting a head wound as police prepared to arrest her.
Lincoln Steffens the famous muckraker will speak at the Municipal League dinner tomorrow at noon in the Commercial Club rooms. The event is open to the public and will feature his address on reform and urban life.
The noted Jewish lecturer Rabbi H. Shapiro will discuss Zionism this Sunday at 3 p.m. at Herze's Synagogue located at 16th and East First streets.
Promotional notice for Hyomel claims to kill catarrh germs and stop catarrh with an inhaler kit priced at $1.00. It asserts benefits for bronchitis husky voice coughs colds and croup and guarantees money back if not effective.
Terse correspondence reveals young women seeking guidance on double dating elopement, loyalty, and age issues, with reader letters on love, infidelity, and social manners. Advice from HERVES and NA P OLE PON addresses deception, mothers, and pride, offering caution and ethical guidance.
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