IR Drives Loan Harks to Cover IR Drives Loan Harks to Cover
This paper reports on court action by Justice George Re against usurers shown to press loan recovery. It details legal steps taken to cover loans and protect victims in the dispute.
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04 Apr 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1910
Page
1
Shark loan rhetoric challenged in Star assurances notice
The Star repeats its assurances and offer made two months ago as victims confront usurious loan sharks. It warns contracts are worthless and urges readers to bring cases if sued, promising to defend them through this newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Loan sharks and usury case verdict in Justice George court
A two month old statement about a loan of forty dollars from a state company and the ensuing usury dispute ends with a verdict holding the loan company liable for improper charges. Grines, an imperiled wage earner, faced pressure at work as the company sought to garnish pay while disputing the contract and notes. The Star reports the case as a warning to lenders outside the law and highlights the fight by Grines and his attorney against the usurious rates.
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i. &@ workingman
Grines
Grives
Star the Stars
Eorge
Close Call for John D Rockefeller in Midtown Street Incident
A near tragedy in New York as John D Rockefeller narrowly avoids being struck by a speeding touring car at 57th Street and Fifth Avenue. Rockefeller steadied by his son John D Rockefeller Jr who pulled him back just in time before the vehicle swerved away. The driver offered a sharp rebuke as the car turned onto 67th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Philanthropiat
Yentery
Rockefeller
57Th
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Timne
Horses Stolen Tails Baffle Los Angeles Police
Eighteen prized horses kept by stablemen in northeastern Los Angeles were found tailless in a peculiar theft. The Hanna horse market reported five losses and within an hour three other markets and livery stables reported similar tail thefts, totaling eighteen. The case puzzled investigators as the strange robbery spurred a citywide search.
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Cwaited Pree
Los Angeles
Hanna
Coroner Campaigns Scrutinized by Local Pastor
Dr. M A Matthews of First Presbyterian condemns undertaker influence in coroner races. He writes to the Chamber of Commerce demanding an investigation into campaign funding and alleged ties between coroners and local funeral firms. He questions whether the office serves the public custodian role or merely benefits undertakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Matthews
Chamber of Commerce
M. A. Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
Chamber
Seattle Stowaway Smothered At Sea
The body of Auechwitz, a Seattle stowaway, was found suffocated in the bunkers of a ship off Victoria on April 4. His brother, a steerage passenger, requested sea burial and the funeral was held with the corpse dropped overboard as the vessel passed Ketchikan at 4 p.m. yesterday.
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Victoria
Auechwitz
Seattle
Ketchikan
Wind Damage, Auto Crash, and Miscellany Across Cities
Salt Lake winds caused widespread damage across northern Utah with extensive property loss. In Walla Walla four injured, two critically after an auto collision on College Place road. Aberdeen car crash at forty miles per hour sent riders flying. two escaped death. Spokane child swept by floodwaters rescued after 300 feet fall. Leavenworth former banker Coghill dies in prison at age sixty from typhoid fever. Vancouver officers warned against neck-shaving. military cut adopted.
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Balt Lake
Salt Lake
Utah
Oerenee Road
Four Girls Fatally Injured in Chicago Fire
A Chicago blaze at the Central Laundry Co. fatally injured four girls and left eight more severely hurt as workers fled the six story building. Names listed include Katie Hrychecky Annie Kunirick Joste Stofbek and Kate Rockefelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prep
Chicago
Central Laundry Co
Katie Hrychecky
Annie Kunirick
Joste Stofbek
Kate Rockefelier
Balloon deaths rock Germany as multiple crashes claim lives
In Breslau Prof Abegg died in a balloon accident the same day a balloon in Stettin crashed into the Baltic killing Werener Der Praeck Del Brueck and others. The disasters followed a gale wreck that toppled a factory roof and set off a 4000 foot plunge.
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My Ualted Press
Breslau
Germany
Abegg
Stettin
Pommerth
Baltic Sea
Werener der Praeck
Reichetag
Herr del Brueck
del Brueck
Herr Sourmelshardt
Herr
Sommelhardt
Hein
Weston Passes Through Chicago on Pacific to Atlantic Trek
Edward Payson Weston, the elderly pedestrian, traveled east through Chicago on his long journey from the Pacific to the Atlantic. He did not stop for rest here this time and pressed on toward Hammond, Indiana, advancing ahead of his scheduled pace.
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United
Chicago
21 Die in a Wreck at Sea
A British bark Kate Thomas and an unknown vessel collided in fog near Land’s End, sinking within minutes. At least 21 died, including the captain and first mate’s wives, with a cabin boy rescued from wreckage as the Belgian tug John Ball towed the ship into port.
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United Press
Falmouth
Eng
Kate Thomas
Lande Bind
John Ball
Iebonta
Thomas
Bank Robbery in Randolph Neb Lock City Marshal In Back Room
Three masked men robbed the First National Bank of Randolph early today taking $10,000 in gold and currency. City Marshal Carroll was captured and forced to the rear as nitroglycerine charges exploded the safe. Authorities in other cities were alerted.
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Calted Pree
Lincoln, Neb
First National Bank of
Randolph, Neb
Marschal Carroll
Carroll
Frisco Fights to Greet Jeffries at Arrival in San Francisco
J. J. Jeffries, famed boxing champion, drew a throng of admirers in San Francisco as he arrived by train from Los Angeles. He faced a sea of hands and cheers while maneuvering to his car, then planned to depart for Rowardennan that afternoon with manager Sam Berger and others.
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United Press
San Francisco
Cal
J. J. Jeffries
Sparatus
Rome
Jeffries
Oakland
Los Angeles
Palmer” Burns
Sam Berger
Dick” Adama
Rowardennan
Weather Forecast Predicts Showers Tonight into Tuesday
The forecast calls for showers tonight continuing into Tuesday with light south winds. Temperature is mild with a chance of brief airmass showers across the region.
Trottie the Alaskan Malamute dies after poisoning
Trottie, a famous Alaskan Malamute beloved by children, died yesterday at 101 University Ave from strychnine poisoning. The loyal dog endured agony while seeking the ministering hand, and residents express anger at the unknown poisoner. Trottie had traveled vast northern miles with courage and loyalty, known around Tanana and Fort Gibbon.
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Trottie
W. Wooley
University Av
Trottle
Vatican Roosevelts Rift Echoes in Rome Visit
In Rome the Vatican incident clouding Theodore Roosevelt’s visit draws mixed reactions from diplomats and church officials. Cardinal Merry del Val blames Roosevelt for not accepting the pope’s plan while others defend his stance. King Victor Emmanuel grants Roosevelt a two hour audience, and Roosevelt visits the Pantheon placing wreaths for Italian kings.
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Vatican
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Merry del Val
Victor Emmanuel
Dent
Kermit Roosevelt
Kermit
Quirinal
King Emmanuel
Pantheon
Emmanuel
Victor
Humbert
Mgr. Kennedy
Methodist College
Man Attempts Suicide Over Love Triangle
John S. Ward, 32, a Tacoma Gas Company solicitor, tried to shoot himself in public view on Union Street after learning of a rival in love. He was taken to City Hospital in serious but hopeful condition. A letter from Helen Witt of St Louis found on him suggests jealousy over a photo of a Western merry widow linked to his sweetheart.
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John S. Ward
Union
Ward
Tacoma Gas Company
Sterling Hotel
Helen Witt
St. Louis
St. Louie
Jack
Helen
Will L. Rowe Faces Slander and Threats Charges
Two complaints filed by prosecuting attorney accuse Will L. Rowe of slandering a woman and threatening to kill the woman's husband. Complaints name Parvin Hendershot and his wife as witnesses with claims Rowe insulted Mrs. Hendershot at her home and allegedly vowed to shoot her husband if the case continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will L. Rowe
Parvin Hendershot
Bardav. & W
Hendershot
Rowe
Pinchot to Meet Roosevelt in Geneva in April
Rome April 4 Gifford Pinchot former US chief forester was asked by Theodore Roosevelt to meet him April 11 at Geneva Switzerland. The date was set after Pinchot at Copenhagen asked where to meet.
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My United Press
Rome
Gifford Pinchot
The
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Geneva
Switzerland
Col. Roosevelt
Pinchot
Copenhagen
Pointers on Places for Rent in The Star
Opening the spring rental season The Star urges landlords and tenants to use the Rental Department to reach a city wide audience of desirable renters. It notes the paper’s success as a tenant finder and offers phone advertising via Main 9400 or Ind. 441 at 1 cent per word with 10 word minimum.
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