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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1921
Page
15
Prosecuting Attorney Malcolm Douglas warns against payday predators as a surge of loan sharks cluster in downtown office suites during the holidays. He explains usurious rates, the trap of monthly interest, and legal avenues to fight back, urging victims to refuse repayment and pursue court action to curb abuses.
A 1921 record notes several pedestrians injured by cars on Thursday night. ee Drake, 1726 Summit, fractured arm after a collision with C. E. Wheeler, 505 Second Ave. W., at Senecast and Second Ave. Abru Arata, 1631-A Kings St., bruised when Frank T. Wurzburg’s vehicle hit her at 16th Ave. and Jackson St. A man slipped crossing Second Ave. and Madison St., fell under KK. Stewart’s car from Mercer Island, with two wheels running over his legs. he was bruised but not otherwise hurt. A street car motorman is also mentioned.
Three alleged auto thieves were jailed on open charges by detectives W E Worsham and J P Smith. The suspects are H E Dotson 28 Joselyn 45 and J C Kline 21. Kline was arrested in Tacoma while the others were taken in Seattle.
Miss Ruth Hecht stars as Marjolaine in a three act comedy by Broadway high school pupils. Bert Burnett and Winfield Herman support in leading roles. The play, set in England, features costumes from the year 1805 and unfolds on a single-scene stage Friday and Saturday nights at the high school.
Burglars active during the night reported by police Friday. W J Lawson lost two suits of pajamas a dozen collars and a dozen shirts at 911 Western Ave. A diamond lavalier was stolen from EB Mitchell at 56826 Sixth Ave NW and another from Mrs A Chapman at 9305 44th Ave 8W along with a wedding ring. Poultry thieves netted four chickens from N Ethier 4412 43rd Ave 8 and dozens of chickens and rabbits from F J Harmon 921 N 36th gt. A E Barrett lost a sack of groceries at 1019 W Garfield St while Moulton Drug Co reported a smashed window and $1 stolen.
Three Seattle firms Earles John E Price Co and R M Grant Co assert city cannot back out of sale of 2 million Swan Lake extension bonds. Mayor Caldwell says city lost 50 000 to 100 000 on the deal made by the council privately. Dealers claim others knew bonds were authorized since last June and that the city received a fair price.
Fire Inspector Jack Reid files two warrants in city court against Bert Walton owner of the Notch Theatre at 217 Occidental Ave. for violation of fire hazard laws. He alleges one exit was closed and the other blocked. bail requested at 20 dollars per count and trial set for Saturday.
W B Van Valin will present an illustrated lecture titled The Tip Top of the Earth about the John Wanamaker expedition to Point Barrow Alaska. The talk is scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Y M C A.
Prize winners in The Star s Community Chest Animal Parade will meet Saturday at noon at the Robertson Cole Motion Picture Co office at Third Ave and Virginia St where movies of the winners will be taken. Winners should wear prize costumes and bring their animals. Later they are guests at the Winter Garden theatre.
An estate listing for Victory Heights highlights fertile soil suited for berry fruit and garden cultivation. Goodwin Real Estate Co Inc, listed as owners, is the agent, with a reference to Leary (Git) and Didg er in the sale notice.
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