28 Feb 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1921
Page
1
The Star reveals a suspected three million dollar scheme by bondholders and lawyers to wreck Seattle credit through city ownership repudiation, bond sales at loss, and legal action. The piece warns such fraud would harm Seattle’s standing and calls for an honest approach to finance.
Two bandits smashed a window at the La Fayette Jewelry Co store on Second Ave at 5 AM Monday. They hurled a rock wrapped in a handkerchief, grabbed diamonds and watches, and fled in a car. Proprietor N Feldman estimates losses at $1,000. Police could not locate the getaway vehicle. Feldman previously endured a $15,000 jewel robbery last year.
Nick Pappas pleaded guilty to liquor charges in federal court but was postponed until November 1921 after evidence showed he suffered tuberculosis. The delay shifts the sentencing timeline while authorities review the case.
A fire caused by hot ashes thrown into a wooden garbage fan damaged a two-story frame building at 1111 Eighth Ave. The blaze, reported at 11 p m Monday, resulted in about $300 in damage. Fire crews contained the flames and prevented further spread.
The Supreme Court ruled the farm loan act constitutional in a six to two decision. Justice Ray announced the ruling, with Justices Holmes and McReynolds dissenting over jurisdiction. Brandeis did not participate. The decision aims to ease agricultural financial distress by allowing more loans to farmers.
Corporation Counsel Walter Meir told the city council that a bill in the legislature would transfer power to regulate motor vehicle speed at variance sites from the city council to the county commissioners, affecting permanent or temporary conditions.
Grocer Rt. HW. Hamilton of 2116 Seventh Ave says a robber demanded money Saturday night. The assailant fired a shot or threatened violence, but Hamilton fled and avoided injury as the thief escaped.
The Michigan Central New York Cen wreck near Porter Indiana raises deaths to 40 with four more bodies found and two injured dying in Michigan City. Coroner Seipel cites difficulty identifying mangled remains while engineer W F P Long is blamed as investigators find the derailment and wet signals. Officials from the Indiana public service commission head to the scene for inquiry.
Supreme Court rules federal agents must obtain search warrants to search private homes for liquor. The decision overturns Lawrence Amos's conviction for possessing moonshine and returns the liquor to him, signaling limits on prohibition raids without probable cause.
President elect Harding travels by special train toward Marion after a Florida vacation. He plans a brief address outlining general policies before arriving in Cincinnati tonight and then Marion tomorrow. Mrs. Harding is rested and a Marion celebration with a silver tablet is planned.
President-elect Calvin Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge began their journey to Washington from Northampton Massachusetts as the city gave them a hearty send off despite a heavy rain. The departure marked the start of the new administration amid widespread public interest.
Joseph F. Tumulty, attorney at law, was admitted to practice before the United States supreme court today. Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer presented him to the court. Tumulty will retire from his position as secretary to President Wilson Friday and has opened law offices in the Southern Building in Washington.
The Senate held a farewell for Vice President Marshall and presented him a three foot high silver cup engraved for display. Marshall quipped that in Indiana the gift would be seen as a memorial to the 18th amendment.
Olympia February 24. By a 5 to 4 vote the Supreme Court upheld Gov Hart's civil administrative code. The emergency clause faced attack from labor interests who threatened a referendum if declared unconstitutional. Judges in favor were Fullerton Mackintosh Bridges Parker and Mount with all nine justices named.
Congress moves toward final action on the navy bill and emergency tariff as conference reports roll in. Senate debates delay tactics with Senator Borah set to address a house resolution on war laws while Senator Penrose presses the Fordley tariff bill amid promised delays.
London February 28 Germany was summoned before the allied bench to receive a sentence for war damage. Indications point to penalties decided at the Paris conference with military chiefs leading the process. Plans propose Belgian and French troop advances into German territory and port blockades to enforce penalties.
Paris February 28 The League of Nations council recognizes America’s right to a say in fixing mandates in a note by British delegate A J Balfour. The note responds to Secretary Colby’s protest over Mesopotamian and Yap mandates awarded to Great Britain and Japan, stating the stance as friendly.
George F. Cotterill, speaking before the Beacon Hill Improvement Club on Friday night, endorsed C. W. Doyle, radical labor leader, and urged Doyle's election alongside Cotterill.
Mrs. Max West former head of the U S Children's Bureau becomes The Seattle Star's special adviser on child problems. She will answer readers questions by mail and write on home care of normal healthy children. She cannot give medical advice or handle abnormal cases.
A columnist muses on happiness and discontent, contrasting a wistful lawyer, a restless younger generation, and a serene older physician who longs for freedom. He concludes genuine contentment comes from appreciating one's own lot, and cautions against becoming a newspaper reporter.
The Seattle Star in Seattle Washington announces Mrs Max West as the new editor presenting a notable change in newsroom leadership. The move signals a shift in editorial direction and journalistic emphasis for the paper.
Deputy sheriffs and Chief Searing face an investigation into an alleged plan by Holschumaker and Harvey to raid a whisky smuggling party at Lakota Beach. They allegedly sought 100 cases of liquor and a 50 50 split, while claiming special deputy commissions. No charges yet as inquiry continues.
Seattle woman implicated in a narcotics scheme tied to an Oriental liner purser. Police traced shipments through Vancouver where the purser bought suits and the couple allegedly handled narcotics totaling sixty-five thousand dollars. Federal agents halted a broader probe as authorities pursued future traps.
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