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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1915
Page
1
The piece catalogs Chief Lang’s alleged visit to a cabaret girl’s room at Tate’s cafe and the Fairmount hotel, arguing the misconduct makes him unfit for office. It accuses the mayor and council of failing duties while demanding removal.
The Star reports gambling clubs in Seattle briefly halted under police pressure after officials took office. Investigators found many joints operating openly again, with pool tables in use while police claim the city is now freer of gambling. Harry Dunaway is accused of stealing $5,000 to cover gambling debts.
A reporter visits the Green Room on Spring Street near Second and Third Avenues in Seattle. The den is run under The T. M. label by Jack Sears and R. C. Corey, with ties to Charlie Shomo. A bouncer guards the entrance as authorities pursue connections to past indictments.
In Bellingham on August 21 strong winds and ash showers scour Whatcom county as wildfires devastate farms and at least one town, Alki, with damage in the thousands. An army of 2,000 firefighters battles blazes while water is scarce and navigation is hindered by smoke. Many residents flee to protect homes as cattle losses mount and communications falter after the Wahl station fire.
The narrator muses on Lang and two drunken friends at Tate's with a cabaret girl, imagining Lang as sober in the crowd. The chief admits visiting the girl’s room to refute critics, claiming he and the girl played hide and seek with shadowers while alluding to hidden motives.
Berlin reports Secretary of the Treasury Heinrich said in the Reichstag that Germany will demand heavy indemnities from its enemies if it wins the war. He estimated the belligerents incur about 75 million dollars in war costs daily.
Intense excitement grips Rome as rumors of imminent war with Turkey spread. A reply from Constantinople to Italy’s ultimatum demanding Italian reservists be allowed to depart Turkey is expected at any moment.
Prosecutor Londin announced to The Star his plan to proceed against gambling gangs in Seattle despite newspaper criticism. He urged citizens with evidence to visit his Alaska building office while he attends the Washington State Prosecuting Attorneys’ convention in Portland. Deputies will handle submissions.
London reports the liner Arabic was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine while not in convoy. The Press Bureau, said to be authorized by the Admiralty, released the statement today.
The Star reports Chief Lang visited Tate's cafe with a girl cabaret singer, then went to her hotel room at 2 a.m. as part of alleged spying by officers. Mayor Gill says Lang was indiscreet but not guilty of a heinous offense. investigation continues with Tate's proprietor questioned.
Ex Chief of Police Austin E Griffiths will speak at First United Presbyterian Church at 8 p m Sunday on The Moral Responsibility of a City From the Standpoint of a Chief of Police The church is at 14th Ave and East Spring St in view of recent developments in the police situation the pastor said
Abe Ruef, noted politician, is freed from San Quentin on condition he not visit San Francisco for three months. He is exiled to Mendocino County for the initial liberty period, and has served about seven years of a 14 year sentence after good behavior credits. Parole was unanimously granted by the board of pardons.
A Puget Sound excursion departs tomorrow on the steamer Whatcom. Fare is 1.09 dollars round trip for adults and 0.80 for children ages 5 to 12, with under 5 free. The ad emphasizes summer heat and urges readers to take the trip, with full details on page 5.
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