24 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1915
Page
1
Seattle citizens debate Chief Lang's morality after reports that he visited a cabaret girl and frequented a public cafe in the early hours. The urging voices warn that a police chief with such conduct endangers children's safety and indicates corrupt tolerance within the force.
Chief Lang questions honesty on city gambling while Prosecutor Lundin pushes action. A raid failed to convict, prompting a retrace that uncovered at least 20 active joints. James R Little guides to 219 Oak Ave where four games operate openly with white patrons, including chuck-a-luck craps and a late lottery drawing.
Secretary McAdoo stated that if needed he would deposit 26 million dollars or more in gold with reserve banks in Atlanta Richmond and Dallas to back rediscounting cotton loans from banks within the Federal Reserve system. A Coldstream Guards captain in Northern France was saved from a bullet by his pocket Bible on which was written Thou Lord art my refuge.
Marooned by flood reports describe Newport cut off from surrounding cities after White River overflow. Residents retreat to upper stories of hotels and courthouses. In Everett, two white men and four Chinese nationals are arrested for immigration law violations tied to smuggling via Vancouver, B C after their car broke down near Maryaville.
Ambassador Von Bernstorff asked the United States to defer action after the Arabic sinking until Berlin reports. The State Department hinted the German envoy was authorized to make the message public. Wilson aims to avoid war while seeking a conciliatory path, hopeful Berlin can provide a basis for friendly relations.
Mrs. Freda M. Kirk 32 leaps from the five story Regent apartments at First Ave and Denny Way at 10 25 a m and is killed instantly. Her head strikes the pavement as witnesses on the fourth floor and others see the fall. The body is taken to Butterworth parlors. Her husband Jozeph EB Kirk, a restaurant cook, reports no known cause for the act and says their marriage was harmonious. No note was left.
Mayor Gill says he will seek Chief Lang’s resignation if the council finds him guilty after an investigation into Lang’s conduct. Councilman Lundy pushes for inquiry regardless of removal power, while legal debate centers on whether the council or mayor may act first under a 1911 charter amendment.
Marietta August 24 Leo M. Frank died at the hands of unknown persons the coroner s jury ruled today in a verdict.
Nilers Talking Machine Company offers a limited number of Mastrola talking machines to Star readers. Machines are selling rapidly and the allotment may be exhausted soon. See page 3 for full details and a machine picture, and act quickly to secure one.
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