04 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1915
Page
1
A girl accuses Gary McLennan a detective of entering her room at night without a warrant and forcing her to dress before taking her to a police station. The Star notes ongoing investigation and mayoral scrutiny, with potential repercussions if the charges prove true.
San Francisco news reports a fatal blaze at St Francis Girls' School. Five children died, four burned beyond recognition, with initial reports of one death later revised as more bodies were found. Ten children remain missing, while seventeen rescued children are under care at St Joseph's hospital.
The contest selects first prize and second prize limericks about the sport shirt. First prize goes to Richard P. Wood of Everett for a poem praising the shirt as free and easy. Second prize awarded to Claire L. Monk for a breezy verse defending the shirt amid critics.
A humorous dialogue on fashion trends imagines trouserettes for women as an old idea revived by Mon and Mme Fashion. Seattle stores and modistes showcase the garment as a coming trend, with playful exchange about shirtwaists, trousers, and consumer conservatism.
On the Mexican border near Madera and Cavazos Mexican forces in Carranza’s uniform crossed the line and clashed with U S troops and Texas rangers. A short engagement left several attackers dead and prompted Captain McCoy to rush reinforcements from Mission as fears of a larger invasion grew.
A brown envelope arrives at The Star with a playful limerick inviting readers around to The Star and its sport shirt Iconoclasts. The note hints at tar and feathers as a joke and signs off from Jack Adams of 4121 Arcade Building.
Miss Lillian McClurg of the Oxford hotel alleges City Detective Daniel McLennan forced entry to her room at 1 am and ordered her to dress as he remained nearby. She says police then bullied her for a confession, later releasing her at 3 am amid broader DeVores shoplifting proceedings.
Puget Sound excursion season ends tomorrow with the steamer Whatcom taking passengers from Colman dock at 94m to Whidby Island. Round trip fares are 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children, offering a final bargain voyage for a happy crowd. The large display ad on page 1 of today’s Star provides full details.
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