The American Fagle Taking a Few Days One Silver Dollar
A terse note reports a small delay involving The American Fagle over a single silver dollar. No further context or details are provided in the accessible text.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1915
Page
1
A terse note reports a small delay involving The American Fagle over a single silver dollar. No further context or details are provided in the accessible text.
Editorial argues police chief Lang admitted drinking with a cabaret patron and meeting the same woman after hours. The Star urges immediate council action without prolonged investigation, noting prior cases where admitted facts led to swift discipline.
Members of the Brotherhood of Yeomen of Washington gather in Seattle at 7 30 for a state convention. A parade with full regalia opens activities, followed by a luncheon and competitive drill at the Hippodrome. Minneapolis Pioneer Degree team will perform, then a grand ball with progressive wheat for non dancers as about 1500 Yeomen visit Seattle.
Nearly 150 witnesses have been subpoenaed to testify for the prosecution in the trials of David Caplan and M A Schmidt, alleged accomplices of the McNamara brothers in the Los Angeles Times building dynamiting. Ortie McManigal, the dynamiter who turned state's evidence, meets daily with state attorneys to aid in preparing evidence.
Six Mexicans were killed in a brisk clash with Texas rangers at Cava zos Crossing near Brownsville. A Carranza guard captain and lieutenant from Matamoros were among the dead. Two Mexicans were captured after firing from an automobile and Jalil was burned down as summary action near Aniceto Pizano's ranch house, 16 miles from town.
In Seattle bankers convene while local humorist bores into money and trust. He notes 1800 registered delegates with deposits totaling an astronomical sum. The piece mocks bankers habits, automobiles, and the curious “honorary guests” policing, concluding feints at surplus spending.
Severe earthquakes last night rocked Central America and Lower Mexico with Costa Rica and Nicaragua affected. Cable service to these regions is interrupted, delaying details of the damage. Officials fear Panama and nearby islands may have also suffered.
The Washington Bankers association ends its two day convention with H C Lucas of North Yakima becoming president and J A Swalwell of Seattle named as probable successor. William A Law spoke on The Banking Situation and William J Burns outlined modern bank protection methods. Governor Lister welcomed the visitors.
City council delays the Lang investigation amid claims of a bankers convention and upcoming holidays. Lang is charged with unbecoming conduct after visiting Tate's cafe and accompanying a cabaret singer to her room until 2 a.m. He acknowledges going to the girl's room to verify police shadowing, with attorneys Gregory and Willett & Oleson representing him and Bradford directing the probe.
Berlin reports the German submarine U-27 sank a small British cruiser in the West Hebrides on August 10 and was believed sunk days later. In Washington, Taft’s Seattle visit includes a formal 8:30 p.m. reception at the New Washington hotel and an appearance at the Press Club Friday morning.
W. Warwick, official trail blazer for the Yellowstone Trail association, has traversed more than 13 000 miles since leaving Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts. He is now in this state heading toward Seattle and reports using 420 gallons of yellow paint on the journey.
The Harrison line steamer Dictator, a 4116 ton vessel, was sunk by a submarine. All 42 crew members were rescued and landed today.
Miss Janet Richards of Washington D C a well known woman lecturer visits Seattle while en route to California expositions with stops and appearances cited in local notices.
The Star promotes daily store announcements in its advertising columns. Merchants showcase quality merchandise with reduced prices, promising worthwhile savings. Readers are urged to read ads carefully each day.
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