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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1915

Page

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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.

The Case Against Lang

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.

Yeomen Plan Big Parade in Seattle Convention

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.

Brotherhood of A Yeomen of Washington Seattle Hippodrome Pioneer Degree Minneapolis

Witnesses Called in McNamara Case Trials

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.

Los Angeles David Caplan M. A. Schmidt McNamara Brothers Los Angeles Times Ortie McManigal

Six Mexicans Die In Clash With Texas Rangers

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.

Brownville Texas Rangers Cavazos Leutenant Carranziata Matamoros Jalil Aniceto Pizano

Boalt Sees Bankers With A Septuagenarian Gaze

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.

Quake Rocks Large Part of America

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.

New York Costa Rica Nicaragua Central America Mexico Panama

State Bankers Elect H C Lucas to Presidency

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.

Seattle Mr. Latimer Dhexter Horton Bank Washington Bankers’ Association H.C. Laccas North Yakima J. A. Swalwell National Bank of Commerce William A. Law Philadelphia American Bankers’ Association W. J. Burns William J. Burns J. W. Maxwell National City Bank of Seattle Clearing House Association National and State Bank M. A. Matthews W. W. Scnudder Washington Idaho Alaska

Flimsy excuses delay police chief inquiry

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.

Lang Tate Star McLennan Dobie George Gregory Willett & Oleson Corporation Counsel Bradford

Taft to Visit as Sinking News Shapes Western Tour

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.

Berlin London West Hebrides Islands Admiralty Hippodrome Theo Karl Johnston R. B. Jansen H. H. Tuttle G. F. Russell S. E. Brush Young Men's Republican Club Ralph Harr J. T. Killoran Taft Tacoma New Washington Hotel Press Club

Trailblazer paints Yellow Trail across the nation

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.

W. Warwick Yellowstone Trail Association Plymouth Rock Mass Seattle

Dictator Sinks After Submarine Attack

The Harrison line steamer Dictator, a 4116 ton vessel, was sunk by a submarine. All 42 crew members were rescued and landed today.

London Harrison Line Dictator

Washington Lecturer Janet Richards Visits Seattle

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.

Janet Richards Washington, D. C Seattle

The Star Advertising Columns Highlight Seattle Stores

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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