Lang Chief Faces Dismissal Debate In City Council
The city council weighs removal of Police Chief Louis M. Lang after an inquiry into alleged indiscreet conduct at Tate's cafe. Several members urge discharge, while others urge deferring to the mayor's decision.
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Haas
Hesketh
Louis M. Lang
Spave
Police Department
Bulgaria Mobilizes 160000 as Balkans Brace for War
Athens reports Bulgaria has mobilized 160000 with cavalry deployed to the Serbian border. Serbia demands explanation of Bulgarian troop massing while Romanians flee. Greece may mobilize in support. predicts Bulgaria to declare war on Serbia within days. Austria and Germany poised to act next week. Serbian citizens in London ordered to register.
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London
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Macedonia
Washington
Austria
Germany
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England
Beattie Police Chief Lang Under Fire in Council Inquiry
City council investigates Louie M. Lang chief of police after charges of conduct unbecoming an officer amid a midnight cafe party and escorting a woman to a hotel. Witnesses describe disloyalty and poor judgment, with Erickson and Fitzgerald urging mayoral action or rejection of reappointment.
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Gill
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Louie M. Lang
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Erickson
Louis M. Lang
Pirst
Tate
Seaond
Washington Hotel
Tate's
Lundy
Ehhief
Beattie
Seattle City Council approves mayoral recommendation in resolution
The Seattle city council passes a resolution stating it supports the mayor's recommendation. The action reflects official endorsement by the council on a city governance matter.
Court exonerates woman after alleged attack on officer
Everett police court clears Mrs. A. Grant of punitive action after her arrest for an alleged attack on a policeman. Her family protested alleged abuse by the officer during a subsequent arrest, sparking a tense confrontation.
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A. Grant
Convict Ship Success to Leave Seattle Sunday
The convict ship Success, on exhibition at the foot of Yester way for three weeks, will depart Seattle Sunday. Viewers could inspect historical records, narrow cells, torture instruments, and wax figures of famed early Australian criminals. A total of 96,000 admissions have paid to see the display.
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Yester Way
Seattle
Missing Industrial Traveler Reported Safe in St Louis
L. M. Klein a commercial traveler has been missing from home since September 14. Private detectives hired by Mrs. Klein report him located in St Louis.
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L. M. Klein
St. Louis
Klein
Liner Tuscania Saves 400 From Ocean Fire
The Tuscania reached New York with 400 passengers saved from a Greek ship Athinas fire at sea. Captains say the Athinas suffered a deliberate fire. All aboard were rescued except one second class passenger who died of heart disease induced by excitement.
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Tuscania
S. S. Athinais
Athinas
National Guard Tax Levy Hike Under Study
Request from Adjt Gen Maurice Thompson seeks a two tenths of a mill increase for maintenance of the National Guard. The proposal currently rests with the state affairs committee which will judge the need and fiscal impact.
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Maurice Thompson
National Guard
Committee On State Affairs
Four Killed in Portland Gar Collision
Four men died at Galbraith station eight miles south of Portland when a Southern Pacific electric train collided with a heavily laden automobile truck carrying merchandise. The truck was operating regularly in the district.
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Galbraith Station
Southern Pacific Electric
Police Band Dance Raises Funds for Tour
The Hippodrome event drew hundreds of dancers as the police band hosted a dance to raise money for the group's trip to San Francisco and possibly San Diego.
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Hippodrome
San Francisco
San Diego
Plan to drill pupils in public schools debated
A Portland teachers' committee on September 22 considered voluntary military training for public schools after a heated debate. Supporters and opponents clashed with hisses and groans as each side pressed its point, with much of the anti militarist faction consisting of women who heckled speakers.
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Portland
Fireman Injured After 25 Foot Fall at Barn Fire
E B Mitchell of Company No 7 fell 25 feet from a barn at 01 Rainier Ave while fighting a fire at 3 30 Wednesday morning. His back was bruised and he was taken to Providence hospital. The one story barn owned by Vince Viessi caught fire and spread to adjacent houses causing about 1000 in damage.
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Company No. 7
Rainier Ave
Providence Hospital
Vince Viessi
Fire destroys Union Warehouse in Los Angeles blaze
Fire gutted the Union Warehouse Co. building at Alameda and North Main in Los Angeles today. Loss estimated at 1 million, with contents mainly groceries and provisions insured. An explosion before fire equipment arrived blew the roof off and flames reached 100 feet, threatening the entire industrial district.
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Los Angeles
Union Warehouse Co
Alameda and
North Main Sts
Eight Indictments in Eastland Disaster Case
Chicago September 22 federal grand jury returned eight indictments for conspiracy and criminal carelessness related to the Eastland disaster in which 812 people died. The targets are six steamship company officials and two federal inspectors.
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Eastland
Federal
Steamship Company
Health lecture warns anger harms body health
Rev. BE. L. House told a Queen Anne Congregational church audience Tuesday night that anger damages the body more than liquor or tobacco, urging restraint in daily habits and emotions.
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BE. L. House
Queen Anne Congregational Church
Late Professor Colegrave Leaves Estate Worth 25000
The will of F W Colegrave professor of philosophy at the university leaves an estate valued at 25000 dollars. The bulk of the property goes to his widow.
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F. W. Colegrave
University
Brokaw Elected Captain of U W Varsity Eight
Clyde Brokaw of the University of Washington varsity crew was elected captain of the 1916 eight to succeed Brick Will who cannot serve under the five year rule. Paul McConibe was elected commodore of the Varsity Boat club replacing Harold Schumacher killed in a motorcycle accident two weeks earlier. Brokaw belongs to Delta Upsilon.
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U. of W
Brick Will
Paul McConibe
Varsity Boat Club
Harold Schumacher
Brokaw
Delta Upsilon
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