August 2, 2025
STARGAZING ON ST. TERESA'S.
That's What Peeper, Caught on Fire
Escape of Girls' School, Told
The Police.
Perched at the top of the fire escape on St. Teresa's academy, Eleventh and Washington streets, five floors from the ground, a peeper who told the police he was "star-gazing" was discovered at an early hour yesterday morning.
The noise he made in climbing awakened some of the pupils, all of whom are girls, and police headquarters was notified. Sergeant Robert Greeley and patrolmen Tim Kennedy and Ed Smith were sent.
"A man is trying to get in," said an excited voice. "Please hurry."
A hurried consultation was held under the shelter of the stone wall, which surrounds the place; and it was decided that the building should be surrounded. Flitting lights indicated agitation among the occupants.
"He's on this side," said an excited woman at an upstairs window, as Sergeant Robert Greeley approached the west side. "Do be careful, for I think he is desperate."
The other officers arrived and another council of war was held. The scampering of bare feet in the hallways alone disturbed the stillness. A passing night owl's car light showed a man perched on the topmost round of the fire escape five stories from the ground. Instantly three revolvers were pointed at him.
"Come down at once," commanded Greeley.
"I was just taking a peep at the stars," explained the man when he reached the ground.
The star-gazer was taken to police headquarters. He will explain in municipal court this morning.
Labels: crime, Eleventh street, police, schools, Washington street
