Huns Looting Asia While Allies Wait
Special to The Star by N B A RONDON describes German looting across Asia to supply troops. Asiatic food and wool reach Germany via Caspian routes and Ukraine while Allies seek an Eastern Front to cut off these imports. Famine threats loom in central Asia as rail routes and regional forces block or threaten shipment.
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Rondon
England
Germany
Asia
Caspian Sea
Ukrainia
Russia
Turkestan
Bokhara
Krasnovodsk
Central Asia
Kaku
Baku Batum
Caspian
Black Seas
Persia
Tabria
Astrakhan
Csechoslovak
Caucasus
Russa
Marine
Caucasus Mountains
Bagdad
Mediterranean
Balkan
Casualties List From Soissons and Rheims Heavy Losses Reported
Gen casualty list today shows 120 names across categories including 12 killed in action 28 died of wounds 11 died of disease 2 aero accident 5 other causes 61 severely wounded 2 undetermined 3 missing 1 prisoner. Location Aus J Washington carried list indicating ongoing tally from last week.
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Washington
Aus
Soissons Rheims
Marine casualty report itemized by status
Washington on August 1 reports a Marine casualty tally with three dead and others wounded severely, reflecting the day's combat toll and related updates.
Parachute Drop Proves Safe From Moving Plane
An expert parachutist from France, Sattett, jumped from a moving airplane at 800 feet using a 12 inch umbrella canopy and landed safely, confirming the method for further experiments by the army.
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Sattett
French Decorate New York Banker Otto Kahn
Otto Kahn, New York banker, was decorated by the French government with the insignia of Chevalier of the Legion of Honor for his contribution to the Allied cause. The announcement appeared for August 1.
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New York
Otto Kahn
York
Chevallier
Open Door Policy in Oregon State Penitentiary
SALEM August 1 guards at the state prison eye the remaining convicts with distrust as escapes continue. Two desperadoes fled Monday four more Tuesday and three trusties escaped last night. Four of the nine have been recaptured.
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Oregon
Salem
Guarda
U S War Expenses Surpass Britain in July Report
New York August 1 comparison of treasury and British financial statements shows the United States monthly war expense at 1.5 billion dollars, 50 percent higher than Britain. Taxation in America is only half as heavy due to America’s shorter wartime participation.
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New York
Treasury
United States
Great Britain
America
Alleged Defrauders of U S Enter Pleas
In New York on Wednesday Capt. Aubrey Vaughn Felix Gouled and David L Podell pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges in the raincoat affair. The case centers on alleged government defrauding.
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New York
Aubrey Vaughn
Felix Gouled
David L. Podell
New Food Rules Limit Sugar and Wheat Substitutes
New regulations took effect Thursday limiting sugar to two pounds per month per household and restricting wheat substitute consumption to twenty percent per person per month. The rules set thresholds for per person intake and impose new compliance standards.
Sacramento Lieutenant Dies in NYC Fall
Lieutenant John F. Newton, 25 from Sacramento California, died after plunging from the sixth floor of an East Sacramento apartment house in New York City. He had recently returned from France where he sustained gas exposure in action.
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New York
John F. Newton
Sacramento
Cal
France
Judge Back Learns Son Roscius Back Died in France
Vancouver Washington August 1 Judge R H Back of the superior court was informed that his son Captain Roscius H Back died of wounds received in action in France during the war.
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Vancouver
Wash
R. H. Back
Roscius H. Back
France
Power Regulation Limits Oil and Coal Lit Lamps
The fuel administration explains that lights produced by fuel oil and coal are restricted under the lightless lights rule, while lights powered by water power electricity remain unaffected.
100000 Canadians to Be Instructed by Treaty With U S
Ottawa reports that 100000 men may join Canadian overseas forces following ratification of the draft treaty between the United States and Great Britain. Officials say steps will begin to implement the agreement offering 60 days grace for those who prefer registration in Canada.
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Ottawa
Seattle Men Win Army Commissions
Three Seattle youths received commissions in the officers reserve corps. Llewellyn C. Pearce of 1910 E. Columbia J was appointed second lieutenant in the sanitary corps, Mark KE Storrie of 25 Weert Galerst became captain of railway transportation service, and Clyde Sudapeth of 937 Henry bidg. was named second lieutenant in the air service. London reports comparative quiet in the battle zone in night dispatches from French and German offices.
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Washington
Seattle
Officers Reserve Corps
Llewellyn C. Pearce
E. Columbia
Mark KE Storrie
Weert
Railway Transportation Service
Clyde Sudapeth
Henry Bidg
Air Service
London
Broken lines in underwear sale notice
Fragmentary OCR note hints at a textile item listing with broken lines and reduced sizing. Readable parts indicate underwear products and possible price or size references, but core details remain unclear due to missing text.
Labor elects Proctor again in Beattie council race
Robert L. Proctor was reelected head of Beattle's Central Labor Council, defeating Hulet M. Wells 108 to 103. The council passed a resolution to remove Col. Dieque, citing opposition to unionizing workers and wartime shop rules, and endorsed Judge Walter M. French for the two year supreme court term. It also urged Governor Stephens to publicly decide the Mooney case before Labor Day and sent copies to Wilson and Wilson Taker.
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Wilson
Labor
Taker
Walter M. French
Supreme Court
Stephens
California
Mooney
Onondaga Nation Declares War Against Germany
The Onondaga Indian tribe, a U S nation since 1783, declares war on Germany over the 1914 capture of 17 tribe members during the war outbreak.
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Bsyracube
N. Y
United States
Germany
Wealthy Golf Fans Lift Funds in Seattle Auction
Wealthy golf fans gathered in Seattle for a fund raising event linked to Mrs. William A. Gavin. A match with H. A. Dixie Fleager raised 1750 for the Drake Section Hanitaire ambulance fund, while an official order to turn over 14000 to the French ambassador was issued. A Seattle bid of 500 funded a caddy privilege, and a ball auction yielded 200 to C. D. Stimeon alongside a 750 payment for half the ambulance price.
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Seattle
William A. Gavin
Minglish Golf Nation
New York
Gavin
H. A
Dixie
Fleager
Drake
Hanitaire
Dintriet
Bwann
Ethel Langdon Drake
Ites
Atto
Auctio
C. D. Stimeon
Waterhouse
Alboit
City in Asia Minor? Ekaterinburg and the Czar executions
A fragment mentions Ekaterinburg on the Asiatic side of the Ural mountains, 170 m southeast of Pern, noting where former czars reported have been executed. The text is fragmentary and references historical executions linked to czars.
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Ekaterinburg
Ural Mountains
Pern
Sale of Colored Poplin Pongee and Silk Section
About 150 sample pieces of colored poplin selling at 25 cents each. Ranges of colors and lengths from 14 to 114 yards. Three lines offered include fancy striped Tub Silks yard wide plain Silk Poplins and a quality domestic pongee in natural and khaki. Silk section priced at 1.65 per yard.
Burson Silk Stockings 75 Defect Repaired Pairs
Several pairs of women's silk stockings marked Burson offered at a low price due to slight knitting defects. White and black colors in sizes 8 to 10 sold at 75 cents per pair on the upper main floor.
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Burson
Comfort Prints 15e a Yard for Cretonne Patterns
Advertises cretonne patterns at 15e per yard with 1000 yards available in 22 inch widths and assorted colors. No more than 15 yards per customer and no delivery. Located on the lower main floor.
Silk Dresses at Bon Marche debut in taffeta
Brand new silk dresses in surplice styles with overdrapes and side drapes. Novelty sash offers a refined look in gray navy black taupe and wistaria with Georgette collars. Prices start at $22.50 at Sahoond floor Bon Marche.
Rain or Shine Umbrellas on sale at Bon Marche
Five dollar price on all Rain or Shine umbrellas available Friday in solid colors or with borders. Short sport handles, purple, wine, green, navy offered. Main floor display at The Bon Marche.
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BON Marche
Harriet Hubbard Ayers Goods Attract Shoppers
A catalog-like list highlights Piper's Toilet Preparations, Eau de Toilette Waters, face powders, and perfumes such as Azure Le Trefle and Floramye with prices from $0.75 to $2.25, inviting readers to visit the shop for these items.
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