Charges of unfair treatment of border troops surface
Captain Charles Everett accuses U S army officials of a biased discharge policy for volunteers on the Mexican border. He says thousands of Yankee soldiers, eager to fight the Germans, are stuck in a harsh, hot environment with limited leave and no square deal. He cites eight volunteers from the Eighth Mounted Engineers who sought discharge and were jailed for appealing. The story notes lingering discontent as re enlistment becomes the only route home for many men.
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President Strikes at High Costs
President Wilson urges Congress that profiteering in wartime is criminal and calls for makeshift controls until peace. He says wheat shipments will be limited to curb flour prices and that surplus government stocks should help ease costs. Congress should fund anti profiteering and America must set a steady example.
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Von Tirpitz urges war feelers to Kaiser amid talks of Japan
Berlin reports Admiral Von Tirpitz claims Germany could have won Japan in 1915 or 1916 if diplomacy had not blundered. He condemns England for bringing Japan into the war and argues the future balance of sea power rests with the American navy.
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Wilson Warns Congress On High Cost Of Living
President Wilson addresses Congress urging a legislative plan to curb rising prices and rents. He cites artificial and criminal practices behind the cost of living, vows action against violators, and warns of a vicious wage price cycle propelling inflation.
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Hearts of Three Reveals Lost Maya Secret in Jack London Novel
The Star will publish London story Hearts of Three starting August 11. It follows a young millionaire on a treasure hunt in Central America where Mayas guard a lost race secret. The tale features a mysterious island romance and a Wall Street rival against a buccaneer lineage.
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Jack London
ACE London
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Leonica
Henry Morgan
Buccaneer
City Council Considers 50000 Dollar Market Bond Plan
The Seattle city council weighs a 50000 dollar public utility bond issue to establish a municipal market selling eggs butter meat and produce. An additional 50000 from the general fund would pay for surplus army food as a temporary measure. Acting Mayor Lane backs a municipal market though full council opinion is pending.
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T. J. L. Kennedy
Kennedy
Lane
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Weatlake
John RR. Dixon
Jewelry store robbed of 100000 dollars in Market Street heist
Two armed men robbed the Morgan Jewelry Co. on Market Street shortly after opening, seizing display cases and jewelry worth 100000 dollars. Clerks were forced to lie down as the robbers fled, believed to have had an awaiting car nearby. In Washington the Senate ordered an investigation into the Mexican situation with powers to probe killings, property damage and claims since President Ding’s retirement.
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W New Want Ad Rhyme Contest Announcement
The newspaper announces a new Want Ad Rhyme Contest to run this Saturday with winners to be announced later this week. It invites local participants to submit witty ad rhymes for a prize.
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Water Shut Off Friday on West Seattle Streets
Water will be shut off Friday August 8 from 9 am to 4 pm on Alki Avenue west of 59th Avenue Southwest 59th Avenue 8th Avenue Beach Drive and in service mains west of 47th Avenue Southwest between West Hudson Street and West Holly Street.
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Liberty Bond Quotations From New York Markets
Liberty bond quotations today show varied yields with several issues trading near par. First 4s bid at 94.20, second 4s at 95.26, third 4s at 94.84, fourth 4s at 93.32, Victory 1% at 99.98, and other issues around 99.74 to 94.10.
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