Italian Army Takes Goritz After Long Siege
Goritz falls to Italian forces ending 14 months of block as the assault across the Isonzo continues. About 10,000 Austrian prisoners were captured with total wartime losses noted as heavy on both sides. Rome and other cities erupt in public celebrations as the bridgehead secures an important rail hub for the western invasion. Two million troops confront each other along the Isonzo in what may become a turning point in the war.
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Rome
Goritz
Austria
Monte San Michele
Isonzo
Souze
Allays' Big Push Gains Steam Across Fronts
Allied offensive grows with millions engaged across Europe. Russian forces push Austro German lines, Nadworna captured, Stanislaw near fall. Italians advance toward Trieste while Germans lose ground on Somme and Verdun front with Thiaumont retaken. Luther Crawford elected council president.
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ED L. Keene
United Press Staff
London
Balkans
Nadworna
Ad Misolof
Stanislaw
von Bothmer
Trieste
Goritz
Galicia
Alles
Somme
Verdun
Poindexter Draws Heavy Northwest Visit to Seattle
Excursions are planned from Bellingham Everett Kent Bothell Kirkland and other points to hear Senator Miles Poindexter speak at Dreamland rink Friday. Poindexter arrives at Union depot then proceeds with escort to the Dreamland rink where George H Walker opens the meeting. A torchlight parade is wished by many citizens despite seat access at the venue.
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Northwest
Miles Poindexter
Dreamland Rink
Bellingham
Everett
Kent
Bothell
Kirkland
Seattle
Washington
Poindexter
Union Depot
George H. Walker
Dreamland
City Attorney Draws Laughs With Jurist Mockery
City Attorney Tom Kennedy quips that Jay Allen pleads a case with street sprinker theatrics. Eddie Pinkman the boxer jokes he now sports a Charlie Chaplin mustache, sparking remarks about his acting style.
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Gordon
Tom Kennedy
Jay Allen
Attorney Kennedy
Eddie Pinkman
Charlie Chaplin
Mine Blast Fatal in B C Coal Mine
Twelve men are dead after a Aug. 9 explosion in No. 3 mine at Michel B C. Lightning struck signal wires and sent current to the mine igniting dust or gas, causing the disaster and closing all local mines.
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Michel
B. C
Settlers Rally to Senator Poindexter and Humphrey in Bad
Frank Terrace and 1,600 Washington settlers gather at the Dreamland Friday night to praise Senator Miles Poindexter for fighting for their rights on the Oregon California land grant. The case centers on land originally allotted to the Southern Pacific and timber firms. courts ruled the railroad failed to sell 160 acre tracts at 2.50 per acre, leading to land reverting to the U.S. government.
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Oregon
California
Miles Poindexter
Frank Terrace
Orillia
Wash
Poindexter
Dreamland
Washington
Southern Pacific Railway
the Weyerheuser Timber Corporation
Connecticut
United States
Hughes voice shows strain on 10000 mile tour start
St Paul August reports Hughes and his wife began a long campaign tour. His hoarse voice came from two days of speeches and he refused comment on Washington dispatches while Democratic leaders demand retractions. He is outspoken against the spoils system and civil service erosion in government.
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ST. Paul
Washington
Detroit
Hughes
County Car Flap Grows With Memory Lapses In Picn ic Run
Deputy prosecutor Helsell probes a county car trip to the Enumclaw farmers picnic. Chauffeurs like Carpenter and Joe Jennings recall little about money or orders, while others named remain missing. Lundin will review findings. drivers face no prosecutions. Receipts show fares paid for the trip aiding the South End Republican club.
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Helsell
Lafe Hamilton
Enumclaw
Henneli
Joe Jennings
Carpenter
Wilda Hamilton
Vashon Island
South End Republican Club
Joe
Helsel
Dan Abrama, Jr
Abe Isaacson
Lundin
Yakima
Velvell
Cara
Ww. A
Hamilton
W. A. Carle
County Hospital
South End
Republican Club
W. A.C
Brandeis Heads Peace Board
President Wilson selects Associate Justice Louis D Brandeis to head the American commission to meet with Carranza's envoy on Mexican border questions Secretary Lane accepted a place and Sim may join pending presidential approval of the request The announcement came from Washington August 9.
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Washington
Wilson
Louis D. Brandeia
Carranza
Lane
Sim
CANDIDATES PLEDGE ACTION ON COUNTY AUTO RAIDS
Roth Herman Nelson and Claude Ramsay say they will end county auto raids on public funds if elected. Carrigan seeks reelection and backs a new deal to conserve public interests. Nelson plans a mass meeting at Foster tonight to discuss private use of county machines.
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Roth Herman Nelson
Claude Ramsay
Carrigan
Ramsay
Herman Nelson
Foster
Slavs Take Tysmienica and 3500 Germans Prisoners
Petrograd reports Russian forces under General Lechitehy seized the Galician town of Tysmienica, seven miles east of Stanislau, capturing 7,400 prisoners including 3,500 Germans. The announcement came today.
Progressive chief out for Wilson in non-nominating states
Matthew Hale acting chairman of the progressive national committee said he will cast the party stamp for Woodrow Wilson in states where no progressive electors are nominated. The announcement came from New York on August 9.
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New York
Matthew Hale
Progressive National Committee
Woodrow Wilson
Rail workers accept mediation to avert large strike
New York Aug 9 Railroad emploies decided to submit demands to the U S board of mediation and conciliation after personal pleas from board members. Their approval postpones a strike that could have tied up 400000 workers.
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New York
U. S. Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Big Brotherhood
Railread
Tides at Seattle Report Shows Varying Levels
Tide data from Seattle indicates highs around 12.6 feet with a 2:46 PM peak and morning low near 1.5 feet around 4 AM. Coastal readings show minor fluctuations with standard daily variation.
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Seattle
Mayor Meets Business Men On Strikeriot
Mayor Gill convened 100 businessmen at the Chamber of Commerce to blame waterfront employers for strike disorders. Detectives reported an alleged assault on H. P. Green and questioned a bathhouse treatment, while the mayor urged protections for life and property and pledged to recount the situation to the group.
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Gill
Chamber of Commerce
Burke
H. P. Green
Port Commission Dock
Green
Imperial Turkish Baths
Longshoremen's Union Hall
Local Men Gain on Wheat Rise
Seattle grain speculators surge as wheat prices climb after a government crop report shows a U S shortage. A Logan & Bryan trader claimed a $1,800 gain by 11 am while another buyer held a Tacoma crop bought at 93 cents now worth 1 44. December and September futures hit multi year highs.
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Logan & Bryan's
Smith Building
Tacoma
Chicago
EXPECT NEW PLAN TO END STRIKE
Immigration Commissioner White and Federal Mediator Blackman say they have surveyed the longshoremen's strike and will announce a plan of action this week to settle the situation. White notes they are working on a plan to bring the strike to a speedy end and expects to disclose it Thursday.
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White
Blackman
Star Baby Finds a Beautiful Home for 18 Month Old Donald Gordon
The Star profiles Donald Gordon, now Donald Brian Gordon, moving to 6615 Sist Ave with mother Mrs. J. B. Gordon father John Brian Gordon and two sisters. A happy, well-prepared home with a lawn garden and a sunny living room awaits the child, who will receive piano lessons, swimming and fishing next summer, as siblings eagerly anticipate his arrival.
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Donald
Donald Phillips
Donald Brian Gordon
Sist Ave. I
Dad
J. B. Gordon
John Brian Gordon
Polk's Directory Co
Madeline
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