The Star to Run Daily War Dispatches From Europe
The Star announces beginning Wednesday a daily special from European correspondents, including Mary Boyle O Reilly and others, offering flesh and blood front line impressions beyond government reports. Readers will gain unique insights into the war and are urged to subscribe to ensure regular delivery.
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Advertisers Highlighted By The Star’s Proud Patrons
The Star urges readers to patronize the merchants who advertise in its columns, promising fair value and satisfactory results for satisfied customers.
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Is John D slipping it over in Wisconsin dispute
The Star reports on Prof John R Commons of Wisconsin and his stance on the Industrial Relations commission report to Congress. Critics claim Rockefeller influence swayed the majority while Commons is questioned about his position and past reform work.
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Trouble Near in Mexico
Aug. 10 reports say Gen. Carranza danger prompts navy prep for Vera Cruz with New Hampshire and Louisiana coal-ing and provisioning at Newport. Wilson cuts vacation, possible fleet deployment. Marietta to Vera Cruz, Ortega and Carranza movements, peace hopes mix with anti American tensions. Villa rescinds war levies, Nogales ranchers seek cavalry aid against raids.
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Committee to probe city lighting department invoices
City utilities committee considers the lighting dept budget after Councilman Erickson accuses distorted accounts. A three member panel including Erickson Hanna and Clerk Drake will review the books and report before budget finalization. Lamb, a bookkeeper, explains the figures as street lighting costs fall partly on vacant property owners.
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Meteor Shower Forecast Shifts to Tuesday Night
Too much smoke blocks viewing Monday night and prompts a reschedule to Tuesday. Sky watchers in the north are advised to look after dark for a meteor shower, with observers expecting a fresh display once conditions clear.
Prince Leopold Proclaims Protection in Warsaw
Berlin via Wireless to Sayville August 10 Prince Leopold who commands Bavarian troops in Warsaw proclaims ample protection for citizens and property of the city.
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Police Chief Lang Satisfied With Oriental Beauty Parlor
Police Chief Lang said he is satisfied with the Oriental Beauty parlor, noting he inherited it from a former administration and that it continues to operate.
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Russian Fleet Trapped in Gulf of Riga Clash
In Copenhagen on August 10 Russian warships were reported trapped in the Gulf of Riga after a sudden German battle squadron appeared. Petrograd claimed Russian ships helped repel the German attack as Berlin remained silent on reported damage to a German cruiser and two destroyers. The fate of Russia’s dreadnoughts remained uncertain as German land and sea pressure closed on Riga.
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Aus tro-Germania fail to trap Russian field armies
Unofficial dispatches from Petrograd report that von Hindenburg’s forces failed to trap Russian field armies in the Warsaw district. The Russians are said to be retreating in an orderly fashion along a line from Siedlce to the east of Warsaw, with Praga evacuation enabling Warsaw garrison withdrawal.
Boalt Explains How U S Trade Board Works
Boalt describes the federal trade commission process while critics argue tariff topics are disallowed. The piece notes the commission aims to curb monopolies and aid competition but may hear only one side via chamber hearings. Continued on Page 4.
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Russians Prepare Evacuation of Vilna as Siege Presses
TheVilna evacuation is reported with libraries and museums removed. Vilna lies 55 miles east of Kovno fortress and 225 miles northeast of Warsaw, connected to Petrograd by rail. German forces push toward the Warsaw Vilna Petrograd line to hinder retreat. John Condon dies in Chicago.
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Thirteen Killed in English Air Raid Report
London reports thirteen people killed and twelve wounded in a raid on the British east coast by a German air squadron. One Zeppelin was brought down and destroyed. Amsterdam notes five Zeppelins sighted at Zuider Zee en trance heading toward Scotland. Petrograd records Zeppelin bombardment of Bielostok with one woman killed and a child wounded, and another airship dropping bombs on Kovel.
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Bud Fisher created Mutt and Jeff early comic career
This installment traces Bud Fisher creator of Mutt and Jeff and his rise from San Francisco Chronicle animator to a star of the Chronicle and Hearst papers. It notes how Mutt began as a race tipster character, gained popularity, and shifted to Hearst's Examiner before Jeff joined.
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