Boys Can Help Win Message From Baden-Powell
Sir Robert Baden-Powell urges Seattle youths to aid the war effort as Boy Scouts in Britain mobilize for coast guard duty and air raid relief. He praises Scout actions from first aid to protecting infrastructure and urges American boys to know what to do and be ready to do it.
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Robert Baden-Powell
Kenneth Payne
United Press
London
World’s War Center
Seattle
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British Empire
Great Britain
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Navy
Army
London Police
Boy Scouts of America
Hugo residents call for Gore resignation over war funds
About 400 citizens of Hugo and Choctaw county telegraphed Senator Thomas Gore demanding his resignation. They protested his attempt to add an amendment to the appropriation bill that would bar using funds for war outside U S territory. The telegram was sent to Gore in Washington.
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United Press
Hugo, Okla
Thomas Gore
United States Territory
Hugo
Choctaw County
Gore
Washington
Rainbow Camp Springs to Life in Old Pasture
Hempstead New York August 21 1917 On a rolling plain beside estates 20000 American boys the rainbow division mobilize for war Camp Mills grows into a magic city with trenches water pipes and streets built by troops and civilian laborers The 69th Regiment and ambulance artillery sanitary corps and kitchens occupy the area while Mineola aviation school lies a short distance west.
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United Press
Hempstead
N.Y
Camp Mills
France
22Nd Infantry
United States
Milla
69Th Regiment of
New York
Ambulance Corps
Artillery
Sanitary Corps
Division
Government Aviation
Mineola
Germany cannot evade allied peace terms
Allied sources reject Germany's bid to settle points at issue by its own terms. They call the Zurich report that Chancellor Michaelis will grant Alsace Lorraine autonomy absolutely unacceptable. French officials stress Alsace Lorraine must remain a French province after Germany's invasion of France.
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Washington
Germany
Zurich
Michaelis
Alsace-Lorraine
Reichstag
France
United Press
Eight year old Barbara Spencer donates pony fund to Red Cross
Barbara Spencer of Los Angeles sends $23 saved from pennies and nickels to the Red Cross in a letter to President Wilson. She prefers helping a soldier over a pony and notes her money is in a New Jersey bank with her father in the area. The president replied with thanks.
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United Press
Washington
Barbara Spencer
Red Cross
Wilson
Los Angeles
New Jersey
Barbara
British Labor Decides to Attend Stockholm Peace Conference
By a card vote Labour members in London approve participation in the Stockholm peace conference by 1,234,000 to 1,231,000. The narrow 5,000-margin surprised many while Labour plans to seek government passports for its representative.
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London
Labor Party
Stockholm
Ita
Far and Near Buffalo shot at Woodland Park Zoo
A buffalo named Far and Near went on a rampage at Woodland Park Zoo and was shot to prevent possible escape. Police say the animal posed a danger to spectators and staff during the incident.
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Woodland Park Zoo
Anna M. Kling
Seattle General Hospital
Lieut
L. D. Lewis
Municipal League
Malcom Douglas
Seattle
FP. FL Markey
California oil men win fortunes in circuit court decision
The U S circuit court of appeals set aside the receivership of North American and Consolidated oil companies, ruling the government cannot reclaim lands developed prior to 1907 and that a quarter section proves development of an entire claim. The case follows the Taft withdrawal order of 1907.
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United Press
San Francisco
California
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
North American and
Consolidated Oil Companies
Indictment Sought for Armed Strikebreakers in San Francisco
In San Francisco the district attorney said the county grand jury will hear evidence to indict armed strikebreakers recruited to break the United Railroads strike. They face concealed weapons charges under a new felony law, with potential追upwardly named officials to be charged. Meanwhile, the labor council votes 2½ percent wage assessments to aid the strike as clashes erupt on car platforms and in the Mission district with arrests and gunfire incidents.
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United Press
San Francisco
United Railroads
Fickert
J. A. O'Connell
O'Connell
Creeping disease sparks call for expert action
Quote from a public health note urges relief through trusted professionals with proven skills. Emphasizes going to men of reputation who know what to do and how to do it. Shifts focus from fear to practical expertise and timely intervention.
Henry Ford perfects farm tractor in wartime era
Detroit reports Henry Ford has perfected a new tractor meant to boost farm output and feed the allied world, describing a machine eight feet by four feet that can perform farm work as six horses and one man can. It emphasizes ease of use, cheapness, fuel versatility, and mass production potential in the war context.
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Battle Creek Sanitarium
B. E. Ling
Detroit
Henry Ford
Krupp
Essen
Germany
Kalsertam
Ford
Sea Navy
Air Navy
State Council Backs Eight-Hour Day in Lumber
The State Council of Defense approved resolutions urging an eight hour workday for lumber workers. Lumbermen in Tacoma adopted similar measures in executive session backing Gov. Lister’s call for a federal probe of mill and logging conditions in the Northwest. Governor Lister noted the lumbermen’s records could aid the investigation and said he awaits a reply from President Wilson. Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club trustees also endorsed eight-hour day resolutions at a Monday meeting and dinner.
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State Council of Defense
Tacoma
Gov. Lister
Northwest
Dent Wilson
Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Committee On National Affairs
Skeleton Found by Ossewarde Boys in Woods
Coroner C C Tiffin was notified Tuesday of a six foot tall skeleton found moss covered in the woods at the end of Greenwood Avenue. The bones, unidentifiable, were discovered by Peter Ossewarde 9 and John Ossewarde 13, sons of Cornelius Ossewarde of 1012 Belmont Avenue.
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Greenwood Ave
Peter Ossewarde
John Ossewarde
Cornelius Ossewarde
Belmont Ave
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