German War Weariness Suppresses Fight On Western Front
British armies report German troops growing weary in the west as they withdraw along the front to shorten lines. A regimental rebuff near Puisieux shows German reluctance to advance while the British press gains in Flanders and the Arras region. The night action follows a pattern of shadow fighting and partial German retreats as the Allies push east of Fampoux.
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France
Merville
von Bernhardt
Puisieux
Atvance
Flanders
Vierhouck
Arras
Fampoux
Captain of Chispa in manganese cargo case
Henry Chimuts of the schoon Chispa is held in jail after a seizure in Mexican waters. The cargo of manganese ore, brought to Long Beach as ballast aboard the Caroline Dixon, is linked to escaped sailors from San Rosalia. Weanels report the ore landed ashore at Long Beach, with two crewmen said to have escaped naval custody.
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Pedro
Caroline Dixon
Long Beach
Chispa
San Rosalia
Mex
Chimutz
Grant’s Son Jesse R. Grant Divorces Over Desertion
J Nev line shows Jesse R. Grant, son of the former president, obtained a divorce from his wife on grounds of desertion. Proceedings name Grant as the plaintiff and cite the desertion as the cause while noting the couple’s separation prior to the filing.
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Jesse R. Grant
President Grant
German Pan-German Prophecies Questioned by U S Papers
Washington reports detail German newspapers blame for false prophecies about the United States role in the war. The Hamburger Echo on August 11 argued Americans bluffing would not declare war or send troops, but the state department notes events over the past week counter those claims and reveal miscalculations by pan-German supporters.
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Washington
United States
State Department
Echo
Europe
Rene Fonck Downs Three Hun Planes
Paris report says Lieut Rene Fonck, 23, downed three enemy aircraft in 20 seconds on August 14. The French ace is hailed as the greatest birdman since Guynemer and has a tally of 60 foe machines.
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Paris
Rene Fonck
Fonck
Guynemer
National probe into high cost of living initiated
The Bureau of Labor Statistics begins a nationwide probe into the cost of living. Collected material will be used as a basis for wage adjustments, signaling potential policy impact on workers and negotiations.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U boats threaten Atlantic landings and U S stance
The report warns U boats could sink ships or blockade France coastlines preventing landings, risking English supply and starving England while Germany’s hard line toward the United States could sway neutral sentiment toward Germany.
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United States
France
England
Germany
Olsen's Slayer Shot by Guard
Walla Walla August 11 A convict breakout at the Walla Walla penitentiary followed a guard shooting of Fred Johnson known as The Tiger. Johnson who had murdered in Alaska California and Washington was shot through the heart as he attempted to escape while prisoners voiced rage from their cells and cages.
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Walla Walla
Convicta
Walla Walla Penitentiary
Fred Johnson
Johnson
Alaska
California
Washington
the Tiger
John Vandell
FE. W. Olsen
Publisher C Seacrest Heads to Victoria to Visit Sons
C Seacrest publisher of the Nebraska State Journal Lincoln Nebraska and his wife travel from Seattle to Victoria British Columbia to visit their two sons serving there.
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C. Seacrest
The
Nebraska State Journal
Lincoln
Neb
Seattle
Victoria
B. C
French advance on front between Oise and Aisne captures Carlepont
Paris report says French forces pressed along the front between the Oise and the Aisne last night and captured Carlepont and Cuts. German counterattacks failed, and fighting continued west of Lassigny. Communique notes no change in overall positions between the Oise and the Almne.
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Paris
Oise
Alene
Carlepont
War Office
Lassigny
Almne
General Vanderbilt Arrives at Lewis
Brig. Gen. Cornelius Vanderbilt arrives at Camp Lewis to command the 25th infantry brigade of the 13th division. He traveled to France last year as a colonel leading the 102d engineers and earned a promotion for distinguished action before returning to train American troops.
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Camp Lewis
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
France
102D Engineers
America
Last of Class 1 Men Draft Called in 1917
Remaining Class 1 registrants from 1917 will entrain for camp on Monday. June 5 1918 registrants will then be called to service, with ranks possibly depleted by the September call. The October call will come from men who reached majority since June 5 1918, as the nation awaits the new manpower bill and draft predictions.
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Congress
Order New Railroad Scrip Books Issued
Railroad administration decides to replace current scrip books and mileage tickets with new forms. The $30 scrip books, bearing a $2.40 war tax, go on sale Tuesday. the $15 books, taxed $1.20, go on sale September 15.
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Railroad Administration
Cnte
Seattle Boy Wounded Again in France
Seattle casualty list shows F. Y. McFee C. H. Burkman and Edmund Keenan of Canadian forces wounded. Burkman brother of Mrs C. H. Christie and C. F. Burkman of Nob Hill Avenue has served two and a half years and never before wounded. Keenan with the 12th Canadians reported wounded in three previous lists and now in Rouen hospital with a non serious left arm wound.
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Seattle
F. Y. McFee
C. H. Burkman
Edmund Keenan
Burkman
Mra
C. H. Christie
C. F. Burkman
Nob Hill Ave
Fr. Y. McFee
Rouen Hospital
France
McBreen Opens Campaign Headquarters for County Treasurer
Headquarters for McBreen Campaign for county treasurer opened at 210 Smith building and are run by W H Kalepper. A Tuesday meeting drew over 100 supporters who organized for precinct work with speakers including Oliver Hul bach Stacy Shawn Ed White Tom Miles Moe Weisfield and John Crag well E L Bettinger served as secretary.
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A. E. McBreen
Smith Building
W. H. Kalepper
McBreen
Oliver Hulbach
Stacy Shawn
Ed White
Tom Miles
Moe Weisfield
John Cragwell
E. L. Bettinger
Eight Americans in Canadian Casualties
Ottawa reports a casualty list naming eight Americans among those wounded or listed as casualties. Individuals include J. Stanley Elder from Mont. K. G. Seldon of Tacoma. H. H. Walker of Holt Wyoming. D. McDonald of Nyssa Oregon. A. Johnson of San Francisco. J A. Keenkins of Berkeley California. Ek. Ww. Villeneuve of Sedro-Woolley Washington. and R. S. Smith of Spokane.
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Ottawa
J. Stanley
Elder
Mont
K. G. Seldon
Tacoma
H. H. Walker
Holt
Wyo
D. McDonald
Nyssa
Ore
A. Johnson
San Francisco
J A. Keenkins
Berkeley
Cal
Ww. Villeneuve
Sedro-Woolley
Wash
R. S. Smith
Spokane
United States Spruce Production Firm Incorporation
Incorpora tion papers show capital of 10 million dollars filed for the United States Spruce Production Corporation of Vancouver Washington. The firm is authorized to engage in general logging and operate mills and railroads.
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Olympia
United States Spruce Production Corporation
Vancouver
Wash
Three Clever Aprons At $2.25 Add New Interest
Apron day feature at The Bon Marche highlights three apron designs. Left shows plaid percales with detachable belt pockets, center uses plain percale with rick rack trims, back closes with elastic waist. Prices range from $1.50 to $1.95.
Seattle Mothers Hurry for Daughter's School Clothes
Local Sears style offers 27 inch dress ginghams from 25¢ a yard and 32 inch widths at 40¢ a yard. Med weight wool plaids and shepherd checks present affordable options for fall dresses and suits, with trims, buttons, and threads available on the main and upper floors.
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Seattle
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