Russia Will Fight Says Charles Edward Russell
Charles Edward Russell argues in The Star that Russia will fight with courage if given a fair chance and US support. He rebukes claims of Russian yellow nature, praises soldier valor, and warns Americans to beware traitors and German agents at home. He previews a series titled The Truth About Russia.
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Riots Rock San Francisco During Labor Strike
Riots erupted citywide in San Francisco on August 22 as police reorganized to handle unrest. Chief White shifted to 12 hour shifts and added 200 officers on strike duty after 11 a.m. damage included 22 wrecked cars and a confrontation before the Labor Temple with guards aboard a United Railroads car and automobiles.
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Coal Prices Expected to Drop in Seattle
The average Seattle household would pay about $6 per ton for winter coal instead of $7 to $9. President Wilson announced fixed mine prices for bituminous coal and set wholesale and retail profit limits. Washington coal prepared sites were fixed at $3.60 per ton at the mine mouth, with about 65 cents freight and $1.25 per ton hauling cost in Seattle. Government to fix wholesale profits at 20 cents per ton.
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Allies Drive on German Horde In Fierce World War Count
Allied forces press a triple offensive with gains across Verdun front and Slope of Cote L'Oie, Regneville, and Samogneux. French troops advance while Italian Austro front sees violent fighting and heavy losses as monitors, siege guns, aircraft, and artillery bombard fortifications. Canadian units surge near Lens as Haig renews attack.
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