Road Bill Deliberations Highlight Spokane Debate
Convention coverage notes joint debate between Senator Cartyon and N W Dur of Spokane on the Carlyon road bill. Discussion centers on a 16 million dollar annual road program, bond issues, and the impact on farmers, labor, and soldiers. Arguments question feasibility and statewide benefits versus sectional interests.
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Maton State Good Roads
Cartyon
N. W. Dur
Spokane
Durham
Spokane Chamber Fee
Eastern Washing Highway Association
County Good Roads
Dixie
Navy to secure Pacific base near Port Angeles
Senator Poindexter disclosed plans to build a strong submarine air base near Port Angeles to ensure U S naval supremacy in the Pacific. He argued the forces must have adequate facilities and protection. Poindexter left Portland to meet Oregon leaders on marine defense measures.
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Port Angeles
United States
Poindexter
Senator Poindexter
Portland
Oregon
Hartley Addresses Pasco Church Campaign Talk
In Pasco Washington on August 23 Roland H Hartley republican candidate for governor spoke at a local church in the morning. In the afternoon he attended a ball game between Pasco and Toppenish, emphasizing state policies should give parents the best chance to properly rear their children.
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Pasco
Wash
Roland H. Hartley
Republic
Hartley
Toppeniah
Polish War Starts On Fronts Amid Supply Strains
Reports say Pilsudski's army slowed in the center as Bolsheviks mounted counterattacks to the north and south. Neutral workers refusing to haul munitions risk Poland's supplies while Russia can mobilize additional arms without outside interference.
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Pilsudski
Poland
Wrangel Gains In Crimean Offensive
General Wrangel's anti Bolshevik forces report successes in Crimea and the Don region. The left bank of the Dnieper east of Kherson is cleared of Red troops, with more than a thousand prisoners and dozens of guns captured. Additional detachments landed on the Azov and Black Sea littorals.
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Constantinople
Paris
United Press
Wrangel
Littorals
Sea of Azof
Black Bea
British Italian Premiers Urge Peace Deal
In Paris on August 23, Premier Lloyd George of Britain and Premier Giolitti of Italy urged Russia and Poland to reach an immediate peace based on mutual concessions. They rejected Bolshevik terms presented in London as not acceptable and pressed for a settlement. The leaders noted evolving Bolshevik proposals, some more and some less acceptable to Poland.
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Paris
United Presa
Liogd George
Great Britain
Giolitti
Italy
Russia
Poland
Lucerne
Moscow
Warsaw
M. Kameneff
London
Lloyd George the Red
British Paper Attacks Wilson Note on Russia Polish Issue
The Manchester Guardian denounces President Wilson's note on the Russian Polish situation as obstructive to peace talks. The Washington correspondent accuses the Russian division of the American State Department of drafting and perhaps editing the note. The piece charges interventionist ties and connections to monarchist circles within the United States.
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Minimn Beu
Manchester Guardian
British
Washington
Wilson
American State Department
Wisen
Federal Troops Pursue Mexican Bandit Pedro Zamors
Mexico City reports federal troops are chasing Pedro Zamors, the Mexican bandit who abducted five Americans and a British citizen. Capture expected shortly per telegraph from Guadalajara.
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Mexico City
Nederal
Pedro Zamors
Guadalajara
Lincoln statue near finish in Parliament Square
An onlooker asks about the shrouded statue. a workman replies that the figure is Uncle Sam, the man who won the war. The scene captures wartime Allied symbolism as construction nears completion in Parliament Square.
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Lincoln
Parliament Square
Sam
Cleveland Plain Dientor
Fremont bridge crash blocks traffic as car plummets through railing
A fatal collision on the Fremont bridge results in a car plunging into the span and removing a long section of railing. Police clear a crowds of spectators while the dead wagon takes the victim from the morgue to the awaiting family. Mrs. Kauffman, widow and mother, learns of the tragedy from a neighbor.
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Fremont Bridge
Kauffman
Bolshevik Armies Cut Off as Polish Forces Advance
Warsaw advices to the Paris office say the three Bolshevik armies in Poland are now completely separated. Units in the Soldau region are isolated while forces along the Bug and near Brest Litowsk are nearly encircled. Polish gains total about 35 000 prisoners with 200 Red guns captured. the entente mission calls the victory “increasing hourly.”
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Paris
United Preas
Poland
Warsaw
Soldau
Graudenz
Bug
Brest Litowsk
Entente
Mexican Government Assures Kidnap Victims to Be Freed
The Mexican government has informed the U S embassy in Mexico City that urgent steps are being taken to secure the release of several American citizens and other foreigners kidnapped by bandit Zamora. State Department announced today.
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Washington
Mexico City
Zamora
State Department
Mexican Border Open at Tijuana Restarted Travel
Following orders from Washington, the border at Tijuana was reopened today with the prior rules restored. Temporary and permanent passes were issued to all applicants seeking them, resuming normal crossings for travelers and residents.
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Bandingo
Cal
Washington
Tijuana
Alleged Draft Evader Is Held
Prosser Washington August 23 Man H Kuhn an alleged draft evader was arrested by Benton county sheriff and later jailed in Vancouver Washington He is believed to have registered for the draft in San Francisco.
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Prosser
Wash
Herman H. Kuhn
Benton County
Vancouver
Kuhn
San Francisco
Wedding in Lion's Cage at Carnival Den
An added attraction to the main show saw Josephine Trosk and William Carter wed in the lion's den of a carnival company Wednesday night. On Friday Carter was arrested for beating his wife and released on Saturday.
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Aberdeen
Mag
Josephine Trosk
William Carter
Trosk
Gellatly Tours North Counties in Republic Governor Bid
John A. Gellatly, candidate for the Republican nomination for governor, began a tour of the state s north counties. He spoke at Everett Marysville Arlington Stanwood and Burlington on Monday. This evening he will address gatherings at Mt Verne.
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John A. Gellatly
Everett
Maryeville
Arlington
Stanwood
Burlington
Mt. Verne
Long Distance Kiss Costs Him $8 Week
Chicago judge orders alimony after Samuel Domko paid 8 dollars weekly for long distance kisses to a blonde across the street. Court rules such kisses belong to his wife and sets to give her 8 dollars weekly from now on.
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Chicago
Samuel Domko
12 Word Will Leaves All to Son Lytton Boyne
Noted actor Leonard Boyne probate reveals one of the shortest wills on record consisting of 12 words. It states I leave all To possess in this world to my son Lytton. The estate is valued at over $55,000.
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Carlvon
London
Eng
Leonard Boyne
Lytton
Good Luck Stones Unlucky for Pastor
New York police arraign Reverend F. Shelton a fugitive from New Jersey on grand larceny charges. He allegedly sold polished coal pebbles claimed as gems, pocketing whatever he could get.
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New York
F. Shelton
New Jersey
Attempts 3 Times to End His Life
Herbert Marshall a 25 year old man in Guildford England made three suicide attempts including cutting his throat, firing twice at his forehead, and attempting to drown himself. He is held for trial.
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Guildford
Eng
Herbert Marshall
Mother of Eleven Dies in Paraffin Fire Incident
Ena London Mary Ann Cole mother of eleven, temporarily insane, drenched her clothes with paraffin and set fire to herself. she died before aid could reach her. The tragedy occurred during a period of mental instability and was reported as a suicide by self immolation.
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London
Ena
Mia
Mary Ann Cole
Gamblers Use Lima Beans as Chips in Passaic
Five gamblers were hit by rising living costs after police raided three alleged gambling dens in Passaic New Jersey on August 23. Officers found lima beans used in place of traditional chips, highlighting the shift in gambling costs and methods.
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Passaic
N. J
Germany Moves Massive Shipments to China Amid Recovery
Germany accelerates exports to China as it rebuilds after wartime disruption. Trade data shows large cargoes sent to Chinese markets, reflecting an effort to stabilize the economy and restore industrial output. Local and global analysts note shifts in supply chains and demand from Asia.
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Germany
China
Trio of Locals Dead in La Grande Incident
The deceased are Lievya Larson Wayne Keown and Clarence Larnen all from La Grande. Police have not released further details about the incident or its circumstances.
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Lievya Larson
Wayne Keown
Clarence Larnen
la Grande
Spanish Immigrants Encourage Farming in New Country
Spanish immigrants arrive in large numbers aiming to take up farming, seeking new opportunities and land for sustenance and livelihood.
Egypt Freed Says Report May Recognize Egypt Independence
London Aug 23 confirmation was lacking of a Times report that a tentative agreement may recognize Egypt's independence. The Times says talks by Viscount Milner's mission in Egypt and Zagud Pasha's group led to a deal granting Egypt recognition in exchange for Britain's privileged position and a guarantee against foreign aggression.
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London
the Times
Great Britain
Egypt
Viscount Milner
Zagud Pasha
Huntieh
New Dress Styles For Girls Arrive In Cotton Suiting
The coat-style pictured shows a tan or delft blue cotton suiting dress with vestee effect and a large white twill collar. Skirt features plaited effect with black and tan button trim and a wide patent leather belt. Sizes 8 to 14 years, price 3.95. Also gingham and plaid cotton suiting styles in sizes 8 to 14 years.
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Delft
Corduroys for Wear With Extra Knickerbockers
The Downstairs Store advertises durable corduroy school suits in belted brown fabric sized 8 to 16 years at $12.50, plus boys knickerbockers in brown with taped seams in sizes 6 to 16 years priced $2.50 and $3.00. Also offers tapeless blouses in percales and ginghams in sizes 6 to 16 years at $1.35.
New kimonos for girls at The Downstairs Store
Comforting flannelette kimonos for the first and last hours of the day feature featherlike softness. Trimmed with color bands and a waist tassel, they come in pink, light blue, gray, or lavender floral patterns for sizes 8 to 14 years, priced at 2.50 dollars.
Excellent Fitting Wool Sweaters for Schoolgirls
Coat-style belted wool sweaters priced at $5.75 for girls ages 8 to 14. Described as trim and smart for everyday wear with smoked pearl buttons and two patch pockets in colors maroon, cherry, peacock, turquoise, and brown. Downstairs store item description.
Good Stockings to Add to School Outfits
Features include Boys Cadet Stockings at 75 cents per pair with reinforced knee heel and toe in elastic ribbed knit. Also 50 cent pair stockings with mercerized finish and elastic ribbed weave available in sizes 5 to 9 1 2 and 9 to 11. Downstairs Store.
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STORD
MISSES AND CHILDRENS SHOES AT THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
MISSES SHOE line includes patent and dull calf styles on broad-toe lasts in sizes B1 to 11 priced 4.75 and 5.50 with various lasts and Goodyear welt options. BOYS AND YOUTHS LACE SHOES offered in tan and gun-metal calf English style with Goodyear soles in multiple sizes ranging 5.50 to 6.95. Also new women style tams for high school girls at 3.95 with fringe and metal pendant ornament in tan blue leather color and mahogany.
School Clothes Union Suits for Children Priced at 65¢
Practical children’s apparel described as union suits with a reinforced waist and drawers, tape to hold undergarment and garters, knit white cotton, low neck, sleeveless, knee length, sizes 2 to 12 years. Boys’ cross-barred muslin union suits with knit belt, sizes 26 to 34, priced 65¢.
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