Easton Mother Gives Ten Sons to Her Country
Mrs. Sarah Bower, a pioneer with German roots in Easton, Washington, has many sons nephews brothers and sons in law lined up to join U S military. With 72 German kinfolk fighting for the Kaiser the family shows wartime sacrifice as seven sons now serve and three are drafted or ready to be called up.
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Sarah Bower
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Germany
U. S
Washington State
Tennessee
Mrs. Bower
War mothers of Easton rally behind seven sons heading to front
Mrs. Bower, 48, immigrant American citizen, speaks for Mothers of Easton instructing and inspiring families as seven Ledbetter sons and many relatives join the U S Army. She praises freedom in America, condemns tyranny, and urges all men to enlist amid war. Her family spans Oregon and Tennessee lines with many serving and awaiting call.
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Sam
Francis Ledbetter
Marion Ledbetter
Arthur Ledbetter
Louis Ledbetter
Charlies Ledbetter
Sydney Ledbetter
Edward Ledbetter
War Duty Talk From A Proud Mother
A mother proclaims her sons are not slackers and will fight for the United States. She expresses pride in her sons’ upbringing and resolves that they will stand up for the nation, contrasting against any stigma of cowardice.
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United States
Third War Article by Russell Germans Spread Lies Thru Russia
Russell argues that American readers should doubt gloomy portrayals of Russia and seek the facts behind wartime reporting. He contends Russia’s real situation reflects long-standing regime forces and urges patience as he discusses reasons behind halted military action.
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Russia
Blue Line
Labor Day Proclaimed as Legal Holiday in Olympia
Gov Lister issues Labor Day proclamation designating September third as a legal holiday in Washington urging industrial peace. Mr Hoover notes bread price hopes tied to wheat at two dollars, promising unchanged loaf size if price falls back.
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Olympia
Ask
Lister
Mr. Hoover
Dreamland tobacco fund dance at circus tonight
Dreamland hosts a big benefit dance for Sammies tobacco fund after the circus show. Georgiana Hammond and Astrid Waldal will help boost attendance with many telephone and telegraph girls present. Admission 50 cents for men, ladies free. proceeds go to buy tobacco for the boys in France. Fox trots and various steps at a lively all night event.
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Georgiana Hammond
Western Union Telegraph Co
Astrid Waldal
Telephone Company
France
Walter Fulton
Fulton
Rioting by 24th Infantry Leaves 16 Dead 18 Wounded
United Press reports that last night ethnic tensions among Negro troops of the 24th infantry caused a deadly riot in Houston. Sixteen are dead, 14 white, with 18 wounded. Illinois guardsmen have rounded up over 100 rioters. 50 may remain at large. Martial law kept order as troops guarded Camp Logan and city streets.
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Houston
24Th Infantry
Illinois
Jas. Devine
Camp Logan
Dallas
Negro Troops to Be Kept Out of Texas
Washington announces that Negro regulars who rioted in Houston last night will be moved from the city. Senator Sheppard of Texas urges that no more Negro troops be sent into the state, while General Parker reports troops are being sent from several directions and the situation is under control.
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Houston
Hinker
Walter
Shepherd
War Department
Lone Star
Baker
Parker
Women dressed as men land Bell ingham scion in jail
Fred Nolte 26 scion of a Bell ingham family and his wife Mrs Nita Nolte, with Mrs Edith Robinson, were arrested trespassing on Great Northern tracks near Renton at 3 am by Deputy Sheriff Peter Johnson. They wore blue overalls and men's shirts, had short hair, and claimed they were traveling to Yakima to pick fruit and hops.
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Fred Nolte
Bellingham
Great Northern
Renton
Peter Johnson
Nita Nolte
Edith Robinson
Yakima
Nolte
George Nolte
Charles Nolte
Bellingham National Bank
Mrs. Nolte
Agnes Dow
Mary Hanford Ford to address King County Democrats
Chicago lecturer Mary Hanford Ford known for labor art and literature will speak Saturday noon August 25 to the King County Democratic club at the Good Hats cafeteria on The New Democracy.
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Mary Hanford Ford
Chicago
King County Democratic Club
Good Hats
New Democracy
Peace talks a step as pope clears road to Germany
Vatican statement on Belgium wrongs raises peace hopes. Officials note pope’s emphasis on restitution may push Germany toward reparations while U S signals readiness when aims are met. Britain’s Balfour cited as echoing Vatican approach amid Allied concerns over Russia and German socialist elements.
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Washington
Benedict
United Press
Belgium
Germany
Vatican
State Department
America
Russia
England
Balfour
Austrian HQ Blown Up in Tolmino Sector
Rome dispatches say Austrian military headquarters in Tolmino sector wiped out by two Italian bombs including commanding officers. Washington reports the U S shipping board approves a 1.272 ships program totaling 7,968,600 tons to combat submarine threats with nearly 2 billion dollars allocated.
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United Press
Washington
Tolmino
Rome
U. S. Shipping Board
Pope Benedicts peace plea seen as key to war end
United Press reports Pope Benedicts expanded peace proposal backs allies demand for restoration, notably Belgium damages. The pontiff signals acceptance of indemnity and self rule, with restoration as the crucial issue, as he seeks German approval through Austria and Bavaria to win central powers over.
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United Press
New York
Pope Benedict
United Press Today
Belgium
Germany
George
Pope B
Catholic Austria
Pontiff Recognizes Right Of All Peoples To Rule Selves
Rome August 24 United Press reports the papal secretary of state authorized release of a statement on the pontifical peace appeal. It notes disarmament and freedom of the seas align with President Wilson’s message and anticipates American reception. The third and fourth points cover mutual absolution of war expenses damages and restitution of occupied territories.
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United Press
Pontifical Appeal For Peace
Wilson
Senate
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