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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1917

Page

11

President to Read Pope Peace Plan Briefing Today

President Wilson and his Cabinet will hear Pope Benedict XVs peace plan amplified by the Vatican. The Vatican statement touches Belgium and calls for mutual condonement of damages, stirring renewed peace discussions amid Allied concerns. The White House signals the U S will not accept an immediate peace and will boost aid to Russia in defense against Germany.

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Pontiff Affirms Right of Peoples to Rule Themselves

The Holy Father addressed global leaders and national parliaments saying that no belligerent party can refute the claim to self rule without contradiction. He notes Belgium’s damages, avoids settling territorial questions, and cautions democracy should emerge from war without coercion or excessive forms.

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Holy See Defends Democracy View in World War Talk

Pope Benedict states democracy should not be imposed by arms and warns against excesses, saying the war may push democracy yet Wisdom must prevent shifts toward anarchy He ties his appeal to Wilson and other statesmen and denies prowar motives preserving free will and Belgium damages context

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Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound Helped Aurora Woman

Aurora resident Mia Carl A. Kieso writes that seven months of severe back and side pain left her weak and nervous until she used Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports regaining health and urges other women to try it. The Pinkham Laboratory cites many testimonials and invites letters for confidential advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn, Massachusetts. Also appears an unrelated ad promising business ethics and shorthand instruction at Northwestern Shorthand Reporting School.

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Pershing Sees French Victory At Verdun Drive

Henry Wood reports Aug 24 from Deadman’s Hill where French artillery and tunnels overwhelmed German defenders. Pershing watches and notes French guns in Corbeaux tunnel and Crown Prince tunnel casualties exceed 100 in a single shell. French advances continue with intense aerial combat above Meuse.

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New Serge Dresses for Women in Autumn Styles

OMMION SENSE presents pleated street and business wear with new autumn serges. Navy dominates with greens browns tans and plums. Belted and straight line silhouettes feature bead satin braid and silk trims. Prices range from 15 to 45 dollars on the third floor.

Federal Grand Jury to Hear Draft Case In Seattle

Clarence V. Angove a University of Washington student his mother Mrs Francis Angove and I J Neikirk assistant professor were bound over to the federal grand jury in Seattle on charges of attempted violation of the draft law The hearing before U S Commissioner Robert W McClelland used evidence from exemption board No 2 and from MacDougall Southwick Co where Mrs Angove worked Angove said he paid 300 to support his mother while also attending the university and working for Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co

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French Advance In Verdun Offensive Gains Rapid Ground

Paris dispatch reports French troops pushed more than a mile between Avecourt Wood and Dead Man's Hill in renewed Verdun fighting. The war office says a new victory is claimed and that French forces now occupy all of Hill 304.

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Fashionable Coats Display Long Silhouettes and Fur Trim

The article notes dressy coats with long straight lines and barrel draperies. Favorite materials include Pom Pom Crystal Cloth Silver tone Velour Broadcloth and Kersey. Coats run 48 to 50 inches, trimmed with fur plush and velvet, priced from 17.50 to 65 dollars on the Third Floor.

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