American plane at Argonne proves there was one
Captain McKey testified before the spruce probe committee that an American battle plane fought at the Argonne, the lone fighter over our troops. The craft fired on German planes after weeks of no retaliation, lifting spirits of Northwest workers and soldiers alike. The hearing adjourned as calls to Mt Rainier echoed, with more World War I heroes expected.
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William C. McKey
Argonne
Baker
Washington
James A. Frear
Wisconsin
W. W. Magee
New York
Clarence F. Lea
California
Seattle
Capt. McKey
Northwest
American Air Service
Battle of the Argonne
McKey
Federal
Mount Rainier
Tuesaday
Federal Building
Grocers to Probe Japanese Influence Here
A Seattle grocers meeting called by J R Colvin of Merchants' Manufacturing Co focused on investigating Japanese influence in business. A committee led by John T Casey was formed to study facts and draft resolutions for the next club gathering. Frank Kannak of the Anti Japanese League will speak on the campaign and steps taken to combat Japanese competition. The session also planned discussion of living costs and how organization may lower grocery prices while countering Japanese influence.
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Ness
Seattle
John T. Casey
J. R. Colvin
Merchants’ Manufacturing Co
L. C. Smith
Blind Man's Hound Forsakes Master
Bob the bloodhound from Third Ave and Cherry St has deserted his post at the newsstand. He bonded with the blind vendor Lang, but grew fickle as passersby paid him attention. Lang says he will forgive the dog if he returns.
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Bob
Third Ave
Cherry St
Lang
Butler Talk Reservations Open for Club Luncheon
Roy C. Lyle secretary of the Young Men's Republican club handles reservations for the weekly luncheon to hear Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia University speak. The event takes place Thursday at the Masonic club in the Arcade building.
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Roy C. Lyle
Young Men's Republican Club
Masonic Club
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Wartime figures questioned on front line spruce supply
In France, leaders debate how only 200 De Havilland Fours reached the front while 143 million feet of spruce were cut and shipped to the U.S. Critics say not all troops were served and call for accountability in war production.
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France
Congressman Frear
de Haviland
Americans End Bandit Chase on Mexican Border
American cavalrymen and aviators ended a six day patrol into eastern Chihuahua after killing five bandits and arresting six. Two aviators grounded by a storm were found in Terlingua Texas. Col George Langhorne framed the mission as a success to punish kidnappers of Lieuts Peterson and Davis. Carranza forces captured nine bandits and a clash with Carrancistas was avoided. Normal border conditions returned as withdrawal completed Sunday night.
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Paso
Texas
Aug
Mexico
United States
Chihuahua
George Ride
Louis Boquet
Marfa
Terlingua
George Langhorne
Peterson
Davis
Eighth United States Cavalry
Carranza
Chihuahua City
Jesus Henrera
Langhorne
Boudinot
Seventh Cavalry
Fabens
Fail to Find U S Airmen In California Search
After 18 hours of fruitless search for Lieutenants Frederick Waterhouse and Cecil H., only a report of an airplane near a mine 40 miles south of Campo, California remains. Gov. Cantu pledges aid as two squadrons patrol from North Island and Yuma toward Trinidad Lower California to pursue the missing men into rugged terrain.
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San Diego
Cal
Frederick Waterhouse
Cecil H
Yuma
Rockwell Field
O. J. Adame
Campo
Lower
California
Gov. Cantu
Withdrawal of Mexico border expedition declared voluntary
Washington reports the withdrawal of cavalry troops that crossed into Mexico to pursue bandits who kidnapped two army flyers. The decision was stated as voluntary, with Gen. Dickman authorized to withdraw without further orders, after a chase hindered by two rainstorms. Further expeditions may occur if border commanders deem it necessary. The status of Secretary Lanning's reply to Mexico's protest awaited.
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Washington
Mexico
Dickman
Lanning
Veterans Show at Metropolitan Theatre Night Benefit
A vaudeville and moving picture show will be staged at the Metropolitan theatre tonight for the World War Veterans association. Acts come from downtown vaudeville houses with officers James Mack commander Miles Price lieutenant commander IF Marone adjutant oc a. Yates assistant adjutant and C. Welch quartermaster and business agent in charge.
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Metropolitan Theatre
World War Veterans’ Association
James Mack
Miles Price
Leutenant
Marone
A. Yates
C. Welch
President May Refuse Senate Ratification With Reservations
Washington, Aug. 25. President Wilson may refuse to accept as ratification any Senate action that includes amendments or reservations. A refusal could send the treaty back to the Senate, risking deadlock. Republicans would push to end the war with Germany and reestablish consular services, while Democrats warned against sidelining the pact and harming U.S. interests.
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L. C. Martin
United Press Staff
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Paria
United States
Germany
Taft
Great Britain
Committee Probes Shipyards to Shape Government Contracts
A congressional committee begins inspecting the books and contracts of Skinner & Eddy in Seattle and plans to audit all Pacific coast shipyards. Led by Rep. F. F. Kelley the panel will visit Tacoma Portland San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego over three days in Seattle and scrutinize Grays Harbor Motorship Corp. for major government work.
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National House of Representatives
Seattle
Skinner & Eddy Corporation
Ands
FP. FF. Kelley
Michigan
Pacific Coast
Shipping Board
Tacoma
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Northwest
Grays Harbor Motorship Corporation
Japan Fears Isolation Over China Consortium
Tokyo August 20 Viscount Uchida warned at the diplomatic council that Japan must join unconditionally in a China alliance or face isolation as other nations yield vested rights. War Minister Tanaka opposed the move, while support for unconditional participation grows.
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Tokyo
United Press
Viscount Uchida
Japan
China
Manchuria
Mongolia
Tanaka
London Daily News Critiques Bhantung Amendment
London editors assail the Bhantung amendment as more goodwill than sense. If adopted it could force a new treaty between Germany and America, while Germany has ratified the existing treaty and would likely refuse the proposal, keeping Germany and the U S at odds.
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London
United Press
Bhantung
Foreign Relations Committee
United States Senate
The
Daily News
Germany
America
Japan
Mount Vesuvius Erupts With Lava Flows Toward Valley
After underground rumblings Mount Vesuvius began erupting today with two lava streams heading toward the valley. The eruption is not yet heavy enough to threaten villages at the mountain's base.
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nNoMah
United Presa
Mount Vesuvius
Catholic group opposes ratification in Rome parliament
A Catholic faction in parliament today passed a resolution opposing ratification of the peace treaty. London remains described as a global hub for trade and seed commodities.
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Rome
United Preas
London
Silesian Unrest Turns Violent Across Districts
London dispatches report escalating violence in Silesia with a German commander issuing sweeping orders. Thirty people were executed at Bytom and nine at Bubrowitz for bearing arms under the proclaimed wartime measures.
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London
Silesia
Hoerwing
Bytom
Bubrowitz
Priest and Short to Speak on Treaty Pact in Seattle
Dean Arthur Priest of the University of Washington and William Short president of the Washington State Federation of Labor will address Seattle Treaty Ratification league members Monday night in the Labor Temple annex Fifth avenue and University street. Deportations punished residents of two mining villages near Katowice for revolutionary activities.
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Kattowicz
Germany
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