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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1918
Page
8
A lively account describes a circus visit with a Chinese parade, massive elephants, humpback camels, and clowns failing to ride bucking bronchos. Acts include dancing elephants, flying butterflies, trained dogs, bear feats, horse riding, rope dancing, and clown stunts. The scene ends with praise for the show.
At Thilloy near Tapaume Allied and imperial troops push forward with Australian units advancing toward Dompierre and Suzanne while Canadian forces seize the ridge east of Waacourt. New Zealanders secure northern Bapaume outskirts and Scottish troops gain near Pilouvain as prisoner totals exceed 21,000.
London papers commented favorably on Senator Lodge’s discussion of war aims. The Mail said the act would dispel German illusions about the opposition and strengthen President Wilson’s hand. The Chronicle praised it for illustrating solidarity of American opinion.
Camp Lewis reports the first arrivals of 1000 select service men as part of an expected 15000 to enter the camp over the next two weeks. The public edition of the Paria Matin highlights common English words and pronunciation.
A city resolution asks the government to commandeer homes, apartments, hotels, and lodging through a rental agency run by the United States Shipping Board. A three member commission, including a shipping board representative, labor representative, and a public representative, would investigate agencies and set terms.
A German flyer, who landed in Cadzen Holland last week, opened fire with a machine gun as civilians sought shelter. Subsequent investigation found him very drunk and he was interned.
A fable-style note compares a hare and tortoise with a moral that slow progress beats overconfidence. The piece ends by promoting savings on fall attire at the Florence Upstairs Store at Second and Union, urging readers to shop.
Washington announces the Emergency Fleet Corporation will replace sunk fishing craft with 75 modern deep sea trawlers. The ships are to be built immediately and operated along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts under the Shipping Board.
The J. J. Flaherty, an American fishing schooner laden with fish, valued at about $50,000, is noted as part of a report on multiple English schooners affected in a maritime loss or incident.
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