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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1915
Page
4
The text portrays Chief Lang denouncing gamblers and asserts the star and gamblers seek his removal though Lang has not harmed their “business.” It claims Seattle thrives with gambling under Lang and cites a polemic comparing Seattle to Atlanta in a controversial murder debate.
A Berlin paper touts General Electric Co of Germany raising capitalization as proof of strength, while critics warn the move signals no real economic soundness. The columnist argues U.S. inflation of capitalization mirrors boastful prosperity and mocks the devilish rhetoric of Rev. Billy Sunday versus Rev. Aked.
A proposed amendment at the New York constitutional convention would grant civil service preference to Spanish war veterans. The writer argues this rank class legislation undermines civil service fundamentals and sets a dangerous precedent that could affect others nationwide.
A collection of light items and jokes from the Warren Illinois Sentinel Leader page. Includes humorous exchanges about domestic life, a joke about a broken limb, quips on marriage and love, a dog and boy exchange, a saleswoman joke, and a sight gag about a christening mix up. The piece presents dated humor and short anecdotes.
A fragment suggests urban residents with small kitchens hesitate over meals and repeat tales about food habits. The dialogue hints at quicker, improvised options and social expectations around eating in a hurried city environment.
Fragmentary text describes Emil arriving with another pet and mentions care duties. References to a crib, coal bin and white mice filling the sink area appear as disjointed phrases without clear narrative. The tone resembles a chaotic humorous note about household pets.
Premier Asquith reports heavy British losses in operations along the Belgian border. Two German cruisers and two torpedo boats reportedly sunk by British forces. German scouting parties seen near Arras and Calais. Russians push in East Prussia as Austrian defenses at Lemberg fall back. Louvain destroyed by Germans as reprisal for alleged hostile acts. German torpedo boat 890 sunk off Chefoo by Welland.
A Seattle Star editor's mail column endorses open-front gentlemen's summer shirts as comfortable and argues against throat trouble, noting talk of a chain and cameo but no actual display yet. The subscriber signs the letter.
The Star editor questions the idea of training and appointing business and professional men as officers over workers, implying a critique of leadership that harms the men they claim to guide, with Roy W. Nicholas quoted.
A health campaign article discusses rising degenerative diseases among aging adults and the need for exercise fresh air and simple diets. It cites Benjamin Franklin on personal wellness and notes public indifference to long term health, urging discipline over indulgence despite modern comforts.
British claim that Aviator Bigsworth sank a submarine off Ostend was officially denied by the admiralty. The statement said the submarine was attacked by an aircraft but returned to harbor undamaged. In Troy New York a medicine company refuses to ship goods to Georgia until the Frank murder is avenged.
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