American Inventive Genius Wins Germans Last Hope Crushed
Washington August 31 The Allied navies gain the upper hand as American scientists develop anti submarine devices that render German submarines much less effective. Destroyers with advanced detection will force submarines to rise, allowing surface battles and signaling the end of the submarine threat. England may soon be starved of German submarine gains.
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Washington, D. C
Lnto
England
OPEN SESSION OF APPEAL BOARD DISCHARGES COAL MINERS
A district appeal board grants discharge to workers in Newcastle while keeping its deliberations secret. It justifies keeping two coal miners at home for industry needs and denies discharge to Monson brothers who run twenty proceterias. The editor questions transparency and calls for public access to proceedings.
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Newcastle
Cecil A. Russell
Dominick Rockey
District Appeal Board
Monson Brothers
Irman Collins
Collins
Appeal Board Deliberates Secrets In WWI Exemption Row
Secret hearings of the district appeal board continued on Friday as appeals to avoid front line service and claims for home exemption were heard. Shipyard workers received temporary discharges with future replacement by non eligible men. Representatives from major yards testified unskilled labor could become indispensable in two months. Exemptions granted included Nick Rillikas for dependence abroad and Charles Samuelson as an occupational exemption.
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District Appeal Board
Focal Boards
Select Service Army
James F. Sheedy
Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co
C. D. Bowles
Duthie Yards
Dave Rogers
Skinner “Eddy
H. A. Davis
Ames Co _ re
Lester Gunther
Whitney
Rillikas
Charles Samuelson
Eastlake Ave
William McMahon
Anjox
Columbia
Luther McCullough
Nf Trade
Room 224
Kaiser to Turn Subs on U S Now Predicted by Rome
Rome diplomatic circles predict a new German submarine offensive against the United States following Wilson's rejection of the pope's peace appeal. They say Washington's stance frustrates autocratic moves toward democratization and that letters to the pope may precede renewed U‑boat terror to starve Britain.
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Kaiser
U. S
Rome
John H. Hearly
Univ’ Presse
United States
England
Wilson
Germany
Diplomata
Karl
Austria
Benedictte
Russians Unite Behind Common War Program Declares Moscow Pact
The Moscow convention envisions concentrating effort on war, centralizing power, preserving national integrity, and supporting the provisional government. Kerensky Korniloff and other leaders affirm a united national program across political factions. In Minneapolis, millers predict flour will fall with wheat fixed at 2.20 a bushel for No. 1 Northern spring.
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United Press
Washington
Moscow
Russia
Kerensky
Ken. Korniloff
Council of Workmen and Soldiers
Milukoeff
Constitutionalist Democratic Party
United Vrces
Minneapolis
Minn
Navy Ready to Meet Sub War
Navy department officials express confidence that U boats will be defeated as Germany may deploy larger submarines. New defensive and offensive measures including a secret detecting device smokeless coal camouflage depth bombs and camouflaged submarines are cited. Allies and United States plan to build standardized cargo vessels in the hundreds.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Wilson
America
Genilla
Navy Department
Germany
Sangerfest Opens at Norwegian Hall in Seattle
The 12th annual sangerfest and convention of the Pacific Coast Norwegian Singers' association opens Friday night at Norway hall in Seattle. It runs through Monday evening September 3 with a banquet at the Masonic temple. A key program item is the unveiling of the Edward Grieg statue on the university campus.
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Norwegian Singers’ Association
Seattle
Norway Hall
Masonic Temple
Edward Greig
Russia proves its democracy says Russell
Charles Edward Russell argues from his three month stint with the United States commission in Hussinan governance that Russian character underpins democracy. He asserts strong nations, like France, once embracing democracy, remain steadfast. the article teases continuation on page 10.
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Russia
Russell
Charles Edward Russell
the Star
Huset
United States Commission
Greece to Be in Full Military Strength in 3 Months
Aug 31 Athens port Greece will have its full military strength in the field with the allies within three months as Greek minister to the United States George Roussos declares on arrival. Roussos becomes the first Greek diplomatic representative stationed in Washington since 1915.
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United Press
Atlantic
Greece
George Roussos
United States
Roussos
Washington
People's Council to Lay Program Before Congress
The People's council, denied the right to meet in Minnesota and forced from Hudson Wisconsin, announced its plan to present its program to Congress. Delegates travel from Minneapolis to Washington while the Hohenzollern special from New York is to be halted and sent back.
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People's Council
Minnesota
Fargo
N. C
Hudson
Wis
Conetess
Counet
Washington
Hohenzollern
New York
Fikhart
Ind
5 Cent Loaf Expected As Hoover Price Impacts Seattle
A 5 cent 14 ounce wheat bread loaf is anticipated in Seattle as Hoover administration price controls may push down bread costs. Bakers and millers warn the 1917 wheat price of $2.20 per bushel could affect local flour markets, with 18 ounce loaves selling for 10 cents and the 1 cent loaf nearly disappearing.
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Seattle
Hoover Food Administration
Altho Mill
Washington
Nickel Loaf Sure Under Hoover Rule
The scent loaf of 14 ounces is in sight as government wheat price fixing sets 1917 crop at $2.20 a bushel. The Wheat Administration says the measure will curb speculation, ensure fair margins for millers and bakers, and keep bread affordable for workers while farmers accept some profit reduction for the war effort.
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Thy
United Press
Washington
Wheat
Chicago
Thalia Manager Seeks War Exemption
Roe Van Nostern, manager of the Thalia cabaret cafe on Second Ave, West Union St, filed affidavits with local board No 10 claiming necessity to maintain national interest during emergency. He seeks exemption from military service, stating he sells food and lives at the Calhoun hotel.
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Roe van Nostern
Thalia
Seattle Shipyard Strike Looms After Wage Demands
Twelve thousand Seattle metal trades workers plan a general strike next Wednesday if major firms Ames, Seattle Drydock Construction Co., and Duthie fail to grant higher wages. The labor council and officers met at the Labor temple Friday to press for raises, with a 3 p.m. deadline to avert action as shipyard orders restrict wage raises without shipping board approval.
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Seattle
Seattle Metal Trades Council
Labor Temple
Shipping Board
United States Shipping Board Special Commission of Adjuatiguent Employes
Metal Tradesoil
Metal Trades Council
A. E. Miller
Co. C. Clise
Dan P. McKillop
George H. Vandenburgh
Skinner & Eddy
Ames, Seattle Drydock Construction Co
Duthie
U. S. Shipping Board
Strike Fund Planned as Shipyard Walkout Looms
In San Francisco a $250000 strike fund is planned following an announcement from Seattle that 12000 shipyard workers will strike next Wednesday. Here workers have outlined a new wage scale and sent strike ballots with September 15 as the likely ballot date if the scale is not accepted.
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United Press
San Francisco
Seattle
Five Aces Fatal Duel in Chicago Poker Game
Michael Santo died after a poker game in Chicago with his brother in law Dominick Pagnola. Pagnola allegedly shot him and fled. Police searched for Pagnola as the case developed.
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United Press
Chicago
Michael Santo
Dominick Pagnola
Pagnola
Star Presents Big Bicycle Race Prizes for Top Two
Two bicycles valued at 45 and 35 dollars are the first and second prizes for the top finishing boys in Monday's bicycle race held under The Star. The full prize list appears on page 12.
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