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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1917
Page
6
London reports August casualties from the Flanders offensive reach 60,373 killed wounded and missing. Officers suffer heavier losses with 5,480 officers killed or missing or wounded in August, while July totals stood at 71,998 overall and 2,426 officer losses.
Capt. W. H Hardy, veteran of four years in the Civil War, wearing a blue sailor uniform, punched a man who insulted his attire after returning from a Spanish American War Veterans meeting. The assailant and a companion were restrained by a patrolman. Hardy suffered a dislocated finger and a sprained wrist. Hardy is cited as the lone survivor of the Perry expedition.
Fire situation in Washington woods improved as no new major blazes were reported in 24 hours. Chief War den Joy says last week’s fires are under control or burning where little damage could occur. Calm weather and northeast winds forecasted may raise concern, but current conditions remain cautious.
In SOUTH BELLINGHAM Aug 31 after months of dwindling hopes the Sound salmon have begun arriving in record numbers. The catch was estimated at 2,000,000 fish Thursday with canneries operating around the clock. The pack of cheaper grades may exceed recent years though sockeye runs are limited.
Milk dealers in Seattle say they welcome a government probe into their business as announced from Washington. In Chehalis Gov. Lister attended the Southwest Washington fair and gave a patriotic address urging citizens to support the war effort.
The Our Boys In France Tobacco Fund in New York reports a second shipment of 20 000 packages of tobacco sent to Perahing's troops this week. The Star as official Seattle collector notes 45 cents of tobacco value per 25 cents donated with no expenses taken. Nearly $1 900 raised locally to aid the war effort and to sustain the fund throughout the conflict.
United Press describes German home front strain as rationing worsens and sorrow grows. Officials see war weariness and liberal sentiment rising among Germans. Reports warn of a possible revolution and demand for government reform once Wilson's message prompts action.
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