Disloyal Remarks Land Man in Jail
A man named W. H. Burke of Waller is held in the city jail for federal investigation after he disparaged the United States government at a Camp Dodge Iowa lunch counter. He allegedly said the Kaiser sought to sink the Lusitania and accused U S soldiers of being treated as dogs, claiming Allied aims would fail.
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United
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Norse
K. Johnson
Secial Infantry
Camp Dodge
Iowa
W. H. Burke
Waller
Burke
Lusitania
United States
Burke Registers for Impending Draft
Burke is scheduled to register for the impending draft on September 12. The brief notes Burke’s obligation and the upcoming government action related to conscription.
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Burke
Relatives Sought for Brinnon Logging Camp Victim
Port Townsend officials seek kin of C. Rotrake who died in Port Townsend hospital from injuries at a Brinnon logging camp. His body is held by the Port Townsend Undertaking Co. He had only worked at the camp a few days and no origin is known.
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Port Townsend
C. Rotrake
Brinnon
Rotrake
Edwin J. Brown Seeks King County Prosecuting Attorney Seat
Edwin J. Brown seeks the Democratic nomination for King County Prosecuting Attorney. He pledges to depoliticize the office, appoint capable deputies, and prosecute lawlessness, including bootleggers and slackers, during wartime. He contrasts his plan with Republican candidates Fred C. Brown E M Brackett John D. Carmody A D Martin and Thomas Page.
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King County
Edwin J. Brown
Fred C. Brown
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War Savings Stamps urged to reach $1000 limits
War Savings Stamps must be bought to the limit of 1000 dollars per person and per family member and also per firm. Seattle businessmen are urged to contribute, as the city trails behind the $2 million quota. County Chairman Charles H. Clarke cites indifference by firm heads and delays in pledges. Northern Pacific officials and staff report joining the limit class with $1000 pledges.
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War Savings Stamp Committee
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Chas. H. Clarke
Dodge
J. F. Craner
Northern Pacific
H. Alvin Moore
Railwaymen's War Savings Department
J. A. Black
N. P
Mra. Black
D. A. Dahlgren
Auburn
Police tighten guard on downtown office burglaries
Acting Chief Claude Bannick orders sergeants to watch downtown office buildings and entrances and to investigate suspicious loiterers after several large robberies of Liberty bonds and securities from safes. A warning to office staff urges securing outer safe doors before leaving.
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Claude Bannick
Railroad workers get wage boosts for lower paid classes
About one million railroad employees not covered by the first wage raise receive increases today from the railroad administration. The raise amounts to $2 per month for monthly time workers and 1 cent per hour for hourly workers, effective from January 1.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Shipping Chief Called to Aid Traction Case in Seattle
A.M. Taylor head of the housing and transportation section of the U.S. Shipping Board travels to Seattle to resolve the traction tangle. Traction president A.W. Leonard confirms Taylor's likely arrival, with a special council session planned to discuss financing 25 street cars and bridge rerouting on 16th Ave. The city seeks funds to buy cars, while Beattie faces the loss of remaining modern spares. U.S. Attorney General Hubert S. Saunders notes 5 cent streetcar fares remain legal. he will issue an opinion on Tacoma fare legality and potential funding for postal carrier car fares.
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The
United States Shipping Board
Seattle
A.W. Leonard
Traction
Hanson
Taylor
Meen
Thomas Murphine
Seattie
LU. S
Hubert
Saunders
the Star
Tacoma
Ilegal
Non-Partisans Win at Polls in Idaho and North Dakota
In Idaho Ross voters tally show nonpartisans gaining control of the governor and U S senate race while Democrats nominate Samuels Nugent Jeperson. In North Dakota state parties reelected chairs and the Nonpartisan League will control the Republican ticket though failing to win the Democratic slate.
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Idaho
Tureday
Hi. F. Samuels
John F. Nugent
United States Senate
C. R. Jepperson
Congress
Dr. W. Davis
F. R. Gooding
United States
Bismarck
N. D
Nonpartisan League
Seven Hundred Fifty Draft Men Entraining for Camp Lewis
Seven hundred fifty selective draft men will leave Seattle Friday for Camp Lewis. They will be entertained at Luncheon at the Hippodrome under the auspices of the King County Council of Defense starting at 12 45 PM. A vaudeville show by Orpheum cast will be at Moore Theatre this week. The Knights of Pythias band will provide music as the parade to the station begins at Hippodrome at 3 15 PM with entrainment at 6 45 PM. Donations of cakes or candies are welcome, to be at the Hippodrome Friday morning at 9. Girls are needed to help serve and should report at 1206 Fourth Ave at 10 40 AM.
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Seattle
Camp Lewis
Hippodrome
Heattleston
Tobias
Fourth Ave
Wilson Commutes Death Sentences for 10 Negro Soldiers
President Wilson commuted the death sentences of 10 African American soldiers from Houston Texas to life imprisonment. He cited adequate reason already shown by prior actions and expressed clemency as recognition of loyalty of their race and to inspire service to the country and liberty while at the front in battle.
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Washington
Wilson
Houston
Texas
Batle
Montenegro Urges Immediate Union With Serbia
The Montenegrin committee for national unity in New York calls for the immediate union of Montenegro with Serbia and other Serbo-Croatian-Slovenian provinces into one democratic, indivisible state. The memorandum credits Montenegro as a cradle of Serbian liberty and criticizes the Montenegrin army leadership for seeking peace with Austria against the will of the army and parliament. Seattle Montenegrina joined the appeal.
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Montenegro
Serbia
Montenegrin Committee For National Unity
New York
Seattle
Bartell 2 for 1 Sale Prices Slashed in Seattle
Bartell announces a limited sale with no limits on quantities. Regular stock only and no damaged goods with deep discounts on items like 2 for 1 Black Shoe Polish 15c cans, Nichols roach powder 25c size two for, Spalding tennis balls 35c for two, and Nichols menthol inhaler tubes 10c two for.
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Seattle
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