Defeat Looms As Entente Outnumbers Central Powers
In 1916 the Entente built vast advantages in ammunition and industry while the Central Powers faced supply strain. Recommendations urge maximal defensive training, rapid mobilization, and readiness for a likely Somme-like offensive in 1917. Morale and food concerns intensify as the war nears a decisive phase.
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Murman
America
England
France
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Somme
Verdun
Gas Strike Edit Sparks City Efforts To Restore Service
Outlying districts report low gas pressure as workers strike. State Public Service Commissioner Frank R. arrives to investigate. Mayor Fitzgerald pushes for talks between Seattle Lighting and workers while gas company officials resist. Labor Temple session underway as A. E. Miller says a conference can occur at any time to reach a settlement.
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Seattle Lighting Company
Lane
Gas Company
Labor Temple
A. E. Miller
Star
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Rainier Valley
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R. Hutchinson
Ludendorff Says Huns Lost Heart in 1916
General Erich von Ludendorff admits German high command faced disaster two years before the war’s end. He describes Hun legions driven into Romania and continuing the struggle for world domination in a serialized confession printed in The Star. Readers are urged to follow daily installments.
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Ludendorff
Germany
Erich von Ludendorff
Romania
Star
The Sneeze Season Brings Mask Worries for Hunters
A compact tale frames the winter sketch of masks and illness fears as house seekers chase hopeful listings. The piece characterizes an earnest buyer's approach amid pandemic era caution and real estate tempo.
A Curious Tale Of IT And A Day On First Ave
A rambling column describes a mysterious substance called IT causing dizziness and glassy eyes as people stumble along First Avenue. The piece recalls drinking rumors, cold season woes, and a humorous house-hunting miscue that ends with a stray business card left on a door.
Safe Crackers Rob Bank Safe at Boulevard Chop House
Safe crackers robbed Boulevard Chop House at 420 Pike Street early Tuesday, escaping with a $60 Liberty bond a bank book and insurance papers. Entry was via light or rear door with inner door jimmied. outer safe doors left open. No arrests. This marked the third such robbery in three days.
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Plan Attack on High Cost Plan by Northwest DAs
United States district attorney office hosts talks on reducing living costs in the Northwest. DAs Robert C. Saunders, Bert Haney of Portland, and Francia A. Garrecht of Spokane discuss constructive suggestions and a plan to lower living costs. Garrecht notes Spokane bread and meat prices fell after government investigation.
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Bert Haney
Portland
Francia A. Garrecht
Spokane
Garrecht
Seattle
Haney
President May Dance On Street Near Fourth Ave
President and Mrs Wilson may attend the jazz event on the street near Fourth Ave and Bell St after a train arrival at Union depot. Secret service will guard them. Arena seats 5500 with space for about 1000 more for the 5 p.m. speech under League to Enforce Peace auspices.
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Bell St
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Spangier
Fleet Entertainment Committee
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League
Settlement of Strike Nears as Talks Continue
Strike of building tradesmen moved toward a settlement with two meetings set between master builders and union leaders. Mediation board plan revision to be discussed at 1 pm with subcommittees reporting at 3 pm. Carpenters plasterers masons and cement mixers seek ten dollars a day while laborers demand seven.
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Frank Cotterill
Building Trades Council
Women of Seattle urged to feed sailors with lunch boxes
A citywide plea appeals to Seattle women to provide 25 000 lunch boxes for Navy sailors during their leave. The campaign urges home cooked meals and clear paper napkins, wrapping, and cake to comfort sailors away from home.
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Navy
Seattle
Fleet Committee
Chaplin Solves Housing Problem at Hollywood Home
Charlie Chaplin buys the $3,000,000 Alfred Berheimer residence in Hollywood, LA, in a move that tackles long standing housing issues. The purchase confirms Chaplin as owner of a premier estate in California.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Charlie Chaplin
Alfred Berheimer
Hollywood
House Will Probe Burleson's Work
Washington September 9 unit ed Press reports that Postmaster General Burleson's administration will be investigated by the House as Republican leaders had practically decided today. New York quotes Liberty bond prices for several issues with small shifts in values.
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United Press
Burleson
House
Unions Stock Yards Transit In Chicago Rates Boosted
In a tentative I C C ruling the Union Stock Yards Transit Company faces higher charges for cattle car loading and unloading at Chicago. The commission set increases of 25 cents per car for unloading and 50 cents for loading.
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Interstate Commerce Commission Today
Union Stock Yards Transit Company
Chicago
Want Ad Rhyme Contest Verse
A verse submitted by H. E. Bennett from the L. C. Smith Building invites readers to check the classified page for details as The Star stands out among Western papers for news and ads.
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Star
the Beat
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L. C. Smith
Seattle Lighting faces union dispute amid gas famine
Seattle Lighting Co and striking workers remain at an impasse as officials from the state Public Service Commission and City seek to assure gas service. Mayor Fitzgerald urges negotiations while 35 percent normal output and widespread gas outages threaten residents and fruit canning.
Hart Says He Will Run Again if Party Wants Him
Acting Gov Louis F Hart denies retirement plans amid Spokane report He states he hopes voters will say well done after Gov Listers term ends not that he will not run He notes no retirement statement and clarifies he was not present at the Spokane speech
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Spokane
Lister
P. H. Carlyon
Thurston County
Howard Taylor
Eagle Gorge
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