Revenge for Treachery of Hun Troops Reported by US Troops
Frank J. Taylor reports in France that in the Woevre German artillery spreads fear. American African American troops in the Vosges vow revenge after German deceit that sacrificed three men at an outpost. Refugees say officers warned Germans that colored troops would cut off prisoners ears. One sergeant and two privates survived a German ambush by feigning sincerity.
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France
Alsace-Lorraine
Osges
Austrian Sailors Mutiny at Pola and Sebenico
The Volksreich published mutiny details of Austrian sailors at Pola and Sebenico. In 1917 at Sebenico they mutinied twice, throwing many officers overboard. At Pola in February 1918 they mutinied and killed one officer, wounding many including Admiral Hans. An infantry regiment refused to quell the mutiny. sailors surrendered and 50 await trial.
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Zurich
Volksreich
Pola
Sebenico
Hans
Bolsheviki Round Up Allied Consuls
Bolsheviki roundup targets British and French consuls and officials held in custody amid ongoing negotiations with the Soviet regime. Allied governments warn Moscow they will be responsible for the welfare of the detainees as Petrograd reports the shooting of 512 counter revolutionists.
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Washington
Petrograd
Tacoma man dies after apoplexy at Minor hospital
Wm. Reynolds aged 59 of Tacoma died at Minor hospital Monday after an apoplexy attack. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
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Wm. Reynolds
Tacoma
War's Black Ace by Edmund Vance Cooke
A poetic tribute to Toussaint L Ouverture urging enduring fame for the Haitian liberator. The piece casts him as a slave general and martyr and references Croix de Guerre and wartime ceremonies as a ceremonial homage to his legacy.
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Edmund Vance Cooke
Toussaint
Haiti
Henry Johnson
Effort to Free I W W Members Unites Officials in Chicago
Federal state and county authorities joined to consider evidence on I W W members detained for the federal building bombing. Judge Marcus Kavanagh refused habeas corpus at attorney George Vanderveer's request, but allowed further argument on writs as officials pursued suspects and witnesses.
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Chicago
Marcus Kavanagh
Kavanagh
Trotsky Relative Named Acting Premier in Petrograd
Petrograd reports Leo Kameneff has been appointed to act in place of Premier Lenine amid rumors of his absence. Kameneff is president of the workmen and soldiers delegates and is brother in law to War Minister Trotsky.
Moton Becomes Tuskegee Institute Principal Leader
Dr. Robert R. Moton succeeds Booker T. Washington as principal of Tuskegee Institute and leader of the negro race. The change marks a new era for the school and its national role in African American education.
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Robert R. Moton
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute
Thief Steals Purse From War Mother's Lunch Basket
A woman at Alki beach Sunday stole a purse from Mrs V J Vassar of 8201 Greenwood Ave containing postal savings certificates for 25 and about 18 in gold and silver coins. The purse held letters and photographs from her son serving with American forces in France. The mother grieves and offers a liberal reward for return of the letters and pictures.
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Alki Beach
France
Mra V. J. Vassar
Greenwood Ave
Use of Gold Is Cut Off In Manufacturing
Washington date Sept 10 gold for manufacturing purposes has been cut off from commercial America. In a telegraphic order Ray Baker director of the mint instructed all mint and assay offices to discontinue at once the issuance of gold bars for any except essential war uses.
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Washington
America
Ray Baker
Mint
Baker to Extend Abroad Stay as War Secretary
Semiofficial War Department statement says Secretary Baker will remain abroad longer than during his first trip to offset rumors that he would relinquish the post. He traveled for wartime duties as rumors swirled.
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Washington
Baker
War Department
Colored men prove mettle at the front in WWI reports
Special to The Star notes American Negro regiments and officers shaping a pivotal war role. It cites the 92nd and 93rd divisions under Maj. Gen. Ballou and Brig. Gen. Hoffman, with about 100000 drafted negroes at camp and 34 colored chaplains and 150 in Y M C A branches aiding the war effort.
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92Nd
England
C. C. Ballou
Roy C. Hoffman
America
France
Philipp in the Lead in Wisconsin Governor Race
Milwaukee Sept 10 Gov F L Philipp widened his plurality to 192 votes over Senator Wilcox in the Republican gubernatorial primaries.
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Milwaukee
F. L. Philipp
Senator Wilcox
Serge Dresses in Navy and Black for Stout Figures
Attractive serge dresses designed for stout figures feature a straight-line silhouette. The garments come in navy blue and black with braided and button trimming. Sizes 42 46 and 48 are offered.
Silk flounce petticoats and infant stockings offered
Silk flounce petticoats in green blue and red shades with tucked flounces and color changes. Infants stockings 19c fast black cotton ribbed size 5 to 4? pairs. Boys "Old Ironside" heavy cotton stockings fast black and seamless sizes 7 to 10.
Girls Stockings On Sale In Various Sizes
Advertises fine ribbed cotton stockings in black with sizes 6 to 14 for 49c and larger sizes 7 to 14 for 65c.
Port Commission Case Is Dismissed
Judge Jeremiah Neterer dismissed the port of Seattle suit against the Oregon Washington Railroad and J F Duthie shipbuilding firms. The port sought to bar defendants from claiming proprietary rights in the East Waterway. The court ruled the port had no ownership right but only supervisory authority.
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Jeremiah Neterer
Seattle
Oregon- Washington Railroad Company
J. F. Duthie Shipbuilding Firm
German General Staff Shifts to Defensive Fighting
The Hague Sept 10 German general staff will fight on a defense plan due to relative conditions. Vorwaerts Berlin reports Germany faces 32 American divisions and may deploy half trained American troops to quiet sectors.
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The
Hague
Vorwaerts of
Berlin
Germany
Want Equal Rights, Says Enemy Leader
Stockholm dispatch reports Matthias Erzberger, head of Germanys centrist faction, backing a league of nations and stating Germany seeks only equal rights, not world domination. The piece notes his interview amid wartime diplomacy context. A separate item mentions Red Cross luncheons at Fourth Ave and Virginia St serving noon meals for fund revenues.
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Stockholm
Matthias Eroberger
Reichstag
League of Nations
Forl Grey
Erzberger
Germany
Red Cross
Fourth Ave
Virginia St
Red Cross Fund
Yanks Press Forward on Fortified Le Petite Montagne
American forces attack the Le Petite Montagne tableland in France with heavy bombardment then advance through wooded ravines, neutralizing German machine nests and snipers. French troops cooperate on the right as assaults continue toward the plateau with 18 heavy and many light machine guns defending the positions.
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France
le Petite Montagne Tableland
le Petite Montagne
Aisne
le Petite Plateau
Tableland
Senatorial clash ahead of Chicago primaries
Chicago Sept 10 Illinois senatorial candidates push last efforts before tomorrow’s primaries. Republican contest centers on Medill McCormick George Foss and Mayor William Hale Thompson. Democrat J Hamilton Lewis poised for renomination with minor rivals James O Monroe and James Traynor. Lewis enjoys President Wilson’s backing.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Medill McCormick
George FE. Foss
Wm. Hale Thompson
J. Hamilton Lewis
Jas. O. Monroe
James Traynor
Lewis
Wilson
Police and U S Agents Raid South End Seattle
Police and federal agents under H Woods raid four locations in the south end of Seattle as part of an illicit liquor cleanup. Eight people are jailed on charges of selling liquor to soldiers, illegal sale within a five mile zone, and breaches of Internal Revenue laws. Multiple arrests include Frank Yabe proprietor at United States Hotel and others at 1031 Main St 1211 Weller St and 1231 Main St. A disturbance at the United States Hotel led to police using clubs to restore order after a man attempted to stab a patrolman.
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Seattle
H. Woods
United States Treasury
United States Hotel
Frank Yabe
Prietor
Charles Willis
John Smith
H White
Bertha Miller
Main St
J Scotland
Weller St
Arthur Ridley
William Lew
United States
K. L. Webb
Rotary President Miller Addresses Transportation Club
John A. Miller, president of the Bellingham Rotary Club, spoke before the Transportation Club on Monday, outlining joint community initiatives and potential collaboration.
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John A. Miller
Bellingham Rotary Club
Transportation Club
Soldier Shop Gift Parade for Troops Returns
A 36 inch outing flannel sale lists 5,000 yards of heavy outing flannel in stripe patterns, with lengths up to 10 yards. The notice urges sending gifts to the soldier boys to cheer them in their early days away. A splendid assortment of items is offered in the Soldier Shop.
Crepe Gowns Offered in Three Styles at $2.25
Three crepe gown styles are described in pink crepe with blue butterfly designs and yellow accents. The slipover style features blue buttonhole stitching, while another version is a tailored plain pink crepe.
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BON Marche
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United Press
Bolsheviki
Pals
Toussaint L'Overture
Negro Sollier
Ouverture
W. W
Trotsky
Lenine
N. BE. A
Dpd. C
Rheims
Des Moines
Philipp
Bon Marc Fey
A-V
Serge
Port Commission
Dispatch
Webb Miller
the Star
U.S
Rad
Georgette
Arlette Georgette
Crepe DE Chiqe
Copenhagen
Lyons
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