Dumba Defies Policy With War Munitions Protest
Austro-Hungarian ambassador Dumba vows to press his scheme of calling out countrymen in munitions shops. Chicago machinists at Torris, Wold & Co. have walked out, refusing replacements. The issue is not wages or conditions but a strike against U S policy and support for foreign governments. The U S government demands Dumba’s recall.
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Umba
Torris, Wold & Co
Chicago
America
Dumba
Chief Lang and the case rule breach at Tate's cafe
Testimony by J. J. Johnson says the cafe broke a case rule to seat a girl with the chief of police present. Johnson claims the chief’s presence caused the violation and defends Lang, while noting the rule aimed to prevent patron molestation. Also items note telephone and gas companies pledging refunds and rate cuts amid public distrust.
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J. J. Johnson
Tate
Johnson
Seattle
A Little Bit of Mostly Anything Father Gasped
A father recalls a morning street brawl in front of his store and a boy admiring his father’s courage as the crowd forms. Cartoon captions poke at servant girls, sun spots, and marital chatter while a humorous want ad promises quick results for readers.
Steamer Congress sails for California with 500 aboard
Tuesday night the steamer Congress departed for California carrying more than five hundred passengers. A Saikai Maru arrival in Seattle from Manila and Asian ports followed with mixed cargo. Local events include a December Seattle Poultry show with over two thousand fowls, and other notices on hunting, estates, and public figures.
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California
Seattle
Manila
China
Japan
Seattle Poultry and Pet Stock Association
H. Smith
Success
Paysse
Robert A. Turner
United States
D. B. Olson
State Reformatory
Monroe
Brotherhood of
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Snohomish
Federal
Canada
Portland
Cleveland
George
Nicholas
Kitsap County
Oregon
State Supreme Court
Everett Federal Building
Everett
Judge Wright
South Bend
Uley
Officer Rouses Court Fight as Bandit Wound Doctor Is Arrested
A San Francisco woman doctor who treated a bandit's gunshot wound was arrested after failing to report the incident. In St Louis, an alleged arson trust faces imminent investigation by authorities.
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Lewis County
San Francisco
St. Louis
Akaz Rheumatism Cure Promoted by Mackenzie
J D Mackenzie touts Akaz the mineral for rheumatism in an advertisement claiming widespread testimonials. He states internal treatment lasts five to six weeks, longer for chalky deposits, with mineralized water five to six months and external Akaz plasters or compounds.
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J. D. Mackenzie
Soap free hair care with cocoanut oil advise
An advertisement advises against washing hair with soap or shampoo and promotes using ordinary transformed cocoanut oil in small amounts. It claims cocoanut oil cleanses hair and scalp, prevents brittleness, and leaves hair soft and glossy. It notes cocoanut oil is cheap, available at pharmacies, and lasts for months for a family.
Taft Says Narrow Chance of U.S. Entering War
Former President W. H. Taft states there is little likelihood the United States will enter the war, noting cautious public sentiment and political considerations at the time.
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W. H. Taft
How He Was Cured of Catarrh
A Chicago business man long tormented by catarrh finds a simple easy pleasant remedy after exhausting other methods. He claims the cure happened quickly and fully and that friends and others were cured after he shared the method.
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Chicago
Remarkable free cure offer for catarrh from Sam Katz
A lettered promotion claims a simple inexpensive method cured the writer of catarrh after many failed treatments. It urges readers to write for free information without sending money. The appeal describes catarrh as a dangerous, debasing condition with physical and mental symptoms and lists the Chicago address to write to for details.
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Sam Katz
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
INI
SAYS WINNER MUST HAVE LIVE MAN FOR EVERY ONE KILLED
Lafayette Young editor of the Des Moines Capital and former U S senator quotes on war stance while en route to California. He spent four months in Europe under fire and as a prisoner in Austria. He attacks European nations, proclaims readiness for military and naval preparedness.
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Lafayette Young
Des Moines
United States
Jaws
California
Europe
Austria
American woman held in Italy after wartime marriage
Mrs. Alexander Johnson of Sandakan, British North Borneo, born American, faced detention in Italy when war began after she married an Englishman and acquired his nationality. The American consul could not help her, but she eventually escaped and is staying at the New Washington hotel.
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Alexander Johnson
Sandakan
British North Borneo
Italy
New Washington Hotel
Veteran Seattle Attorney J. M. Wrestling Dies at 77
Seattle attorney J. M. Wrestling of 3923 Edmonds Street died Wednesday at age 77 after practicing law for 26 years. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Rainier Valley Undertaking Chapel with cremation to follow.
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J. M. Wrestling
Edmonds St
Rainier Valley Undertaking Chapel
Plan Musicale at Carl Ellis Eppert Concert
A musical plan at Carl Ellis Eppert will be presented at the Press club on Thursday night as part of the September ladies night. Assisting artists include Mme Hesse-Sprotte contralto Miss Ethel Murray cello Mrs Romayne Hawkins piano Francis J Armstrong violin Hiram H. Tuttle baritone and Miss Irene Rodgers accompanist.
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Carl Ellis Eppert
Press Club
Mme. Hesse-Sprotte
Ethel Murray
Romayne Hawkins
Francis J. Armstrong
Hiram H. Tuttle
Irene Rodgers
Mauled by Thugs At Eastlake Home
August Martin of 612 Eastlake Ave was hospitalized Wednesday after a beating by two thugs Tuesday night in front of his home. His watch was stolen during the assault.
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Martin
Eastlake Ave
War Update from a Year Ago in Europe
German forces in France hold strong defensive positions after heavy fighting around Soissons. Maubeuge remains in Allied hands despite reports of its capture. Russian official tallies Austrian losses since Lemberg include 250000 killed or wounded, 100000 prisoners and 400 guns. Emperor William appears on the East Prussian front. John Redmond urges Irish unity with Britain. Wilson declines to judge neutrals over dum-dum bullets until a later time.
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France
Soissons
Maubeuge
Lemberg
Emperor William
Austrian Plane Drops Bombs Over Vicenza No Damage
An Austrian aeroplane flew over Vicenza carrying an Italian flag and dropped four bombs last night but caused no damage.
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Rome
Vicenza
Venice
Germany’s Note Backed by Berlin on Bernstorff Assurance
Washington reports Germany endorses Ambassador Von Bernstorff’s claim that German ships will warn before attacking liners. The note was analyzed as a declaration of policy, signaling a change in approach to neutral and allied maritime risks.
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Washington
Germany
Dent Wilson
von Bernstorff
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