Langs Public Scandal and The Star’s Duty to Public Truth
The Star defends its coverage of Chief Lang despite criticism, arguing Lang’s conduct at Tate’s cafe and a late night call to a cabaret girl impact public decency. It maintains it revealed the chief’s actions and names only when necessary while protecting private citizens. The Star emphasizes its pursuit of honest officials and accuses rival papers of motive and distortion.
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Louis M. Lang
Tate’s
Caesar
Star
Seattle
Lang
Gill
Chief Lang
The
A Little Bit of Nonsense And Wit From Life
A collage of quips and short gags from Life and American humor. Jokes range from a torpedo threat to a widowly seance and a dentist’s toothytale, finishing with a hostel shotgun bell joke and a Judge’s note on nonsense.
Cattleman from Argentina studies U S farms in Seattle
A wealthy Argentinian cattle man, Caledonio Pereda, visits Seattle to study cattle conditions in the United States and Canada as part of his extensive agricultural interests. Other items note a postal clerk hurt in an elevator, church fund raising, business receivership, and regional incidents.
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Caledonio Pereda
Argentina
Seattle
United States
Canada
J. J. Moore
Station K
France Calls for More Soldiers in 1917 Draft
Paris Sept 16 The government introduced a bill to call the 1917 class to the colors and to order the 1888 class held in readiness for service. The measure is expected to pass without debate. It brings into service youths of 18 and men of 47.
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Paris
War A Year Ago Today Shows German Peace Inquiry
Germany proposes to President Wilson via Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg that the United States seek peace terms from England France and Russia. The Russian army nears Przemysl while Austria calls up all available men and Italy orders reserves in Paris to report. Germany denies reports of Allied victories in France.
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Germany
Wilson
Bethmann von Hollweg
United States
England
France
Russia
Przemysl
Austria
Italy
Paris
Yaquis Cross Yaqui Valley to Invade Construction Site
Dispatches report Yaqui Indians crossed the Yaqui valley and invaded Richardson Construction Co. property near Chumpeanpaso on the night of September 12. The incident occurred near Guymas with threats to local works and property.
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Washington
Guymas
Yaqui
Richardson Construction Co
Chumpeanpaso
Wickersham Eyes Alaska Governor Run
Fairbanks dispatch says James Wickersham, longtime congressional delegate, may run for Alaska governor if Republicans win the national election. The report notes it as a definite rumor with no official confirmation.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
James Wickersham
Congress
Hunter shot by mistake near Everett
Herbert L. Thurmond of East Stanwood was between two hunters when they fired on a covey of pheasants. He was hit by shot but is believed to be able to recover.
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Everett, Wash
Herbert L. Thurmond
East Stanwood
Thurmond
Baking Tips From Mrs Briggs And Mrs Hill
Baking helps valuable suggestions in Mrs Nevada Briggs and Janet McKenzie Hill. Cake making stresses sifting flour and KC Baking Powder three times to lighten cakes. Cream butter and sugar warm sugar, beat yolks, and fold in flour mixture. KC Baking Powder aids biscuit lightness. keep shortening cold and dough soft. mix gently without kneading.
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Nevada Briggs
Janet McKenzie Hill
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