German and French gains in early World War I fighting near Loos Ypres and Vimy Heights
Berlin reports strong fighting after a major night battle from Loos to Ypres with German troops defeating British wings. French gains noted at Vimy heights and Cham pagne with counter attacks slow north of Loos. Souchez line penetrations acknowledged. In Paris Germans bombarded French positions near Souchez Lens and Hill 140 as a prelude to counter attacks.
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Berlin
Loos
Ypres
Vimy Heights
Champagne
Souchez
Paris
Lens
Traction Franchise Debate Grows Over Payment and Forfeit
City council members favor Mayor Gill's push to revoke the traction franchise if the company fails to pay paving and bridge costs and a share of gross earnings. Dale seeks time to study equity while Erickson Fitzgerald Kempster and Leonard confer to map a course. If under protest the company refuses payment, the city may order a hearing and threaten service stoppage. court action is anticipated.
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The
Star Thursday
Gill
Dale
Erickson
Fitzgerald
Bent Kempster
Leonard
Traction
Leonard & Statement
Belr
State Has Day At Frisco Fair
Francisco September 20 Washington will participate in the exposition as a special Washington day with notable visitors from Walla Walla Seattle and Tacoma. Governor Lister led officials at a luncheon and will be honored with the Blackfeet Tribe title Chief Eagle Feathers during ceremonies at the state building. A Washington parade and band from Seattle accompanied Governor Lister from the ferry to his hotel.
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Francisco
Te Tate
Washington
Walla Walla
Tacoma
Lister
Frank
Eagle Feathers
Washington Ame
Gov. Lister
Seattle
Case to Oppose 40 Year Limit
Street Superintendent Case spoke against the proposed 40 year age limit for city laborers at a Central Labor Council meeting. Civil service commissioner George Listman also opposed the limit. City Councilman Bob Hesketh started the discussion, which will go to the municipal affairs committee for handling.
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Care
Civil Service Commission
Central Labor Council
George P. Listman
Wes
Bob Hesketh
Case
Municipal Affairs Committee
Mexican border attack wounds U.S. private
Gen. Funston reported to the war department that a U.S. private was taken across the Rio Grande Friday night, shot, and his ear cut off during a border incident.
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Washington
Rio Grande
Funston
War Department
Car Derails After Hitting Horse Near Tacoma
An outbound Puyallup inter urban car strikes a horse and plunges into a ditch six feet below grade in Tacoma. Four people sustain slight injuries as the vehicle skids 60 feet, tearing a telegraph pole before coming to a halt.
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Tacoma
Puyallup Interurban
Hill Offers 60000 for Bible University Support
J J Hill proposed 60000 to the Bible university at Eugene if Christian churches of the Coast raise 200000 for the institution. The offer was announced with September 20 date and Portland as the context for the proposal.
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Portland
J. J. Hill
Bible University
Eugene
Christian Churches of the Coast
England Debates Draft as War Grows
Lord Kitchener told labor union officials that conscription draws nearer as western battle line losses widen gaps. He urged volunteer quotas but warned recruiting is inadequate and outlined a district draft plan if necessary. Unmarried men may be targeted first.
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London
Lord Kitchener
France
Dardanelles
Kitchener
United States
Frisco Firm Wins U S Coast Defense Submarine Contract
The Union Iron Works of San Francisco was the lowest bidder for 16 coast defense submarines. They propose to complete five or more vessels within 12 months at $510 000 each, while other bidders required 20 to 25 months.
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Washington
Union Iron Works of
San Francisco
Canal Blockage Report Delays Panama Passage
A small slide in the Panama canal was reported to the war department. Passage will be impossible before October 5.
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Washington
Panama Canal
War Department
Mayor Gill Sneaks to Puyallup Fair with Boalt aboard
An offhand travelogue follows Seattle Mayor Hiram Gill and aides as they visit the Western Washington fair at Puyallup incognito. The piece recalls childhood fairs, compares exhibits with earlier times, and notes the party’s casual touring, waffles, and a shooting gallery stop.
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Mayor
Puyallup Fair
Boalt
Fred L. Boalt
Hiram. Gill
Seattle
Washington
Puyallup
Hiram €. Gill
Jimmy
HL Aliph
Hiram C. Gill
Alph
Alpheus F. Haas
James Crehan
Duwamish Valley
Aliph
Prison Ship Success makes Captain a fortune
Tacoma report tells how Capt. C. H. Smith, once an Indiana man and British navy officer, bought the convict ship Success in London, sailed to Seattle, and transformed the aging junk into a profitable venture. The tale places Smith at 42, wary to relinquish his floating gold mine.
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Boertal
Tacoma
Indiana
C. H. Smith
Cess
Seattle
Chance
Thames
London
American Vessel Vincent Mines Off Cape Orloff
Ambassador Marge at Petrograd reports the American vessel Vincent was mined and destroyed Monday off Cape Orloff. The crew were saved and three injured treated at Archangles. Officials expect indemnity claims but not broader U.S. Russian tensions.
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U.S
Washington
Marge
Petrograd
State Department
Vincent
Cape Orloff
Archangles
Russia
United States
Greece authorizes war loan and siege decree
The Greek House of Deputies, with no debate, passed a bill declaring Macedonia in a state of siege and authorizing a 30 million dollar mobilization loan. A second bill permits relief for soldiers' families. Premier Venizelos cited Bulgaria's mobilization as justification amid cheers and a late session. Former Premier Gounaris, once neutral, supported the war effort.
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Athens
House of Deputies
Macedonia
Venizelos
Bulgaria
Gounaris
Romania urged to mobilize as Bulgaria fears rise
Take Ionescu leads 60 statesmen urging Romania's premier to order general mobilization to meet Bulgaria. They demand stopping Austro German propaganda as dishonoring Romania. Rome dispatch claims Romania hastily preparing for war amid Bulgarian cabinet resignations and shifting stance.
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Bucharest
Take Ionescu
Bulgaria
Rumania
Rome
Tribuna
Ferdinand
M. Malinoff
Carranza Tightens Neutrality Rules at Border
Galveston report says General Carranza issued orders to enforce neutrality at the border and outlined punishments for violations as of today according to a cablegram to Consul Burns.
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Galveston
Carranza
Burns
Nome ships reindeer cargo to Seattle market impact
The Elihu Thompson, owned by Pacific Coast Cold Storage of Nome Alaska, arrived in Elliott Bay at noon Thursday with 90 reindeer carcasses. The shipment aims to undermine beef prices nationwide as Nome men expect reindeer steaks to be sold in Seattle and beyond. the ship will discharge in Tacoma.
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Elihu Thompson
Pacific Coast Cold Storage Company
Nome
Alaska
Elliott Bay
Stacy St
Seattle
Elihu
Tacoma
Red Pep Advertised by Dundee Woolen Mills In The Star
The Star notes the Red Pep trademark of Dundee Woolen Mills to appear regularly in ads. A special Friday announcement will interest prospective suit purchasers, and readers are advised to watch for it.
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Woolen Mills
Star
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