Seattle Police Chief Lang Faces Resignation Demand
The Star calls for Chief Lang to resign charging conduct unbecoming a police officer and associations with questionable characters. Mayor Gill resists removal and vows a grand jury probe, while accusing the city of moral laxity amid an announced investigation into the police department.
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Britain seeks friendship with a humbled Germany
Beriyin August 21 The sensational Reichstag opening speech by Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg argues Britain, despite its stance, does not seek Germany's disintegration and aims to force German surrender to English influence. He cites a British foreign secretary speech suggesting War could yield greater service after peace. He says England wants a beaten Germany to counter Russia's influence in Europe.
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Destructive Flood Ravages St Louis City and Flooded Areas
In St Louis nine people are known to have drowned as unprecedented rains flood the city. Lower sections are submerged, homes swept from foundations, and transportation lines disrupted. The flood extends into Jefferson county and causes extensive property damage across the region.
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Hostile Fleets Battle in the Baltic Sea
Russian and German fleets clash near the Gulf of Riga as dusk battles unfold. Dispatches offer few specifics but report a heavy engagement with both sides exchanging blows and a surprise attempt by German ships. The action continues into daylight with no confirmed outcomes.
Great Fire Rages Through Bellingham Woods
A large forest fire in Bellingham on August 21 devastates southern county timber, destroys mills and shingles plants, and leaves acres denuded as firefighters struggle to contain the blaze.
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Hoffman House Special Dinner and 24 Hour Meals
The Hoffman House offers a special Sunday dinner and meals at all hours with a family dining room. Homemade bread is featured and the property is under Mrs Ginnivan, proprietor.
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Germany to Explain Arabic Affair Over Sinking Ocean Liner
The U S state department says Ambassador Gerard will urge Germany to explain the torpedoing of the White Star liner Arable by German submarines. The Arable was unarmed, two Americans remain missing, and Vice Consul Thompson confirms one sunk vessel. The Nugget reports the latest war news.
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Tourist Plunges to Death in Rainier Canyon
ACUMA Aug 21 A Boston tourist C BF Ordwey fell to his death while touring Mount Rainier canyons with a small party. He reportedly ignored guides advice and plunged several hundred feet over a canyon brink, dying before help arrived.
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Baltic Battle Rages Near Riga Gulf
Petrograd dispatches report a major Baltic sea engagement near the entrance to the Gulf of Riga. The combatants clash for naval supremacy as fleets maneuver along a wide area with many ships fired upon and winds of uncertainty over the outcome. German forces are said to have tried to slip into the gulf but were detected by Russian units.
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Name Nugget Mining Edition Promises Broader Peninsula Magazine
The forthcoming Name Nugget Mining Edition will be more interesting than prior issues and cover topics beyond mining as it depicts the entire peninsula. An increased edition will be published this year with orders encouraged now at 50 cents per copy or five dollars a dozen plus five cents postage per copy.
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Distilled 1904 1905 Eagles whiskey bought in bond
Old Lewis Hunter Rye and the Famous Atherton Bourbon whiskeys distilled spring 1904 1905 were bought in bond and reduced to 90 percent by the U S government by the bottle or gallon.
We Can DQ It Laundry Service Ad
For first class work and prompt delivery call Main 151. The People's Steam Laundry will collect your laundry. F J Williamson, Prop. FOR SALE Plano Inquire at Nugget office.
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Six Americans Believed Lost After Arabic Attack
A cable from Consul General Frost in Queenstown reports the sinking of the White Star liner Arabic after a German torpedo strike with no warning. Officials now believe six Americans died, though unconfirmed dispatches suggest only two Americans remain unaccounted for.
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White Star liner fires on amid aid to torpedoed Dansley
London Aug 21 officials of White Star announce that the liner fired upon while answering a distress call from the torpedoed steamship Dansley which was sinking. The Dansley signaled for help but no submarine was seen and attackers were overwhelmed by destruction in the action. The officers statements will be examined in a British inquiry.
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Bulgaria Mobilizes as War Preparations Accelerate
Paris dispatches report Bulgaria moving troops in the south and preparing for action as signs mount that Sofia will join the allies. French and Italian sources note no official announcement yet but acknowledge credible mobilization signals.
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Galveston Recovery Advances With Debris Clearing
A. P. A. Service reports Galveston gradually regaining order as debris removal continues. Telegraph service restored and rail lines prepared to resume northward traffic, though east west routes remain down for days. Military authorities oversee relief, new flood victim bodies found along the coast, governor says no further aid will be needed from other towns.
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