Russians Retreat Along Polish Frontier
Petrograd dispatches report Russian armies withdrawing along the upper Bug Nelotta and Kipy rivers with smooth lines and few captures. Observers praise the retreat as masterly and say it may prevent further German losses, while Berlin and Vienna offer no contrary claims. Don't forget Holt's Cash Store specials.
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U S to revive arms embargo on Mexico
Washington August 31 The government weighs reviving the Ironclad embargo on arms exports to Mexico, first used under Huerta and lifted after his retirement. Widely seen as key to restoring peace and stability in the region.
Submarine F-4 Placed in Dry Dock for Inspection
The sunken submarine F-4 was moved into a naval dry dock in Honolulu for inspection into the sinking. Navy officials decline to release findings while witnesses report large holes in the hull and potential loss of seamen bodies not yet recoverable.
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American Chemical Society Opens 51st Convention in Seattle
The American Chemical Society opened its 51st convention in Seattle with prominent chemists from around the world attending. The gathering is hosted at Washington University and marks a major event for the field in late August.
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A. P. A. Service
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Washington University
Edith Abandoned Steamer Off Cane Linehenbrook
Wireless dispatches report the Edith of the Alaska Steamship line adrift and sinking off Cane Linehenbrook after cargo shifted in heavy seas. The ship carried copper worth over 250000 dollars from Alaska mines. crew abandoned to lifeboats and were rescued by the Mariposs.
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Seattle
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Mariposa Hears Edith Sinking After Rescue at Sea
A cablegram from Valdez reports the steamer Edith was picked up by the Mariposa after sinking off Prince William Sound. Edith carried a copper cargo from the Kennecott mines. the crew are said to be saved.
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Taft Calls for Seven Year Presidential Term
At Berkeley on August 31 former President Taft spoke in favor of extending the presidential term to seven years. He argued the change would serve the country’s best interests and improve the national system.
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Berkeley
Taft
Submarine destroys Galata Bridge in Constantinople
An allied submarine reportedly blew up a portion of the Galata bridge in Constantinople. The incident, tied to renewed Gallipoli offensives, has left the city in panic while Turkish forces reportedly lose trenches and steamships as Allied actions continue on Marmora.
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A. P. A. Service
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Losphorus
Gallipoli
Germany to Proceed Along Intimated Lines
Berlin indicates a course following recent U.S. friendly hints after the sinking of the Arabic. A Tage Zeitung editorial says Germany will act to correct any error and satisfy the United States in that event.
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A. P. A. Service
Herlin
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United States
Tage Zeitung
Austria Calls More Troops to Colors
Dispatches from Vienna report the government has called all able bodied males born in 1897 to the colors. This move is described as nearly the last line of reserves Anatela can mobilize at the present time.
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Luisann
Vienna
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Illinois Democratic Leader on Coast
Seattle August 21 Roger Sullivan the Illinois Democratic leader arrived en route to the San Francisco fair He gave no political statements beyond saying the democrats stood an excellent chance to win in the coming election
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Seattle
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San Francisco
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Senator Leaves With A Large Passenger List
The senator arrived from St. Michael this morning with many passengers including tourists en route outside. The vessel carried numerous laboring men and a steerage list of forty two names, many from Nome during the summer who have left due to lack of work. Passenger names include Charles Johns Geo. P. Riley Mrs J. McKenzie Winn shaw E A Schrader B J Rogers W Altinger Paul Gregory Tillie Leander Mrs B Lynch A P Vandyne Lynch Mrs Gua Johnson Gus Johnson Wm Reap Josephine Foley J H Browning PF P Tamshaw Josephine Kelly Mamie Kelly among others.
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J. McKenzie
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E. A. Schrader
B. J. Rogers
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Tillie Leander
B. Lynch
A. P. Vandyne
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Gus Johnson
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P. Tamshaw
Josephine Kelly
Mamie Kelly
Nome Looks Good to Visitors
Portion arriving from the Yukon on the Senator reports Nome as booming compared with upriver camps. Hard luck tales reveal industrial depression from Pawson downstream, with Flat Creek in the Ruby area expected to run dry and pay dirt scarce in other diggings.
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Fall Mats and fruit jars advertised at Holt’n Cash Store
Mrs J Wanger on Second Avenue opposite the Courthouse lists fall mats at reasonable prices. Holt’s Cash Store offers Mining Edition of Name Nugget at 60c per copy or $6 per dozen.
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Second Avenue
Holt’n Cash Store
German government weighs response after Arabic sinking
London August 31 German officials declare intent to punish the submarine commander responsible for sinking the steamer Arabic and to offer reparations to the United States as appropriate. Berlin dispatches cited by Exchange Telegraph through Amsterdam note German military circles view concessions as weak amid wartime tension.
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Amsterdam
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Thomson again sues second victim in Seattle Times auto crash
Former city engineer Thomson files another libel suit against the Seattle Times over an editorial alleged to have harmed him in a prior incident connected to a Seattle region auto crash. He seeks fifty thousand dollars in compensation. Meanwhile, news arrives that Mrs Seareh, injured in the Sultan area crash, died in hospital. Inspector Turner was killed and others injured in the same collision. Mrs Adams remains critically injured.
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American Fleet Shows Decided Increase in 1863 Fleet
Washington notes reveal the American flag now flies over more vessels than at any time since 1863. Much of the fleet expansion comes from purchases of foreign built ships though current shipbuilding raises the number of American built ships in the merchant navy.
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Washington
Elbions
Paul Armstrong Dies Noted Playwright in New York
New York August 31 Arthur Armstrong a prominent American playwright died after a brief illness in New York City. He began as a mechanic and became a licensed master of steam vessels on the Great Lakes before turning to playwriting in 1894. His notable works include Salomy Jane alias Jimmie Valentine The Deep Purple Via Wireless Going Going Some and collaborations with Winchell Smith and Rex Reach.
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New York
Aud Armstrong
America
Armstrong
Great Lakes
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Jimmie Valentine
Winchell Smith
Rex Reach
Investigation Proposed Into Chief Lang Conduct
Seattle Aug 31 Councilman Sunday introduced a resolution calling for an investigation of Chief of Police Lang amid notoriety over alleged misconduct with several sporting women. Although charges are believed exaggerated, passage by the council is possible. School Books Lomen Bros.
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Seattle
Lang
Paraiso Libeled Over Sinking Claim Against Admiral Watson
The steamer Paraiso is libeled for 247000 dollars by the owners of the steamer Admiral Watson. They claim the sinking of the Watson occurred Sunday morning when Paraiso jammed entering her dock.
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Paraiso
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Harry C Lord Appointed to Succeed Turner in Seattle
Secretary Redfield appointed Harry C Lord of Seattle to fill the U S Inspection Service vacancy created by the death of Turner Sunday at Sullan. Lord has been connected with the office as first assistant.
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Seattle
Redfield
Harry C. Lord
United States Inspection Service
Turner
Sullan
Lord
New Oriental Line Established to Link China and America
Dr Wellington Woo new Chinese minister to Mexico states that Chinese and American capitalists have finished plans for a trans Pacific steamship line flying the Chinese flag. He says the service will foster industrial ties and mutual benefit for both nations.
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San Francisco
Wellington Woo
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Woo
Anchorage Population Surges in New Town Expansion
Washington reports Anchorage grows rapidly to five thousand residents causing heavy demand on government realty and services. Christiansen oversees townsite sales with a Saturday total of twenty three thousand dollars in land lot purchases.
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