davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-17
SUGGESTIONS

The management OF The Times has
under consideration the details OF a
plan to bring all the school editors
together for big banquet as soon
as possible. II was hoped the stunt
could be pulled OF about Thanksgiy.
ing. but all the schools not yet be-
ing organized. there may be a delay
OF q few weeks longer.
The Goldberg school. situated at
Twelfth and Marquette, In the Eighth
ward. was visited Friday 10 arrange
for an editorial stan. We were cor
daily greeted. and believe that fine
school will soon be represented In
the School Department.
We believe there IL some fine ma
terlal among the school editors Tor
making high-class newspaper men
land women, too. for that natter,
and we intend to give than all a
chance for development. You will
notice an article In Fridays paper
written by Reginald Brewer, OF the
Eastern high stan, which We consid-
err pretty fine for l5-year-old boy;
don't you? Other boys and girls will
be detailed on similar stories as
occasions arise, so keep your wits
and pencils sharp for the call.
Don't you let anybody fool you into
: shrinking that position on the school
editorial stan Is q small affair. There
may have been few wtsacres at the
start who considered II Joke and
poked fun at the school editors, but
as the days go by their importance
Is becoming recognized more and
more throughout the city.
Mcmillan high may recognize her
girl basketball team. as they cannot
forget that for four years they held
the championship OF the city. most
OF the state, and defeated a strong
New York team
Estabrook school Is naturally. ard
Justly so, proud OF one OF her pupils,
Herman Bussert. He was awarded a
gold piece for growing the finest bed
of asters In the city, the donors be-
ing ladies OF the Twentieth Century
club interested In the cultivation OF
flowers and vegetables In Detroit.
Contests under supervision OF this
club next year promise to be more in
teresting than ever before.
Firnane. another school where FIVE
grades only are taught. will soon have
an editorial staff, greatly to our sat.
isfaction. as we contend that there Is
decided charm In the writing OF
these little fellows, aside from any
consideration of possible illiteracy.
Harold Drew. OF Brownson: Paul
Reed, of Doty, and Edward Reid, OF
Crosman, have been selected editors
in-chief OF their respective schools.
and promise to get busy" right away
in organizing their stats and send.
Ing in items regularly.
The Carey school II planning an
entertainment for Dec. Is and 10 for
the purpose of raising funds with
which to buy printing outfit for the
school. Such commendable under
taking will surely meet with approval
ind support. Definite announcement
will be made later.
BY winning from Grand Rapids Cen.
trail high Saturday Detroit Central
holds the state football championship,
an honor she has held almost contin-
uously.
II there are errors In the names OF
your editorial stan as 1t appears In
the paper, let us know at once and
corrections will be made.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-17

Mother-Now. Freddie. II you're dis
agreeable TO Cousin Ethel she won't
come and play with you again.
Predicts that a promise Life.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-17

Detroit. The firm is composed OF
Hugh Mccormick and A. j. Fulton.
who hold record OF razing over 800
buildings without losing q man and
with only one minor accident. They
have had some OF the most hazardous
jobs I'm the city, one OF which was
abandoned by another wrecking firm
after several men were killed. They
razed the ruins OF the Metal Weather
Strip plant. said 10 have been the hot
test fire In Detroit Other jobs were
the vahay and Cowhey buildings and
the buildings on the sites OF the new
ID. A. C., gas Office. Mack printing
house, Detroit Fire and Marine. Dime
Bank and Orpheum theater. and the
old Zach Chandler residence.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-17
j. o. Gambler Roofing Co.

The sheet-metal work on the SiegeI
building was done by the j. d. Can
der Roofing Co.. No. III East High-st.
Their contract included the roofing.
tin work. cornice, marquise work and
ornamental cresting. The artistic APP
pearance OF the building is largely en-
HANGED by this work.
The ]. ID. Gambler Roofing Co has
been in business 35 years, being or
ganized in 1879. and they have been
actively connected with many OF 10
troit's largest building operations.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-17
Trussed Concrete steel Co.

The Kahn system reinforced con-
crete, steel Floretyle construction, and
United Steel easements, are used IN
the new Siegel building. These are
products OF the Trussed Copcrete
Steel Co., Wayne and Lafayette. Over
200 of the important public, CONNER
cial and Industrial buildings In De
troit are constructed with Kahn build
ing products, among them the new
ID. A. c., fuller hotel, Packard,
Chalmers. Hudson. Continental Mo-
tors and parts of the Ford and Dodge
plants, Hotel Pontchartrain. Grinnell
Bros, and the Fisher arcade.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-17
Albert Kahn.

AS architect OF the Siegel, and huns
dreds OF other important buildings
has stamped his personality on the
building history of Detroit.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-17
Dresden Brick Company.

The Siegel building was rush job
from start to finish, and the ability
OF the contractors was tested thor
oughly, Record time was made In
the production Of the terra Gotta by
the Conkling- Armstrong Terra Gotta
Co., through the efforts OF their local
representative, Ralph Spencer, who
for five years past has also been
president OF the Dresden Brick Co,
No. GIL Hammond building. Mr..
Spencer has been In the brick bust.
ness In Detroit for IL years, and has
wide personal and business follow
ing.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-17

Record of Local Events,
Personal and General,
as Related by the
School Editorial Staff
for The Detroit Times.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-17

Pitteikow Heating 4 Engineering Co.
The heating and plumbing work in
the new Siegel building was done by
the Pittelkow Heating Il Engineering
Co., No. "a West Larned-st, This
company has large corps OF expert
contractors In the large sense for
engineers and are designers and con-
tractors In the large sense for heat
ing and ventilatins systems. steam
power plants and apparatus. They
are specially equipped to work out
difficult heating and ventilating prob
lens.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-17
Marble Mosaic Art Co.

The terrazzo floors In the new Sic
gel building were laid by the Nene-
tian Marble Mosaic Art Co, No, 21l
Monroe-ave. This Arm employs only
experienced marble workers, most OF
them having been trained In this work
In Italy, where the finest mosaic art
work In the world comes frcn.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-17

Mccormick Wreekina Co.
For eight years the Mccormick
wrecking Co. has been wrscking
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-17
jos. M. hughes.


The excavating for the foundation
OF the Siegel building was done by
Jos. NJ. Hughes. contractor. who oper-
ates by the modern steam shovel plan.
Mr.. Hughes has been In this line for
some 20 years. the last 10 OF which
he has been In business for himself.
He continues the old firm OF Moran
a Whelan, excavating contractors,
which was organized I'm 1870 and was
connected actively with Detroit build.
Ing operations In the early day. Mr.
Hughes has held the excavation con.
tracts on many OF the modern struc.
lures In Detroit A record for time
was established by him in completing
the excavation for the Siegel building
at clifford and Woodward in IL days.
He also does extensive work In grad.
ing. sewer building and general team
work. He Is an active member OF
the Builders and Traders exchange.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-17
DETROITS NEWEST
5 AND 1O-CENT
STORE OPENS

,cont,nued from page sevea.)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-17
christa Marble Co.

The marble slab work, both exteri-
or and interior, on the Siegel build
ing, was done by the Christa Marble
Co., 504 Lafayette-blyd. This COM
pany has been identified with many
OF the more important marble jobs
In Detroit and their work reflects
credit on them wherever seen.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-17

Editorial stan--Chief, Cleah Jackson,
associates, sylvia schuitx, Grace PEE
trowski. Harold Bennet, oliver Gregg.
Robert Dysarx.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-17
AUCTION SALE
Thursday. Nov 10. 10 a. m.
MITCHELL STORAGE co.

,orper Rivard and Monroe ay e. Z.
household goods OF all descriptions
Edison photograph % re"o-ds. h4f>t'
aud soft coal stoves. hall trees.
dressers. and chiffoniers belts fcfft
mattresses. sidcboHrtis. extensi1u'
tables, oak and mahogany center
tables. bedding, rugs, carpets. library
tables. bookcase. . fino snow cases
rockers and chairs. many other
pieces: all must he sold for storago.
v, w. MASSMAS a. SON.
Cherry 2ss0, Aucts.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-17

HELP wANTED--MALE.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
LINER ARRIVES IN NEW
YORK WITH AMERICANS
HARTMAN DECLARES GERMANY
WILL SOON BE BANKRUPT
NATION.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-The liner
Adriatic arrived from Europe today
with 7SS passengers, mostly Ameri-
cans. j. Borden Hartman. his wife
and daughter were passengers. Har-
riman said the war is costing Germany
twenty-five million dollars daily and
soon would be a bankrupt nation.
The liner Olympia with 1860 passen-
gers is due tomorrow. Senator Oliver
of PENNSYLVANIA, Alfred Vanderbilt
Theodore Shonts and daughter anC
several other American millionaire
are aboard the Olympia.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
ITALY IS SAID To
Be NEAR VERGE Of
WAR WITH AUSTRIA

ROME, Aug. 29.-Under heavy
pressure of popular opinion the Ital-
ian government is bending slowly to-
ward war.
The people of Italy are extremely
angry over reports of the massing of
troops on the frontier. Newspapers
have urged the government strongly
to learn Immediately what Austria in
tends to do.
That an ultimatum will be sent to
Vienna within a short time is rumor-
ed
The foreign office today however,
continued to insist that Italy will re-
main neutral
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
Japanese Troops Prevented From ! !!
Landing at Kiao Chau by Heau,
Fire From German Guns Ashore

The war office is extremely active
and 1t is reported that a fresh at
tempt is about to be made to cut the
line of communication between the
German armies on the French from
tier and their base of supplies.
The renewed offensive position of
the Belgians already has forced the
Germans to withdraw 10000 troops
from south Belgium to meet the foe
operating from Antwerp.
The Belgians .are reported engag-
ing the Germans at Malines.
1t is believed that the Belgians are
about to attack the German forces
in Brussels.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
SHIP FLYING AMERICAN
FLAG SEIZED BY BRITISH

SHANGHAI. Aug. 29.-The steam
ship Hanametal. owned by the Kat2
company and flying the American
flag but commanded by German
was seized by the British as it was
clearing Shanghai for Kiao Chau to
bring back noncombatants. Declar-
ing there was no eontraband aboard
representatives of the owners an
nounced they would file a claim witt
the American consul general for in
Identification.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
CONVERTED LINER SINKS
OTHERS BEFORE ITS SUNK

LONDON, Aug. 2o.--That the Kali
ser Wilhelm Der Gross. once a trans
Atlantic liner, but since the war out
break, q German commerce destroyer
sank several ships before Itself was
sunk by the British cruiser High
Flyer, was learned here Those sent
20 the bottom were the British steam
ships Tubal Cain, Kaipara and NY
ANA. Their crews were landed at
Las Palmas Canary Islands.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
NEWS SU M MARY

General
Japanese are prevented from land
ing at kiao Chau by heavy fire of
German guns In land batteries.
kaiser's men massing for renewed
attempt to force their way through
allied lines.
Germans hasten TO repcl invasion of
Russian forces.
Italy said to he on verge of war
with Austria.
Belgians declare Germans drop
bombs ON Antwerp again killing non.
combatants.
Local
Rluestcm wheat sells at SIOi In
| Pcndlcton today.
Mayor Natlock holding his own.
Train robbers and others are ar
raigncd; one sentence passed
Two more bands and three special
delegations promised for Round up
crowd.
Grand jury commends Sheriff Tay.
lor for securing confession from train
robbers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
CANADIAN LIGHT INFANTRY
DEPARTS FOR FRENCH SOIL
MONTREAL, Aug. 29.-Several
regiments of light infantry sailed on
the Megantic for France today.
M'REYkOLDS IS CONFIRMED
AS MEMBER SUPREME COURT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-By an
overwhelming vote the senate con-
firmed the nomination of McReynolds
to be a member of the federal su-
preme court and of Thomas Gregory.
to succeed McReynolds as attorney
general.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
ENGLISH JUB|LANT
OVER SEA VICTORY
BeIgians on Offensive.

LONDON, Aug. 29.-Another An
glo-German cruiser engagement in
the North Sea is believed imminent.
The admiralty's announcement Of
the initial defeat of the kaiser's naval
forces in which Rear Admiral
Beatty's squadron sunk two German
cruisers. and two destroyers and set
a third on fire while others were
damaged has caused much rejoicing
here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
Wounded Arrive.

LONDON, Aug 29.-Cruisers
bringing bluejaekets wounded in Fri
days naval fight off Heligoland. to-
gether with the German prisoners ta-
ken in the fight, arrived here today
The prisoners, 200 in number, were
sent to Chatham. The number OF
casualties was not made public.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
SEVERAL REPORTED KILLED
IN FIGHT IN MEXICO CITY

VERA CRUZ. Aug. 29.--Th,t sew
eral persons were killed in Mexico
City Thursday-in street fighting is re-
ported in private messages received
from the capital The censorship al
Mexico City makes 1t impossible to
get details here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
Gcrmnn Mnr.hIn- snnk.

LONDON. Aug. 2o.--It IL announc-
ed that the British fleet has sunk two
German cruisers and two German tor
pcdoboat de-troycrs off Iieligoland,
\ third cruiser was set Hfirc and WA
left sinking. No British ships were
lost In the battle. Il was added, and
the British loss OF life was not heavy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
GERMANY HASTENS TO TURN
RUSSIAN ADVANCE; DEFENSES
ALONG ROUTE REINFORCED;
AUSTR|ANS RUSH TO HELL

BERLIN Aug 29-(va Amsterdam) that the Russian
advance into Germany checked issued by the OF
flee today. .
Troops of the first line defenses have been strengthened BY the
second reserves the andum serviss being rushed east
ward
Austrian corps coming the support of the Germans
along the Sevian frontier being Withdrawn to at
tempt to stem the tide of a Russian invasion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
$4,000 SERv|AN
TROOPS INVADING
AUSTRIA, REPORTED

SALoNIKA. Aug. 29.-One hum
dred and twenty-five thousand Ser
Wan troops are invading Austria, It
was announced in a dispatch from
Nish.
Large numbers OF Austrian slavs
are said to be rising to help them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
Mediation Offer Acknowledged.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-Emper-
or Nicholas of Russia acknowledged
President Wilson's offer of mediation.
All the warning European nations
have now replied. but none has indi-
Gated more than an acknowledge
ment.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
RUSSIANS PRESSING on.

ST PETERSBURG Aug 29-Russian troops have occupied
part Kongsbg Germany The Germans took refuse in the cita
del which later invested by the Russians.
strong Russian force announced already has crossed the
Vua river This the line which Germans had declared the
invaders would be unable pass of the strong forfica-
tons.
The forces of the moving steadily through Prussia
and Austria exactly the office planned according official
report
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
Germans Shell Jananesc.

UVTHItTs oIItTI JaIIhHt7',
TSING-TAt, China, Aug. 29.--TwO
small Japanese cruisers Thursday drew
the first shots from the Tslng-Tau
Notifications. Several shots dropped
around one of the cruisers. whercup-
ON the vessel fired one shot Ia reply
and withdrew. II Is reported that ono
German shell found Its mark
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
BELG|ANS DECLARE
BOMBS DROPPED ON
CITY OF ANTWERP

THE HAGUE, Aug. 29-Reports
have reached here that bombs again
were dropped into Antwerp from
Zeppelin early Fiday. killing ami In
juring a number OF persons, includ.
ing several women.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29

Japan Is at war for the third time
in few years The declaration
against Germany will mean that she
has fought China. Russia and Ger
many. Prime Minister Okuma, who
is one OF the great men of Japan,
had as much as any one else t. do
with bringing on the present conflict.
He has been through the other wars
and has seen Japan grow from what
was considered an oriental state to
high place among the powers OF
the world.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
Russians Rout Germans

PARIS. Aug. 29.-The route by
Russian cavalry of three squadrons of
German motorcycle dragons near
Petropof was announced by the
French war office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
Russians Occupy City.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 2s.-For-
eign Minister Sazonoff this afternoon
officially announced the Russian oc-
cupation of the east Prussian city of
Allenstein.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
BRITISH FORCED BACK

LONDON, Aug 29That the British troops in northeastern
France have been forced back line of defense and that
Germans have occupied Cambria statements made bv correspond
ents of the London Express and Mail
Paris dispatch TO the Times however that British
have advanced distance
The Express maintained that Germany threatens 10 overrn all
northern france and that its cavalry menaces Bouloene
Notices in many cities have been posted warning inhabitants
not to resist invasion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
ANTEFOREIGN DEMONSTRATION.

LONDON Aug 29-Thrown into panic by the approach Of
Russian troops Germans Danzg have begun of
demonstrations which have become violent in character Copen
hagen dispatch the Exchange Telegraph company here conveyed
this today
Passengers arriving in Copenhagen from Danzg steamship
Derkild are quoted telling of fierce rioting there
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
RUSSIANS DEFEATED.

BERLIN Aug 29.-Ihe office announced today that
Aenstein have been defeated by the Germans
The German defense becoming increasingly effective 1t
The assertion made that the Russian advance has been chez
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29

1t is far easier to live within your
income than 1t is to live without it.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29

PEKIN, Aug. 29.-According to
advices received here this afternoon.
japanese troops have been prevented
from landing on the coast of Kiao
Chau by heavy shell fire from the
German guns in the forts on shore.
The blockading warships are still
inactive, no general bombardment
having been attempted, it was stat
ed.
BeIgians on Offensive.
ANTWERP, Aug. 29.-The troops
of Belgium are victoriously on the
offensive it was announced today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29

THE HAGUE, Aug. 29.-Althoush
German cavalry Is reported here TO
be operating on French soil from
Lille almost as far south as Camori,
the line OF the allied troops is said
ON good authority to be still holding
the invaders back.
The Germans are across the 4foh-
tier in places but have not as ye'
succeeded in penetrating far into the
country.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29-The fol-
lowing cablegram from the British
foreign office has been received here
by Ambassador Spring Rice;
East Prussia IS being rapidly over
run by the Russian army. great
mart of that region already is In the
hands of the Russian forces
The cablegram confirmed reports
of n naval engagement near Helgo-
land.
The French embassy has received
n cablegram from the French for
eipn office which stated that 7OOO
Germans have been slain In engage
ments near Nancy and near Vitrimen'
II was said that Longwy has ca
pitulated. -
The Germans in east Prussia are
said TO be retreating towards Aliens
Tein and Konigsberg.
LONDON. Aug 29.-That the al
1,es along the French frontier are
not only outnumbered but that the
kaiser has thrown the best he has IN
IN his 900 mile front military ex-
merits declared today was proven ps
n German movement reported agains'
the French frontier fortress OF Bel
fort
In this move the allies saw q Ger
man plan to spit the allies and theu
crush them between their opposine
armies before the British reinforce
ments can reach them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29

PARIS, Aug. 2s.--The war office
was most reticient this afternoon re-
garding the progress OF events at the
front
According to its last announcement
the allied forces have their lines
fronting on the department OF the
somme and extending through St
Quentin and Ardennes.
The Germans are holding the great
er part OF thu departments OF the
Nord and Pas-de-Calais.
The Germans Luxembourg army Is
pressing the departments OF the
Meuse and Meurthe-et-Moselle.
II is evident that the Germans
plan an assault in force from the
Swiss frontier. two Austrian and
three German corps having crossed
the Rhine with siege guns bound
presumably for an attack on Bel
fort.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
KA|SER'S MEN ARE
MASS|NG STRENGTH
FOR FRESH ATTACK
Forces Are Gathering For Renewed
Assault in Effort to Break Line Of
Allied Troops.
VICTORIES COST MANY LIVES
Fresh Soldiers Are Being Rushed 10
the Front and More Artillery Is
Being Brought Forward - Allies
Enrcnched Are Awaiting Confi-
dently for Attack.

PARIS, Aug. 2s.-The German
forces on the frontier are gathering
their strength for fresh attempt to
break through the line Of the allied
French and British troops.
II was said today that the result
which the French had hoped for has
proved TO be the case. namely that
the kaiser's troops have made their
gains at a cost which has completely
exhausted them.
French aerial scouts reported that
the Germans are evidently trying to
repair their shattered advance and
fresh soldiers are being brought TO
the front TO relieve those who have
hitherto borne the brunt of the
fighting.
The gaps in the ranks cut by the
combined fire of the British and
French are being filled. 1t was re-
ported. and more artillery is being
rushed 10 the front.
Behind n strong line OF fortifica-
tions the French and British are
awaiting the enemy with confidence
OF being able to repulse any assault
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-29
TO ADVERTISERS.

The East Oregoulan has the largest pale
circulation Of any paper In Oregon, east OF
Portland and over twice the circulation y
Pendleton OF any other newspaper.