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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1914
Page
1
European financial powers pressure to avert general conflict. Berlin bankers resume talks between Premier Viviani of France and the German ambassador in Paris after a rupture. Bankers warn a war would cost 17 percent of the powers' total wealth.
Premier Viviant and the German ambassador met in Paris to discuss France’s posture in case of war between Germany and Russia. The German envoy submitted a request for information Friday night and awaited a noon reply. the only response given was a declaration that France…
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo called a conference of New York Chicago and St. Louis clearing house bankers for Monday to discuss protecting financial interests amid a possible general European war. Berlin disputed the statement and another audience with the premier was granted. Paris shows intense excitement as urban transport is restricted and a military dirigible flies over the city.
Florenz Ziegfeld famed showman and husband of Anna Heid and Billie Burke is praised as a master picker of beauty. Rumors say he selects performers for the Follies by looks such as face, figure, and ankles, with Kay Laurell highlighted for her shoulders and arms in the current show.
A writer argues against breach of promise payouts and heart balm damages granting a woman $20,000 after a broken engagement. The piece questions equality in liability, notes few suits by men, and urges evaluating genuine affection before marriage over monetary compensation.
Aug 1 report says the German ambassador asked US Ambassador Herrick to stand in for Germany in Paris if Franco German hostilities erupt. Herrick deferred to President Wilson who is expected to consent. Merrick, recalled from his post, planned farewell with President Poincare and to sail with Mrs. Herrick on La France next Sunday.
N B Solner of Union Savings & Trust Co says the United States is financially sound and poised for prosperity amid European conflict. He cites strong crops, Panama Canal opening, and a shift from stock exchange to banks as factors stabilizing markets and ensuring supply security.
The New York stock exchange did not reopen today with only a few stragglers on the floor at 10 a.m., the usual opening hour.
Transatlantic service between New York and European ports outside England was suspended by the Cunard line and the International Mercantile Marine Co. on August 1. The move affects crossings to continental Europe and other non-British ports.
Everett Aug 1 Rain is the only thing that can stop spreading forest fires in Snohomish county Fire Warden Davies reports four fires visible from Everett are burning through brush slash and small timber threatening Halterman Stuchell mill at Oso and large timber near Bellingham The Republic Light Power Co a mile of its line center burning district faces possible catch fire while brush fires delay Seattle Everett interurban trains unless rain arrives soon
The North German Lloyd liner Kron Prinzessin Cecilie is due at Plymouth on Monday with $10,700,000 in gold and $3,300,000 in silver aboard. Officials fear reception if Britain and Germany are at war, as the crisis escalates beyond wireless recall.
New York reports Thomas Cooks agency estimates that about 50,000 American tourists remain on the continent of Europe as of August 1. The count reflects travelers stranded or extended by travel disruptions and ongoing postwar movements.
Prayers will be offered in most Seattle churches tomorrow to oppose the threatened European war. A cabinet meeting of the Ministerial Federation led by Dr. M A Matthews is set for Monday noon to arrange simultaneous services and to designate a day of prayer next week for peace.
Intensely critical conditions prevailed along the frontier as Paris reported Germany aimed to provoke a clash by petty acts. A German cavalry force entered France briefly then withdrew, four French locomotives were seized at Montreaux Vieux, and at Amanvillers German troops confiscated rolling stock cut wires and forced railway workers to return to France. French automobile parties on the German side were driven into France while patrols monitored the frontier from both sides.
Servia admits forces are retreating from the Save river bank as Austrian troops push toward Semendria and the Morava valley. Servian war office says Austrians are drawing into the interior for strategic reasons. Heavy losses reported on both sides near Semendria.
A Kansas City stenographer calling herself Miss Jean Francis asks Sheriff Cudihee to find her a suitable husband. Under Sheriff Ted McCormick is to locate “the man.” Bachelors in the office are eager while a new shoe brush is ordered. She favors Western men and lists Seattle as her ideal hunting ground. Constantinople scene note dated Aug 1.
Paris dispatches report German frontier telegraph cuts, France mobilizes fully, Austria and Serbia clash, Russia gears up, Britain pledges aid to France, and other nations pivot toward war amid widespread mobilizations and shifting alliances.
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