Belgian Resistance Marked by Heavy German Losses at Liege
Brussels reports heavy German casualties as the siege of Liege continues. Estimates claim 7,000 Germans killed or wounded at Vise and surrounding areas, with Belgian forces repelling assaults near Chaudfontaine and forts. The Belgian defense, including a lone 14th regiment soldier killing four enemies, is highlighted amid claims of civilians harmed and a 40,000 German toll.
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Brussels
Vise
Meuse
von Emmich
Lasserte
0Th
Chaudfontaine
Fort Ec
Liege Foland
Liege
Gentau
This Modern Method of Electric Treatment Cures Ills
The article describes a new electric treatment claimed to heal both men and women after conventional doctors and drugs failed. It highlights testimonials, potential relief, and urges readers to seek this method at local clinics for persistent ailments.
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G. Yrroer
South 46Th Bt
Tacoma
Wash
Motorcycles Used In Battle At Liege Reported
Brussels dispatch says German route at Liege was officially announced last night. Belgian artillery credited with the victory. German cavalry and motorcyclists attacked the Liege fortifications without waiting for infantry. infantry later arrived to find the cavalry shattered.
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Brussels
Liege
Young Beauty Secrets For Timeless Complexions
Rival matrons claim rivals in youthfulness with simple routines. Mercurized Wax cleanses pores and removes dead skin to prevent faded looks, used nightly for a week. A Saxolite face bath keeps skin tight and firm, reducing wrinkles and flabbiness during summer.
Italy Faces Ultimatum From Germany Over War In Europe
It was announced that the Kaiser gave Italy until midnight to join Germany and Austria-Hungary or face war. The triple alliance obligates aid among the three, while Italian sentiment favors rejecting the ultimatum. Workers threaten strikes if Italy enters the conflict. Moonlight excursion and dance on the steamer Issaquah on Lake Washington departs Leach at 7:15 and Madison Park at 8:30.
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London
Italy
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Austria
Russia
France
England
Servia
Montenegro
Issaquah
Lake Washington
Leach
Madison Park
Marsellais and Die Wacht am Rhein Stir Crowd in Café
A group of young German men in a Baden hotel cafe cheered as a pianist played the French Marseillaise then Die Wacht am Rhein. The crowd clapped loudly while the musician shrugged at neutrality claims.
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Baden
German Ships Seized as War Begins by British Cruisers
British cruisers have seized several German vessels and brought them into English harbors as the first day of hostilities with Germany unfolds. A curious situation persists with no formal war measures by England or Austria against each other.
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London
Germany
Britain
England
Austria
Secretary Vanishes After German Military Exam
Jacob Shaefer, publisher of the Washington Staats-Zeitung, says his secretary Gustav Fenn disappeared after taking a German military physical exam. He reports a phone call saying Fenn was off to the war and notes the loss of his secretary, echoing Sherman’s wartime remark.
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Gustav Fenn
Jacob Shaefer
Washington Staats-Zeitung
Sherman
Consul and five Dutchmen depart for New York
Capt. J. C. J. Kempees consul for Holland sails with five countrymen to New York to enter active service in their homeland. He leaves the consulate in charge of J. B. Plas.
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J.C. J. Kempees
Holland
New York
Kempees
J. B. Plas
England arrests suspected spies keep trials in criminal courts
In Great Britain authorities have arrested 40 suspected spies and will try them in criminal courts rather than military tribunals. Despite thousands of Germans remaining in the country, no riots have occurred.
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London
Great Britain
Dixie Day Picnic At For tuna Park Saturday
The fifth annual Dixie day basket picnic will be held at For tuna park on Saturday under the auspices and for the benefit of the Confederate Memorial association.
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Fortuna Park
Confederate Memorial Association
Archibald Needs the Money Sale Opens in Seattle
Archibald the Takor at Third Ave and Spring St launches a liquidation of fine woolens and made to order clothing. He aims to raise cash with deep discounts rather than profits, promising full details in tomorrow's Star Watch edition and urging readers to shop Saturday.
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Archibald the Takor
Third Ave
Spring St
Seattle
Archibald
Belgians Repel German Advance Amid Fierce Air and Ground Combat
Belgian forces crushed German efforts to seize rail links toward the French frontier. Belgians repelled assaults on Liege with artillery and air support, inflicting heavy casualties on German troops while German aviators were driven back. Reports claim civilian killings in Vise and executions in retaliation as the town burned.
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Brussels
von Emmich
Wise
Meuse
Liege
Duhain
Francorchamps
Stavelot
Allert
Belgium
Albert
Holland
Vise
Fall Suit Preview From Reliable Credit House
Seattle based Reliable Credit House previews fall suits for the coming season with a focus on new styles and early attention to wardrobe updates. The feature highlights material choices and tailoring likely to define autumn menswear.
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Seattle
Suits Offered On Liberal Credit Plan
A sale advertisement invites readers to try on suits and buy with a liberal credit system. A few dollars down and the balance paid monthly semi monthly or weekly makes purchase possible.
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