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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
10
The Austrian government declares war on Russia and informs Secretary Bryan of the move. The official notice confirms Austria has declared war, signaling a new phase in the conflict and prompting diplomatic responses.
Spain announces a precautionary mobilization in Madrid as authorities acknowledge the possibility of an anti government uprising amid regional confusion. The move is framed as precaution, with no direct involvement in the wider unrest.
Olympia August 7 Secretary of State Howell is temporarily barred from placing the free employment agency and first aid bill on the ballot by writs issued yesterday by Judge C E B Claypool. The action cites fraudulent counting as the charge behind the delay.
London reports a French warship captured the German steamer Porta off Guernsey in the Channel Islands. The Porta operates on the Hamburg to Portuguese route.
President Wilson and his three daughters face a sorrowful day after the death of Mrs Wilson from Brights disease at 5 p m. Flags fly at half mast and Congress adjourns as tributes and condolences pour in. Funeral planned for Monday from the White House.
Alice Fleming and the Metropolitan Players present Graystark at the Metropolitan with a romance and finale in the heroine's arms. Guy Bates Post returns to Moore theatre for Omar the Tent maker, an Oriental spectacle by Richard Walton Tully, hailed as his greatest success.
Reports to Supervisor G. Smith state a forest fire near Hazel in Snohomish County destroyed about one million feet of timber in the Snoqualmie district.
Auburn secures a $60,000 fuel and light gas plant project with the city council granting the franchise to the Auburn Gas Co. The company is represented by J. L. Veach of Auburn, moving forward to supply gas and lighting services.
A messenger brings a telegram to John Vittuct Co. in Seattle about W Fenner and his two Swiss brothers planning to return to Switzerland if war breaks out. Fenner, a surgeon in the Swiss army, weighs resignation as he considers traveling to aid his country.
State Labor Commissioner Edward W. Olson reports the Industrial Welfare Commission is investigating wages and conditions in fruit and fish canneries. Overall findings indicate conditions are satisfactory.
The Gentry Brothers began a two day engagement at the circus grounds on Fourth and Lenora this afternoon. The second show is at 8 16 tonight with two performances planned for Saturday. The brothers say they have the greatest collection of performing animals ever gathered and have added many features since their last visit.
Fernie British Columbia August seven three men have died due to forest fires this season. The fires have burned about twenty miles square since they began.
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