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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
8
New Stand reports from Nancy France that Belgian engineers continue to strengthen Namur defenses after Liege, aiming to halt the German advance. Military voices say Liege may resist longer, but fall would force Belgians to retreat to Namur, mirroring prior actions with wider scale.
Vancouver reports reveal Germany closes all consulates in Canada and orders officials to depart within 48 hours. Consul Von Etlinger, tied to the office here, shows American naturalization papers. U S immigration blocks aliens to war zones. U S Consul General Mansfield assumes German interests in Vancouver.
Seattle won the bid for the 1915 Knights of Columbus convention at St. Paul. John T. Hefferman and Frank McDermott pledged to fund delegate entertainment. About 10,000 delegates expected. The Elks had raised $50,000 for Seattle plans but failed to come, aiding the Knights guarantee.
The Russian consul reports all is quiet with Russia and says no call for men has been received, with probabilities of a conscription unlikely. He notes Russia has many men at home and that sending troops from the United States would be delayed by distance and transport uncertainty.
Readers seek guidance on telling a fiancé about past abuse and moral questions. Cynthia Grey offers advice on trust, family roles, reform schools, and marriage limits, while readers request pickle recipes and film company addresses.
An advertisement touts Sargol tablets as a fat-building aid for thin people. It claims the product reconstructs digestion, boosts blood supply with red cells, and enables gains of 10 to 25 pounds a month, with the flesh staying on. Sold by Par tell Drug Co. and Swift's Pharmacy in Seattle with money-back guarantee.
If you seek top grade dental work by careful experienced operators using up to date methods you will value our combination. Every operation known to dentistry performed without pain with skill and moderate cost. Our Never-slip Plate is perfect in fit use and action. Regular extra heavy ten dollar gold crowns four dollars. All work guaranteed fifteen years. We give gas.
The Canadian auxiliary cruiser Rainbow, en route from Vancouver to join British warships Shearwater and Algerine, arrived in San Francisco harbor seeking coal and provisions. Its commander, via British Consul Carnegie Ross, asked port permission but was told only if the Rainbow is returning home can supplies be granted, per neutrality laws.
The county sheriff’s office dominates the upcoming election as Sheriff Edward Cudinee hints he may enter the race on the last filing day. Deputies John W. Roberts and L. W. Nelson announce candidacies, with Hodge already campaigning for sheriff.
J. H. Wallace a progressive relieved from the compensation board by Gov. Lister filed to oppose Howard Taylor in the state senate. George W. Dilling filed for the state senate in the 47th district. Dilling served in the lower house when progressives pushed the railroad commission bill through.
In Seattle the standout voices for classified ads are the five wires feeding THE STAR WANT AD Department, delivering notices and notices through the city's busiest information channel.
An unconfirmed Standard report from London says the German crown prince was seriously wounded by an assassin in Berlin. The shooter fled the scene and the extent of the injury remained unclear.
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