German Captain Confined in Seattle Bay Amid War Tensions
In Seattle harbor the German steamer Saxonia sits near the British freighter Santa Rosalia, both idle due to the war. Captain Helfer laments the conflict, calls it the bloodiest war, and hopes to be home. He cites England Germany blame, and predicts Paris falls could force peace.
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I am looking for a wife who will do her own work
A letter to Winnie Lee from a person signing A C argues a wife with a $4,000 income should seek a partner who shares housework. The writer predicts such marriages end with the wife taking charge of chores and hiring help, noting the old wife’s role is outdated.
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Winnie Lee
Late War Bulletins Update From Front and Nations
Reports from Paris Brussels and London describe arrests of Archer Huntington and wife in Nuremburg as spies and German distress at Liege due to cut communications. French troops push into Alsace Lorraine while private cables claim German torpedo attacks on British ships. Berlin to Amsterdam telegraph stays censored.
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German Army Crossing the Meuse Reported
A German force of several hundred thousand was said to be crossing the Meuse on pontoons between Liege and Vine after marching from Verviers. The vanguard reportedly moved south along the west bank. The claim, unverified, cites the crown prince in command.
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Servians to Meet in Seattle Sunday
Members of the United Servian Societies of Liberty will meet at the Labor Temple tomorrow at 2 o clock to discuss the war air ration in Europe as it bears upon Servia and to organize a fund for the defense of Servia. All Servians and sympathizers are urged to attend.
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Water outage scheduled for Union and Seconday streets
Water will be shut off tomorrow Sunday Aug 9 from 9 am to 5 pm on Union street from Fliat to Thirday and on Seconday from University to Pike street affecting nearby properties and services.
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British Landings Reach French Coast As Portugal Backs Britain
British troops landed in France with convoy from two battleships and three cruisers. An advance guard of 22,000 regulars touched Calais Ostend and Dunkirk under French supervision, with plans to rush to Namur. Portugal pledged unconditional support to England and offered three mobilized divisions. A German declaration of war was anticipated as Lisbon notified its stance. A Japanese warship reportedly sailed to monitor German naval moves.
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British Transports land 22 000 troops to Ostend and Dunkirk
The war situation notes British transports disembarking 22 000 soldiers at Ostend and Dunkirk to aid French and Belgian forces if Germans capture Liège. Reports say German cruiser Augsburg sunk by Russian torpedo after Libau bombardment. Portuguese Parliament pledges support for Britain and offers to mobilize three divisions. Canadian Rainbow departs San Francisco harbor with lights out to avoid a German warship. Austrians repulsed from Servian territory as Servians invade Austria. Italian officials claim Austrian officers refuse aid to Gooey against English ships. Belgium reportedly rejects a 24 hour armistice at Liege as fighting rages. Japanese squadron sails to Sea of Japan to monitor German fleet. Savage fighting continues between French and Germans in Luxembourg.
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British seize German port of Togoland and South Togoland
British colonial forces seized Port Lomé the main town of German Togoland on the African Gold Coast and captured all of South Togoland with no German resistance reported. Official cables received in London confirm the two rapid advances by British expeditions across the German colony.
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Plan to bring home Americans from Europe discussed
In Washington on Aug 8 Secretaries Bryan McAdoo Daniels and Garrison met to outline relief for Americans stranded in Europe. Diplomats will use neutral steamship lines where possible and Americans abroad will receive funds when the cruisers Tennessee and North Carolina arrive.
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French Take German City
French troops seized the German town of Alkirch, 20 miles southwest of Belfort, after storming a German position. Heavy losses were reported on both sides as fighting spread to Luxemburg and Belgian frontier areas with about 100,000 French troops already in Belgium and more en route.
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Austrian Cavalry Sent to Aid Germans at Vienna
Aug 8 report says a strong Austrian cavalry force has been dispatched to support German troops against the French, as announced today.
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Ships Tied Up as Crews Leave New York
On Aug 8 the steamship Olympic did not sail as scheduled and its departure was indefinitely postponed. The Red Star liner Vaderland also canceled its sailing. Many British ship crews have left their vessels to join reserves, and five hundred naval reserves sailed for England today aboard the steamship Minnehaha.
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Government Won't Block Reservists Departures for Europe
Washington officials said the United States will not interfere with reservists sailing to Europe for service, provided they are not organized and armed military units. The statement emphasized orderly departures even if shiploads go abroad.
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King Albert Leads Belgian Cavalry at Liege
Belgians under King Albert attack the German flank at Liege driving them toward their main column near the river. French reinforcements arrive as heavy artillery unleashes on German positions. In Nish Servia, Servian troops seize Fotcha Austria.
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Russian-German war outbreak correspondence released
The Russo-German correspondence published by the government in St. Petersburg aims to prove Russia’s claim that the czar sought peace throughout. In New York, leaders of about 1,000 German societies organize relief associations and funds and consider a newspaper to counter biased press if hostility persists.
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