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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1914
Page
2
Dresses on sale for $1.49 from $2.50 value
Porch and street wear dresses priced at $1.49, originally valued to $2.50. Made of assorted wash fabrics, well made with attractive trims, offered for sale at the reduced price.
Pastors Urge Faith Faults In Kings War Sermons
Rev Sydney Strong of Queen Anne Congregational cites rulers and empires as unreliable in truth urging his flock to seek sanity amid war. He warns the majority should be in lunatic asylum and mocks public support for harsh commands. Rev Frank M Siissey of Westminster Presbyterian echoes European rulers failing in faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Strong
Queen Anne Congregational Church
Europe
Frank M. Siissey
Westminster Presbyterian Church
London declaration blocks US ship registrations in war
A 1909 London declaration defines neutrality rules on war trade, contraband wheat and coal bunkering, and bans transferring foreign ships to American registry to exploit neutrality. The piece frames this as a major obstacle to allowing American capitalists to buy foreign ships for wartime cargoes.
Empress Helps Feed Reservists in Berlin
The German empress and her daughters join Berlin women in feeding reservists passing through the city. Troops give enthusiastic ovations daily as the effort gains momentum and recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Armies of 3 Nations To Face Kaiser At Namur
German forces capture Liege and press toward Namur as French English and Belgian troops converge on Belgian soil. Brussels reports say Belgians hold forts and provisions while German control widens. authorities predict Belgian retreat to Namur as German legions advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Namur
Liege
Belgium
London
Brussels
Seattle
Citizens Do Police Duty In Wartime London
London citizens from varied professions form a 30000 strong police corps to keep peace during war. Viscount Goschen leads the banker police while Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree and others train actors to wield night sticks. Citizens guard public works for four hours daily to relieve territorials for tougher tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Herbert Beerbohm Tree
Viscount Goshen
Beerbohm Tree
Cyril Maude
George Alexander
Hobbles
Territorials
Slavs Contribute to Red Cross Fund
A meeting at the Labor Temple, called by Seattle Slavic representatives, drew 150 attendees who donated $400 in ten minutes to support the South Slavonic Red Cross society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Temple
Seattle
South Slavonic Red Cross Society
Star Want Ad to Sell Fast
A star want ad promises quick sale through a prominent classifieds feature, urging readers to place listings for rapid results.
Cavalry’s Declining Role in Modern Warfare
The piece argues cavalry is less effective daily in Europe as aircraft reduce reconnaissance value and rapid flanking maneuvers. a regiment could not charge infantry without heavy losses, leaving cavalry mainly for quick moves and rear or flank attacks when possible.
French Cavalry Gain Control in Eifel Region Skirmishes
Paris reports French cavalry patrols have seized the Eifel area in Belgium. They announced French forces defeated German infantry in several skirmishes along the Ourthe River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Eifel
Belgium
Ourth
Pioneer merchant dies in Seattle residence
J Charles McKnight a pioneer resident of Seattle died at his home 924 Doris av at 730 today He was proprietor of the Palace Hardware store Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Charles McKnight
Seattle
Doris
McKnight
Palace
Georgetown
German siege expected as Liege falls under Kaiser
Reports from Brussels claim Liege is in German occupation with Belgian defense retreating to Namur. Von Emmich claims authority in Liege city hall and threatens civilians who resist. Armies mass on Belgian soil as cavalry skirmishes occur near Huy and Dinant. Local fear grows of renewed offensive, though officials say larger push may still be days away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Aum
Liege
War Office
Namur
von Emmich
Limburg
Geer
Areo
Huy
Dinant
Meuse
Prince of Wales Reports For Duty At Grenadiers HQ
The prince of Wales arrived by automobile today at the Grenadiers headquarters and reported for duty. He bears no lieutenant's commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince OF Wales
London
The
Grenadiers
Olympic Sails for Liverpool Under German Pursuit Risk
The White Star liner Olympic sailed from New York for Liverpool risking capture by German cruisers. The ship was loaded to capacity with fuel and provisions and even carried a deck load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympic
N. Y
New York
Liverpool
Bombardment of Antivari Destroys Wireless Station and Factories
Reports say Austro Hungarian naval bombardment of Antivari Montenegro destroyed the wireless station and many factories, homes, and warehouses on Saturday. London plans to send at least 100,000 troops to Belgium with rapid reinforcements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Antivari
Montenegro
New York
England
Belgium
Seattle Ordered to Preserve Neutrality
Washington sent a long telegram to the Seattle customs collector insisting the United States preserve neutrality in the European war. It requires foreign bound ships to file full manifests before clearance and permits inspection of ships and cargoes by U S authorities before and after clearance. Belligerent vessels must stop for examination when signaled by a U S vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington
Seattle
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
United States
U. S
U. S.S
Department
Massacre Reported near Soiron village
London dispatch says three Brussels gardeners attacked a German detachment near Soiron Belgium. In retaliation the Germans killed every inhabitant of the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brussels
London Afternoon Star Today
Soiron
Belgium
Predict Strike on War in Lisbon Aug 10
Leaders of the workingmen anti military movement say they will show signs of propaganda within a week or two. They admit the Belgium conflict caught them unprepared to avert a general strike and report war enthusiasm is widespread among those in arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Belgium
British cruiser squadron sinks German submarine U-15
The admiralty confirms the British main cruiser squadron sunk the German submarine U-15 with no British losses. The location is not given but likely in the North Sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
North Sea
French Plan Attack Near Alsace Invasion Reports
Paris dispatches say censorship tightened as French war office hints at imminent developments tied to the Alsace invasion. Gen Joffre’s troops advance on German frontier forts with bayonet charges around Colmar and Neu Breisach while main German forces concentrate near Esche Luxemburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
French War Office
Alsace
Joffre
Colmar
Neu Breisach
Luxemburg
Esche
Austria Fourteenth Army Corps Arrives Near Tyrol
War office advices say the Austrian Fourteenth army corps of 30,000 men under the grand duke of Tuscany has arrived at Basie to Basie Tyrol to assist Germany. The reports imply a breach of Swiss neutrality though no formal statement was issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Grand Duke of Tuscany
Basie
Tyrol
War Office
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