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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1914

Page

6

Great Reorganization Sale on Suits and Night Wear

Do not assume all suits are half price yet. A special section of broken line suits follows the Reorganization Sale with every fancy suit specially priced. Until Saturday night select Faultless Night Shirts and Pajamas at 20 percent off in light weights muslin and mixtures. Athletic Closed-Crotch Union Suits in light weights and Madras cloths are 25 percent off with perfect fit guaranteed.

Cheasty’s Batiste Burson

Miner Shot Self or Fell During Struggle

Almer J. Anderson a Valdez miner was found in an alley with a bullet near his heart and detectives debate whether an assailant shot him or he killed himself. Some witnesses say they saw no getaway, while others insist he was attacked and a gun discharged in the scuffle. Ladies’ Aid to raise pennies with a bazaar on Friday at the German M E church lawn Howett near Queen Anne av.

Almer J. Anderson Valdez Miner Anderson Ladies’ Aid Society M. FE Howett Queen Anne Av

Circus Children Start School at Barnum and Bailey

A temporary kindergarten opens Monday and Tuesday for Barnum & Bailey circus children. Emma Talbot, longtime school mistress, leads about fifty young performers and helpers in daily lessons, continuing a tradition begun in New York at Madison Square Garden.

Cireua Emma Talbot Madison Square Garden New York City

An Intimate View of French and German Armies

A writer back from Europe describes German discipline and military show at Konstanz through Strasbourg, with observations from Baden and Württemberg. He contrasts Bavarian loyalty, French republican views, and the British professional army, noting universal conscription and citizen soldiers.

Just Europe

French Frontier Fortifications Near Nancy

A touring party nears the French frontier near Nancy and eyes line after line of fortifications. The guide notes the forts conceal concrete bomb proof forts housing siege guns and cover a 30 mile radius, forming a defensive barrier the German army would face before advancing.

Nancy Thie

Remark on European Power and Strife in 19th Century Context

The writer lauds French Cuirassiers for dash and bravery and argues French mounted troops superior. He dismisses the Kaiser's claim of a united Europe, noting German disunity. He recalls visiting Strasbourg in June when the city, capital of Alsace, was seized by German forces.

Europe Germany Strasburg Alsace Lorraine

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