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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1914
Page
3
The Seattle Star reports the opening issue of The Fatherland magazine, funded by German Americans, featuring Prof Hugo Münsterberg of Harvard arguing for Germany. The article criticizes Allied bias, explains how American coverage favors the Allies, and asserts that Emperor William sought peace while war pressures surged from Slavic and allied powers.
Amsterdam reports indicate Austrian forces reached Aix la Chapelle en route to aid Germany in Belgium. Analysts estimate nearly 2 million Russians will press the German Austrian front in coming days, with 3 million more mobilizing, as scientific plans for a decisive clash on the Western Front unfold.
A historical essay fragment discusses the czar’s mobilization against Austria and Germany and questions whether the German emperor acted hastily. It draws parallels to American and Japanese actions and warns against celebrating invasions by “uncultured hordes” marching toward Konigsberg.
In Paris on August 17 the French push their entire lines in Alsace with a general engagement expected soon. The German resistance is strong with about 1000 captured since Sunday. Heavy fighting along the Meuse sees many Germans flee and drown while retreating.
Aug 17 report from Valdez states explorer Miss Dora Keen departed with several companions to Prince William for scientific study of glacial movements. She is a noted mountaineer seeking data on glacier behavior for research purposes.
Paris August 17 official war office report details Lieut. Cassar and Corporal Prudhomme flying from Verdun to strike the German dirigible shed at Metz. Cassar at 9000 feet, Prudhomme at 6000 feet. both subjected to heavy fire but returned safely after their projectiles were dropped amid dense smoke.
Senator Simmons of North Carolina and Representative Underwood of Alabama met with President Wilson in Washington to consider laws offsetting revenue losses from the war in Europe.
An advertisement promises half price medical care as a first step. Dr Macy, specialist in advanced methods, invites people to visit for free examination and consultation to learn how to save money on treatments. Located at 1318 Second Avenue Seattle Washington opposite Arcade Entrance.
After several advances last week the egg market steadied at 31 cents per dozen with no gains this week. Poultry similarly flat. small hens abundant and cooling, larger hens selling well. Vegetables and fruits list varied with many corrected prices including potatoes, onions, cabbage, cucumbers, and apples. Local markets show muted activity with prices paid to producers listed by J.Y. Godwin & Co.
Photo plays headline with The Rajah's Vow two part Kalem leading Class A listings through Wednesday night. Also showing She Gave Him a Rose The Rise of the Johnsons The Greater Motive and other Vitagraph dramas comedies and news reels across Kalem Lubin Vitagraph Thanhouser and Pathe programs.
A schedule listing several acts continuing through Wednesday. Featured pieces include a three part drama Allah 3311 and the comedy All at Sea. Also showing The Two Gun Man and James Lee’s Wife dramas, plus Jake Go Fishing and aoe and Jake Go Fishing as part of the program.
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