20 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
1
Fred L. Boalt profiles Ole Hanson, a Wisconsin born writer recalls the reporter's encounter with Hanson who survived paralysis from a railroad wreck and walked across a continent. Hanson's rise from poverty to Seattle business and family of seven is told as a portrait of a fearless, sincere man who may become a United States senator.
German cavalry is advancing on Antwerp as Belgian forces repulse Uhlans penetrating the outer defenses. The city remains quiet with Belgians confident in its fortifications and coastal defenses.
German forces push forward near Brussels as Allied defenses stiffen. Two days of slow German gains with heavy casualties on both sides. Namur threatened while Dinant and Gembloux activity reported. French army appears larger than expected amid uncertain Louvain status.
Paris dispatch reports German forces seized Louvain after Belgian evacuation to avert destruction. The Belgian staff cited effective artillery, while Brussels status remained uncertain. Lorraine troops push toward Metz as German columns and artillery advance. Namur area described as center of fierce fighting. Senate approves bill standardizing apple boxes to Yemka size.
The pope died just before 6 pm coast time yesterday, with United Press breaking the news to The Star at noon. United Press reporters in Mexico and Rome secured timely alerts, beating rival Associated Press which delayed editions and questioned the pope’s death. Wood led the Rome effort as the sole American staff correspondent, sending two telegrams before censorship.
A photo shows a rival paper’s window bulletin at 1 30 p m after The Star reported Pope Pius death. The bulletin lists global events and promises straight, first war coverage for readers, contrasting delayed reports elsewhere.
Copenhagen dispatches report Berlin forecast of German rejection of Japan's demand for the surrender of Kiao-chau. It remains unclear if Germany would cede the territory back to China and whether the move would satisfy Japan as their ambassador departs Berlin amid cautious Japanese crowds.
Rotterdam reports heavy casualties on both sides in Belgium with the Germans suffering the heaviest losses as attackers facing entrenched Allied positions. German troops pressed in close formation and fell before Allied gunfire.
Mass at Westminster Cathedral honors the late pope with an enormous attendance as Cardinal Bourne presides the solemn requiem high mass.
A Seattle boy rescued a woman who attempted death by jumping into Lake Washington last night. She blamed him as she faced illness and pain, asking why she must endure life’s burden. The piece reflects on society’s stance against self harm and the enduring mystery of life.
Councilman Oliver T. Erickson alleges 1911 tactics by Councilman Blaine and Mayor George W. Dilling caused cluster lights to be paid twice. He notes ongoing “fixed charges” for lights in 1915 budget despite cluster lights being paid off, calling for investigation and reform to stop double charging taxpayers.
The Japanese cruiser Idzuma was scheduled to enter dry dock at Hunters Point at noon to receive final touches for possible war with Germany. Union Iron Works will assign all available men and expects 24 hours to clean the hull, then stores and coal will be loaded, followed by two hours of woodwork stripping before it can go into battle.
A man entered the Sisters of the Sacred Heart school at 2325 Sixth Ave last night. Two sisters woke, screamed and he fled after a brief confrontation.
Charles Chandler of Independent Packing Co. retrieved two suitcases after W. H. Sawyer, owner, placed them in a dump wagon and the load was dumped last night.
The Star schedules a star night at Marcus Loew's Empress Theatre with The Six Merry Widows headlining the balcony for hustlers. The program features Whitey Peterson and Harold Sandberg on screen and newsies meeting at The Star building at 8 o'clock for the event.
Delegates arrive boosting Seattle population as the Northwest Merchants' association holds a two day event at the Frye. Mayor Gill and association president Howard D. Thomas speak at opening. The program includes a Merchants' day at the Industrial fair, an Elks reception, a navy yard visit, and luncheons through Saturday.
Barlow of 612 Seventh Ave reports being slugged at the Zero Saloon around 12 45 AM. He claims robbery of about 50 dollars, with 35 dollars and 12 50 noted in his pockets. police recovered 17 60. He remained unconscious in a back room until waking at the station.
President Wilson plans to issue thirty million dollars in Panama canal bonds to buy merchant ships. The sale of bonds was sent to Congress by Secretary McAdoo with bids expected soon. McAdoo drafts the bill assisted by marine experts. Rep. Alexander will introduce it in the House. A special rule will speed passage in both houses.
Acting Police Judge Thomas Mac Mahon enforces a strict five dollar per mile fine schedule. H. Kutomi, accused of speeding on Spokane Way, was cited for exceeding the limit. Kutomi claimed he hurried to meet a friend at the tide flats, but the judge dismissed that defense and ordered a $100 fine and 20 days in jail.
The city budget committee in a special session approved payments to released prisoners. They will receive $1 after 10 days, $1.50 after 20 days, $2 after 80 days, and $3 after 60 days, with an estimated annual cost of about $2,500.
Italian refugees arriving in Rome recount 6000 Italians gathered for transport were fired on by German soldiers after chants of Hurrah for Italy. Seven killed and 16 wounded as chaos followed in Magdeburg bar racks.
Robert Evans Messir, 34, died at Steilacoom asylum after bruising injuries blamed on King County deputies who reportedly struck and kicked him on a Seattle sidewalk and in a jail. His mother Eugenie Messir charges the deputies and awaits official findings while his body lies at Butterworth's morgue.
British cruiser Bristol exchanged shots with the Karlsruhe off Kingston Jamaica on Wednesday. The Bristol, escorting a supply ship, hit the German vessel several times but it is not believed Karlsruhe suffered serious damage.
Wenatchee man Pete Mast drank here then slept with 160 dollars on him. He awoke on a vacant lot on Western avenue between University and Union streets, missing the money.
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