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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1914
Page
2
British war offices warn Germans rapidly advance through Belgium with Namur isolated and Paris anxious. Brussels occupied, Antwerp fortified, and a $40,000,000 war tax demanded. Belgian hostages held as Berlin pushes toward the coast.
German Uhlans forced Tongres residents to march with hands up then burned the town after citizens fired on them. Homeless fled to Hollain for refuge today.
Paris dispatch reports the Austro Hungarian battleship Zrinji was blown up during a bombardment of Antivari Montenegro as announced by the war office.
Paris Aug 22 The war office stated that German forces shot the barge and several prominent citizens of Aerschot Belgium. The report confirms lethal action against noncombatants amid the Belgian crisis.
Reports say Italy moves toward broad military mobilization as Austria-Hungary concentrates troops at the border. Government fears war or a bold Italian action against Austria, while anti militarist sentiment grows and raises concerns of possible revolution under King Victor.
Police hunt a motorcyclist who struck 10 year old George Foster son of T. F. Foster at 9250 50th Ave. The boy suffered significant bruising in the incident.
Tivol hosts an all star company from New York and Chicago for a Sunday opening August 30 as a straight musical comedy house. Jeannie Mal Lucille Palmer Myrtle Franks and others headline The Piloting Princess will be the opening play with motion pictures from the Giants White Sox world tour at Moore theatre. Two daily shows 2 30 and 8 30.
The Union of tanker Catania arriving from Port San Luis was stopped by the German cruiser Leipzig, forced to show its colors, then released as the flag was raised. Marines say Leipzig aimed to intercept a British carrier to seize supplies and retreat.
Mrs Paul Ring drove a car along Fourth Avenue and struck Motorcycle Patrolman J B Clark as he rode from city hall basement. Clark was knocked from his motorcycle. Ring was arrested on a reckless driving charge.
London report cites a Belgian front order telling troops to shoot all newspaper correspondents found in Belgium on sight. The Amsterdam correspondent notes a rush of reporters heading toward the Dutch border as the news spreads.
Five were killed and seven injured when a bathing pavilion roof was struck by lightning during a violent electrical storm. The calamity triggered a stampede on Broadway as darkness blanketed the city for an hour.
London Aug 22 The Exchange Telegraphs Paris correspondent reports German munitions losses include 24 cannon seized by Belgians at Liege 3 by French at Othain 24 by Russians at Staflohohen East Prussia as well as 19 motor wagons rapid fire guns and several aeroplanes belonging to German forces.
A first person account recalls Clancys nights of dancing and heavy drinking. Couples mingle in corners and at tables while autos fill the yard as Johnny’s attracts a restless downtown crowd. A young girl and a slick companion symbolize the era’s nightlife.
Paris Aug 22 The war office says German heavy artillery bombards Namur fortifications while Belgian guns reply. Germans crossed the Meuse and built bridges. Belgian defense aids French lines as Meuse Moselle armies move. Alsace Lorraine offensives admitted. Mulhouse contested. Germans and Austrians form a formidable force.
J. W. Donnely of Northwest Motor Co crawled under a truck at American Express Co offices to check for lung trouble. A pool of gasoline ignited by a kerosene lantern but bystanders pulled him free. he was taken to the city hospital with injuries.
After a protest by paying contractors, the park board directed the board of public works to advertise for bids before awarding any new contracts. The complaint stemmed from the award to E. M. Chadbourne for resurfacing West Interlaken Boulevard.
Rome reports orders for a general army and navy mobilization to defend the homeland. The article notes unconfirmed intelligence and includes scenes of social intrigue as the narrative refers to a party, a lavish party, and late-night escapades.
Health ad claims nine tenths of ailments stem from colon bacteria and promotes YOGHURT as the cure. It targets readers with digestive, liver, kidney, bladder, heart, throat, nervous issues, and circulation problems, inviting written information from YOGHURT CO. in Blaine Washington.
Johnny learned I was a Star man and acted friendly to our party. He invited us to his place and treated us to coffee and sandwiches in an upstairs parlor with a piano, while commenting on the lively dancers.
Reports from Shanghai indicate Japan has mobilized its fleet and army in readiness to strike Kiaochau if the kaiser fails to respond to the mikado's ultimatum by noon Tokio time Sunday. Censorship limits details and no German progress in transferring China coast possessions is observed.
Rome reports the conclave faces a split over modernism as factions form around De Lal Billot Levin and Dubillard favoring continuity with Pius X while Maffi Ferrari and Gasparri push for change. Pius XII’s body lay in state until 4 p.m. and Anna Sarto has recovered from the shock of his death.
The United States calls for an immediate halt to the slaughter of young and female seals in the Pribilof Islands the leading seal producing district. Government action will be swift against offenders after Dr Lester Jones deputy fish commissioner reports on conditions found during Albatross cruises.
Seattle chief of police Austin E Griffiths and his son Burke inspected the District of Columbia police department guided by Major Sylvester the superintendent. Griffiths expects to cut his Europe trip short to study police departments there.
Dutch soldiers fired on a Zeppelin observed over the Rhine after several days of increased German air activity over Dutch territory. The incident occurred as the airship was tracked along the river.
A St Petersburg dispatch reports the Russian army advancing along the Austro German border. Russia maintains the offensive at all points of resistance. Local note hints at war price food measures and ruling stance on wartime purchases.
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