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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1915
Page
2
Reports say troops were advancing toward the Hungarian frontier as fighting resumed in Transcaucasia with Turkish forces. A government statement claimed 10 000 Austrian soldiers were captured with supplies, while Field Marshal Von Der Geltz took command at the front in directing the campaign against Russia.
German aviators grew active on the western front with six Kaiser's planes attacking Allied depots at Strazelle and Hazebrouck and fires reported at both. A German air raid set fire to Armentiers station and casualties were claimed. British biplanes engaged the attackers as reports on Fort Bosabsour and Alsace battles remained uncertain.
Fresh Allied gains in the Soissons district were reported with fighting in Alsace growing more violent. The report said the Allies had found a weak spot in the German line, suggesting progress near Soissons.
A grieving mother writes of her son’s cocaine habit and refusal to name his supplier. She describes his health deteriorating over more than a year and pleads for action against dealers who are harming him.
Alice Evans and Frank Barnum, childhood sweethearts from Tacoma, married on December 5, 1913, separated four days later, and later divorced. He later remarries his new partner. she seeks only a divorce. Judge Tallman presided as seventeen divorces were granted that Friday afternoon.
The coming week features Le Roy Talma and Bosco, a vast European company with lions and scenery, appearing at Moore theatre starting Sunday mati nee Jan. 16. Also Pan tages presents Johannes Jo san son and many acts including Balaban the female impersonator, ventriloquist Trovelio, Gausch sisters, Parise accordionist, and May Robson in Martha By-the Day at the Metropolitan.
The article notes reports that Kaiser troops were pulled from the western front to face Russians and that a spy may be identified. Expectation grows that Germany could launch a vigorous offensive to break the front and drive a wedge into German lines.
Paris reports a reliable Temps source says Servia and Italy agreed Servia will gain a seaport on the Adriatic as a peace settlement provision. The accord centers on creating a strategic opening or window for access.
King George and Queen Mary visited wounded Indian soldiers in Brighton hospital today. They spoke with many of them at length, sharing a moment of support during the visit.
Washington Jan 9 Secretary Ryan will present the British preliminary note reacting to the American shipping complaint. The president will decide on an answer and whether to send another note, with contents kept secret until he has reviewed it.
A local ad text urges women to use a remedy for headache backache languor nervousness and depression linked to debility and poor circulation caused by indigestion or constipation. The piece frames the product as suitable for general female health concerns.
BeTYPE: Beecham's Pile act is presented as safe and convenient for cleansing the system purifying the blood and providing a general tonic effect. The advertisement asserts thousands of women have used them and experienced health benefits, implying improved bodily function.
Irish actor Andrew Mack will headline Marcus Loew's Empress theatre next week in a vaudeville show featuring his original songs new stories and anecdotes credited as his latest stage effort. The veteran performer known for many plays headlines the bill.
Indictments charged three Chicago labor local business agents with conspiracy in restraint of trade. They allegedly delayed a machinery shipment to the company by threatening a strike if unloading was attempted on arrival.
Pastor Russell outlines the Fifth Universal Empire as Messiah's autocratic theocracy that will overthrow sin and death. He argues modern nations are not God’s kingdom, warns of future trouble, and emphasizes the elect as the royal family to be raised in a thousand year reign beginning after the present war ends. He cites Daniel and Revelation to link prophecy to the Gospel Age and Abrahamic promise.
A religious advertisement offers Pastor Russell's volume Thy Kingdom Come explaining the reign of righteousness to replace current governments. Readers can obtain the book by sending 346 stamps to the International Bible Students Association at 17 Hicks Street Theokion.
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