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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
1
A frail czar Nicholas of Russia dominates a looming global crisis as Austria and Servia clash. The piece forecasts a world war drawing in Kaiser Wilhelm, Japan, England, France, and many nations, listing sides and the peril facing millions.
A Seattle woman Emma Bremer is confined at Steilacoom insane asylum after a heartbreak. Doctors say she is melancholy not insane, while supporters urge an observation hospital to treat inmates and ease overcrowding.
Berlin dispatch printed in Chicago reports that Russians have blown up a railroad bridge at Wierballen, a town on the frontier between Germany and Russia.
The czar notified Vienna and Berlin of a mobilization order for 14 Russian army corps. Troops massed on the Austrian frontier, not the German. Russia said actions could be avoided if Austria stopped aggression toward Servia and withdrew from Servian lands.
A federal judge rules the Iowa vasectomy law unconstitutional citing beliefs about hereditary delinquency and feeble mindedness. The speaker argues science supports restricting reproduction to protect the body politic and describes vasectomy as a humane method, while noting the judge’s critique of historical legislative limits.
Peter Miller, a five year inmate in the county jail, was secretly transferred to Pierce county jail. Handcuffed between Seattle Deputy Loomis and Tacoma Deputy Coates, he greeted staff with grim smiles and remarks about the bracelets. He heads to hear the Supreme Court decision on his appeal of a 20 to 40 year sentence. Desmond, the Tacoma jailer, met him as a friend.
Roumania mobilizes about 20 percent of its fighting strength on the Bulgarian frontier with no planned hostilities while Austria and Servia are at war. Officials say the move aims to keep Bulgaria under observation and avoid broader conflict.
Renters are urged to watch Saturdays classified page for a fresh set of rental announcements from leading Seattle agencies. The prior week featured two columns of ads with choicest city rentals, and next Saturday will present an entirely new list of For Rents offerings.
Eight hundred Servians and 200 Austrians killed in first engagement. Czar Notify Vienna and Berlin mobilizing Russian troops with 14 army corps on the Austrian border. German foreign office says Germany will strike when Russia enters. Markets feverish. Dollar wheat in Chicago. Japan may ally with England in a general war. Russians blow up German bridge. Battle roars at Semendria as Servians and Montenegrins repel Austrians.
Paris reports six French army corps ready for service and 200000 veterans recalled. Railways and frontier facilities are guarded as Poincare and ministers meet. France plans about 500 planes to cross the frontier, facing German airships and Zeppelins in a looming aerial clash.
Belgium accelerates mobilization amid fears of German and French incursions through Belgian territory. Authorities expect 100000 men ready by Friday. Frontier fortifications are strengthened while railways and bridges are mined to delay any invasion. A bank run continues on the banks today.
A Vienna dispatch reports Austrian forces crossed the Sava to the Servian side and occupied Belgrade Wednesday night after shelling the river bank at the landing point. Servian sharpshooters offered only scattered resistance.
The bulletin reports Russia paring mobilization provoking a German protest while Moscow insists orders have gone too far to stop. Germany issues a 24 hour ultimatum demanding Russia explain mobilization on the Austrian frontier. Spain's war fleet gathers at the Balearic Isles.
Patrolman Veitch dubbed fly cop under Chief Griffiths order praising efficiency in police department. The memo emphasizes recognizing efficiency and assigns new nicknames to officers based on their patrol roles.
New Polk directory just issued lists Whatcom County residents with per person wealth amounts following their names. The update highlights local fortunes and provides a snapshot of wealth distribution in the county.
Fierce fighting raged between Austrians and Servians at Semendria on the northern frontier near Belgrade. A Vienna telegram said Servians won at Losnitza on the western frontier. Reports spoke of an attack on Servian and Montenegrin forces at Mount Lovehen and heavy Austrian losses as the Morava river valley invasion began.
Reports from Nish, the Serbian temporary capital, describe artillery actions at Kieznicy and Smederevo. The dispatch notes an artillery duel at Kieznicy and ongoing fighting reported in St Petersburg news dated July 30.
Tokio reports Hochie Shimbun asserts Japan will help England if war breaks out in Europe. Britain and Japan allegedly allied. Wei-Hai-Wei notes mobilizing British fleet, while German fleet also mobilizes at Tsingtau. London exchange rates rise as banks report. Local stock market plunges on European order withdrawals.
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