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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1914

Page

3

Eilers Music Offers Deep Discounts on Pianos and Organs

An Auburn man buys a piano at Eilers and notes he saved a hundred dollars in ten minutes compared to prices seen at the Piano Manufacturers' weeks ago. The sale features Player Pianos from Thomas Orchestral, Uprights from $132, grands at $368, and flexible payment plans with guaranteed instruments and free delivery within the city. Out-of-town buyers can request catalogs and examination deals, with a money-back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Auburn Eilers Nee Paaceee Wales Ellers Music Seattle Thomas Elflers Eilers Music Tied

Italy's War Fleet Ready Amid World Crisis

Rome reports Italy's war fleet concentrating at a safe point to stay out of the conflict. Athens dispatch says Greece signed a mobilization order and held it for quick publication as tensions rise.

Rome Italy Alo Athens

British gunboat crews destroy breechblocks in Yangtze defense

At Hankow on July 31 British gunboat crews threw breechblocks and uncarryable arms into the Yangtze River and departed for Wei-Hai-Wei and Hongkong to aid in defending the two settlements against a possible German attack.

Hankow Yangtze Wei-Hai- Wei Hongkong

Americans Stranded Abroad Amid War Disruptions

Large numbers of Americans are stranded tonight in London Paris and other European cities unable to obtain funds from their letters of credit due to ongoing war situations.

London Paris Europe

Insurance Denied as War Threats Halt San Francisco Ship Insurance

In San Francisco on July 31 the war creates insurance gaps for ships bound for Europe as insurers refuse coverage. The Chinese drowned in Canton floods are listed at 3,000 with 8,000,000 destitute, per Siae department counts.

San Francisco Siae Canton

Germany Declares War State Amid Global Tension

Paris reports Germany declared a state of war, preliminarily against Russia, with Berlin notes showing mobilization and military control of railways telegraphs and ports. London dispatches say local hope for war localization faded as British and Vienna censorship tightened and Dover and channel preparations advanced.

Paris Germany Berlin Russia Vienna Dover Channel Folkestone Admiralty Ireland Aldershot

Blue Sky Bill Goes On Ballot

In Olympia on July 31 the blue sky bill, first of the Seven Sisters vetted by Secretary Howell, will appear on fall ballots. Despite strong opposition and loopholes, it gained 32 144 names, 808 over the required total, a 2 percent drop expected. If repeated, only two other measures may also qualify: abolishing private employment agencies and the first aid bill.

Olympia Howell

Herrick Says His Farewell to President Poincare

United States Ambassador Herrick recalled and said he would pay his final visit to President Poincare on Monday.

Paris United States Trick Poincare

Freckles Vanish With Othine Prescription Claim

A prominent physician promotes an ethine based treatment to remove freckles and provide a clear complexion. Gists guarantee refunds if results fail, promising noticeable fading after initial applications and urging customers to ask for double strength ethine.

Judge Humphries Weds While Resting In Bed

The obliging judge John FE Humphries married A. R. Wood a Tacoma salesman and Miss Irene Stout of Enumclaw yesterday while he lay in bed with a game foot.

John FE. Humphries A. R. Wood Tacoma Irene Stout Enumclaw

German Troops Ordered From Tientsin to Wuan-Tchau

German forces at the international settlement in Tientsin were ordered to Wuaing-Tchau on the Chinese coast amid fears of a British naval attack.

Peking Tientsin Wuaing-Tchau

Hanson Proves Popular At Gentry Circus Meeting

Ole Hanson, progressive U S senate candidate, drew a large crowd at a Payallup meeting held after a circus show. He explained rural credit plans to farmers and urged placing public domains in the hands of users, not speculators, with seven more events planned.

Payallup Ole Hanson United States Senate Gentry Brothers Hanson Ole

Croatian society volunteers for European conflict ready to deploy

The Croatian society, an Austrian group formed here as a volunteer aggregation, prepares to join the European conflict at a moment's notice. Chairman Steve Radojkovik announced last night that the organization stands ready to serve the United States or Croatia.

United States Steve Radojkovik

Dupertius to Preach in Algona and Pacific City

Rev. Samuel Dupertius of Tacoma will preach at Algona Sunday morning and at Pacific City in the evening. He formerly served as pastor at these churches.

Samuel Dupertius Tacoma Algona Pacific City

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