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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1914
Page
1
A civic call urges voters to participate by 8 PM and back Ole Hanson for U.S. Senator, emphasizing unity behind Hanson as a true representative and placing him first on the progressive ticket.
Seattle voters show interest across parties in the election. Ole Hanson is expected to win King County by a sizable margin as officials guard polls and enforce election laws. Voters face multiple offices and seven initiative measures with polls open until the evening.
The Turkish town of Akaba on the Gulf of Akaba was shelled by the British cruiser Minerva. Turkish troops, led by a German officer, evacuated as the landing party demolished the post office and other buildings. No British casualties reported.
Irregularities and misconduct by election officials surface in multiple precincts. Precinct 154 at 86 Virginia St reports card playing and crowds around poll workers. Precinct 17 officials refuse to count ink marked ballots per judge Albertson. Precinct 90 records 150 votes cast before 10 30 am, a state high. Precinct 211 sees a clash between Mra Crockett and J G Brannan Evans with police intervention. Frank Olmstead, motorcycle cop, is dispatched to restore peace.
German forces retreat eastward from the northern French coast near Havre as Belgian government reports say they abandon dead and wounded. The Belgians advance toward Yeer while German losses are described as enormous and morale as completely broken after dikes were cut and flooding trapped troops. British and French artillery shell the overwhelmed Teutons.
Avon Massachusetts reports early results with Walsh Democrat 181 votes and McCall Republican 101 for governor while Olney Democrat leads congress contest 158 to 96. Pro candidate totals show 60 for Walker and 95 for Kincaide. The town’s early tally contrasts with last year’s figures.
The Star launches a nationwide photodrama search for the most beautiful telephone operator to star in The Woman's Way. Requirements include age 18 or over, unmarried status, employment as a telephone operator, and no prior professional beauty work. Submit a pictured entry to The Star with postage for return.
A columnist, Boalt, frets over beauty as he wanders Seattle telephone exchanges. He describes girls found, hopes for one transcendent beauty, rejects definitions, and contemplates accepting photos from friends while seeking the most beautiful telephone girl in Seattle.
The tenth annual commemoration of Guy Fawkes Day staged by Puget Sound Loyal Orange Lodge No. 160 in their hall at 1923 First Ave features a musical and literary program scheduled for Friday night.
Watchers are requested to send in the election returns to Main 9400. In county precincts and unincorporated towns polls close at 7 p.m. Report irregularities to police at Main 168 or to the sheriff at Main 9380.
An analysis argues Russia faces a critical choice between aiding the Allies by supporting Turkish participation in the war and pursuing Slav goals toward Constantinople. It weighs national interests against allied duties and the potential for Russia to leverage the crisis for strategic gains in the Black Sea region.
The Central Passenger Association approves a revised fare schedule of 2 percent of a cent per mile to be filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The measure sets new rate guidelines for passenger travel and aims to standardize charges across routes. The decision reflects ongoing efforts to modernize railroad pricing amid regulatory review.
Haven Cushman, declared insane, seeks a jury verdict on his claimed enthrallment by church singer Alice Lohr. He testified she sang to him and whispered lines, while Lohr denied accepting his advances as she described his obsessive calls and letters.
Voters have the ballot to back Ole Hanson for the United States senate and Austin E. Griffiths for congress. The message urges unity to defeat Humphrey and Humphrey allied candidates and warns of past split votes that allowed a close result.
Reported battles near Trebizond on the Black Sea coast involve Russian and Turkish troops. Russia massed forces southwest of Transcaucasia, and Petrograd says Turkey refuses to expel officers. Crown Prince said dead or wounded in France. About 4,000 Austrians captured after a failed sortie.
London November 3. Though the admiralty order to close the North Sea to merchant ships is not yet effective, George’s war vessels are on alert for suspicious vessels that may plant mines in the area.
Tokyo confirms Japanese shells hit the town of Tsingtau in Kiaochau province China. The report notes the attack occurred on Saturn day and began a fire in the harbor area with further details sparse.
The steamship Frederm icka was burned and scuttled to avoid Turkish capture during the bombardment of Novorossysk by Ottoman warships, a story confirmed today in London.
BERNE Nov reports urgent socialist pressure prompting President Huffman to seek talks with other neutrals on joint intervention in the European war. The move signals potential coordinated steps among neutral powers to influence the conflict.
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