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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1914
Page
2
The Star Readers section urges shoppers to explore new specialty offerings as the store exits the department store business and shifts to ready to wear for all people. It claims there is no competition in the closing departments and invites customers to see what will remain and be offered at favorable prices.
A Seattle man is held as the surviving member of the Sedro-Woolley bank robbery gang that stole $12,000 on October 17, killed two pursuing officers, and left one boy dead. He was arrested in Seattle near the Panama pool hall by Sheriff Ed Wella and Walter Thayer after a nationwide chase. If identified as Kasansias, he faces Washington murder charges with possible extradition to Canada for the death of immigration officer Clifford Adams.
Renton held a primary on November 3 which should have occurred on November 10, violating state law that primaries precede the December city election by four weeks. As a result, Renton's primary and those in Olympia and other towns are void and December 8 voters must write in their selections.
An old advertisement promises quick relief from backache lumbago and sciatica through a rub with St Jacobs Oil. It claims soothing penetration loosens stiffness and pain, ending suffering and preventing skin burning, urging readers to obtain a trial bottle from their druggist.
London echoes with khaki as MPs and peers attend the opening of Parliament in subdued dress uniforms. The king in field marshal’s garb and war ministers in khaki accompany a procession amid German spy fears and refugee cheers in the streets.
The funeral of George W. Sampson, Seattle attorney, was held Wednesday at Kirkland Congregational Church under Masonic auspices. He died Sunday at 3214 Arapahoe Place from Bright's disease and nervous breakdown at age 49. known as the surprise sticker candidate for superior judge two years ago.
Police arrest C. W. Funk 39 a special investigator for Police Chief Griffiths after he allegedly pulled a gun near a Washington street restaurant and threatened to exterminate the illumination.
Sheriff Ed Wells reports Harry Matthews, accused of taking part in the February 20 train hold up near Samish, has been located in a small Illinois town. Two accomplices are still at large.
Edward Cameron reports his German Spitz dead from strychnine poisoning at 38438 24th av W. police note a dozen similar cases in the district this month. London reports post Hinden destruction drop in Pacific cargo insurance rates by sixty percent.
Paris reports reinforced German forces at Ypres intensifying their drive toward the French coast. Bayonet assaults on small towns and villages rage alongside escalating artillery as fresh troops relieve veterans. The battle line experiences savage fighting with appalling losses claimed.
Berlin reports fighting in Belgium continues without a decisive result while German officials see the Argonne as favorable. Petrograd claims Russian gains are dismissed as unlikely a general Slav invasion. Turks reportedly push Russians back on the Transcaucasian front and force the fleet to retreat from Koslu.
Japanese torpedo boat 33 was blown up by a mine while sweeping for mines in Kiaochau bay today and sank. Most of the crew were saved.
Secretary Daniels dismissed reports of a mishap to the U S cruiser North Carolina in Turkish waters. He cited a Beirut cable to the department and noted the vessel had left New York to collect funds for stranded Americans as World War I began.
Police Chief Griffiths calls for city county and social agencies to unite in a plan to put idle men to work on public improvements. He cites a hungry family case and warns that without jobs taxpayers may bear jail costs. A coordinated office and committee would sort unemployed by ability.
An advertised tonic Gargol promises to help thin, weak people gain flesh and strength by improving digestion and supplying fats to the blood. The ad cites a six-element formula, endorsements by physicians, and claims of nerve support, urging a month of use at Bartell Drug Co and Swift e Pharmacy with broad demand.
A report from Constantinople says leaders of a German and Pro German Young Turk plot were shot. Wild excitement followed reports of Turkish defeats as mobs attacked Germans in the streets while authorities kept a tight rein on the capital.
The 14th Ave project worth 40000 seeks to employ married men and families, but delays in condemnation threaten startup. The Chamber of Commerce and Henry Pauley secure contracts to clear 1000 acres in King County to house seasonal workers. Spokane Mayor Hindley urges work for relief, citing 10 million Americans near poverty.
An alarming report describes a cattle disease spreading through stockyards prompting immediate slaughter and burial of infected animals. It warns humans could be affected if milk is not heated and notes the quarantine measures, sifted through the federal and state veterinary officials. The outbreak has halted trade and could drive meat prices higher as stockyards stay idle and inspectors isolate affected cattle.
Petrograd reports ongoing Russian advances against German and Austrian troops. Officials say czarist forces will overwhelm Germany by numbers, while Turks pose no delay. Germans retreated from Lyck to East Prussian lake region as Russians push toward Thorn and Posen where new German reinforcements arrive.
London reports Captain Carl Von Muller who led the Emden was rescued unhurt after the Emden was destroyed by the Sydney near Cocos Island in the Indian Ocean. Lieutenant Prince Francis Joseph of Hohenzollern also escaped unhurt. About 200 Emden crew members perished and 30 were wounded.
Antwerp reports fear of an epidemic as the River Nethe becomes the only water source after bombardment damaged reservoirs and bodies of soldiers contaminate the supply.
Government reports 05 new foot and mouth cases among fancy breeding cattle at the national dairy show caged in Chicago stockyards. Earlier 34 pedigreed cattle cases raise total value to about 2.5 million dollars as authorities move to halt spread. Another case noted in Erie county New York. Twenty states with infected cattle placed under federal quarantine.
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