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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1914
Page
2
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Berlin dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm and Gen von Hindenburg directing forces in the East. German authorities acknowledge desperate fighting in Russian Poland while citing a check to the Russian offensive and a cautious tone from the war office.
Petrograd report says the czar orders large reinforcements to Russian Poland to crush German forces south of Plock and in the Lodz region. Experts note German efforts to break toward safety despite the heavy Russian buildup.
Paris, Nov 30. Allied forces pressed their advance south of Ypres as German lines seemingly pulled back. Franco British units moved quickly to occupy trench after trench abandoned by German troops.
The article reports a push by wet forces in Washington state to force a second vote on the prohibition law via a special 1915 election. It details organizing efforts by the Evergreen club in Bellingham and anticipates legislative consideration on resubmitting the issue. It notes legal views permitting a referendum though not a full new law.
The crown prince speaks openly about American sentiment toward the war and argues for justice and facts to win American understanding. He admits friends in America and England, and seeks frankness about his portrayal back home amid ongoing conflict.
The report notes a wartime travel tax for Seattle to Prince Rupert and northern British Columbia ports. Tax levels vary by ticket cost from 10 to 30 dollars, with 3 dollars for 30 to 60 and 5 dollars above 60. Orient-bound Seattle tickets taxed 3 to 5 dollars. The Elks lodge schedules their annual officers election Tuesday at 2 30 p m with all members invited.
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