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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1914
Page
1
Paris dispatch reports Gen Gallieni and staff jubilant over what they call a sweeping allied victory. They claim German reverses at several points while center-front holds. Unofficial chatter mentions British territorials and Indian troops in action as losses pile up on both sides.
Fusion plan outlined after a Good Eats cafeteria meeting as progressive and democrat candidates agree to withdraw to back fusion nominees in county and legislative races. Key swaps include McKeozle over Carrigan and Zieharth over Wray, with further consolidations anticipated by Saturday night.
The Seattle Central Labor Council moves to seek school board views on organizing public school teachers. Sources note Seattle salaries compare poorly with coastal cities, with elementary teachers starting at 840 a year and principals earning up to 2160, while public sentiment questions union feasibility.
Miss Florence Daddy aged 22 ended her life by swallowing poison on Mount Tamalpais while returning from a day outing with her 12-year-old brother. Ill health is believed to be the cause.
English boys start Latin early but Sheffield University will not require Latin for medicine degrees. Dr Hall argues Latin cost current science. Vice-Chancellor Fisher says omitting Latin frees time for medicine and surgery. The writer calls to end Latin Greek requirements in publicly funded schools.
Rockefeller Foundation trustees announce a world wide investigation into industrial relations for the well being of mankind. W L Mackenzie of Canada, former minister of labor, is named director to lead a scientific, systematic study drawing on international experiences and seeking cooperation from employers workers and governments.
The Chamber of Commerce fund drive to raise 150000 for next year's convention reached 35000 by noon today. The thermometer graphic tracked donations as volunteers urged further contributions to meet the goal.
London October 1 The British steamship Selby carrying coal bound for Antwerp has been struck by a mine in the North Sea and sunk. The dispatch from Lloyds reports a crew of 21 saved.
London dispatch reports German occupied cities in retreat zones offer residents a stark choice. Pay the war indemnity demanded by the invaders or risk burning and looting of their towns as the German advance tightens.
The public service commission at the Chamber of Commerce opened a hearing on the Seattle Renton Southern railway petition to raise passenger fares to 10 cents within city limits. The forenoon covered preliminaries while the main investigation was to follow in the afternoon. A notable table showed American cities with street railways operating successfully on a 6 cent base.
Griffiths progressive nominee for congress will headline a campaign rally tonight at Mason ic Hall 617 Kilbourne Street Fre mont. The event marks the opening salvo of the final congressional campaign with Griffiths delivering the key speech.
Vienna via Rome Oct 1 Four large battles unfold in the east as six million troops clash. Russian first line under Gen Rensenkampf fights to halt Gen Hindenberg and German forces near the Nieman river. A second German army clashes with 500,000 Russians around Augustowo as Tarnow and Przemysl endure heavy bombardment. Southward, 100,000 freshly mobilized Russians press toward the Silesian frontier in contact with German lines near Kalicz on the Polish border. Steamers Tanana and Selkirk, last for White Horse season, depart Fairbanks.
London dispatch reports 65000 wounded Germans have arrived in Cologne where exposition halls were turned into hospitals. Many are said to be artillery victims with severe injuries. Cologne feared further air attacks after earlier bombings and 21 suspected spies were executed in a single day.
News from Windau reports a September 24 engagement where shore forts and guns repelled a German squadron seeking to land troops. The German fleet, including warships and transports, totaled about 40 vessels and withdrew after several ships were damaged by fort fire.
Analysis notes Allied forces press northward toward the Belgian frontier while French scouts penetrate toward Belgium from Orchies. German front holds firm yet gains are not sustained as Meuse dominance shifts, with a possible Antwerp siege delaying broader mobilization and tying troops to frontline defense.
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