09 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1915
Page
1
Paris dispatch reports Serbian forces decisively repelling an Austro German attempt to seize the Belgrade to Constantinople railroad. It notes no further advance is expected until reinforcements arrive for Field Marshal Von Mackensen, who leads the German effort.
The mayor condemns the chief for forcing women into police photo rosters and calls for an end to such rules. He argues many women regret past mistakes and deserve a chance at a new start without being publicly cataloged. The note also mentions auto owners and continued fighting around Belgrade with partial enemy advances and retains.
Kaiser Wilhelm planned to depart from Berlin to oversee military operations in Serbia and to guard Constantinople, according to reports. The move signals direct German command over campaigns in the Balkans and the Near East.
A city inspector argues that enforcement requires an ordinance covering the measure. He also objects to Lang's order for all fitmey drivers to place the vehicle license sign on the aide side of their machines and says it must not be enforced.
Owner Lannon of the Red Sox praised a possible world series victory opening a coast to coast tour contingent on National League approval. President Tener indicated permission would be granted. Separately, Capt James Brown leads a Springfield expedition to the South Sea islands seeking pirates' gold.
Port Commissioner Robert Bridges issues a 26 page open letter to the Federal Trade Commission in the Port of Seattle Bulletin No 5 advocating public ownership of port projects. He cites Louisiana and California court rulings and argues private ownership fails to keep trade open while public control ensures competitive highways and port development.
New York October 9 President Wilson and his fiancée Mrs Norman Galt left for Philadelphia for the world series. A gust of wind blew his hat away during a Riverside Drive motor ride and the crowd hurried to recover it. Mrs Galt laughed at him, while a bouquet from the president awaited her upon rising.
In West Virginia a posse with bloodhounds followed the bandits who raided a Baltimore and Ohio train. A special train took 50 detectives to Sistersville and Parkersburg as authorities speculated the loot ranged from 100000 to 1000000 dollars and questioned whether insiders aided the robbery.
Chicago Mayor William Hale Thompson will visit Wednesday with a party, en route home from the San Francisco fair, after sending a letter to another mayor. Vancouver dispatch reports the British government ordered 166,000,000 feet of lumber from British Columbia mills.
Mexican rebel chief Pancho Villa declares he faces flight as betrayal allegations surface against American supporters and opposition forces. Villa asserts danger amid shifting loyalties and external pressures shaping his stance.
The National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union holds its annual convention in Plymouth Congregational church with delegates from across states arriving on the White Ribbon special train. Nevada district leaders and state officers attend as Gov Lister and city officials welcome participants. The Western Washington WCTU keeps its stance against party affiliation and backs a Hobson referendum while endorsing only legislators aligned with prohibition. officers are largely re elected. Pancho Villa interview and Mexican unrest are noted as context elsewhere in the report.
America simulated an invasion in a naval war game as a fleet effected a landing in Delaware Bay this morning. The exercise involved mock assaults and coordinated operations by naval forces to test coastal defense readiness.
Fred L. Boalt narrates how Austin and Salt, framed as physical educators, run a gym at 1213 First Ave that claims to save bodies and souls. Middle‑aged businessmen arrive for regimen of baths, exercise, and medicine balls transforming tired, overweight financiers into vigorous workers, provoking reflections on morality and health.
George Foster, the smallest pitcher, wins a tense ninth inning at Philadelphia 2 to 0 for Boston. He singles with two outs to drive in Gardner and finish a brilliant one-hitter bid, facing Mayer who struck out 6. Foster dominates, allowing three Phillies hits as Boston takes game two.
Blackwell Oklahoma farmers say college boys make the poorest farm hands after the recent harvest. They claim the students lack practical experience and are ill suited for field labor on local farms during the year.
H Turner of Seattle promotes an addition project and seeks buyers by advertising on page 5. He emphasizes Sea View Park 4 as a strong investment and argues his case with energy and optimism.
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