21 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1914
Page
1
Allied forces disclosed a turning move against German troops on the northern French Belgian front. The operation includes naval bombardment from the British fleet and a land cooperation by a naval brigade with Belgian forces to dislodge the Kaiser's troops near Nieuport and Ostend.
The year to date exports exceed 670 million dollars, up over 20 million from 1912 and near 1913's peak. Cotton shipments reach 45 percent of the prior year’s weekly total, with a surge in orders abroad boosting factory activity. Rains in the West promise bumper wheat, while Europe’s war spurs demand. From Pittsburg the French purchase 5,000 tons of steel for bayonets. COTTON MILLS BUSY COLUMBIA reports European conflict driving absorbent cotton demand. plants run day and night to satisfy the orders.
A temperance demonstration is set for Saturday afternoon with about 10 000 participants led by grand marshal Thomas B S Appy. The march begins at First Ave and Lenora St at 2 pm, moving to Washington and Second Aves before looping to Lenora, featuring floats and banners. It aims to be Seattle’s largest parade.
HELPS CLOTH TRADE FALL RIVER Mass Oct 20 The business done here in band age cloth as a result of the war in Europe is showing a healthy increase.
With foreign hat supply cut, Orange New Jersey factories push overtime to fill orders in New York market.
Orders from warring nations for shells and shrapnel pour in, but Richmond factories stay busy with United States government contracts and turn down all other offers.
Testimony from Celia Coleman the Carman household maid described a murder night scene in MINEOLA New York area with Mrs Flor ence Carman firing a revolver and burning letters. Police and revenue officers tracked five bandits near Ferndale Washington after a Sedro Woolley bank raid. The gang, led by a Seattle man, camps by day and travels by night as authorities close in.
The writer, a Seattle resident of 25 years, details 20 years with the Seattle Electric Company as a conductor and welfare agent. He notes never being reprimanded and urges consideration for men out of work who are willing to work, hinting at broader employment concerns.
The Star admits misled readers about Apple Week claiming Western Av. used the event to push a selling proposition and collect a 15 percent commission on each apple box. Growers from Yakima to Wenatchee plan direct sales to restore fair prices, while the paper declares its motive was to aid growers not Western Ave.
Read about the Pink edition with bombardment images and world news coverage. The Star Pink offers daily comparisons to competitors and urges readers to get The Star Pink for reliable reading and timely war updates.
The forecast predicts fair conditions tonight and Thursday with light southerly winds.
Ultradetailed campaign notes report Ole Hanson progressive Senate candidate and Austin E Griffiths Congress hopeful to address three University district meetings at Ravenna Hall May’s Hall and Masonic Hall. The speakers include state figures Dan Landon Thomas Murphine and W D Lane.
H BR. Smith, 21, told police he was wanted in Portland for robbery and asked to be jailed as his conscience troubled him. The Portland police confirmed his statement and obliged.
Washington reports war tax conferees nearly agreed to lower the beer levy from 1.75 to 1.50 per barrel and to remove Senate extra taxes on rectified spirits and gasoline. The article also notes German societies trimming English and French words from German usage.
Analysis notes that Allied forces push east from Arras to shield Belgian withdrawal, shift toward Lille and Armentieres, and aim to seize Lille as part of a broader northern offensive. German efforts around Dunkirk and Calais falter as lines evolve and flanks threaten St. Omer.
Government orders require all German and Austrian residents of Great Britain aged 17 to 60 to assemble for detention. Spies reported to have informed Germans of British troop and ship movements, and the plan is to send the men to concentration camps as prisoners of war.
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