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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1914
Page
16
The Hague reports German lines between Ghent and Es were said cut by Allied action. Fighting in the region was rising swiftly with sharpshooters operating behind German positions. A.A. Gillespie, back from Europe, notes Americans see more war than Britain and Scotland.
The Washington State Public Service Commission will seek the real valuation of the Seattle Renton Southern after denying a rate increase appeal. Chairman Reynolds says the line is worth no more than 850000, though city experts contest that figure. A formal complaint will be filed to determine the true value as new service to Seattle is set to begin in November.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick, harmless remedy for indigestion. It claims the tablets settle sour stomach, gas, and undigested food in minutes, allowing people to enjoy meals again. The ad notes a fifty cent price for a large case at drug stores.
A wartime dispatch from Chateau Thierry describes scarce food and water two months after Paris, with Solssons evacuated, bridges blown, and locals refusing to drink river water due to corpses and dead horses nearby. The author travels toward the frontline desperate for supplies and notes blackout conditions and dangers.
Paris reports that captured German spy dogs are highly educated and have been trained to rear when they see the red trousers of French soldiers.
The state treasurer reports receipts for the biennium ending October 1, 1914, exceed the prior period by 5 265 940 dollars. Disbursements also exceed the previous biennium by 5 152 910 dollars.
Petrograd October 23. The German retreat from Warsaw was confirmed with reports of routs in places. Cannon and transport bogged in mud, wounded and hospital supplies abandoned, prisoners taken. Russians pursued along the German flank and rear as losses in Russian Poland reached about 200,000 killed wounded or captured. Vistula fighting widespread beyond Warsaw.
Charles Banks and Mary Moore, Seattle artists, have composed an idyll operetta Memories to be staged at the Orpheum the week after next. The work follows Omar Khayyam waking after seven centuries and meeting Bobby Burns with songs of old sweethearts. J. Riley and Rev Powers address a luncheon on democracy. Home Owners Association defers its meeting to Thursday night.
An old time remedy advertises St. Jacob’s Oil as a safe nonprescription liniment that soothes rheumatic joints muscles and bones. It claims to ease pain stiffness and neuralgia without burning the skin and urges readers to try a small bottle from any drug store.
Paris reports German forces withdrew their advanced line in northwest Belgium from Middelkerke and Mackerke to escape overwhelming shell fire from British naval guns and canal monitors. They entrenched east of Ostend Nieuport highway, holding a fortified line from Wijkerke to Thorout and new HQ at Ghistelios. Despite the withdrawal fighting continued in the north.
Thirteen more indictments were returned in state courts against William Lorimer once ousted from the U S senate. The chief charge alleges he and confederates mocked a La Salle Street bank with 2 million dollars while others accuse embezzlement larceny and a con game harming thousands of depositors. Lorimer, called the blonde boss a Chicago political figure, was defended in the U S Senate by Senator Wesley L Jones who likened him to Jesus Christ.
Berlin reports government plans to float a further war loan of 375 million dollars to aid sufferers in East Prussia and other parts of the empire. Municipalities seek authority to fix maximum prices on foodstuffs.
A 15-year-old Paris boy, told he is too small to join the army, declares that a wound will make him grow and vows to wriggle to the front ranks if refused.
Kaiser's aides report him delivering cigars to troops and urging them on as German forces breach near Saint Mihiel and Verdun. The front endures heavy fog and vast casualties as waves of Liebesgaben arrive and the crown prince inspires troops despite costly clashes.
in Did you know him note found by George Schmanski of Mehtz near Presque Isle lighthouse along the Huron shore. The bottle dated Sept 2 1914 claims Walter Hill of Chicago Illinois was lost on Lake Superior and asks the finder to notify his relatives.
In Cetinje on October 23 official dispatches reported heavy fighting in Bosnia and Herzegovina with Austrian assaults repulsed everywhere. Montenegrin and Servian armies attacked on the right flank, a Montenegrin battery fired 1,760 rounds in two days, and a large Austrian force near Fotdha was surrounded and decimated. The allied lines remained on the offensive.
City engineer A. H. Dimock will address the Madrona Heights Improvement club on Monday October 26. The lecture will be illustrated with lantern slides.
London Oct 23 The Daily Mail reports Teneriffe confirms the Karlsruhe sank 15 British vessels on the main trade route between Britain and South America. Critics urge a fast cruiser squadron to hunt the Karlsruhe, asserting action should have come long ago.
Washington reports the national convention at Aguas Calientes claiming supreme authority in Mexico is forming a five member committee to fill cabinet positions in Mexico City. American troops will likely stay in Vera Cruz until disputes between Gen Carranza and the convention are settled.
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