Gypsy Hayward Escapes War Zone in Boys Clothes
Gypsy Hayward recounts fleeing Paris in a man’s clothes loaned by a stranger. She endured a crawling train with rough soldiers, long waits for tickets, and a steerage Atlantic crossing before arriving in Seattle just as The Candy Shop opened at the Metropolitan theatre. She later posed for The Star in the disguise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Atlantic
Gypsy Hayward
New York
Seattle
Metropolitan Theatre
Miss Ene
Paris War Awakening Forces Americans to Flee
Immersed in Paris as war breaks out, Gypsy Hayward recalls the city’s panic and sudden staff departures. Americans scramble for funds and travel plans, fearing the first ships home may be the last.
Joyride Survivor Trial Opens In Bridge Crash Case
Reporters describe the Spokane river bridge crash that killed Miss Bessie Holmes and Wellwood Murray. Miss Frances Halliwell is insane. J C Taylor faces manslaughter charges as witnesses recount the rear seat struggle and possible restraint by arms around the driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rounder
Spokane Ar
Bessie Holmes
Wellwood Murray
Frances Halliwell
J. C. Taylor
Murray
Mises Helliwell
Taylor
Sidney S. Helliwell
Grand Jv
National Bank of Commerce
Elisa
Helliwell
Williams Crowned National Tennis Champion
Norma Williams of Philadelphia defeated Maurice E. McLoughlin of San Francisco in three sets to win the national singles lawn tennis championship. The scores were 6 3, 8 6 and 10 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. L
A. Norma Williams
Philadelphia Today
Maurice E. McLoughlin
San Francisco
Lord Wimborne’s Will Acknowledges Beloved Wife
A historical obituary noting Lord Wimborne’s 40 word will praising his wife as 80 sweet, 80 loving and 80 capable. The baron leaves his entire estate to her though parts lie in America and face inheritance tax. The widow prefers memory over heavy losses, as the tribute stands from the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Wimborne
England
America
We Shot Them in the Backs Move at Mons
A London Express story relays a wounded British soldier’s account of the Mons battle. He says German forces charged through artillery with cavalry and machine guns, were repelled, and many were killed or bayoneted as British troops fired from behind. The report notes Germans reportedly outnumbered the British.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Express
Mons
Hanson to Speak in Seattle Friday Rally at Grand Opera House
Following a statewide tour Ole Hanson progressive candidate for the United States senate will address a downtown rally in Seattle Friday at noon. He has received strong receptions in every town and aims to conclude his primary campaign in his home city with a decisive speech at the Grand Opera House. Hanson also plans a Bremerton appearance Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Hanson
United States Senate
Seattle
Grand Opera House
Hanson
Bremerton
War map shows German thrust toward Paris with flanking moves
A war briefing describes German frontal and two flanking lines aiming to envelop Paris via the La Fere Laon Rheims fortresses as Franco British forces retreat. It notes Allies avoiding encirclement near Liege Namur Maubeuge Lille then facing a growing trap while Germany continues mass attacks. Russia’s advance in East Prussia slows with tenacious defense near Allenstein as fighting persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Tip
la Fere-Laon-Rheime
Seine
Liege
St. Quentin
Vervins
Rethel
Perrone
Amiens
Meuse
Longwy
Stenway Gap
la Fere-Laon- Rheims
Namur
Maubeuge
Lille
Russia
East Prussia
Allenstein
Life Lost in Lodging House Fire
An early morning blaze gutted the Miller house at 500% Sixth Ave. Guro Jokelich, 26, died of asphyxiation. Patrolman Hans Aasland discovered the fire at 4 40 a m and alerted residents, risking his life to wake guests as the flames spread quickly. The building, a total loss, left several guests in night clothes fleeing into the street. Jokelich was a Montenegrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guro Jokelich
Hans Aasland
Aasland
Jokelich
Miller House
Paris Faces Siege As German Forces Pound French Lines
Paris prepares for siege as four German armies hammer the left and center. Paris trains run crowded with noncombatants as government plans consider moving the seat of government. Paris air defense reports a German mono plane sighting and a failed overflight attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Hayward
Europe
Paria
American Express Office
Scribe
Express
New York Herald
Mercantile Marine
Philadelphia
Cherbourg
Southampton
American Express
Luna Park
Miss Helliwell
Eiffel Tower
Wheeling
Vienna
Rome
War Office
Lublin
Grubieszow
Galicia
St. Petersburg
Belgium
Grand Duke Albrecht
von Klug
von Buelow
von Hausen
Sedan
Lorraine
Bordeaux
Joffre
Millerand
Maivy
Washington
Berlin
WAR Atlas
Star
Seventh Avenue
Seattle Star
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!