04 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1914
Page
1
The Star submits an advisory ballot for the primary election day. It recommends the best candidates in each party where contests exist. Cut out the ballot and keep it for next Tuesday to guide your markers.
Voters urged to pick three judges for the Supreme Court on a separate judiciary ballot. With eight candidates, a 60 percent majority triggers an in November reballot. Endorsed by Pemberton Mills Holcomb and allied groups, while Preble and Humphries are deemed unfit.
The notice urges voters to choose first and second preferences in the Congressional race with Cotterill Todd Dege, rejects Turner, and names Moore for Representative in the First District. It also notes a single Democratic primary for State Senate in the 30th with Nelson and a single House contest in the 40th urging Calhoun Lochridge Field and Smith be voted for.
The notice urges first and second choice votes for Progressive Party candidates across districts. It names Hanson as the Star’s first choice for senator, Bryan and Griffiths for Congress, Campbell and Biggar for the King County district, and outlines races for state senate, state representatives in Fortieth and Forty-second districts, assessor, sheriff, county commissioner, prosecuting attorney, and constables with recommended picks and instructions to vote for Morphine in the Fortieth district and to cast five votes for constables among six candidates.
The passage lists multiple district races and candidate recommendations for a Washington state election. It endorses Wesley LORIMER Jones on the Republican ballot and urges voters to assign first and second choices, except for Humphrey. It covers various districts, naming preferred candidates and warnings about unsuitable ones, with instructions to vote in specific ways for state senate, representatives, county offices, and judges. It emphasizes defeat of certain figures and notes write‑in options in select districts.
No contests were held for any socialist nominations as reported in the latest party notices. The slate remains unchallenged with all key positions left uncontested.
Ole Hanson progressive candidate for U S senate spoke atop the Grand Opera House stand to a large crowd. He branded W H Paulhamus as an enemy of progress and attacked railroad lobbyists, mileage claims, and franking abuses. He outlined a 4 percent money plan for farmers and called for postal banks with no deposit limits.
Paris wary as German army advances within 25 miles, taking Compeigne and La Fere and threatening outer forts. Gov Gallieni orders fortified avenues noncombatants flee, trains run, and martial law tightens while Russians in England mobilize for an invasion wing.
British and French statisticians estimate the war costs at 55 million dollars per day. The official press bureau reports that Britain has 10,399 men killed wounded or missing so far in the conflict.
A Belgian refugee writes home about frontline rage in war and the gap between soldiers' desires for vengeance and the distant rulers who fuel conflict. The piece argues that killing the wrong targets cannot end war and calls out the systems that generate hate and conquest.
Sept 4 reports say a German aviator bombed Paris. Riflemen on the Eiffel Tower fired but their bullets failed to damage the armored underside. French aviators joined the chase but the German escaped despite pursuit.
Count von Bernstorff claims a vessel flying the American flag is delivering food fuel ammunition and other supplies to two British cruisers ten miles off Sandy Hook. He said he has received positive information supporting the charge.
Dr. Daniel B. Strong recalls his experience during the siege of Paris, contrasting history books with personal memories. He speaks of wounded, families, and the human cost, noting how official accounts omit the sufferings of ordinary people and the cries of those left waiting.
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