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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1914
Page
1
A political notice urges voters to participate in today's primary and vote against the incumbent judges Crow Chadwick and Gose. It frames the action as limiting reactionary court power and asserts the people are the masters.
War and rain suppress turnout in today’s primaries across King county as voters cast few ballots. Judges Pemberton Holcomb Mills are endorsed by progressives while Crow Gose Chadwick face non partisan opposition. delegates to county conventions also decided. Write ins allowed but may not transfer across party tickets.
In Torio on September 8 Japanese aviators heavily damaged the German Kiaochau fortifications with an aerial bombardment. A semi official statement said the conquest of the concession would be easier than first appeared.
Aberdeen dispatch reports George Cornwell of the Timberman saying the European war will save the lumber trade as 68 mills operate at full capacity across the state.
The author asks how teachers should answer students questions about Belgium Ludlow and war arising on a changing world map. He argues education must confront widespread violence and civilization challenges, guiding young minds toward kindness peace patience for a future generation.
Antwerp reports a Belgian victory over German forces near St Armand as German assaults meet a deadly Belgian machine gun fire. German troops appear to be massing near Liege while Belgian agents note anxiety over Austrian actions and Russian setbacks. German marines guard roads today.
Berlin reports that Dr Ludwig Frank a prominent socialist member of the reichstag was killed September 3 in combat near Lunéville during fighting between German and French forces.
Twenty six speeders and a mass of traffic violators were listed in one of the heaviest police court dockets since New Year. Judge Gordon continued most cases to Thursday as the courtroom serves as a polling booth.
A call to vote for Ole Hanson as the progressive candidate for United States senator with Hanson as first choice and his opponent as second. The text argues Hanson’s independence, anti graft stands, and record against party bosses, urging turnout to defeat Wesley Lorimer Jones in November.
Ghent reached a terms agreement with German forces to avoid bombardment. The burgomaster met the German commander and assured no resistance would be offered. Germans will occupy the city with a nominal force while troops remain outside to be fed by the city.
John A. Fischer was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail by Police Judge Gordon for enticing Mrs. M Bottem from her home and family. Bottem testified she feared Fischer, who allegedly used hypnotic influence. Her husband had sought divorce weeks earlier and forgave her, desiring action against Fischer.
A call to watch the polls to prevent underhanded tactics by gang politicians. It urges volunteers to stay until the count is finished and to name election judges or inspectors where corruption may arise, especially in Hamilton ring dominated precincts. The notice promotes vigilance for a clean count.
The article argues the current German move around Luxembourg and Lorraine offers France and Britain a favorable strategic chance. It recalls how Belgium’s neutrality and a northern invasion would have mirrored earlier expectations, leaving Allied forces underprepared.
Reports say Allies take the offensive for the first time since Belgium. German forces in France face two fronts as the Russian advance presses toward Berlin. Namur and Ostend dispatches indicate German withdrawal to reinforce Berlin while Franco-British troops gain momentum.
London reports Dinant in Belgium was destroyed by German forces after an accusation that civilians fired on troops from the hills above Namur. The burning town and presumed executions provoke strong anger in English papers and demands for reprisal.
From the battlefield north and northeast of Paris, reports say German troops are being repelled slowly and driven back seven miles since fighting began. The British regulars’ work is praised as deadly and the Germans are described as pushed back along the line. The Bordeaux war office wired Paris at 3:33 p.m. confirming the retreat.
Paris reports noon briefing that Franco British forces are pressing the Germans along a line from Precy Sur Oise to Nanteuil le Handouin north of Paris. Von Kiuk’s wing is outnumbered and retreating. German crown prince and Hoch command push in central positions. Gallieni notes five mile German retreat. Kaiser's gamble hinges on breaking the French center to avoid annihilation.
United Press correspondent reports from Liege and villages along the German advance that there is no evidence of cruelty by German troops. He notes women not insulted, forts at Liege, and the great 42 centimeter siege gun. Mention of Baron Krigelstein shot on a battlefield in Erstrussia.
Berlin dispatch reports Imperial Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg and Foreign Minister Jagow resigned after the Kaiser blamed their diplomacy for Britain’s war participation and Italy’s lack of aid, saying they failed when the nation needed it.
Washington Sept 8 Secretary Bryan confirms he met yesterday with Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador but denies morning reports that mediation was on the agenda.
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