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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1914
Page
3
Leah Alexander tells a crowded Los Angeles court how past crimes haunt her while she fights a new charge of disturbing the peace after a night of revelry. She says she has worked hard to redeem herself yet fears stigma due to her notoriety and bruised throat marks from a past assault.
A renowned physician cites acidity as the root cause of many intestinal and vital organ diseases. He urges magnesium based remedies and warns against patent medicines, recommending a daily tea spoon after meals to neutralize stomach acidity and allow healing.
The Seattle chapter of the National Belgian Relief Society formed an executive committee with Matt Brewer as president and G de Greef as secretary treasurer to collect donations for starving Belgians. Belgians and Americans nationwide mobilized aid as Germany’s invasion left Belgium in ruins driving refugees to Holland. Contributions should go to G de Greef at 109% Second Ave or to the Belgian Seattle vice consul.
A fiery open letter accuses Supreme Court Justices Crow Chadwick and Gose of deceit in their re election bid. It claims their rulings on factory act workmen compensation eight hour laws were misrepresented as progressive and urges voting for Pemberton Mills and Holcomb.
Petrograd reports Russia controls Austrian Galicia up to the San River and advances toward Przemys and Jaroslav. Lublin in Russian Poland sees Gen. Rousstky’s force nearly surround Austrian generals von Auffenberg and Dankl as they retreat toward Galicia. About four hundred thousand Russian troops are engaged.
A split Russian advance presses the Austrians from the north and the southeast as Austrian forces, described as decimated, retreat under heavy pressure amid ongoing combat.
A London Post correspondent cites a letter from an invalided German officer claiming high German casualties and criticizes wartime disclosure as forbidden by the emperor. The letter estimates losses between 350,000 and 400,000, noting generals wasted many men.
A compact quip notes a fallow crabbiness aimed at Seattle and the idea of heaven as a doubtful proposition in a wry, tongue in cheek remark.
Ostend dispatch reports Dinant in Belgium leveled by German forces after allegedly firing on invaders. Several hundred men executed, including prominent manufacturers and politicians. Antwerp advices confirm German occupation of Termonde after heavy fighting and loss, with forts and key buildings destroyed.
Photoplay notes show G M Anderson in The Vagabond at Class A as last night performance, with a plot of theft to aid a starving family and a rescue. Francis X Bushman leads The Fasaway hero in Europe drama at Colonial, plus Costello in a single reeler and three comedies. Stars Ruth Boland Tom Stantchi and Bessie Eyton also feature in upcoming Selig and Kalem reels with related plotlines and stunts.
Thousands of readers browse STAR WANT ADS each evening seeking profitable finds. The listings offer a steady stream of opportunities and attract a wide, loyal audience of deal hunters.
A French youth wounded at Nancy recounts 30 hours of Lorraine shellfire. He recalls shells exploding 40 feet above trenches and the constant danger as he and his comrades were hit. He notes fear turned to grim humor amid the screams and warnings.
Local Star advertises limited time chances in its want ads offering new job, real estate, and personal item opportunities. Readers are urged to check the classified pages for详情 and prices.
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