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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1914
Page
3
Petrogad reports a Russian offensive in East Prussia with Rennenkampf directing forces to pin German troops while Austrian positions in Galicia withdraw some troops south. Russians are said to have captured a sixth of all artillery. reinforcements to the Austrians are anticipated.
Sept 15. Suppression of rioting and parades by the unemployed continues as food prices rise and meat runs low. The government plans food depots while thousands of Galicia refugees arrive. Wounded soldiers flood trains. surgeons scarce as trained volunteers dwindle. The nation presses reserves to the front amid claimed battlefield gains.
A Belgian soldier writes from Namur describing combat during the siege. He boasts of killing many enemy soldiers and claims he seldom misses, contrasting the foes with rats while singing The Lion of Flanders, and vows to kill more if he survives.
London September 15. The Official Press Bureau reports a cigarette maker will supply 60000 cigars free to troops at the front. The offer has been accepted. A similar proposal is said to have been extended to the navy.
Special War Correspondence reports England under martial law as 20 000 scouts serve in defense. Baden-Powell calls them eyes of the war department, with 300 000 American scouts urged to note their example. Over 20 000 are on duty guarding coasts and aiding field operations.
In Paris on Sept 15 the first Prussian soldiers were seen. Twenty eight soldiers lost their way near Meaux asking a peasant if Paris had fallen. The peasant misled them claiming Paris had fallen and guided the party into British lines.
Everett Lodge No. 761 of the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith was instituted Sunday under special representative Aubrey Levy of Seattle District No. 1. He was assisted by Seattle members Julius Shafer FB J Spear Julius Taylor Irving Lewis Otto Grunbaum Meyer Cohn Samuel Cahn Julius Rickles and others.
Belgians attack Germans again with skirmishing at Malines and near Louvain. Dikes around Antwerp have been cut and lowlands flooded in anticipation of a German move on the city.
Paris dispatches report British Dragoon Guards charged Compiegne and captured German guns with aid from a farrier armed only with his hammer. The horseshoer reportedly used the tool effectively, adding a surprising element to the assault.
Market today lists prices paid to producers for vegetables and fruit. Key items cover standard varieties with regional variations. The report notes current market conditions and pricing trends affecting growers and buyers.
The Colonial presents John Bunny two reel program with Such a Hunter and The Honeymooners. Also The Devil's Signature and The New Reporter by Biograph. Pearl White in The Perils of Pauline near drowning at Lake Saranac rescued by director Gasnier. Our Enemies Spy shown at New Circuit and other varied features across theatres.
New theater listing shows scheduled works including On Rugged Shores drama Universal Ike Jr in His City Elopement comedy The Hedge Between and The Little Au. Local audiences can plan visits to see performances across venues.
At the Pleasant Hour theater a two part program runs through Wednesday featuring Love or a Throne a comedy and Their Little Ones a drama with another comedy in between.
London Sept 15 Dr Turner former Rugby player and vice president of the National Cyclists Union presided over a meeting of veteran athletes to aid the country during the war. A resolution formed an association of non active service veterans willing to donate time. eligibility set at 42 years and older.
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