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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1914
Page
1
A satirical look at how front page war coverage is shaped in a newspaper office. Describes telegraph chatter, desk editors trimming sensationalism, and readers craving concrete combat details over lofty pronouncements from war offices. Mentions battles on the Aisne, mud and hunger, and weary correspondents.
Hoquiam reports a major blaze devastates Moclips a seaside summer resort about 30 miles away causing an estimated 25000 dollar loss. Affected structures include a full block of 12 storefronts facing the Northern Pacific with several residents unaccounted for while wind shifts saved other town buildings.
The writer praises the U S order to remove troops from Vera Cruz and notes Huerta's departure. He argues Mexico now has a government aligned with the people's will and that American forces should not remain on Mexican soil. He warns soldiers seek combat and warns against renewed intervention amid Europe’s war.
A large vessel, unnamed, is in distress off Gold Beach with whistles heard at 4 a.m. A violent wind and rain storm rages as the Bandon life-saving crew is summoned. Telegraph communication fails, isolating Gold Beach on the Oregon coast.
Berlin dispatch reports Liege abandoned by German forces as lines of communication faced pressure. No strong Belgian force seen opposing Kaisers troops, with doubts on Belgian recapture. Clara Barton Tent Daughters of Veterans to host a card party at Veterans' hall Armory tonight.
Abraham Pepper was sentenced to eight years at San Quentin for the manslaughter of Mrs. Dorothy Johnson in a San Francisco hotel. Pepper withdrew a not guilty plea, admitted murder as manslaughter after charges adjusted, and shot himself in a bid to end his crisis after the killing of his former sweetheart who had married another man in Tacoma.
Locals search the Push creek banks two miles south of Lebanon Missouri for victims of yesterday's Wabash and Frisco line wreck after a cloudburst softened the track. Twenty seven bodies recovered and at least fifteen more believed washed downstream.
An aviation display at the state fair grounds in Pueblo California ends in the death of Weldon Cook from Oakland during an exhibition flight. Unofficial results indicate a 3,300 Democratic plurality in Maine’s gubernatorial race.
Mrs Ludke and her husband Henry 72 own the St. Peter Minnesota Opera House and travel on a golden honeymoon. They have seven daughters four sons married and traveling from Portland to Spokane.
Paris reports the Germans on the north bank of the River Aisne are reforming lines after heavy entrenchment on low hills. Raging floods and swollen rivers hinder operations as bridges are destroyed and pon toons swept away. Despite ideal defensive conditions, experts expect Allied numerical superiority to overwhelm the German position. The British seek further crumbling of the Kaiser's right wing.
Viennese violinist Frits Kreisler has entered Austrian military service and was assigned to the corps guarding Vienna bridges. The news came in a letter to Albert Stoessel, a St. Louis musician studying in Germany.
The German army in Lorraine has paused its retreat and holds its line except on the far left along the Lorraine fortifications across the border. The movement suggests parts of its force were diverted to reinforce the crown prince’s center and right wing north and northeast of Rheims and the Aisne. The line is described as the invaders critical strategic position.
The article notes German forces along the Aisne with strong defenses and a cautious Joffre. It also speculates on a large German strength and potential Allied blunders. It discusses Russia’s advance on the San River and possible march on Berlin if Cracow falls, reshaping Galicia and Polish borders.
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