18 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1914
Page
1
A war dispatch from Antwerp dated September 3 describes a Zeppelin bombing at night. Belgian troops, about 30 000 strong, are deployed across the city drinking hot coffee as bombs rain down and the red moon sinks, plunging streets into darkness. The piece reflects on war’s barbarism and its merciless toll.
Mary Boyle O'Reilly reports in Brussels where nurse Marie Felicite and three other women appeal to the German army governor for milk for starving infants. The officer rejects the neutral relief plea, declaring all residents enemies in a war of occupation as Brussels loses hundreds of babies to hunger.
A historical case narrative follows Francis Jock once rich in health and youth who loses a leg in a logging accident. Despite a jury awarding him 13000 dollars against a railroad, the supreme court rules no liability, leaving Jock and his mother in Michigan woods dependent on charity in Wenatchee.
A university student revisits cadet training and war imagery after seeing peers in uniform. He recalls past views of military drills as physical culture but now questions the ongoing role of military training as war in Europe reshapes attitudes. Concerns about war songs and fall shows reflect broader unease with military displays on campus.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Ralph Pierce drops a bomb on negotiations with the Seattle Renton and Southern for a 1.6 million sale. He notes a public service commission rate case claiming a fair return on the line and says the city's offer would defeat that position, risking higher rates.
The council discusses the final draft of the proposed agreement offering 1.6 million dollars for the railway. The measure is set for passage on Monday after submission to a referendum vote.
Descriptions place fighting along the eastern French frontier as a distinct engagement from Compiegne tracing a reverse curve along the Aisne through Craonne Rethel Montfaucon Varennes to Verdun, clarifying center designations amid army actions.
A lone robber attempted to rob American Jewelry at 803 Second Ave in daylight as clerks Larsen and Weisfield moved jewelry from the safe. The masked thief fled after Larsen ducked behind a counter, leaving with nothing. Police arrived after a citizen alarm while a passing customer triggered a mistaken pursuit. Water shutoffs announced for West Seattle and Alki areas on Saturday.
The piece analyzes German military posture in World War I noting strong East Prussia forces and Belgian northern France occupation while questioning France defense needs. It argues Germany risks collapse of Austria and British sea power, suggesting a strategic retreat before French and British pressure rather than a Russian-driven defeat.
Paris reports five days of furious fighting at the Aisne with no clear advantage. About 11 million German troops faced 15 million Allied forces as heavy casualties mount. British forces under General Pulteney countered German charges, decimating a brigade.
Dr. Sydney Strong of the Queen Anne Congregational church will pronounce the invocation at the opening of the progressive convention tomorrow. Progressive headquarters joined with Oregon and California offices in sending a telegram urging Col. Roosevelt to come to the Coast to assist in the campaign.
President Wilson hopes real peace progress may come from Germany’s informal suggestion that the United States obtain from Britain France and Russia a statement of terms for peace. Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg told Ambassador Gerard that Germany seeks a lasting peace and to avoid misread signals. Negotiations are to be conducted in secrecy, with Wilson ready to question the allies and seek counter proposals.
U S district attorney filed a petition to cancel Albert Dahlstrom's citizenship papers after he was recently sentenced for a Mann Act violation. He appealed, posted bond, then disappeared, with authorities believing he has left the country.
A fire caused by a gas stove overturn gutted the Ideal pharmacy at 1401 BE Madison Jr, causing $9,000 loss to the store and $500 to the building. Owner S. J. Stone faced the damage as several adjoining stores were briefly threatened in the blaze.
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