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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1914

Page

2

Tin Pans and Politics in Cotterill Rowe Panton Dispute

George Francis Rowe, writing from John Panton's Store, defends tin pans sales while chiding Editor Chadwick of the Argus for confusing tin pans with tin horns. The note promises continued stock and delivery as sales proceed, and pledges a pie tin to Chadwick to prevent further confusion.

Chadwick The Argus George Cotterill John Panton George Francis Rowe Mother the Argus Mr. Panton Mr. Chadwick

Ancient towns and war sites in France and nearby regions

Geographical notes describe Coulommiers Fere champenoise Chateau Salins Dammartin Grodek and Flushing. Mentions Beaurepaire statue in Coulommiers Verdun 1792 siege. Fere Champenoise scene of Allied victories 1814 1914 with German allies. Grodek near Lu Bien sulphur baths. Flushing naval station key port fortified trading link to England and India.

Coulommiers Paris Belfort Commandant Beaurepaire Verdun Fere-Champenoise Germany Chateau-Salins Nancy Dammartin Soissons Rheims Chauteau d'Ermenonville Jean Jaques Rousseau Grodek Lubien Flushing Netherlands Scheldt England India Lord Chatham

Panama Demonstration Sparks Anti Government Riot

In Panama City on September 21 inflammatory speeches against President Porras and officials led to an anti government demonstration. The unrest stemmed from discontent over Chief Justice White's award in the Panama Costa Rica boundary dispute. The Russell Sage Foundation notes only one state has strong fire protection laws for schoolhouses.

Panama Porras White Panama- Costa Rica Division of Education The Russell Sage Foundation Union

Russia claims major victory in Galicia at Dubieck

Petrograd said Russian forces advanced in Galicia with a night attack on Dubieck on the River San. Austrians were overwhelmed, thousands of prisoners and many guns captured, opening rail access to Cracow. Russia denied German charges about General Martos and warned of reprisals if he is executed.

Dubieck San Cracow Martos Prussia

Trapper Slashes Neighbor in Mount Vernon

In Mount Vernon on September 21, John Uphouse, 60, a trapper, was found with three rib injuries on neighbor John Norene. Norene, in critical condition, was hospitalized at Sedro-Woolley after the violent confrontation. Uphouse was arrested. Norene could not explain the incident.

Mount Vernon John Uphouse Uphouse John Norene Norene Sedro- Woolley

Athletic Girl Chases, Nabs Car Thieves of Tacoma

Miss Shirley Skewis, a society girl and athlete, spotted two thieves entering her motor car yesterday. She pursued, jumped into the vehicle, and slammed on the brakes, causing the thieves to flee on foot and escape.

Tacoma Shirley Skewis

Sermon Emphasizes Loving Enemies at Pilgrim Church

Rev. Hugh Elmer Brown urged the congregation to follow Jesus in loving one’s enemies. He argued such love is morally superior to loving friends and called it the most God-like act a person can perform.

Hugh Elmer Brown Pilgrim Congregational Church Jesus

Catholic church opening at Kirkland marked by formal exercises

The new Catholic church at Kirkland was opened yesterday under Rev. Nicholas O'Rafferty of St. Anthony's Renton. A week long fair begins this morning to benefit the church.

Kirkland Nicholas O'Rafferty St. Anthony's Church Renton

Lincoln High School Annex Occupied By Students

Students take possession of the new Lincoln high school annex today. Previously pupils were split into two shifts due to large attendance this year. With the annex ready there will be ample room for all students.

Lincoln High School

Navy Man Dead in Bremerton Believed Heart Failure

The body of J. H. Hutchinson 25 a bugler from the U S cruiser South Dakota now at Bremerton was found dead in a back room at 1347 W Columbia. Death is presumed from heart failure of alcoholic poisoning. After a St James cathedral sermon by Rt Rev Edward J O Dea over fifty Knights of Columbus candidates received first second and third degrees at the club house.

J. H. Hutchinson U.S South Dakota Bremerton Columbia Edward J. O'Dea St. James Cathedral Knights of Columbus

Berlin says German army is advancing on multiple fronts

Berlin reports progress in attack on French and British forces despite heavy rains. Weather improved today and artillery is said to be vastly superior. Berlin advices from The Hague indicate German troops push southeast into Russian territory after victories at Lyck, Grajewo, Strouryn, and a defeat of a Polish rifle brigade near Augustow. A movement toward Warsaw via the Vistula valley is seen as the probable next step.

Berlin Silesia Breslau East Prussia Petrograd St. Petersburg Berin France Amsterdam War Office Ihe The Hague Lyck Grajewo Strouryn Pinnish Rif Eon Augustow Warsaw Vistula Valley

Empress Hosts Ford Night for Seattle Ford Branch

About 1,000 Ford Motor Co employees and families from Seattle will attend a theatre party at the Empress on Tuesday night as guests of the management. A special committee will oversee the event and the Empress will feature a 1,000-foot film showing Ford plant operations in Detroit to illustrate production every 24 seconds.

Seattle Ford Motor Co Ford Empress Bronson Second Avenue Detroit Mich

Jews Observe the New Year in Seattle Temples

The temples and synagogues of Seattle were crowded for the first Rosh Hashanah services marking the Hebrew year 5675. The celebrations end at Temple de Hirsch tonight and continue in orthodox synagogues until tomorrow night.

Seattle Temple de Hirsch

Defends Faith Of The Mormon In Public Sermon

Elder J. M. Terry defended the Mormon belief last night at the Latter Day Saints church located at Firat av N. W. and Kilbourne av. He spoke on the subject Are the Latter Day Saints Christians and presented arguments for the denomination’s view.

Latter Day Sainta Christiana J. M. Terry Latter Day Saints’ Church Firat Av. N. W Kilbourne At

Lloyd George Leads Welsh Army Corps Drive

London September 21. Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George, a Welshman by birth, took the lead in a movement to raise an army corps in Wales.

London David Lloyd George Wales

CAPT SMITH DIES AT SEATTLE NAVAL SCHOOL VETERAN MARINER

Capt J. Smith longtime head of the Seattle Nautical School and a well known Coast mariner died at his home 1607 Sixth Ave W yesterday. He served fourteen years in the school and was highly regarded in maritime circles.

Smith J. Smith Seattle Nautical School

Allies Face Harsh Realities As German Lines Hold

London reports the Franco British alliance facing strong German positions along the Aisne with staggering Allied losses. The war office claims overall favorable prospects though Von Kluck’s flank remains critical. Reinforcements of 100000 men arrive as weather rains degrade operations and floods the battlefield bogs.

London Aisne War Office von Kluck

Aisne Battle Enters Its Second Week

Paris reports the Aisne battle extending into a second week with artillery duels and seven mile range shelling. Both sides suffer losses. French admiralty claims allied naval superiority and blockade of German and Austrian coasts, signaling confidence in ultimate success if war endures.

Paris

Neal Drink Habit Treatment Promises Recovery

The Neal Institute offers a three day program at its Seattle facility or home treatment to turn drink cravings into aversion. The safe method avoids injections and aims to protect mental and physical health, business, and home life. Readers are urged to refer drinking relatives for help. East 4381 or 802 Northern Bank Bidg provide contact options.

Neal Seattle Neal Institute East Northern Bank

Flags of the Nations War Pennant Series Offered

The Seattle Star teams with Large Pennant House to issue wool felt flag pennants for children. Each week a new pennant features a nation at war, starting with Germany. Collect the pennants by clipping a coupon from The Seattle Star and paying 15 cents for the first issue.

Seattle Star Seattle Germany

Survivor tells awful tale of Leggett wreck deaths

A survivor recalls the Leggett disaster off the coast, detailing Captain Maro’s last orders, lifeboat chaos, and the oil slick as the vessel sank. Only Frank Poelman and Farrell survived the ten hour ordeal aboard a wrecked wreck, with about 70 deaths believed. The Buck saved Poelman, and the Buck’s Lars Eskildon aided him.

Farrell Leggett Buck Frank Poelman Winnipeg

Democrats Back Fusion in County and State Races

A Democratic Central Committee resolution by former state chairman Charles G Heisper backed fusion of progressive and Democratic county tickets and support for Ole Hanson for U S senator. H D Folsom Jr edged Charles D Fullen for county chair, opposing fusion, with J D Trenholme elected state committeeman from King County. P C Leonard withdrew from the state senate race in the 31st district.

Charles G. Heisper Democratic Central Committee Ole Hanson United States H. D. Folsom, Jr Charles D. Fullen Folsom J. D. Trenholme King County P. C. Leonard Paul Houser Bull Moose Ralph Nichols

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