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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1914
Page
2
George Douglas a member of the class resumed studies at the university after a trip from a European war zone. He witnessed a Russian spy garbed as a peasant girl nabbed by police in Berlin. Women and children tried to intervene. the spy was arrested and shot after a German butcher killed a man.
The column details film showings at multiple venues including the Cremmer, Colonial, New Circuit, and Selig houses. Highlights include Leah Baird in The Man Who Knew and historicals such as Redemption, Be Neutral, The Potter and the Clay, and The Untarnished Shield. The Selig department invites writers to submit scenarios while noting weekly 250 to 300 submissions.
A listing of shows includes two part dramas and comedies. At Home Until Sunday presents Out of the Far East and Father’s Bride. Animated Weekly No 131 offers The Power of Prayer and Dances of Today. Ford Sterling appears in a dramatic mistake in an educational segment at Pleasant Hour Until Sunday.
London reports that turpinite, a new French substance, causes immediate painless death. Front correspondents say it has killed entire German trenches lines, producing instant paralysis with soldiers standing at attention. Thousands are said to have succumbed to the gas.
In Salt Lake City last night a car driven by the daughter of Judge William H. King struck a curb and overturned. Bishop F. A. Spalding, head of the Utah Episcopal Church, was killed in the crash.
The signed Berlin statement to American press argues Germany sought peace, accuses Britain and Russia of war provocation, claims Belgian atrocities by civilians and women, and asserts English deceit with damdum bullets. It states Germany advances into Belgium to counter French moves and predicts victory, urging American readers not to heed Allied lies.
Lafe Hamilton's attorney filed a motion for a new trial yesterday. Judge Ronald holds the $2500 verdict in suspense pending decision. McIntyre, who was brutally assaulted by the commissioner, was the plaintiff.
A meeting of the state democratic central committee will be held at the Lyon building Thursday October 1. State Chairman Hugh C Todd calls the session and announces he will not seek re election as state chairman.
The supreme court refused to dismiss a suit by George L. Houghton against Judge Humphries of Seattle. Houghton alleges the judge slandered him in open court without excuse.
Paris reports nonstop fighting along the Oise and Aisne rivers as German rightwing troops clash with Allied left. The Allies, joined by a new force from Amiens, press toward St. Quentin while Verdun defense weakens for Germany and French forces attack the Teutons near the Meuse. The French hold Nancy.
The Ostend burgomaster appealed to the American consul to protest to President Wilson against German Zeppelin attacks on the city. He noted Ostend is undefended and largely civilian, with non-military targets damaged by recent bombardment.
Berlin reports German forces have pushed the Allies ten miles back along the Oise and that French counterattacks failed to regain ground. German troops continued advancing on the Meuse while Ver dun Tour forts faced heavy bombardment and Russians were said to have been driven from German territory in East Prussia. Casualties show many officers among the German dead and wounded.
Antwerp Sept 26 The Handelsblad calls for voluntary aid from architects engineers and contractors to rebuild Belgium demolitions. It urges reconstructing ruined buildings and erecting special barracks in war zones for returning refugees. A committee of architects will meet soon to organize the effort.
Vessel Sado Maru sails for the Orient on October 6 and carries a capacity passenger list. Paintings by Washington artists are on view at the Fine Arts Society quarters in the Balllargeon building.
London reports indicate unofficial sources claim German gains near Noyon and on the Meuse heights while Allies recovered ground west of Quarre. British forces reportedly entered St Quentin but would not hold it to avoid siege-gun destruction. movement of German troops was noted as aid to Von Kluck and Von Buelow. Rumors of British ships and Zeppelins circulate.
Washington reports the war emergency tax bill passed the lower house by 284 to 185. It aims to provide 105 million dollars in revenue to replace funds halted by the onset of hostilities in Europe. The measure also imposes extra taxes on gasoline beer domestic wines theatre boxes and certain dealers along with stamp taxes.
Members of the Sharks Swimming Club met last night to practice for an upcoming exhibition. The club is composed of boys under 21.
Dispatches from the Galician front claim Przemyśl’s fall is near as Austrian eastern forts weaken. The main Russian army presses toward Cracow while Austrians and German allies concentrate forces under a German general.
Heavy autumn rains in the Aisne valley soak the chalk soil, depriving German trenches of cover. Allies gain advantage as German troops retreat from trenches to open ground, exposed to French rifle fire and bayonet charges.
If you wait till your bones ache or the Cold settles in it may take longer. Two sizes offered 25c and 1.00 at all druggists or by mail from Humphreys Homeo Medicine Co 156 William St New York.
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