30 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1914
Page
1
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce and others urge dealers and the public to buy a box of Washington apples now to steady markets during a harvest glut. The piece blends family memories of apple lore with notes on the Ben Davis variety and Wenatchee apples seen in London markets.
Judge Everett Smith yesterday loaned a decision banning smoking on street cars in response to Mike Day’s lawsuit against the Traction Co. Attorney James Howe says an appeal is possible but not yet decided. The mayor and others weigh public welfare against individual habit as the court moves to restrict smoking on transit.
Griffiths will open his congressional bid Thursday evening at Masonic hall Green Lake Seattle. He faces Humphrey in a race described with pro gressive themes. Also speaking are State Senator Dan Landon Rep Thomas Murphine and W D Lane candidates for the 42nd district.
Washington reports the rivers and harbors bill carries 20 million dollars instead of 52 million as originally drafted. The lower house approved the measure yesterday and it will become law upon presidential signature. Attempts to cut the appropriation by six million dollars through amendments were defeated.
A reflective piece argues for welcoming immigrants and teaching future generations about the contributions of diverse races. It contrasts old anti immigrant sentiment with the goal of shared American values and mutual understanding. It envisions schools teaching the positive elements immigrants bring to Chicago life and trade.
Oliver Jenson, arriving from Europe, described seeing German Fourth Bavarian troops charge and rout a Senegalese regiment of black soldiers at the Battle of the Aisne. He recounted officers being unable to restrain the attack as the Germans rolled up sleeves and went bayonet against the black troops.
Ottawa Canada Sept 30 Failure by the United States to subscribe to regulations under the treaty governing fishing in boundary waters leads Canada to resume liberty of action in taking food fish in boundary waters.
Faid Rasooch, a hot tamale vendor of 510 Terrace, reported returning to his stall to find his suitcase containing $325 missing after he had gone out to sell tamales. Police were informed and search efforts described as ongoing.
Chicago story of Nellie Higgs on trial for killing William Willis after an affair she says ruined her life. The 29 year old, mother of two, recalls meeting Willis as a neighbor and husband’s discovery that led to divorce and loss of her child. She faces execution risk while arguing ignorance and societal judgment shaped her crime.
Paris born cinema star Max Linder reported killed in action during the Battle of the Aisne after battles near Rome and Berlin. The notice states he was the world’s most famous cinematograph artist and died September 30.
An Allied report said German right wing northeast of Paris was withdrawing under attack by Gen. D Amade. Reinforcements were sent and every available man fought the line. Experts predicted a German retreat to entrenchments between the Scheidt and the Meuse though no rout was expected. Allies sought to split Von Kluck and Von Bohm as disorganization grew.
London reports indicate right, center, and left army units are driving German forces backward in France. Experts predict the invaders may be expelled from France by the end of the Allied movements. The Aisne battle was nearing a conclusion, while Germany prepares a final push to seize Antwerp for a North Sea outlet.
Antwerp, Sept 30. German long range bombardment of Antwerp forts is abating according to the war office. Waelhem and Woevre forts fired back with such accuracy that two German guns were dismounted, and the shelling lagged. The attack may resume with long range mortars as reinforcements arrive. The Kaiser aims to capture Antwerp to base Zeppelin raids on Britain.
On Sept 30 the German Kiaochau defenses near Pekin faced imminent fall. Japanese and British guns silenced the outer land forts while sea bombardment continued. Two harbor forts were neutralized and Japanese aviators provided targeting ranges. A German fleet running the blockade was anticipated as Japanese and British ships waited.
The report discusses Allied battle lines in France with gains by Germans and repositioning near Perrone and Lassigny. It notes reinforcement needs, potential British support, and the arrival of colonial troops. It also covers Russian offensive talk, German penetration toward the Nieman, and punishing winter conditions hindering a Berlin march.
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