John Miller Dies Suddenly in Ada Area
John Miller, a farmer living five to six miles northeast of Ada, collapsed and died of heart disease while under a shed at the K C wagon yard. He was about 41, survived by a wife and five or six children, and was active in Masonic and Odd Fellow circles. In other items, Congress approved 2.5 million dollars to repatriate stranded Americans. Secretary McAdoo to name agents in Europe. a U S vessel to Europe with gold. Tennessee cruiser Tennessee ordered from New York to carry funds to the war zone.
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Wilson Proclaims US Neutrality in European War
President Wilson signed a neutrality proclamation at 12 30 this afternoon. The document declares neutrality toward Austria Hungary Serbia Germany Russia and France where a state of war unhappily exists.
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Wilson
Austria
Servia
Germany
Russia
France
First Open Cotton Boll Brought In
This morning T. W. Grove of Cen ter brought to the News office the first open cotton bolls of the season. He says he has some good cotton and stands a fair chance of getting the first bale unless others hustle.
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T. W. Grove
Center
Americans Offer Help to France in Uniform Pact
Paris reports that about one hundred Americans volunteered to aid France and requested permission to wear uniforms akin to Lafayette's revolutionary army. French cavalry casualties include five killed and two wounded near Belfort, while ships will hunt five German cruisers believed stationed in Mexican and West Indian waters.
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France
Lafayette
Belfort
Robert Morgan Sentenced to Jail on Burglary Charge
Robt Morgan, the defendant in a burglary case before Justice Brown, was sent to jail while the defense reviews evidence. Exie Combest identified Morgan as the intruder, while Mrs Chambers doubted the positive identification.
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Justice Brown
Frank Chambers
Morgan
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Appropriation Bill Passes for American Relief Abroad
Washington reports the appropriation of two and a quarter million dollars for relief of Americans overseas cleared both houses swiftly. Tennessee cannot sail tonight without a neutral European port for evacuees. Ambassador Herrick arranged Paris access for American cashing of checks. Secretary Garrison affirmed all will be brought home safely.
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Tennessee
Europe
Herrick
Paris
Garrison
Mrs Woodrow Wilson Dead
Washington August 6 Mrs Woodrow Wilson wife of the president died at 5 o clock this afternoon after a illness that has troubled her since March. It was expected she might live several more days but her condition proved grave.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Socialist candidate for Wisconsin governor named
Oscar Ameringer formerly of Oklahoma City and Milwaukee Socialist daily employee is chosen as the Socialist candidate for Wisconsin governor after a year in the state. He arrived to lecture during Seidel's campaign and has since worked as a Socialist daily worker.
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Wis
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Oklahoma City
Milwaukee
Seidel
Carranza Requests U S Warship Recall
Washington reports President Carranza sent a friendly message asking the United States to withdraw its fleet from Mexican waters. The request is under consideration by American authorities.
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Washington
Carranza
U. S
Receivers Sought for Missouri Kansas Texas Rail Co
Attorney General filed an amended petition in Independence Kansas seeking receivers for the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway Company stating insolvency and inability to operate under state law. Proceedings follow a prior Montgomery County suit to block removal of the road's general offices from the state.
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Kan
John S. Dawson
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company
Montgomery County
War May Cut Off Sale Of Oklahoma Oil
New York Aug 4 The Standard Oil company of New Jersey says war in Europe may force it to curb output of petroleum products. The interruption of foreign commerce and large stocks may limit crude oil purchases, especially in Oklahoma and the southwest, with no clear estimate of duration.
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Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Europe
Oklahoma
Southwest
Belgian War Office Reports Liege Losses
The Belgian war office puts German losses at Liege at over 7000 with about 2000 captured and many guns seized after a night attack. Belgium airmen aided Liege defense signaling German column locations and dropping shells, while French aviators arrived to assist.
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Belgian War Office
Liege
Belgium
War Begins as Britain Declares War on Germany
Brussels reports 3500 killed and wounded at Vise and Liege amid fierce fighting with German reinforcements arriving. French reinforcement planned for Liege. London announces Britain declared war on Germany after Germany rejected Belgian neutrality. British passports issued to German envoy signaling state of war.
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Vise
Liege
London
Great
France Wins First Major Sea Battle Near Toulon
On August 5 in Toulon France confirms a major sea victory, trapping German scout cruiser Panther in the Mediterranean. The Panther was sunk while the German crew perished. Dreadnought Goeben and cruiser Breslau were captured. German casualties were heavy as their escape efforts failed.
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France
Mediterranean
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Aeroplane Brought Down in Vienna Sky
Vienna reports Austrian sharpshooters brought down a Russian aeroplane. The aviator and an officer were killed. Local forces pursued further details as the incident sparked tensions in the region.
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Vienna
Roumania Declares Neutrality in War
Bucharest reports Roumania announces neutrality in the ongoing war. The statement marks a formal stance as hostilities continue nearby.
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Bucharest
Roumania
Recruits Shot by German Firing Squad
Seventeen Alsatians entering France to join the army were captured and executed by a German firing squad. The incident is reported from Paris on August 5.
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Paris
France
Battle in the North Sea Involves German and British Fleets
London reports German and British fleets engaged in a battle in the North Sea on August 5, with both sides contesting control and sending ships into combat.
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London
North Sea
British Troops Likely to Aid Belgium
London reports that British forces will probably be sent to assist Belgium, signaling early Allied support amid rising tensions.
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London
Belgium
German cables cut cut likely by British vessel
New York reported on February 5 that German cables have been cut probably by a British vessel. Direct communications between the United States and Germany were unavailable.
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New York
United
Will Search Ships Warships Ordered to Seek Contraband
London August 5 warships have been ordered to search shipping for contraband of war.
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London
Lusitania Races for England Amid Naval Tension
New York dispatch reports the Lusitania speeding toward England with the British cruiser Essex as German warships lie in wait at Sandy Hook. Portland heard cannonading suggesting a possible clash with German and French ships in the area.
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England
Essex
Sandy Hook
Portland
Wilson offers mediation to end European wars
President Wilson offered his good offices to mediate the European conflicts and sent a message to the Kaiser, Czar, Austrian Emperor, President of France, and King of England. He cited The Hague convention and stated his readiness to act in the interest of peace at any suitable time.
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Wilson
France
England
German Aviator Shot Down Over Liege Defenses
Brussels August 5 German aviator crossing Liege defenses was shot to pieces and fell amid the Belgian garrison. Other German airmen retired to their lines.
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Brussels
Liege
Revenue measures discussed after tariff receipts drop
Washington on August 5 Secretary McAdoo and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Simmons said new revenue measures must be adopted to fund the government as tariff customs receipts will be sharply reduced due to the war.
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Washington
McAdoo
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
British mine laying ship sunk in North Sea
It is officially confirmed that the British mine laying ship was sunk by Germans in the North Sea.
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London
North Sea
Riots Destroy Embassies in Berlin and Saint Petersburg
Washington reports mobs destroyed the Russian embassy in Berlin and the German embassy in St. Petersburg with many injuries, according to official dispatches to the state department.
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Washington
Berlin
St. Petersburg
State Department
German Vessels Seized in British Ports
London August 5 More than a score of German vessels in British ports have been seized as war measures. The action reflects intensified control of enemy assets and will affect maritime operations and commerce during the ongoing conflict.
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London
Servian Commander Putnik Seriously Ill in Vienna
Vienna reports General Putnik, Servian commander in chief, is seriously ill. A claim that his son was wounded is mentioned but remains unconfirmed.
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Vienna
Putnik
The Cotton Is Situation War News 1914
New Orleans Aug 1 1914 a letter from Hermann & Wolf cotton dealers analyzes the Austria Serbia conflict as a race struggle with Russia’s role. It foresees Europe facing upheaval but argues such a tragedy might be averted and notes war could raise food crop values and industrial activity in the U S while cotton prices may dip temporarily. It urges calm, warns against reckless market moves, and advises cotton interests to prepare for a readjustment and possible long term gains. Also notes famine talk in Europe and wartime anxieties alongside a farm for rent advertisement.
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New Orleans
Austria
Servia
Russia
Germany
Europe
Dutch Retreating Before Dutch Troops Fall Back
Amsterdam reports on August 5 that Dutch troops are falling back slowly before advancing forces as the campaign continues.
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