Britain Declares War on Germany Over Belgian Neutrality
Great Britain has declared war on Germany after Germany rejected Belgium neutrality. The British statement says war exists from 11 p.m. August 4 as Europe mobilizes with Russia France and Britain opposing Austria-Hungary and Germany. France Poland Russia and others mobilize while Sweden Japan and Spain consider neutrality and defense.
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Great Britain
Germany
Berlin
Belgium
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Russia
France
Servia
Montenegro
Italy
Holland
Switzerland
Sweden
Japan
Spain
Admiralty
War Bulletin Chronology From Europe and London
A mixed dispatch of war updates from London and Brussels covers British ship losses and evasive actions, German advances, neutrality claims by Turkey and Spain, Italy's stance, and Britain’s declaration of war. Reports mention the loss of a British mine laying ship, a pursued destroyer Pathfinder, Kohuan and Liege fighting, and stockpiling food amid shortages in Britain and Glasgow.
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London
Pathfinder
Protection measures for Americans in war zones
President Wilson asks Congress for 2.5 million dollars to aid Americans in Europe and ensure cargo ships and gold flows support departure efforts. Government seeks ships, banks provide funds, Red Cross to assist, and neutrality proclamations guide rights of U.S. citizens amid Austria Germany Russia and France conflicts.
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Wink
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Aun
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Austria
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France
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Europe
Administration
Sweden
Italy
Holland
Norway
Garrison
Americana
Tennessee
Bryan
McAdoo
Martin
Appropriations Committee
Germany threatens annexation of Belgium
Brussels reports Germany in a note to Belgium says a hostile Belgian stance toward German troops would force Germany to treat Belgium as an enemy. Germany would not enter any undertakings with Belgium and would leave final relations to the decision of arms.
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Brussels
Germany
Belgium
Elgium
Mobilization proceeds quickly in Berlin as crowds cheer recruits
Berlin reports rapid mobilization with trains leaving at night. Recruits passing through streets are cheered by spectators in windows and on sidewalks, who wave caps, shout hurray, and sing Die Wacht Am Rhine in support.
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Berlin
Am Rhine
Vote for Jesus Romero Mirrored in Bernalillo County
The piece argues a vote for Jesus Romero would enable a boss system in Bernalillo County, backing figures such as Elfego Baca for district judge, Modesto Ortiz for state legislature, and Charley Chadwick for sheriff, with concerns over Romero’s influence and the passivity of past officials.
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Bernalillo
Jesus Romero
Romero
George Armijo
New Progressive Party
Riego Baca
Congress
Baca
Thea
Socorro
Sierra
Supreme Court
Modesto Ortiz
Modesto
Charley Chadwick
Elfego Baca
Wheat for Europe Piling Up at Ports
New York reports banks and traders scrambling to resolve Europe’s food and trade crisis as imports drop and exports stall. Wheat piles at ports while steel and copper output falls and layoffs begin. Bankers foresee a plan to avert starvation and stabilize trade despite uncertainty.
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United States Steel Corporation
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