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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1914
Page
1
United States authorities announce preparations to add billions of dollars in new currency to money circulation. This plan aims to refresh and boost the nation's monetary supply for upcoming fiscal needs and economic activities.
Congress moves to add over one billion dollars in currency by allowing federal reserve banks to issue notes up to 125 percent of capital and surplus. The measure aims to ease Europe crisis and aid Americans abroad with funds for immediate needs and travel. The plan includes initial 250 thousand dollar appropriation and possible future funds.
Hereford Texas Aug. 5 A second primary will be held Aug 28 for sheriff tax collector and county judge after an agreement among candidates The sheriff race features incumbent RK Haird versus Henry Hubbert who trailed by 53 votes Henry Hughes and J B Garrison lead for county judge with 47 votes ahead Four candidates contested each office.
A one and a half inch rain drenched Garza county last night. The timely shower aids feed crops and promises excellent cotton yields as crops recover from a dry period.
Plainview Texas Aut autos district court convened with Judge J. B. Kinder presiding. The docket is large and it is expected the full six weeks allotted to the term will be consumed as many cases await trial.
Fourteen hundred head of cattle, mostly cattle for shipment, have been unloaded in Hereford within the past week. J P Collier shipped in 100 head and O'Brien and Shore Bros 1000 head. More shipments expected as grass is exceptionally fine and stockmen feel optimistic.
Fire swept a room over the Gardenhire restaurant in McLean Texas at 4 PM destroying the Callahan Johnson building. Loss estimated at 1000 dollars with some insured losses listed for businesses including Gardenhire restaurant 400, Earp confectionery, Maitel shoe shop 200 uninsured, Haynes restaurant 500 with 200 insured, Ree Hayerett bar shop 490 uninsured, Wester Cook tailor shop uninsured. Fire damaged nearby west side structures with heat and broken plate glass. multiple flare ups thwarted by firefighters.
The article reviews the Triple Alliance led by Kaiser Wilhelm with Germany Austria Hungary and Italy and the opposing Triple Entente including Britain Russia and France. It notes leaders like Franz Joseph Czar Nicholas II Poincare and King George as key figures and questions the statesmanship and diplomacy shaping the Ulster crisis and broader European tension.
Ninety eight western railroad managers, urged by the president to put patriotism above property, consented today to arbitrate their differences with fifty five thousand enginemen, preventing what could be the largest railroad strike in history. The Federal Board of Mediation prepares to arbitrate.
In Oklahoma City Aug, a full slate of state officers and lawmakers faces nominating contests. U S Senator Thomas F Gore seeks renomination on the Democratic ticket, opposed by Sidney Suggs Ardmore Charley J Stewart Enid and former Supreme Court Judge Samuel Hayes Chickasha. Republican John Bueford Guthrie is backed by the state conference for the senatorial nomination.
The Battle Ground Camp Meeting in Lafayette Indiana starts its annual summer assembly on the camp grounds and runs through the week. Speakers include Bishop Anderson of Cincinnati Dr Frank Gunaculus of Chicago and DePauw president Grose.
A good rain fell yesterday evening in Hedley Texas ensuring crops for this fall in the local area. The shower brought relief to farmers and supported the harvest outlook for the district.
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Lead testified before the Federal Industrial Relations Commission alleging free speech suppression and undue influence by Homestake Mining Co. He claimed local merchants suffer from Hearst stock ownership and workers toil seven days with no rest while plant products dominate Black Hills gold using non union labor.
The emperor issues a manifesto outlining events before Germany's declaration of war. Russians vow to unite and repulse the enemy with faith guiding Holy Russia and its troops. Also reported is German Lutheran Church plans to move to Deaf Smith County with funds from the head church loaned interest-free for a new building.
Forecast calls for fair weather in Washington and West Texas on Tuesday with possible thunderstorms in the extreme west. Temperatures show a midweek pattern with a mix of highs and overnight lows.
An official communication accuses France of aggression in a warlike escalation. It states German forces observed orders not to cross the frontier while French attacks targeted frontier posts and bombs dropped over Baden and Bavaria. It also notes Belgian neutrality violations and Russian advances in Silesia and Poland with German gains in Częstochowa and surrounding towns.
Reports from Prance and Belgium indicate German dirigibles observed tonight heading toward Brussels. Belgian authorities acknowledge a German note replying to Belgium’s ultimatum as negotiations continue. Several ships and fleets are affected by the rising tension in the region.
Sir Edward Grey states Britain may stay out if Germany respects Belgian neutrality and does not attack the French coast. Britain has mobilized its navy and forces but remains neutral pending Germany's actions and Belgium's status amid the widening conflict.
August 3 Australia announces it will send an expeditionary force wherever required by the Imperial government with all expenses covered by Australia.
The port of Montreal is virtually closed for the first time, with no vessel allowed in or out without a permit. Five million bushels of grain are under special guard as ship congestion begins to bite the harbor.
Provincial senators and deputies gather in Paris as parliament convenes Wednesday. Government cuts aid to soldier families and dependents while coal shortages threaten nightly darkness. German ambassador recalled as Emperor William orders passports demanded.
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