Congress approves vast currency expansion
Washington reports more than a billion dollars of new currency will be added to U S money supply backed by bank assets. A bank law bill survives conference action and awaits final passage. Federal Reserve board promises relief from financial strain as Warburg nomination advances and a replacement for Thomas D. Jones is sought by President Wilson.
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Party School Girls Marooned in Austria
About 1000 Americans gathered in London to aid fellow countrymen. A New York bank executive said his firm will forward several million dollars in gold to cash checks. Hundreds registered at the embassy and many signed with insufficient funds noted. A party of American girls’ schools is mentioned.
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Associated Press
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New York
Friends organize Hoke Smith supporters club in county
The Banner reports Saturday that friends of Senator Hoke Smith completed the county club, electing M. M. Arnold president J. F. Tibbets vice president Harry Hull secretary and W. F. Dorsey executive chairman. The group works to build a large membership and back Clarke in the Smith column with loyal support for the candidacy.
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Local Joe Brown Supporters Form County Club
Friends of "Little Joe" Brown organized a county club with A. M. Dobbs as president R. Lee Callaway as vice president and O. R. Dobbs as secretary. Dobbs previously led the 1908 Cobb County Joe Brown club and remains a strong ally.
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War and diplomacy whirl as Europe erupts in 1914 actions
The article chronicles rapid early World War I moves after Austria Hungary declares war on Serbia. Germany declares on France and Russia, occupies Luxembourg, advances toward Paris, and Britain contemplates entry. Censorship curbs news while the German ambassador is recalled from Paris. Russian border incursions and Baltic coast movements are noted.
Kaiser's Troops Capture Towns in Russian Poland
Berlin Aug 3 German forces from Lubinitz Silesia seized Coonstochowa in Russian Poland after a brief clash with Russians. Kaisers troops also occupied Bendzig and Kalisch in Russian Poland, signaling advance during the campaign.
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Italy Proclaims Neutrality in European Conflict
Rome announces Italy will observe neutrality while some European powers wage war. The cabinet states Italy is at peace with all belligerents and orders mobilization of the first category of the 1889 and 1890 conscription classes, including naval reserves.
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Russians Seize German Steamer Atlas at Novorossiysk
Russian authorities seized the German steamer Atlas at Novorossiysk and ordered the crew to disembark. Vessels were sent in pursuit of another German steamer that departed the port yesterday.
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Russians Repelled in Baltic Sea Battle
Stockholm Aug 3 A fleet clash off the island islands saw the Russians driven back by German ships in a daytime engagement yesterday near the Baltic coast.
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Russian ambassador handed passports as war begins
Berlin reports Sverbiev, the Russian ambassador, was handed his passports this morning. An official communication declares Germany at war with Russia due to a Russian attack, while France’s reply is deemed unsatisfactory and mobilization of the French army is under way, signaling an imminent broader conflict.
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French Liner Rochambeau Requisitioned for Government Use
The French liner Rochambeau was requisitioned by the French government and is due in New York tonight with orders for agents to turn the vessel over upon arrival. The Kronprinz Wilhelm quietly sailed with coal bunkers full and no passengers, destination unknown. Also notes a Morton Theatre event by 40 New York Minstrels on Aug 4-5 with street parade at noon.
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Angel Cake and Chips Ad Copy from Arnold and Abney
Dainty soft white angel cake suited for peaches and cream. Arnold and Abney advertise potato chips at 40 cents a pound, describing them as fancy large chips crisp and white and superior to chips from distant places.
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Bankers plan swift action to aid Americans abroad
New York bankers will urge President Wilson to have a U S warship carry a message to Washington about aiding Americans stranded in European war zones. Congress and the president acted quickly to relieve stranded citizens and stabilize the financial balance with a five hundred million dollar reserve currency bill.
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Banner Sunday War Bulletin Service
The Banner office in Athens served readers with continuous war news via the Associated Press on Sunday. Crowds gathered from morning till night as bulletins, sometimes hourly, provided detailed updates matching the previous day’s newspaper.
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European Powers Mobilize as War Clouds Gather
Europe-wide mobilization accelerates with Britain advancing forces while Germany presses Belgium breach. Italy moves to neutrality change. Russia, Serbia, Montenegro respond. public rallies and royal appearances mark escalating tension as England weighs involvement.
Italy Declares Neutrality and World War News
The day’s reports show Italy formally declaring neutrality. John Burns resigns from the British government over policy. Socialists pledge to defend their country. Germany issues another note to Belgium, and Britain mobilizes its navy. American visitors in Paris include Senator Fletcher and Southern Commercial Congress members. The president urges calm. Foreign vessel restrictions ease in the House, with Senate action pending. Navy to run mail and freight lines to Europe and South America. Bryan and McAdoo arrange support for Americans abroad. Germans have not yet crossed into Belgium.
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