Great Britain Enters World War Amid Allied Declarations
London reports confirm Germany declares war on Great Britain and Britain responds by declaring war at 7 p m. The day sees Europe arming as Austria Hungary, Russia, France and others mobilize while Belgium neutralities are debated and Japan pledges to honor alliance.
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Armies of the Great Nations Triple Alliance Strength
The data lists military strength figures for reserves and total war strength across the Triple Alliance. It shows multiple category totals such as 4,430,000 and 1,610,000, plus other totals like 5,200,000 and 5,500,000, with additional figures in the hundreds of thousands.
War Declaration Mixup and Early European War News
Reports misattributed war to Germany first. Britain declares war on Germany at 7 pm. Dispatches note German actions in Belgium, naval moves in Asia, Servian mobilization, and French and British naval actions. Red Cross offers services. Ottawa to summon Parliament.
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Germans Shell Liege and Namur News in Aug. 4 Dispatch
Aug. 4 reports from Brussels Liege and Namur are shelling targets as the German army advances. Turkey mobilizes as a precaution while pledging neutrality. Switzerland completes general mobilization with railways bridges and passes occupied. Japan vows to stand by England if the war reaches the Far East. Asquith confirms Britain’s ultimatum to Germany over Belgian neutrality. France declares war after the German demand for passports.
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Relief for Americans in Europe moved by Congress action
Washington August 4 the president asked Congress to appropriate two and a half million dollars for Americans in Europe. The Tennessee carrier will sail with funds and gold from New York bankers to aid travelers and relief workers as plans for shipping and stabilization proceed.
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War Normalized as Nations Enter Belgian Crisis
Great Britain proclaimed mobilization and demanded a reply from Germany on Belgium neutrality. Germany declared war on Belgium. invasions of Belgian territory reported. Joffre heads to front. Germany and Russia exchange blame. US neutrality proclaimed. naval actions and aerial raids noted. Event listings for Morton Theatre, Aug. 4-5 and a noon street parade.
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