War Clouds and Diplomatic Shifts in 1914 Crisis
Reports describe a looming European conflict with Russia and France backed by England. Austria declares war on Servia after Archduke Ferdinand’s assassination, while demonstrations erupt in St. Petersburg as diplomacy fractures and war talks intensify.
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Archduke Ferdinand
Sarajevo
Bosnia
Austria
Servia
Igervia
England
Germany
Great Britain
Rmany
Orman
European Council
Eriften Sharp
St. Petersburg
Servia and Austria Historical Snapshot
A fragmented excerpt describes Servia under Byzantine rule with Heraclius, conversion to Christianity, Turkish conquest in 1459, independence proclamation in 1882, population about 3 million, capital Belgrade, Greek Orthodox faith, 195000 standing army, no navy, ruler King Alexander. Austria’s early wars trace to ancient Rome, Hapsburg rule, area 18649 square miles, population 45,405,267, Francis Joseph era.
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Belgrade
Alexander
Austria
Hapsburg
Jon
Francis Joseph
Senate recedes on Confederate veterans pay amendment
The Senate voted to recede from its amend ment to the general deficiency bill that would have paid pay due Confederate soldiers who resigned from the U S army in 1861 as officers to heirs. The House refused to accept the amendment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Today
United States Army
House
Jossey's Fresh Fatables For Today
Fresh Irish potatoes and beans at low prices. Fresh squash and butter beans offer value. Country melons apples and eggs priced for today. Hens fries and ducks available with canned goods and tomatoes. Local phone contact and Gum Gluten line listed from Arnold & Abney Mutual. Majestic today with Mutual Girl program.
Slaton Enthusiastic Club Formed in Clarke County
Friends of Governor John M. Slaton organized a Clarke County club with A H Davison as president and A T Conway as secretary. Officers span districts including Athens Kenney's Sandy Creek Princeton Bradberry Buck Branch and others. Regular meetings and active campaigning anticipated before the election.
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John M. Slaton
Clarke County
Slaton
Staten
A. T. Conway
Slaton Club
Athens
A. H. Davison
Kenney’s
A. L. Long
Georgia
J.G. Paine
Sandy Creek
E. A
Judge Dunbar Visitor Here on Congressional Postmaster Visit
Judge W M Dunbar postmaster of the House of Representatives and veteran of the lost cause visits his son in the city. He is a well known Augusta figure, former mayor, and carries an empty sleeve as a Civil War memorial. Local friends extend a cordial welcome.
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Judge Dunbar
Congress
W. M. Dunbar
House of Representatives
National Congress
S. H. Dunbar
Augusta
Hepburn Possible Nominee on Federal Reserve Board
Washington July 28. Amid expectations that Paul M Warburg would testify before the Senate banking committee over his finances for a Federal Reserve Board nomination, some Democratic senators doubt he will face the hearings. The White House says no word on Warburg. Reports revive that A Barton Hepburn of Chase National Bank may be chosen instead.
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Associated Press
Washington
Paul M. Warburg
Senate Banking Committee
Federal Reserve Board
White House
Warburg
A. Barton Hepburn
Chase National Bank of New York
Majestic Range Demonstration At Fleming-Dearing Hardware
This afternoon from three o clock a continued demonstration of the Majestic ranges will be held at Fleming-Dearing Hardware Co. Visitors are drawn daily and hot rolls and coffee will be served. Attend today. The ad also promotes HomeRaised String Beans and fresh corn priced for sale.
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Felming-Dearing Hardware Co
Fleming-Dearing Hardware Company
Return Day Notable For Few Filed In Athens Court
Yesterday marked return day for the August terms of Athens city court to convene Monday August 17. Only a few cases filed compared with past terms. One damage suit named Harrison Edwards and Geo Wingfield seeks $5 000 for injuries to the plaintiff’s son after a vehicle collision. Remaining docket covers notes and accounts.
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Athens
Harrison Edwards
Court House
Geo. Wingfield
Wingfield
Judge Brand Overrules New Trial Request in Roberts Case
Judge Brand overrules a motion for a new trial in State vs W O Roberts on larcery after trust. jury conviction stands and Roberts faces a two year sentence from a prior Singer Sewing Machine Co related term. Tax books open for second city tax installment due August 1. Pay up to avoid costs.
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Brand
W. O. Roberts
Roberts
The
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Acquittal in Caillaux Murder Trial Stuns Paris
Mme Henriette Caillaux is acquitted after a nine day trial for killing Gaston Calmette, editor of Figaro. Verdict came in fifty minutes amid wild tumult as spectators and lawyers clashed and Caillaux escaped the Palace of Justice in an automobile.
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Paris
Mme
Henriette _ Caillaux
Jos
Eph Caillaux
Gaston
Calmette
Figaro
Caillaux
Labori
Chenu
Mme. Caillaux
Palace of Justice
Southern Literature lecture praises Southern lead in nation’s literary eras
Miss Mildred Rutherford’s second lecture of the summer school asserts the South led in five of nine literary periods, citing Southern authors, poets, and critics. She contrasts Southern poets with others, noting humor, hopeful tone, and heartfelt love verses to wives, naming Lanier Hayne Timrod and Stanton. Prices for produce and BUCHWALD'S ad follow.
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Mildred Rutherford
Miss Rutherford
Byron
Lady Byron
Burns
Lanier
Hayne
Timrod
Stanton
Wheat may reach $2 bushel if European war widens
The Austria-Servian war declaration spurred global market panic with London Berlin and Paris seeing declines. Wheat in Chicago traded heavily with prices rising toward $2.00 if England Germany and France engage, while gold withdrawals from the U S reserve topped 105 million dollars this year and many engagements went to London and Paris.
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Associated Press
New York
Europe
London
Berlin
Paris
Chicago
England
Germany
France
United States
Clarke County Democratic primary sets 1914 fees
The Clarke County Democratic Executive Committee recesses to set a $20 assessment for each candidate running in the August 19, 1914 primary for judge, congressman, state senator and county representative. Candidates must pay by August 1 to appear on the ballot. Australian ballot rules apply.
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Cobb & Erwin
Democratic Executive Committee
Howell Erwin
Eighth
General Assembly
Clarke County
State Democratic Executive Committee
Superior Court
Western Circuit
Howell C. Erwin
Dorsey Campaign Rally Draws 5000 in Gainesville
Hugh Dorsey spoke for former Governor Joe Brown in Gainesville Georgia urging voters to back Brown for the senate. He assailed Hoke Smith’s record while praising Brown’s service as railroad commissioner and governor as 5000 townsfolk gathered in the courthouse yard for a near three hour speech.
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Gainesville
Little Joe "Brown
Washington
United States
Cherokee County
State of Georgia
Hoke Smith
Hugh Dorsey
Brown
Senate
Dorsey
Court House
J. R. Terrell
Hall
Joe Brown
Funeral for Baby B. P. O. Edwards Jr.
Yesterday evening the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Brittain Edwards was buried in Oconee cemetery. The funeral service was conducted at the grandparents home, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Davis, with many friends in attendance to share in the family’s loss.
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Little B. P O. Edwards, Jr
Brittain Edwards
Oconee Cemetery
W. H.davis
Eaton ton Messenger Changes Hands in Eatonton
Eatonton Messenger was sold Monday by editor H. Reid Hearn after two years of ownership to G. B. Callaway. Hearn leaves editorial work to pursue other business interests. Callaway arrives from Lexington, Georgia, bringing fresh leadership to the paper.
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Eatonton, Ga
Eatonton Messenger
H. Reid Hearn
G. B. Callaway
Shackelford
Oglethorpe Echo
Hearn
Callaway
Eatonton
Lexington, Ga
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