Extraordinary Action by Financiers to Avert Crisis
New York reports an urgent effort by American bankers to prevent a European war shock. Emergency currency likely next week under the Aldrich Vreeland act, with plans to issue credits to England and coordinate a Washington conference with President Wilson. Bankers in major cities meet Monday to formulate a plan, as gold flows and stock liquidations strain U S reserves.
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America
New York Foreign Exchange Houses
Aebt
Washington
Wilson
England
Europe
Canada
Aafe
National Currency ‘Association of
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Aldrich Vreeland
Wall Street
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Action Gang
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank
Concurrency Association
Plan to Protect Cotton From War Losses
Senator Hoke Smith calls a meeting of southern congressmen to devise means to shield the cotton industry from wartime disturbances. The plan seeks administration support to finance and transport the season's crop as losses to cotton farmers loom in the European conflict. Continued on Page Three.
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Hoke Smith
John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
South
Congress
Woke Smith
Georgia
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury Department
United States
Senator Smith
How to Find Desirable Rooms or Board
The Constitution operates a Boarding and Rooming House Information Bureau offering free service to the public. Experienced clerks, in touch with desirable places, help locate rooms or boarding houses. Call M. 6000 or ATl- 5001 for assistance and listings.
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Constitution
Information Bureau
Beckham Wins Senatorial Fight In Kentucky Primary
Louisville reports show Beckham likely won the Democratic long term senate nomination by several thousand votes over Stenley and McCreary. Camden appears certain for the Democratic short term, with Bullitt the Republican nominee. Other districts show Berkley and Cantrall leading, Thomas and Powers prevailing in respective districts. Norway declares full neutrality via government decree.
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United States Senate
A. O. Stenley
James B McCreary
A. &. Willson
Burton Vance
J. N. Camden
William Marshal Bullitt
United States Solicitor General
D. H. Kincheloe
Stanley
A. W. Berkeley
J. Campbell ‘Cantrall
Robert ¥. Thomas
Caleb Powers
Interstate rate decision limits advances from Buffalo to seaboard
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted some 5 percent freight rate increases for eastern railroads north of the Chico and Potomac rivers, extending to Buffalo and Pittsburg and west to the Mississippi. All class and many commodity rates rise 5 percent in that area, while no increases are permitted east toward the Atlantic. Commissioners Daniels and McChord dissented, arguing for a general 5 percent rise to cover higher costs. the majority led by Chairman Harlan maintained western rates are the lowest in continued coverage.
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Interstate, Commerce Commission
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Atlantic Seaboard
Harlan
Marshall Nelms On His Way West For Missing Sisters
Marshall Nelms left Atlanta yesterday for the west on a secret hunt for his two sisters missing since June. He may travel to Mexico or the western coast, possibly Portland, to investigate alleged investments there. Sheriff Mangum links Mrs. Victor Innes of Portland to the case through handwriting on a paper found by a Gadsden informant.
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Marshall Nelms
Atlanta
Victor Tanes
W. H. Littleton
Gadsden
Ala
Victor J. Innes
Portland
Oregon
M. M. Hardman
Mima
Blois Dennis
San Antonio
Leavite
Germany Invasions and War Declarations Spread Across Europe
August reports from Leiden Paris and Berlin describe German invasion of Luxemburg and frontier clashes with Russia. Britain vows to defend Belgian neutrality while Austria Hung ary considers conference. Germany declares war on Russia prompting further diplomatic moves.
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Duchy of Luxemburg
Belgium
England
France
Luxemburg
Brussels
Germany
Great Britain
Paris
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Mobilization Sparks Thrilling Scenes Across Europe
August 1 reports describe crowds reacting to France's mobilization with yellow placards. Processions paraded boulevards as bands sang the Marseillaise and shouted On to Berlin. Hotels emptied as travelers sought transport amid auctions of cab services. News of rail closures prompted widespread consternation. Continued on Page Five.
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Paris
France
Berlin
Northern Railroad
Rapid Movements in European Crisis Today
London reports rapid developments as Germany demands Russia halt mobilization and, by 5:16 pm, the German emperor signs a mobilization order. At 7:30 pm the German ambassador delivers a declaration of war to Russia in Saint Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg
Count von Pourtales
London
Russia
Local Thunder Showers Predicted For SG County
Local forecast calls for thunder showers with possible snow in parts of Georgia this week. Daytime highs around the mid 40s to 50s, Monday likely cooler. Lowest temperatures near 30s, rainfall about 0.12 inches in past 24 hours and 1.41 inches monthly deficit.
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Teowest
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