German Forces Invade France Without Warning
German troops began moving into France today without a declared war and crossed into French territory near Cirey and Longwy. A detachment reached Luxemburg and may have entered France. communications with Brussels and Luxemburg were cut. France reported repulsing the advance near Cirey with heavy losses, while Germany asserted it would respect Belgian neutrality only if Britain allows defense of Belgium.
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Paris
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Luxemburg
Grand Duchy of
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Sante
Ancy
Brueselag
Jule Gambon
Berlin
Great Britain
England
Arlon
Germany Wages Piratical War Asserted by France
The Temps reports France accuses Germany of piracy as the war unfolds. France and Russia previously trusted Germany but now unite with Britain to face the aggressor. The chamber of deputies lobby continues as war rhetoric intensifies across nations.
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Germany
France
How to Find Desirable Rooms or Board
The Constitution runs a Boarding and Rooming House Information Bureau to aid the public. Clerks in charge are knowledgeable about desirable places and can assist in finding a home. Rooms and boarding houses get filled quickly when listed, and the bureau offers contact numbers M. 5000 and Ati. 6001.
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Forces of Russia Begin Crossing German Frontier
Berlin reports Russia has begun invading Germany with troops crossing the frontier at Schwinden southeast of Bialla and a patrol entering near Eichenreich in Posen. The Schwinden crossing involved artillery and Cossack squadrons advancing toward Johannesburg East Prussia. The Warthe railroad bridge attack near Eichenreich was repulsed with two Germans wounded.
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Bialla
Germany
Eichenreich
Posen
Johannesburg
East Prussia
Warthe
Imperial
Wilson Prevents Great Rail Strike
Reports say managers of 98 western railroads will heed President Wilson’s plea for peace and may accept the federal mediation board’s settlement proposal. The president sent labor commissioner Charles B. to urge adoption of the arbitration plan to avert a broader national disruption to western rail traffic.
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Artors
Wrench Aviator Bombs Over Nuremberg in War Time
A French aviator has dropped bombs from an aeroplane near Nuremberg Bavaria marking a wartime act claimed by authorities as justified under rights of man as no war has been declared Emperor William arrived in Berlin in an open car amid cheering crowds Prince Henry of Bavaria and other princes accompanied him later Dr Von Bethmann Hollweg the imperial chancellor continued the report on page seven
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Nuremberg
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Berlin
Prince Henry
Dr. von Bethman-Rollweg
Fortifying Banks of the United States
Washington moves to strengthen the banking system as plans under the Aldrich-Vreeland act mature. Secretary McAdoo and Comptroller Williams travel to New York to coordinate currency deployment and bank cooperation while Treasury ships 106 million in Aldrich currency. Officials seek to keep the stock exchange closed and secure unanimous support for measures to meet conditions.
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Will Britain Join France Against Germany in War?
London reports four great powers Austria Hungary Russia France and Germany engaged in actual war fare yet Germany and France have not declared war or severed diplomatic ties. Germany’s ultimatum to France appears ignored or rejected as each side shuns the onus of starting a war that could plunge Europe into bloodshed while professing a wish to keep peace.
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London
Europe
Austria- Hungary
Russia
Kaiser Agent Remains in Paris as Moratorium Proclaimed
In Paris on August 2 the German agent remained in the city awaiting Berlin instructions. If he does not request his passports they will be delivered tonight. A moratorium suspending debt payments in France until August 21 was proclaimed by the finance minister.
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Times Editorial Warns of Europe S Most Terrible War
The Times editorial from London on August 2 blames Germany for a looming war to surpass all since the fall of the Roman empire. It argues Germany could have spoken plainly in Vienna but chose demands in St Petersburg and Paris, aiming to crush France and trample rights.
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German Warship Bombards Libau in Baltic Action
Berlin reports Aug 2 that the small cruiser Augsburg bombarded the naval harbor at Libau and engaged an enemy cruiser. Libau’s naval port is described as in dames amid the Baltic action relayed via Brussels.
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Brussels
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French Flying Craft Dropped by Germans Near Wesel
Berlin reports German troops attacked and brought down a French flying machine near Wesel about miles from the French border. The incident follows reports that Roland Garros rammed and destroyed a German airship, though the Standard’s account lacks details on the date or outcome.
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France
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Rumor of Austrian Emperor’s Murder Circulates Daily Chronicle
August 1 issue of The Daily Chronicle runs a rumor claiming Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria has been assassinated. report notes the claim is unconfirmed and likely false yet prompts caution from readers about the rumor spreading.
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Austria
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France and Great Britain on the brink of war
Britain readies for possible war as Asquith awaits official Parliament remarks amid German moves in Luxemburg and on the French frontier. Crowds cheer King George and Queen Mary outside Buckingham Palace while censorship blurs the progress of hostilities and reports claim German and Russian forces activity across central Europe. Serbia’s upheaval continues as Austrian operations reportedly pause near Nish.
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Luxemburg
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Berlin
Great Britain
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Queen Mary
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Longwy
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Nish
Weather Prophecy Local Thunder Showers Across States
Local weather forecast notes scattered thunder showers for Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Virginia. Expect variable winds from gentle to moderate, mostly from the south or east, with Monday showing showers and Tuesday often fair in many areas. Tropical or regional terms hint at unsettled early week conditions.
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