Britain Brace for War as Cabinet Deliberates Entry
The Times reports Britain faces a critical moment with Cabinet in council over joining the Triple Entente. Measures include calling naval reserves, training territorials, limiting flights, and censoring cables. Reports note heavy North Sea firing, possible German fleet movements, and Canada’s royal naval reserves being mobilized for potential imperial action.
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Warships of Japan Are Ready for Action
Wartime notices report Japanese warships ready for possible action as British Asiatic Fleet gathers at Hong Kong and German ships move toward Tsing-Tau. Japanese dreadnought Himiko completes a trial. Germans in Japan ordered to standby. Freight between Japan and Siberia or Europe halted. neutrals pressed to move cargoes to Europe at war rates.
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Russians Pray for Success of Arms in 1812 Petersburg
August 7 Petersburg churches overflowed as crowds prayed for victory in the Napoleonic war. A monster procession bore the Smolensky Icon to Kazan Cathedral while another streamed to the Winter Palace to greet Emperor Nicholas and the Empress with daughters watching from a balcony. Britain awaits a clear report on British trade. Workmen demand one day’s wages for reservists’ widows.
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France and Germany in War Crisis Across Europe
France accuses Germany of invading Luxemburg and mobilizing as war expands. Paris says German delays in declaring war and prewar actions force France to defend borders while Luxembourg protests German intrusions.
Holland preps to shield self amid wartime mobilization
Amsterdam reports rapid Queen Wilhelmina mobilization praised as complete at noon. Crowds surge at savings banks and shops as fears grow over shortages. Post offices railways and merchants hoard notes provoking unrest. Parliament authorize mayors to seize supplies and sell to public to curb extortionate prices.
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New Orleans French Mobilization Decree Issued
The New Orleans French consulate announced a decree mobilizing French forces, affecting all Frenchmen eligible for service in New Orleans. The German consul also called on Germans in the territory to report to him immediately for service obligations.
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Grand Duke Nicholas Named Commander in Chief of Russian Army
Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievich is appointed commander in chief of the Russian army amid reports the emperor might take command himself. The decision alters the chain of command at a pivotal stage of the war.
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Germans Open Fire on French Posts at Petit Craix
German forces opened fire on French positions at Petit Craix near Belfort in Alsace today. Details of the engagement remain unclear as reports are sparse from Ausuat 2.
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Kronprinzessin Covville Signals At 4-15 Am
A North German Lloyd liner Kronprinzessin Covville signalled by wireless to Malin Head at 415 this morning. The vessel position was not ascertained. It is believed she is skirting the north of the British Isles en route to a German port in the North Sea.
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Austria Quits Servia to Prepare for Russia
News from Nish and Saloniki on August 2 reports Austria appears to have halted its aggressive campaign against Servia to prepare for a possible Russian attack. The remaining Austrian troops at Semlin have vanished to an unknown destination and the scattered forces conduct a desultory bombardment of Belgrade.
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Food supply measures proposed in Netherlands during crisis
The Hague August 2 authorities move to prevent cornering of food stuffs and plan bills to empower the Netherlands bank to suspend payments in war time, aiming to safeguard essential supplies and stabilize the economy.
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French Regiments Hasten to Frontier from Sedan to Nancy
Brussels reports all French regiments from Sedan dispatched toward Nancy near the German border. Travelers say German rapid-fire guns are placed on the Hotel Hansa terrace in Cologne and may be used against hostile aeroplanes. The piece also advertises Groves Tasteless Chill Sonic as a tonic for weakness and malaria.
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