Germany seeks to check Russia over Austro-Serbian quarrel
The St Petersburg papers mark intervention as inevitable and demanded by popular will. Germany informs other powers the Austro-Serbian dispute concerns them alone and warns of serious consequences if others intervene. The Daily Telegraph notes German ambassadors urged action to curb Austria, while offering to press London and Paris to restrain Russia. An official message in St Petersburg hopes for peace. Austria sees patriotic demonstrations and war enthusiasm.
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Servia Replies to Austria Outlined by London Note
London reports Servia’s reply to Austria’s ultimatum outlines acceptance of most Austrian demands while reserving authority over Austrian officials in the inquiry. It condemns Sarayevo plots, pledges reforms, and seeks international arbitration if Austria deems the reply inadequate. The note emphasizes Servia’s cooperation yet limits on private officials’ involvement.
Servia Mobilizes Army under Regent Alexander
Servian Regent Alexander received a dispatch from Kragujevac ordering a general mobilization of the Servian army. The skupshtina is summoned to meet tomorrow in Nish, the old fortified capital, about 130 miles southeast of Belgrade.
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Tincé Alexander
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Belgrade
French Cabinet Reviews Austro-Serbian Troubles
The French cabinet today considered the Austro-Serbian situation with the foreign office noting possible two days for development. The press and public show restraint while all classes follow events closely. Early demonstrations outside the Austrian embassy led to arrests and official regret from the government.
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Foreign Office
Hands off policy urged by Germany
Berlin September 26 A German statement said Germany has made it known to European capitals, notably Paris and St Petersburg, that she regards the Austria Serbia conflict as the concern of those two states alone. German efforts aim to persuade other powers to accept that view so Europe’s peace may be preserved.
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Italy Hopeful War May Be Averted In Crisis
Rome reports no military measures taken amid Austro-Servian tension. Italian foreign ministry voices cautious optimism as the crisis deepens. Britain’s energetic action could decide Italy’s course and possibly avert war.
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Count Karolyi Blames Austria For War Threats
Count Karolyi leader of the Hungarian independent party in America declares Hungarians will stay loyal to Austria in case of war. He condemns Austria’s Balkan policy as driving hostility and says he is leaving for Europe on the first steamer after an American tour.
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Count Karoly
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Ohio
Count Karolyi
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Europe
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Balkan
Belgium alarms over potential war mobilization
Belgians are greatly alarmed by news from eastern Europe. Bridges at Liega are mined and a ministerial decree is expected to call 30,000 men to the colors to maintain neutrality. The war minister plans reinforcement of a 64,000 strong Belgian army as general mobilization is prepared.
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All Private Messages Censored by Austria Novel Threat
New York July 26 the Commercial Cable Company announced that private messages to Austria and Hungary have been censored as subfact to censorship affecting cross border communications amid wartime restrictions.
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Harlan Plans Europe Trip Amid Rate Decision Hints
Illinois official James Harlan of the Interstate Commerce Commission sails for Europe on July 34. The rate ruling may come shortly after with increases limited to some classes of merchandise and small raises for others. No change expected for coal grain and staples. The commission appears split four to three on key features. Wall Street eyes a public ruling before market activity improves. If favorable to eastern railroads seeking about 5 percent, railroad stocks may rise.
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Wall Street
Austria Presses to Clear Unbearable Situation Over Servia
London July 26 An Austrian embassy official said Vienna will crush agitation against Austro-Hungarian integrity in Servia to prevent a Sarajevo tragedy and localize the strife. Russia offered to help extend Austria’s time limit and back Austrian points, while warning against altering the balance of power that could threaten Servia.
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Austrian Reservists In United States Call Ready For Return
Austrian reservists in the United States, including Theodor Dumbs and Imbagsa Gor, report consuls Ordered all Austro Hungarian reservists in the country to prepare to return to Austria in case of war. The leader expects official notice and a general mobilization of men up to 43. In France, Toulon’s fleet stays ready for target practice after being ordered to remain.
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France
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Powers seek a way to prevent conflict in Paris
July 6 Paris acting prime minister Hiouvenue Martin met with Baron De Schoen, the German ambassador, to discuss action by the powers for peace between Austria and Serbia. The note urged steps to avert war while outlining potential measures to reduce tensions.
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Servis
Icing Refrigerator Cars Free Louisville
The Coutsville and Interurban rail road in Louisville profits by iced car shipments, feeding its refriger ated wagons for nominal cost or payment. The ice plant supplies tea cars used to haul ice and milk, keeping contents chilled on the return trips. Country lines buy ice in quantities, while cars return loaded with milk from surrounding areas to the city.
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Rarway Journal
Coutsville and Interurban Railroad
Louisville
Louisvilly
Caimpans
Centralization of Power Defeated in Cincinnati Charter Vote
The Cincinnati vote on the proposed new charter and recall of elective officers failed by substantial majorities, signaling growing public distrust of centralized power in city and state government. Both supporters and opponents agree the mayor’s expanded powers and reduced council were key issues, reflecting widespread weariness of reformers who tout their nostrums. The large turnout underscores a broad sentiment against concentrated authority.
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Queen City
Cincinnati Reforms Face Machine Politics Backlash
An old city machine and charter favoritism in Cincinnati arouse resistance as reformers rally around Herbert Bigelow and the push for change. The piece notes national interest in redemption from corrupt governance and recalls St Louis’s previous charter defeat before recent success. The fight hints at upcoming upheaval despite initial victory by entrenched interests.
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Machine Politica
Herbert Bigelow
Kansas City
St Louis
Mouffling Echoes in an Auditorium
A study at the University of Tennessee B larga hall used an electric arc light to locate sound disturbances in the auditorium. After experiments and laboratory work, acoustical issues were largely resolved by tracing light reflections and arranging curtains and canvases to dampen echoes.
Austrian Armies Massed to Invade Servia Amid War Fears
Vienna reports no formal declaration of war yet, but Austrian measures signal a de facto war. Servian minister Jovanovitch exits Vienna, Russian ambassador to handle Servian interests, widespread patriotic demonstrations, and mobilization rumors across Montenegro and Italy’s stance within the Triple Alliance. Financial and censorship moves hint at wartime prep, with troops reportedly active along the Danube and Drina and Putnik detained near Budapest.
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Servia
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M. Jovanovitch
War Office
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Italy
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Bouree Nias
Neue Freie Presse
France
Servias Behal
Rockford Interurban Adopts New Trainmen Uniforms
The Rockford and Interurban Railway and Rockford Traction adopt a summer uniform for trainmen. Motormen wear a gray flannel shirt with blue serge trousers while coats are optional with invisible suspenders. The uniform is washable, breathable, and designed for daytime heat and nighttime coolness. A windmill in Indie stands forty feet in diameter. The first directory of Lo stod published in 1677 contained 120 pages.
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Electric Railway Journal
Rockford and Interurban Railway
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City ‘Traction Company
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Loston
Prohibition Defeated in the Texas Primary
In Dallas on Saturday James Ferguson of Temple appears set to win the Democratic nomination for governor by a wide margin over Thomas H Ball of Houston. Voters rejected a statewide prohibition amendment by about 44,000. Most congressmen-at-large races were settled, with Jeff McIemore possibly winning one seat. Returns were not final on Callaway, Vaughan, or several state-wide offices.
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Texas
James Ferguson
Temple
Thomas H Ball
Houston
Jeff McIemore
J EH
Cretona) Davis
Sulphur Springs
Ed R Keene
W P Lane
Daniel E Garrett
Tonleht
Lane
Beall
Callaway
Vaughan
Kansas City Franchise Ordinance Aims for 30 Year Term
The Kansas City franchise petition seeks a thirty year term, arguing long rights ease borrowing and aid city growth. Supporters say extending rehab rights to 1924 strengthens modern service, while criticisms note imperfections but praise a workable settlement promoting progress.
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Kansas City
Groves Tasteless Tonic Promises Strength and Appetite
An old advertisement touts Groves Tasteless Tonic as a true tonics for adults and children, claiming it strengthens the system, drives out malaria, and builds up appetite. The copy mentions 46 060 000 tons as a claimed measure of Great Fear handling and references weakness, loan of appetite, and general strengthening.
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