Warships ready as tensions rise in Europe
British and German actions heighten risk of a broader conflict as warships prepare, destroyer flotillas are armed, magazines and oil depots secure, while Austrian Hungary presses Serbia. Berlin backs Austria Hungary against participation in an ambassadorial conference, with Russia given assurances of no Serbian annexation. London editors warn of potential Europe wide catastrophe if war broadens.
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Rens
Alany
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Edward Grey
Servia
Balkan
Russia
London
Europe
Austria
Europa
Meil
Teleatrapn
Morning Post
Market Advertises Daily Groceries and Specials
Groceries all day today at Cash Grocery Co listings include hog lard at 1.14 per unit, salt meat 10i per pound, breakfast bacon 14c per pound, country eggs 20c per dozen, foresmile creamery butter 40c regular, 30c per pound. Stew beef 7c to 9c per lb, beef roast 8c to 15c, pork roast 12c to 17c, round steak 12c to 17c, sliced ham 17c to 25c, pork chops 17c to 20c.
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Cash Grogery CO. S
War clouds across Europe raise Berlin fears and Paris prep
In Berlin crowds denounce Austria’s war move while socialists stage large peaceful protests. In Paris the government mobilizes as troops and officials ready systems for war. Russia notes a pacific stance as Vienna’s actions unfold.
Russia Shows Pacifist Stance Amid Demostrations In Capital
Crowds gathered in a national turnout marching on major streets toward the British and French embassies. Mounted police dispersed the demonstrators as Russia issued an official note praising peaceful demonstrations and urging restraint to avoid enmity with the powers Russia seeks to stay at peace with.
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Russia
War News Triggers Market Panic and Wheat Surge
Severe strain on global credits as war news spreads. Foreign selling hits markets. Chicago wheat soars to near 106 million bushels traded, prices up sharply while cotton futures fall. Banks, brokers press margin calls as foreign exchange malfunctions and gold shipments move to London.
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Europe
Berlin
London
New York Stock Exchange
Montreal
Toronto
Chicago Board of Trade
New York
New Orleans
Arts
Market Turmoil and Gold Drains Across War Clouds
The market formed a volatile scene as margins surged and traders chased fortunes amid rumors of European conflict. Paris quotations disappeared, and speculation swelled while a pit trader netted 25000 in minutes. Enormous gold withdrawals from New York to London Paris and Germany raised alarms as US reserves remained robust with $1.3 billion in gold and $60.6 million in coin in circulation.
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Tobt
Paris
Germany
Servia
Russia
Great Britain
New York
London
Jaguacy Age
South Africa
Bank of France
Imperial Bank of Germany
Europe
United States
Washington
Treasury
McAdoo
America
Russia Moves Troops to German Border Amid Unconfirmed Reports
An unconfirmed dispatch from Gumbinnen in eastern Russia claims Russia has occupied Wirballen in Russian Poland with engineers, cavalry, artillery and two infantry regiments, while guards block roads on the frontier. A German Uhlan squadron is said to have advanced to Bydtkubnen on the border.
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Gumbinnen
Russia
Wirballen
Poland
Bydtkubnen
Austrians in Georgia Ordered to Colors News Telegram
Special telegram from the Austro Hungarian consulate in New York reports mobilization orders for service. Men with orders are to report to New York. Amnesty granted to deserters regardless of prior orders. Georgia houses Austrians awaiting details react to the news.
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Georgia
Dayannan
Jay
Busch
Savannah
New York
Austria Hopes For Local War As Servia Declares War
Vienna reports Serbia declares war, Austro Hungary follows with mobilization and censorship. Officials foresee limited conflict, but Russia's likely involvement looms. Markets spike as prices rise and crowds stock provisions. Royal government declares war and note sent to foreign representatives. Food prices surge and police restore order during mobilization.
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Servia
Russia
Austria
Sharp. Co
Etrties
Sir Edward Grey
Austria-Hungary
Belgrade
Nisit
Skupshtina
National Assembly
Militaerische Rundachun
Drina
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Secvia
Count Borchsthold
Austria- Hungary
Francis Joseph
Isch
Capitol
Georgians Divided On Cotton Futures Legislation
Washington July 28 Special The senate did not take up the cotton future bill conference report this session but will later. The house adopted the report 145 to 87 with Georgia delegation split. Gordon Lee and Adamson for, Howard Park Tribble and Walker against. several others absent. Murdock of Kansas led the anti bill debate while Howard argued it would legalize cotton gambling and favor abolishing exchanges. Hale Smith claimed the measure would aid the cotton farmer by keeping exchanges legitimate and eliminating evils.
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Russia
Germany
Berlin
Herr von Jagow
Cesslons
France
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Synesia
Abel Ferry
Dunkirk
Polucare
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Servian
Serina
Republic
St Petersburg
Washington
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Senate
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Gordon Lee
Committee On Agriculture
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Howard
Park
Tribble
Walker
Bell
Bartlett
Crisp
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Hardwick
Hughs
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Hale Smith
Bank of Lafayette Will Pay Dividend in Lafayette
Lloyd Freeman receiver for the First National Bank of Lafayette announces an eighty percent dividend to be paid to depositors and creditors tomorrow at the Lafayette bank building. It follows weeks of concern as stockholders face possible assessments, now believed minimal. depositors to receive more after a previous twenty percent payout in April. S.A. Hunt Jr., former cashier, charged with embezzlement, bonds for November federal court term.
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Rome
Lloyd Freeman
First National Bank of Lafayette
Lafayette
S.A. Hunt, Jr
Fed. Arn
Embargo Declared On Grain For Galveston Trade
Topeka July 28 embargo on all grain shipments to Galveston Texas for export until August 2 issued by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Chicago Rock Island railways and connecting lines. Shortage of steamers at Galveston cited as reason as only nine boats have shipped grain this year and 8000 cars wait for ocean transport. Other railways notified that exports loaded for Galveston must be held on originating tracks until Aug 2. Reports say shortages of steamers at New Orleans are as serious as at Galveston.
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Kana
Galveston
Texas
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Union Pacific
Missouri, Kansas
St. Louis
San Francisco
Santa Fe
Rock Island
New Orleans
Iveston
Bryan Demands Halt Upon Villa in Mexico
Secretary Bryan appealed to General Carranza to stop Villa from making large horse demands on Chihuahua ranches and smuggling arms across the border. Consular reports confirm Villa’s orders to seize horses, with as many as 100 taken from a single ranch. News respected by Washington diplomats notes improving talks with Carranza despite the new decree expelling foreign priests in Nuevo Leon.
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Bryan
Car Panza
Villa
Chihuahua
State Department
Jose Castellot
Carbajal
Toronto
Felix Diaz
Huerté
Mexico
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Elguero
Europe
Castellot
Carransa
Antonio Villa
Real
Nuevo Leon
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Caranza
Zapata
Carranza Therelaila
Democrats Assault Trade Board Measure
Washington July 28 Democratic critics of a federal trade commission bill dominated today’s Senate discussion. Senator Pomerene and Senator Reel urged changes fearing the measure grants vague power to a commission and may be unconstitutional. Senator Thormas warned the workload could overwhelm the agency. Democrats hopeful after Senate Republicans in conference today moved away from a renewed filibuster, signaling possible earlier adjournment.
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Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Pomerene
Interstate Commerce Committee
Reel
Missouri
Thormas
Commission
Senate Republicans
Mrs Angle Held for Ballou's Death
Stamford Connecticut July 25 Mrs Melen M Angle is held criminally responsible for the death of Waldo K R Ballou a prominent politician found dying outside a downtown building where Angle had apartments Ballou died from a fractured skull She told police she found him dazed and carried him outside leaving him on the doorstep Angle refused to testify at the coroner inquiry.
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Stamford
Conn
Melen M. Angle
Waldo KR. Ballou
John J. Phelan
Ballou
Sallan
Angle
Wilson Pulls Limerick on Irish Congressmen
President Wilson, famed for limericks, greeted a delegation of Irish congressmen visiting Washington. He recited lines about a Hawaii resident and a banana, delivering a risqué verse that drew attention during the meeting.
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Wilson
Limerick
Washington
Sprang & New
Convess
Havana
Cuba
Hawaii
Eastman's First Bale Sells at Auction in Dodge County
The first bale of cotton to be gathered and ginned in Dodge County was brought to Eastman on Saturday and sold at auction for 21 cents per pound. P. Cobb, cashier of the Merchants and Farmers' Bank of Eastman, acted as auctioneer. The bale was produced on the Jim Thomas farm and grown on J. Willam nd’s property.
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Eastman
Gary
Dodge County
P. Cobb
Merchanta and Farmers’ Bank
J. Willamnd
Jim Thomas
Laying Plans for Sam Jones Tabernacle Meetings
Cartersville Georgia July 18. Plans are underway for the annual Sam Jones tabernacle gatherings with committees securing eminent divines to preside across sessions. Noted singers will direct music as meetings run from the last Sunday in August to the first Sunday in September. Last year Rev. Gipsy Smith led services for crowds of three to seven thousand. Rail rates have been secured on all three entering Cartersville.
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Cartersville
Boe
Sam Jones Tabernacle
Tabernacle
Gipsy" Smith
Cartersvilla
Hanging Demonstration Ends In Prisoner's Death
July 23 in Listedzle Pa a prisoner demonstrating how to hang himself caused Lewes to strangulate to death when his belt slipped from cell bars Asher Floats had looped the belt around his neck and fed the other end to the bars before slipping The incident occurred as a fellow prisoner watched The article also advertises Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthening tonic for adults and children.
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Listedzle
Asher
Lewes
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