Great War Begins as Eight Nations Converge
London Aug 5 The greatest war opens as England joins France and Russia against Germany and Austria. Britain’s fleet attacks German ships in the Mediterranean and aims to crush German sea power. Germany declares war at 7 pm and England at 11 pm as Count Lichnowsky and others depart London amid diplomatic strain.
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King George’s Resolve to Renew Royal Navy’s Glory
A message from King George to Vice Admiral Jellies urged naval forces to revive the royal navy’s old glories as Britain faced Germany. A North Sea battle near Hull was reported, with heavy gunfire and searchlights seen. Newcastle and South Shields prepared for wounded arrivals, with emergency hospitals set up in public halls.
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German farmer in Hazelrigg gets war summons
Edward F. Schmidt, a local German farmer living in Hazelrigg, received a cable from Gois witz, Germany, ordering him to report at once. He plans to pursue naturalization papers but fears leaving his American family and the danger of serving in the war. He prefers America, hoping to renew his passport, and travels to Indianapolis to sort his papers. He worries about safety and the fate of his land and kin.
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Two Cruisers To Carry Gold
Washington reports two U S Navy cruisers will shuttle gold to European ports for distribution among American tourists abroad. The North Carolina armored cruiser joins another vessel in carrying the treasure to speed up delivery and widen reach across Europe.
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Germans Invade The Netherlands
London dispatch reports that German troops invaded the Netherlands at Tilbury after the Dutch government notified Britain the country had violated neutrality. The development marks a vast escalation as Germany presses its wartime aggression in August.
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Peace message from Wilson seeks European truce via Hague call
President Wilson offered the United States good offices to restore peace among Germany Russia Austria Hungary France and England. The communication, sent through American embassies, invoked the Hague convention and expressed readiness to act for lasting peace. No reply had been received from the powers at that time.
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Britain Faces War With Undaunted Editorial Resolve
London morning papers publish unanimous stances of resolve as Britain braces for conflict. Times, Telegraph, Standard, Daily Mail, Express and others urge steadfast endurance, unity with France, and defiance against German aggression to preserve England’s ideals and world power.
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Treasure Ship Is Captured
Newport, England reports that a treasure ship carrying gold from America to Germany was captured by England after the Hamburg American liner Belgia was forced to dock due to lack of Cox. The captain attempted to communicate with the German vessel as the ship carried a large amount of specie sailing from Boston to Hamburg.
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German Book Over Three Centuries Old On Display
The Morgan Shoe Company window exhibition features a German book aged 356 years owned by Mrs. Joe Zion near town. Brought by her great great grandfather from Strassburg, it titled A Beautiful and Short Study of the Word of God. Printed February 5 1668 the leaves are brittle and crumbling.
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Day of Prayer Proclaimed by the Kaiser
A royal proclamation from the Kaiser calls for a day of prayer and divine blessing for the army. The decree urges citizens to observe prayers across churches and public spaces in support of military forces.
Pressure 8 Being Brought Against Italy Neutrality
Berlin declares universal prayer for the army as England Russia and France press Italy to rescind neutrality and join Germany in the Triple Alliance. Britain’s ambassador leaves, Germany seizes Russian funds, and Italy's cabinet contemplates defense of its alliance amid shifting sentiment.
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Archduke José Ferdinand heads to front amid crowd cheers
Vienna reports Archduke José Ferdinand, second cousin to the emperor, leaving for the front to join Austrian forces awaiting a merger with Germany before attacking Russia. He addressed a cheering balcony audience declaring readiness to die for the fatherland as business freezes and citizens rush to army duty, with many women seeking military appointments.
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German Atlantic Cable Cut Between New York and Coast
New York August 5 at the German Atlantic cable company local offices an announcement reported that the cables had been cut between New York and the German coast. The exact method and motive were not disclosed.
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Russian Aviators Lose Their Lives in Frontier Skirmish
VIENNA August 5 M Sikorsky the famous Russian aviator was shot down by German sharpshooters as he tried to scout over the Kaiser's troops north of Lemberg on the Russo German frontier. Two officers with him also died. The machine was sighted over German territory and shot down after dawn. This marks the first aviation casualty in the Germany Russia fighting.
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Japan Defines Its Position In War Interview
TOKIO August 6 Count Okuma Japanese premier said Japan would defend British colonies if forced to intervene but would not send a fleet or army to Europe. He regretted the United States could not mediate and said Japan, allied to Great Britain, would have joined US in seeking to settle the conflict had not Nippon government allied to Great Britain. The cruiser Chiyoda order was issued today.
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France Reorganizes Command as Front Near German Border
Paris August 5. France mobilizes over 1,000,000 troops toward Germany and Belgium with Gen Joffre taking command on the German border. Fighting spans the frontier in an artillery duel as Lunier remains in charge of the Northern division and the Duke of Westminster joins the French staff. Germany shells border posts and moves armored trains toward Paris. Alsatians attempting to cross are reportedly shot.
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Lusitania sped toward England with 200 passengers
International News Service reports the Cunard liner Lusitania guarded by two English cruisers, the Essex and the Berwick, carrying 200 passengers and $200,000 in gold, as three German cruisers Dresden Karlsruhe and Strassburg lurk off the American coast amid fears of a naval battle near U S shores.
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Cable To Azores Has Been Severed
The Azores to New York cable line has been cut, allegedly by British warships, stopping all communication with the Azores at 10 o clock this morning according to the Austrian Atlantic Cable Company. The report notes the severed link disrupts transatlantic messages between the Azores and the United States.
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Embassies Razed by Mobs in Washington Report
A report from August 5 notes that a Russian embassy counsellor informed the state department that embassies were being razed by mobs. The fragment lacks full details on locations or resulting actions. Entities include Washington and Russia.
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