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Newspaper
Boone County Progressive
Location
Boone, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
2
International News Service reports a hopeful shift in Europe as Emperor William and Czar Nicholas assume direct control of crisis talks over Austro-Servian tensions. Austria-Hungary pledges not to seize territory, easing fears of a broader conflict. Diplomatic exchanges resume and stock markets firm up amid renewed hope for a peaceful settlement.
International news from Servia reports King Peter, though not fully recovered from illness, assumed personal command of the Servian army. He pledged to lead the troops in ongoing operations and defenses at this critical moment.
London dispatch notes Europe teeters on war as Austria and Serbia fight. British Premier Asquith convenes cabinet to localize conflict while talks with other powers continue. Vienna cancels the world peace congress amid growing tension and fears of a broader war.
Berlin reports the German government, after a hands off warning, sent through its ambassador in St. Petersburg a diplomatic notice effectively an ultimatum. If Russia partly mobilizes, Germany would be put on a war basis. The move is seen as Emperor William's final bid to curb war fever in Russia and among Czars officers. Confidence rests on Russian assurances of neutrality in the Serbia Austria conflict, which may take days to confirm.
County Agent R W Imel announces farmers meetings on August 4 and 5 to discuss wheat growing fertilizers seed selection soil preparation and Hessian fly control. state extension staff and Mr Imel lead discussions with reports from county wheat growers and yields. meetings include James Shera farm Jackson township 9 30 a m E A Williams Perry township 1 30 p m Worth township school house district No 2 Whitestown two sites August 5 Adney farm Center township Clinton township 9 20 a m Joseph Wiley farm 1 30 p m
Great enthusiasm marks Poincaré's return to Paris from Dunkirk via Gare du Nord. Crowds line streets to the Elysee Palace while the Marsaillaise rings out. Viviani and war ministers meet at the office as generals are noted. Paris citizens voice strong support for war against Germany to reclaim Alsace Lorraine.
Vienna July 29 Servia has put an aviation corps in the field and army officers will rely on aeroplanes to observe and report Austrian movements. The war office was notified today that several squadrons are ready for advantage in reconnaissance roles.
The Indiana State Board of Agriculture awards 250 in scholarships for a boys judging contest at the Boone County Fair. First prize 100, second 78, third 50, fourth 25. Eligible are boys 16 to 20 who have not attended agricultural school. Entries due Sept 1 to Secretary Downing. see County Agent Imel for blanks and details.
Governor Ralston opposes state flag laws and says the American flag suffices as Indiana’s banner. He responds to G W Sues of Washington who urged action to allow states to adopt their own colors, warning such a move could revive Civil War era passions. He stresses national unity, recalls Gettysburg, and defends state rights within limits.
News that Austria declared war on Servia sent wheat prices soaring. By midmorning September wheat rose four to six cents as immense trading overwhelmed traders. Volume surged as many operations failed to track individual deals amid the market shock.
A Washington dispatch reports John F. Hargrave of Scizeville has been named scientific farmer at the Crow Indian reservation in Montana. He will receive 780 dollars annually.
Miss Floetta Goodwin hosts a late evening gathering at her parents home south of Lebanon in honor of cousin Miss Helen Rash of Linden Indiana. Guests include Nellie McDonald Mabel Burkin Mary Hosford Mary Price Willowdean Price Esther Gardner Jaypee Clara Snepp Laura Byers Wille Kersey with ice cream cake and a midnight lunch followed by a woods breakfast before departure.
At a meeting of the official boards of Lebanon churches held Friday at First Baptist, organizers chose not to hold a joint union evangelistic tabernacle event this fall. They concluded separate church meetings would likely yield better results in their conservative community.
Huntington resident John Lesh announced to County Chairman Lee Bratton that he will attend the Republican county convention on Saturday August 1. Lesh is a candidate for the first district appellate judgeship. The Indianapolis Sunday Star reports a social event honoring Miriam Dutch and bride elect Miss Miriam Dutch to Philip Bryan on July 2.
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