Russia Refuses to Permit Servia Execution
Paris dispatch reports a St. Petersburg meeting where Count von Pourtales asked if Russia would demobilize if Austria gave up conquered Servia territory. M. Sazonoff said no, Russia will not permit Servia's execution and any demobilization must be raised in Vienna. Germany denied pressuring Vienna, saying it sought information only.
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Count von Pourtales
Sergius Sazonoff
St. Petersburg
Russia
Austria
Servia
M. Sazonoff
Germany
Real War Issue Slavs Versus Teutons in Europe
Overview of long standing Balkan tensions with Austria Germany and Russia shaping the crisis. Austrian aim to expand Balkans clashes with Slavic rise. Serbia Russia and the Balkans trigger a chain leading to war after the assassination in Bosnia and Austria's war declaration. Russian mobilization follows.
The Triple Alliance and Entente in World War Prelude
The article analyzes the rival alliances, the Triple Alliance of Germany Austria and Italy and the Triple Entente of England Russia and France. It discusses possible written treaties or unofficial understandings and the consequences of a war including gains for France and risks to England and naval supremacy. It asks whether the Slav push toward a place in the sun can be checked.
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Germany
Austria
Italy
England
Russia
France
Europe
Germany Demands Neutrality From France and Russia
Paris dispatch reports Germany has given France and Russia 12 hours to declare neutrality and halt mobilization. Ultimatums expire at noon Saturday. Giornale d Italia carried two despatches via Italian news agency. The note reiterates Germany's position amid European tension.
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Paris
Mafin
Rome
Germany
Russia
France
Giornale d'Italia
Wilson Asked to Offer Mediation in European Conflict
The International Bureau of Peace appeals to President Wilson to mediate the European dispute. It also asks German Emperor to use his influence. Poincare Nicholas and Pope Pius are named among those urged to seek peace amid the 25th anniversary of the Russian reign.
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Brussels
International Bureau of Peace
Wilson
Poincare
France
Nicholas
Russia
Pope Pius
Russians Blow Up Bridge on Frontier
Dispatches report Russians blow up a frontier bridge disrupting rail service on the frontier. Central News notes the action occurred as troops moved toward the area, with Warsaw and Vienna regions referenced in the coverage.
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Uly
Peenin
Warsaw
Vienna
Peace conversations continue between Russia and Austria Hungary
In Vienna on July 31 discussions between Russian and Austro-Hungarian diplomats continued at Ballplatz. Reports remain sparse but officials acknowledge talks without ruling out conflict, suggesting a European war is not yet certain.
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Ballplatz
Hamburg Liners Are Held Back In Transatlantic Service
New York July 31 Transatlantic passenger and freight steamship service between German and American ports is largely suspended for an indefinite period due to the international situation. The Hamburg American line recalled the President Grant and the North German Lloyd line the Grosser Kurfverst, both sailing yesterday, and will hold them at Hamburg Bremen New York and Boston. Ships at mid ocean will also be held at their destinations.
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Hamburg- American Line
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North German
Lloyd Line
Hamburg
Bremen
Boston
Thousands of passengers delayed as Vaterland sails postponed
Thousands of travelers face delays as the Vaterland Hamburg American liner, set to sail from Hoboken for Europe, is postponed. Agencies arrange transfers for about 3000 passengers while perishables at piers lose value and strict guards restrict access to ships and freight.
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Eastern Asiatic Seamship Company
Jlrbau
Russia
Ther
Interest in Fate of Liner Cecilie
London Aug 1 There is much interest over the fate of the Kronprinzessin Cecilie as war looms. The North German Lloyd liner sails from New York with specie and will stop at Plymouth Cherbourg. If war comes she may return to New York or sail to Germany via Scotland. The Daily Telegraph says she could be captured by a British or French cruiser before entering U.S. waters.
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Thie Kaiser
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Lorraine
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Austria
Europe
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London
Kronprinzess
Cecilie
Bremen
New York
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Cherbourg
Scotland
Daily Telegraph
Insurers Shun Ships Flying Russian Flag and German Cargoes
Marine insurance circles report underwriters refused to insure ships flying the Russian flag and showed great hesitancy in taking risks on German steamships or their cargoes.
Canada Lays Out War Food and Horse Reserves
Ottawa reports imperial authorities seek a Canada cargo tally of grain and horses for cavalry and artillery. Wheat stocks reach 14 million bushels with a harvest projected at 175 million. Few horses are fit for military use, risking full depletion by Canadian contingents. Admiralty may deploy cruisers to guard St. Lawrence routes to safeguard grain carriers.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Dominion
Admiralty
St. Lawrence
High Seas
Morgan Advises to Keep Cool in War News
J P Morgan issued a statement urging calm as Europe faces potential war. He argues American securities and the security market can withstand upheaval, urges patience for sober European restraint, notes stock exchange closure, and predicts continued cooperation to restore normal conditions in the United States.
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J. P. Morgan
Europe
New York Stock Exchange
America
Battle at Losnitza Fought Near Bosnian Frontier
Despatch from Nish reports a major engagement at Losnitza near the Bosnian frontier between Austrian and Servian forces. A few hundred Servians checked several thousand Austrians for over five hours before retiring at night.
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Milan
Nish
Secolo
Losnitza
Austrians fail to press advance amid trap fears
The correspondent says Austrian forces aim to reach Nish quickly but face week of resistance at Palanaka Jagodina and Portotiu. A rear column advances across Sanjak Novi Bazar toward the Servian main army while Montenegro’s intentions remain unclear. Belgrade is reported fully occupied and seven Servian army corps plus three divisions mass south of the city to block the Austrians.
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Nish
Palanaka
Jagodina
Portotiu
Sanjak
Novibazar
Montenegro
Podgoritza
Belgrade
Transatlantic S S Vaterland and Imperator Delayed
Due to uncertain European conditions the S S Vaterland from New York and S S Imperator from Hamburg are postponed. The S S Amerika from Boston August 1 is also affected and the S S President Grant is ordered to return after sailing from New York yesterday.
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Amerika
Boston
Imperator
Hamburg
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