Nation awed as miracle halts march to war
The writer notes relief that another day passed without escalation to war after a tense lead up. The passage reflects uncertainty about what the next day may bring and the surprising turn of events.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1914
Page
6
Ultimatum to Germany Over Belgian Neutrality Reported
Post correspondent in the House of Commons says Britain delivered an ultimatum demanding immediate German withdrawal from Belgian territory. Parliament expects a war within hours as Germany gave no favorable reply by 7 p.m. Sir Edward Grey signaled cabinet division while initial mood favored neutrality if Belgium’s neutrality held and French coastal ships stayed away.
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Post
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England
Edward Grey
Great Britain
Belgium
France
French
Nancy
Verdun
Maugeuge
Luxemburg
Reims
Laon
Paris
John Burns Resigns Amid War Crisis and Belgium Invasion
John Burns resigns as president of the local government board amid party rifts as Britain debates entering the war. Germany invades Belgium and advances toward France while rumors swirl of naval clashes and mobilization across Europe. Crowds in London cheer King George and Queen Mary as patriotism rises.
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Peace Party
Great Britain
France
Germany
Belgium
England
London
West End
Buckingham Palace
Mary
King George
Prince of Wales
Queen Mary
Crowds Rally Around London as Crisis News Spreads
Large crowds gathered around the palace and Downing Street while Londoners kept a quiet holiday mood. As night fell the mood grew tense, with praise for leaders like Churchill and Asquith and cheers for visiting dignitaries. Refugees from the Continent arrived at rail stations as banks prepared for extended hours to meet financial needs.
Cheers as Redmond Backed Up Englan ds War Speech
London roared as John E Redmond Irish leader praised government stance on Ireland at war. He said Ireland could defend itself against invasion with Catholics of the south and Protestants of Ulster united. Bonar Law pledged Ulster loyalty to defend the nation.
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Winston Spencer Chur
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Asquith
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John Redmond
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Marquis of Lansd
Andrew Bonar Law
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Foreign Office
Edward Grey
Whitehall
Tra Square
Leicester Square
Piccadilly Circus
London
John E. Redmond
Bonar Law
Redmond
Hou Commons
Belgrade Shelled as Austrian Bombardment Continues
Nish Serbia Aug 8 official dispatches report continued Austrian bombardment of Belgrade causing extensive fire and damage. Several legations have been struck and many persons killed in the Servian capital.
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Belgrade
Nish
Servia
Servian
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