War Fears Sweep Europe As Austria Moves On Servia Front
St. Petersburg papers publish warnings of imminent conflict with headlines On the Eve of War and War Is Inevitable. Austria arrests Servian general staff chief Putnik and imposes strict censorship while mobilization looms. Russia and Germany hint at limits, yet peace talks falter as Britain keeps fleet on war footing.
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Russia
Novoe Vremya
The
Red
Europe
Austria
Germany
Daily Telegraph
London
Paris
Sergius Sazonoff
Servia
Berlin
French Fleet Halted From Target Practice at Toulon
The French fleet at Toulon has been ordered to remain instead of departing next week for target practice.
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Toulon
Resinol Clears Pimples ad from Bridgeport 1914
Miss Bertha M. Turfay of 1161 Kanistan Ave reports four years of pimples on her face cleared by Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap after many unsuccessful treatments. The ad claims doctors prescribed Resinol for 19 years and offers free trial from Dept. 24 R Resinol Baltimore.
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Conn
Bertha M. Turfay
Kanistan Ave
Resinol
Baltimore
Actual state of war now exists
Vienna reports no war declaration issued though Servia failed to join The Hague. Servian minister Jovanovitch left not true. passports sent today signaling war. Russian ambassador to handle Servian interests. Patriotic demonstrations amid rain as crowds cheer. General mobilization reported in Montenegro. Italy pledges friendship to Austria in event of armed conflict.
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Vienna
Servia
M. Jovanovitch
Foreign Office
War Office
Montenegro
Italy
Sayon Cadum Soap Praised By Paris Opera Star
Mile Léa Piron of the State Opera in Paris endorses Sayon Cadum French Complexion soap as giving excellent results. The ad encourages women to keep pores clean from cosmetics to allow impurities to discharge naturally. Available at department and drug stores, 500.
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Mile Léa Piron
State Opéra
Paris
Savon Cadum
British First Fleet Held in Readiness
London July 26 the Admiralty announced the first fleet at Portland is not to disperse for maneuvers leaving. The second fleet remains at home ports near their crew balances.
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London
Admiralty
Portland
Private Messages Banned Censorship Through Austria
The Commercial Cable Company issued a notice announcing restrictions on private messages to Austria and requests for transit through Austria. Messages must be in plain German French English or Italian while messages to Hungary may be in plain Hungarian. Commercial marks abbreviations and military news are not allowed and messages without text are rejected.
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New York
Austria
Hungary
Trieste
Sebanico
Nations Brace for War as Partial Mobilization Looms
Proclamations call for partial mobilization amid tense relations with Servia and the Triple Alliance. Austria Hungary raises bank rates to 5 percent as bourse closings aim to curb unrest, while diplomacy promises negotiations for conflict localization. Baron Gies von Gieslingen returns from Belgrade amid expanded censorship and military preparations. General Radomir Putnik is arrested near Budapest with several staff officers, and Putnik’s daughter is sent to a hotel.
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Servia
Neue Freiee Presse
France
Baron Gies von Gieslingen
Belgrade
Austria
Semendria
Danube
Radomir Putnik
Kelenfoeld
Budapest
Putnik
Italy Awaits British Move to Shape Course in Crisis
Rome reports Italy has taken no military steps amid the Austro-Servian crisis and awaits decisive British action. Optimism prevails as Barrere sees Britain’s stance as pivotal, while Salandra meets with Barrere and officials remaining in question. Telegraph lines and private messages face censorship and disruption.
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Italy
Foreign Affairs
Interior
Great Britain
Camille Barrere
Salandra
Marquis di San Giuligno
Invasion of Servia is Coming
Konstantin von Masievich, first secretary of the Austro-Hungarian embassy in Washington, spoke with a Post reporter by phone about the Austro-Servian controversy and the possibility of war. He spoke officially for the embassy during Ambassador Dumba's absence from Manchester-by-the-Sea.
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Konstantin von Masievich
Washington
Post
Dumba
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Masievich
Austria and Servia tensions raise fears of wider war
In remarks on the note from Austria to Servia the speaker argues the demand is for internal peace not humiliation. He predicts possible invasion, with Russia or Germany as potential interveners, and cites pan Slavic motives and Bosnia Herzegovina’s annexation benefits.
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Austria
Servia
Russia
Germany
Austria-Hungary
De Miracle Hair Remover Promoted by Doctors
Advertisement claims De Miracle hair remover has been used and recommended by eminent physicians for twelve years. It urges buyers to order directly from De Miracle Chemical Co at Ark Avenue and 129th Street, New York.
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Boston Medical Journal
New York Medical Record
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Boston Emergency Hospital
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Martial law decreed in St Petersburg and Moscow
A decree bans detailed army and navy news for one year and enacts a martial law like state in St Petersburg and Moscow. Censorship blocks mobilization and spy sentences, while unauthorized flights near borders are prohibited. Servian conflict tensions rise as Moscow bank officials and Sazonoff discuss emergency funding. The Emperor attends a theatre and is greeted warmly.
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ST. Petersburg
Moscow
Russia
Sergius Sazonoff
Servian
Foreign Office
King alarm by war crisis
London reports calm amid European crisis as Asquith and Grey stay home while the German ambassador meets officials. Austria orders partial mobilization and invites deserters to return with travel pay. Belgrade evacuates amid panic and mob violence as Servian forces redeploy near Semendria.
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Asquith
Edward Grey
Foreign Office
Cowes
Great Britain
Serlin
Belgrade
Semendria
Austria’s Action At Issue In Europe War comment
German embassy attache Wilhelm Von Bagh in Washington downplays Austria’s move as not triggering general hostilities among major European powers. He spoke as he stepped off the gang plank of the refitted ship in New York on July 26.
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New York
Austria
Wilhelm von Bagh
Washington
Cunard Line arrives with Cayomania from Liverpool
Steamship Cayomania of the Cunard line arrived today from Liverpool. Herr Bagh showed keen interest in European developments and questioned reporters about the conflict. He avoided detailed commentary, citing his embassy position. Herr Von Ragh refused to discuss other nations’ affairs.
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Cunard Line
Livers Pool
Herr Bagh
Europe
Austria
Herr von Ragh
Rocky Mountain Limited Travel Ad Hints Colorado Summer Getaway
Colorful travel pitch touts Colorado for children and elders with healthful air. Promotes Rock Island Lines Rocky Mountain Limited service from Chicago to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with all steel equipment. Mentions travel bureau at 288 Washington St Boston and agents to assist with lodging and details.
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