Serbia's Reply Sparked War Across Europe
London July 28 The Serbian reply to Austria Hungary's demands is named as the real start of the war. Austria mobilized its army using the railroad and telegraph systems, with strict censorship. Serbia mobilized as Belgrade withdrew to the interior while Europe readied for possible actions. Germany and Austria refused to submit to a tribunal, and declarations of war followed.
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Italy
France
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
Balkan
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Belgrade
Europe
Holland
Belgium
Switzerland
Triple Alliance
AustroHungarian Reply Condemned by Vienna Officials
Vienna labeled Servia's response unsatisfactory and the Austro-Hungarian government described it as filled with the spirit of dishonesty a semi official communication publicized yesterday. Meanwhile Sir Edward Grey urged European powers to allow their ambassadors in London to confer for a peaceful solution to the dispute.
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Foreign Office
Vienna
Edward Grey
London
Free Sargel fat-building offer targets thin readers
A bold ad promises a free 50c box of Sargel to prove it can convert nourishment into fat, claim stronger health and energy, and urges readers to mail a coupon with 10 cents for postage. It cites a 22 pound gain in 23 days as an example and directs readers to send name, address, and a small fee to Sargol Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Quebec
Sontalna
Sargol
Sargol Co
Herald Building
Binghamton, N. Y
Sarge
Binghamton
War stirs panic in wheat trading at Chicago Board of Trade
On July 28 wheat futures surged to near 100 million bushels traded at the Chicago Board of Trade as war fears drove prices up. C H Canby called it a fear market, noting possible port blockades, higher freight and insurance, and exchange disruption that could curb export prices, while denying a surge to $2.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
C. H. Canby
Europe
Turbulent Wheat Market Shocks Traders With High Margins
Reports say margins of 20 cents a bushel were demanded by leading firms as chaos ruled the wheat pit. Traders hailed a potential end to speculation while noting fortunes and losses, with war news shaping tomorrow’s action and prices possibly spiking or sinking.
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Paris
Germany
Servia
Russia
Great Britain
England
France
Ausipare
Gloom in London as Europe faces possible war
London editorials warn that Austria may punish Servia, while fearing any broad war. They note Russia and Germany's roles, and urge diplomatic talks in St. Petersburg to avert a major European conflict. The papers describe fears of a Triple Alliance versus Triple Entente and the risk of global war.
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London
Paris
Belgrade
Nish
Europe
Austria
Daily Mail
Daily Telegraph
Morning Post
Servian
Russia
Germany
St. Petersburg
Food prices spark mob in Vienna markets
An abnormal rise in provisions and vegetables provoked public anger as stalls were mobbed and police called to restore order. A permanent committee meets to regulate prices and prevent profiteering while officials assure no food shortage and urge not to hoard. Reservist families receive daily allowances if casualties occur.
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Vienna
Russia Urges Peaceful Patriotism in Public Demonstrations
The July 28 communication from the Russian government in St. Petersburg calls for pacific, non confrontational patriotism amid recent demonstrations. It asks the people to avoid enmity toward nations with whom Russia is at peace while the government seeks strength and dignity for the country.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
No Active Hostilities Between Austria and Servia Reported
London July 29 The Daily Chronicle correspondent at Semlin reports no active hostilities beyond frontier and river patrol exchanges The last foreign residents in Belgrade have crossed to the Romanian flagged steamer The Servian army shows no life and remains elusive Belgrade is described as now at the mercy of the enemy
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London
Daily Chronicle
Semlin
Austria
Servia
Belgrade
Plenty of Gold Secretary McAdoo Says United States Has Strength
In Washington Secretary McAdoo said the United States held about 1.3 billion dollars in gold coin and 600 million more in circulation with Treasury vaults full. He asserted the United States was never in a better position to send millions to Europe and that the gold drain would soon return as Europe pays for food and supplies.
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McAdoo
United States
Washington
Treasury
New York
Europe
America
Building Up the Blood Treats Rheumatism with Pink Pills
The article notes unknowns about rheumatism and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood-building remedy. It states thinning blood worsens rheumatic poison and invites readers to request a free book Building Up the Blood from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady NY. Pills are sold by druggists nationwide.
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Dr. Williams
Advt
Treasury Total Surplus by Mint and City Across Nation
The treasury held 1 286 216 783 at close of business yesterday. Denver mint accounted for 495 411 806 while Philadelphia sub treasury and mint totaled 318 940 929. San Francisco sub treasury and mint had 241 404 904. New York held 75 731 648, Chicago 79 903 627, St Louis 38 260 547. The remainder was scattered at 11 other points including Washington Boston Baltimore Cincinnati New Orleans and Seattle.
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Denver
Philadelphia
San Francisco
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Washington
Boston
Baltimore
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Seattle
Peace Congress Meeting Changes Venue to Berne
The International Peace Association called a meeting for Friday in Brussels at the request of American delegates. It will protest Austria's warlike action and relocate the September Universal Peace Congress from Vienna to Berne.
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Brussels
Belgium
International Peace Association
Austria
Universal Peace Congress
Vienna
Berne
Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia
Vienna reports the July 28 1914 declaration of war after Serbia failed to reply satisfactorily to the note from the Austro-Hungarian minister in Belgrade on July 23 1914. The government states it is compelled to safeguard its rights and to resort to force. Count Berchthold signs as Foreign Minister.
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London
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Balkan
Vienna
Bosnia
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Belgrade
Count Berchthold
Socialist deputies urge restraint on war over Servia
Paris July 28 Fifty Extreme Socialist deputies in the Chamber of Deputies issued a declaration opposing Russian intervention and urging France not to join a broader war over Servia. They appointed a committee to present the manifesto to Bienvenu Martin and seek an immediate extra session, but the premier said Parliament would be useless without a government statement and that mediation efforts were being pursued to limit the conflict.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
France
Russia
Servia
Alsace-Lorraine
Jean Jaures
Bienvenu Martin
M. Martin
Naval squadrons of Italy form at Greta near Naples
Rome July 28 reports that the first and second Italian naval squadrons are forming to concentrate at Greta, about 40 miles northwest of Naples, as part of naval reorganization.
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Naval Squadrons
Italy
Rome
Greta
Naples
Italian Warships Ordered Home From Clyde Visit
Three Italian warships visiting the Clyde were ordered to return immediately to Italian waters, following a directive issued today.
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Italy
Clyde
Glasgow
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