British Fleet Ready for War Amid Global Tensions
London reports the navy on alert and land forces mobilizing while the government pledges only usual precautions. Enforcements include Territorials called to duty, engineers deployed, and coastwatch strengthened near the North Sea. Two suspected spies detained on the Isle of Wight as political unity grows in Commons.
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London
War Office
Territorials
Ireland
North Sea
Isle of Wight
Asquith
House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
Edward Grey
Bonar Law
Council of the World
Edward Carson
England
Alechine Leads After Ninth Round In Mannheim Chess
In Mannheim on July 30 the ninth round of the international masters tournament produced nine results with Alechine defeating Spielmann and others winning against their listed opponents. Current standings show Alechine 71 2, Spielmann 61 2, and Vidmar Breyer Marshall and Reti tied at 6. Janowski sits at 51 2.
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Mannheim
Marshall
Tartakower
Reti
Vidmar
Breyer
Carlo
Alechine
Flamberg
Janowski
John
Duran
Kreuger
Post
Fahrni
Mieses
Tarrasch
Bogojubow
Spielmann
Breyer, Marshall and Reti
The Pranks of Pierrot Promised in Next Sundays Post
The comic section previews a Pierrot feature with a vacation atmosphere and humorous escapades sure to provoke screams.
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Pierrot
Next Sunday
Post
Britain Moves Toward Neutrality Amid War Debates
The piece notes a strong minority in Britain favoring neutrality despite naval and imperial defense votes. It cites Liberal peace factions led by Manchester Guardian and Daily News opposing war, Labour leaders praising mediation, and protests across socialist groups. Dutch reservists in England return home as Cunard denies Aquitania wartime commandeering. Passports at the foreign office hit record levels.
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Germany
Great Britain
Liberal Party
Little
Manchester Guardian
England
Daily News
Cadbury
The
Guardian
Europe
Labor Party
House of Commons
Edward Grey
Holland
Cunard Steamship Company
United States
Aquitania
Foreign Office
Murphy Wins M and M Race in Detroit
Lassie Mc Gregor owned by Henry Oliver of Pittsburg and driven by Tommy Murphy won the seventh and deciding heat of the Merchants and Manufacturers stake carried over from yesterday after six heats. Linda Wrona failed to place despite yesterday’s mark of 2 05 12 in the second heat. Flower Direct won the free for all pace in five heats. Napoleon Direct won the 2 18 pace Star Winter the 2 09 trot and Sianna the 2 16 trot in straight-set races.
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Detroit
Lassie McGregor
Henry Oliver
Pittsburg
Tommy Murphy
Merchants and Manufacturers
Linda Wrona
Flower Direct
Napoleon Direct
Star Winter
Sianna
Caledonian Games Draw 241 Entries At East Coast Meadow
A total of 241 entries have been received for the Scotch picnic games at Caledonian Grove tomorrow. Notable entrants include Charley Rice and Seward of Michigan in the 100 yards handicap, Tom Halpin on scratch in the 440, Dave Caldwell and Jim Burke as low marks, and Jimmy Powers in the mile with liberal handicaps. The three mile scratch event features a large field led by Hennigan Horne and Mahoney.
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Caledonian Grove
Charley Rice
Seward
Michigan
Tom Halpin
Dave Caldwell
Jim Burke
Jimmy Powers
Liberal
Hennigan
Horne
Mahoney
Club Man and the Craft of Organizing a Capture Scheme
A fragmentary notice speaks of a club man with wide ties to the sportsmen at large and the ability to organize or influence a club to seize a chance for enjoyment and recreation. It promises excellent facilities and an original, settled plan, though the text is garbled.
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Wiberal Co
Golfers At Woodland Enter Summer Meet Qualifiers
A field of 145 golfers gathered at Woodland for the 18 hole qualification round of the annual summer three day meeting. Oulmet and Hoyt tied for medal with 77 and must playoff. The top 16 advance to scratch match play, next 32 to handicapped sixteens, with four players under 80, including Cady at 78 and Brown at 79.
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Woodland
Francis Oulmet
New York
Australians Beat Germans in Allegheny Matches
Anthony F Wilding and Norman E Brookes opened with fast wins at Allegheny Country Club. Wilding defeated Oscar Krenzer 6 2 2 6 4 2, while Otto Froitzheim lost to Brookes 10 8 6 1 6 2 in the semi final round of the preliminary series.
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Pittsburg
Anthony F. Wilding
Norman E. Brookes
Allegheny Country Club
Wilding
Oscar Krenzer
Otto Froitzheim
Brookes
Riders Return to Revere Tomorrow at Beach Track
Bobby Walthour George Wiley and Worth Mitten ride in the 26 mile motor paced race at Revere Beach next Saturday night returning tomorrow after the Brooklyn Sweepstakes at Brighton Beach Parey Wrence will be the fourth man in order race
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Bobby Walthour
George Wiley
Worth Mitten
Revere Beach
Beach Oval
Brooklyn
Brighton Beach
Parey
Wrence
Owter
Transatlantic Shipping and War Rumors Nightly Tensions
New York reports outline six vessels flying American flags capable of safe Atlantic crossing amid a looming conflict among major nations. The North German Lloyd liner Haer Grosser Kuerfuerst sails with 80 first cabin passengers while 488 steerage travelers await connections to Austria or Russia. Rumors of Cunard’s Aquitania being pressed were denied as it prepares for Plymouth overhaul before resuming New York service, with the next voyage set for August 15.
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Mediterranean
Oderberg
Austria
Eydekuhman
Russia
Cunard Line
Liverpool
New York
Plymouth
Philadelphia
St. Louis
St. Paul
Red Star
Kroonland
Finland
Germany
Vaterland
Hague
America
Transatlantic Steamship Lines
Europe
North German
Lloyd Line
Hamburg-American Line
Transatlantic Liners Brace for Possible European War
The article lists the North German Lloyd and Hamburg America fleets, names ships like Vaterland and President Grant, and notes potential wartime requisition. It reports cautious passenger bookings, with 12 state-room cancellations and a large first cabin tally aboard the Hamburg American liner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austro-American Line
Martha Washington
Hamburg
President Grant
Atlantic
Claude Grahame-White on Flying the Atlantic
Renowned aviator Claude Grahame-White writes about pioneering transatlantic flight in the forthcoming Sunday Post Magazine, detailing challenges, methods, and the era’s outlook for air travel.
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Claude Grahame-White
Next Sunday Post
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Aldershot
Duke of Cornwall’s Regiment
Hong Kong
Admiralty
Whitehall
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Portsmouth
Frank Jones
Frank
Jones
Lewis Wharf
Boston
Richmond
Melzar Smith Co
Haberdashery
Mélizar Smith
Boylston Street
Murphy
Revere
International Marine Company
Dooley & Powe
Gelore
Earl & Ilson
Dooley & Power Men’s Wear
Washington St
Newspaper Row
School St
Calg
Ovner
Charles L. Richardson & CO
Beach St
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