Wilson appeals for calm as US aids Europe
President Wilson urged Americans to remain calm amid the European war and to support humanitarian efforts. He said the United States should avoid adding to world excitement, prepare to ship food and goods abroad, and help Americans stranded in Europe. A neutrality proclamation would be issued, and Congress may not need to convene.
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War Bulletin Roundup From London and Europe
Reports from London and various capitals on Aug 3 describe troop mobilization plans in Britain, a naval clash near the Isa Islands with Russians retreating to the Gulf of Finland, Italy declaring neutrality, Luxemburg under German occupation, martial law in Antwerp, and disrupted communications between Germany and Belgium.
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Redmond pledges loyalty of loyal Catholic Irishmen in crisis
London reports stir in the House as John E. Redmond pledges every Irish soldier's loyalty and vows defense of Ireland against invasion by Catholic south and Protestant Ulster. Andrew Bonar Law praised. James Ramsay MacDonald urged neutrality. House adjourned for cross-party talks.
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Invasion of Belgium and Britain Mobile Forces Move
The dispatch reports German invasion of Belgium to force war on Britain, with Kaiser's navy actions near Russia and neutrality shifts. Italy declares neutrality as France orders reserves mobilization. Britain weighs a strong response under the 1839 treaty with Belgium. Continued coverage promises further details.
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