01 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1914
Page
1
Mid Summer Foods unveils new strained honey Dutch tea rusk 7 inch size. Hardy Newton lists phone numbers 24 and 150 for inquiries and market entry details.
Houston friends of former Senator Jo Wah W Halley of Texan prepared a reception for him this Wednesday. The event was postponed after Halley was summoned to Washington on legal business. Judge William Masterson had arrived from Greenville and extended an invitation for Halley to attend in Howe. The Dallas Post notes Halley would try to return to Texas soon, with possible attendance at a Woodville convention. A related local note asks about a sick worm in a pasture.
Grenville Texas August meeting of United Confederate Veterans adjourned after selecting Millsboro for the next convention. Officers elected include F H Rupertson as commander and several brigade leaders. Weather delayed future reunions, with October or later considered due to heat.
Nine major trans Atlantic lines have suspended service to Europe while continuing routes to England. Cunard and other British lines halted sailings to Continental Europe as of August, disrupting transatlantic travel and freight.
The Aug 1 dispatches report France ordering general mobilization to begin tomorrow while Russia mobilizes its entire army. Germany issues an ultimatum to Russia and France amid halted telegrams and censored news. Italy declares neutrality as tensions surge across Paris London and Rome.
Wilson Trindley F T Henderson and John Etttle transfer No 1 and 2 in Took No 4 in the Austin Addition to Mary Hutchers for a consideration of 12600 dollars in Bryan city records.
Washington Aug 3 The secretary of the treasury has summoned four meetings here Monday by the clearing houses of New York Chicago and St Louis to safeguard the United States financial interests amid tension and demand for coordinated action from major centers.
Guadalajara August 1 Gen Obregon wires Provisional President Carbajal that he will begin marching on Mexico City tomorrow alarming the federals he meets.
Washington August 1 President Witsooty leads talks to avert a threatened railroad strike amid ongoing negotiations after midday sessions with transit labor representatives and company officials.
York August 5 The stock change remains closed as conditions appear normal. Admiral Fletcher is to succeed Rear Admiral Badger in command of the Atlantic fleet, most of which is stationed at Vera Cruz. Fletcher's appointment follows delays due to Mexican affairs and Navy Secretary Daniels's decision to keep Badger in place until the situation stabilized.
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