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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
1
The report covers multiple fronts with Britain ready to back France, Germany invading Belgium and Luxembourg actions, martial law in Belgium, Russia- and France-related mobilizations, and global diplomatic moves as nations brace for broader conflict.
Mr C W Post proposes settling land in Garza County with 160 acres first class farm land ready for a plow. Terms include 320 down, 280 a year, 4 percent interest, buildings windmill silo and fences. Executors carry out the plan amid reports of profitable farming and healthy water. Post Texas.
The Eagle notes a correction to the Bryan first bale story. The cotton was grown on the Little Brazos farm of Mrs Maggie Wilson Lewis, not as originally stated.
Dr. M. E. Weaver of the First Baptist Church closed a splendid revival at Kurten Church. Ten persons were baptized, several joined by letter or reclamation, and the entire community experienced a spiritual revival.
Great Britain sends an ultimatum to Germany over Belgium neutrality and mobilizes the army. Germany declares war on France and invades Belgium near Verviers, while French airmen raid German territory. The Kron Prinzess Cecilie arrives in Bar Harbor, and Turkish mobilization rumors circulate. Berlin confirms war with France. British and Allied actions unfold.
Frank J. Frank of Posten delivered the first bale of cotton in Austin after camping on the road. He earned twenty cents per pound, marking a notable early price for the season.
Stockholm reports Julia Koss an Austrian accused of spying for Russia, arrested after traveling over Norway on horseback and photographing fortifications.
Berlin warns Belgium it will compel acceptance of its terms, issuing a second ultimatum as tensions rise in the August 4 report from London.
German aeroplane dropped three bombs on Lunéville France damaging property with no reported casualties. French commander-in-chief left for the frontier as Germans crossed at Marsala Longlaville and Clercysurveuze. Outposts were harassed all night. An Seumsitiae of the Belgium National Bank shippped to Antwerp by special train.
The Russian warship Andre Spervosvannyi ran aground at Alan Islands. Authorities report a large vessel with diplomatic implications for ongoing naval actions in the region.
A Nish dispatch reports Servians defeating Austrians with heavy losses near Semendria on Sunday. Austrian force estimated at ten thousand men. Washington notes President Wilson issued the U S neutrality proclamation in today’s move. Berlin reports German garrison at Memel drove back Russian frontier guards from Krottengen.
Paris reports the French foreign minister announcing that war is declared as Germany breaks off diplomatic relations. He notes Germany executed President Sain of the French society in Metz, signaling a grave escalation.
Premier Asquith warns of a gravely worsening situation, urging British unity against a global catastrophe as mobilizations surge. Germany pressures Russia with a 24 hour deadline while Britain and Austria engage in shifting battlefronts across Europe and the Balkans.
All Holland reserves were called to their colors as the nation prepared for imminent military obligations. The Associated Press report from Hague notes widespread mobilization and heightened alert across the country.
Martial law declared in Riga and Nish Serb territories as Austrian forces push twenty miles south of Belgrade. Artillery duels reported near Kicny and Semendria after Austrian divisions moved along the Morava river from the northwest. Servian troops held ground briefly then fell back at night.
Wheat surged seven cents in the opening minutes with December futures at 98 cents a bushel and May wheat at 1.03 dollars. Corn also gained three cents.
A Tokio dispatch reports that Japan will assist Britain in a European war. Berlin meanwhile issues preliminary orders to mobilize German reserves.
Berlin reports a partial mobilization of the German army affecting Reserve guard officers and the army corps. The foreign office says peace efforts continue but the situation worsens. Russia’s troop mobilization on the Austrian frontier signals support for Serbia. German forces in Strasbourg near the French border are buying supplies for a siege.
Paris reports that as of July 30 the nation has completed all war preparations except actual mobilization. The note emphasizes readiness across France while awaiting a final call to arms.
Report says Austrian forces trying to cross the Danube, twenty miles east of Belgrade, were repulsed and a major artillery duel continues at the front amid ongoing combat operations.
The New York clearing house plans to issue clearing house certificates and requires sixty days notice to withdraw savings deposits in New York on August 3.
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