Kaiser declares Germany will fight world to defend honor
Berlin reports Kaiser Wilhelm frames war as necessary after France and Russia actions. He blames France for violations of German territory and cites the invasion of Lorraine as justification. Germany declares war on France and Belgium and vows to subdue Belgium amid expected English hostility.
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Russia
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Belgium
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Lorraine
England Rejects German Ultimatum in War Debate
Brussels reports Germany ignored Britain's ultimatum as jeers and sneers rang in the Commons. Premier Asquith demanded Germany respect Belgium by midnight, but Germany declared war on Belgium before any reply could be given. Socialists back government defense stance with war funds to be debated later.
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France
England
Germany
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Fred L. Keen
London
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Asquh
Belgium
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Asquith
Ganauy
Unconfirmed naval engagement reports in North Sea
By United Press Cable London August 4 reports of a naval engagement in the North Sea had not been confirmed by the admiralty or private sources as of late afternoon.
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United Press
London
Admiralty
North Sea
Cantonians Abroad Reach New York Amid War Time Travel
Cantonians in the war district report travelers cheques suspended and uncertain cash access. Mrs. C. N. Vicary arrived in New York from England aboard the George Washington, while relatives plan to visit LeRoy, New York. Henry Leitner reached New York from Germany aboard a Holland line ship seeking family contact. A Cleveland tour party member, Miss Lillian Turnbull, remains in Italy with the teachers. Nathan Toronsky seeks word from brother Sol in London, who has not answered for two days.
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England
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LeRoy
N. Y
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6Th-St
Germany
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Holland Line
Lillian Turnbull
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Italy
Cleveland
France
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Sol Toronski
London
Toronski
Dueber Hampden Picnic at Euclid Beach Cleveland
Announcement urges attendance at the Dueber Hampden picnic at Euclid Beach in Cleveland on Saturday August 15. Fare is 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for children. The Grand Army band will provide music. Ad appears in the newspaper column.
Wilson Signs Proclamation of Neutrality
President Wilson signed the U S proclamation of neutrality in the European war at 12 30 pm taking seven typewritten sheets to the cabinet room with Secretary Bryan signing soon after The proclamation notes neutrality with Austria Hungary Serbia Germany Russia and France where war exists and cites friendship with all nations
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
U. S
Bryan
Austria
Servia
Germany
Russia
France
Austria- Hungary
The War To Date The Canton News Leading War Coverage
The Canton Daily News dominates wartime reporting with multiple extras from Friday and Saturday detailing Germanys mobilization and the declarations of war. The paper emphasizes its unique access and accuracy, noting early alerts on stock closure and mobilization, then full reports on Germany Russia relations and the Russo German war declaration.
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Canton Daily News
Canton
Ohio
Germany
New York Stock Exchange
France
Russia
Eextra
Kaiser War Declares War On France Says Russia Blamed
Germany declares war on France and accuses Paris of aggression. Berlin says French forces violated German territory and bombed in German airspace while Germany held back to defend the frontier. French ambassador assigns affairs to James W. Gerard. Kaiser opens Reichstag session in the White Room.
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France
Germany
James W. Gerard
Kaiser Wilhelm
Reichstag
Tip Top Bread Promotion Thursday Free Panama Hat
A Thursday offer from General Baking Company gives a free Panama hat with each 10¢ loaf of Tip Top Bread. Consumers should ask their grocer for the deal.
Rival fleets clash in the North Sea report
French and German battle fleets are reported clashing in the North Sea with cannon fire heard along the Yorkshire coast. Admiralty officials seek confirmation while Scarborough and Flamborough head appeal to locate the source as Admiral Tirpitz may have outmaneuvered Admiral Callaghan. Coast towns urge protection from a German raid.
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United Press
London
North Sea
Yorkshire
Admiralty
Scarborough
Flamborough Head
Tirpitz
Admiral Callaghan
Callaghan
Dope Film Ad Promotes Sensational New York Movie
An old advertisement announces a sensational film titled Dope with emphasis on New York release. It also notes a Thursday promotion offering a free Panama hat with every 10e loaf of Tip Top bread, urging shoppers to ask their grocer. General Baking Company ad copy appears.
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General Baking Company
Dueber Hampden Picnic at Euclid Beach
Advertises a picnic at Euclid Beach Cleveland on Saturday August 15 with fare one dollar and children fifty cents. Bus transportation via B and O R R. Grand Army band will provide music. Also says see PBS at the Orpheum tomorrow.
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