England and Germany Declare War In World Turmoil
London reports Germany declares war on Great Britain and Britain replies in kind as Europe erupts. Mobilizations rise across Belgium France Russia Turkey and Austria Hungary while Japan and Italy position for possible actions. News from Paris Belfort and Liverpool detail casualties prices and military moves.
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England
Germany
EAC
London
Great Britain
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Miners Seek Eight Hour Day Rule Change
United Mine Workers present a new wage scale proposal seeking an eight hour day from bank to bank with no wage increase. The plan requests several welfare rules, while operators prepare a response. Delegates were entertained by cooks and waterers at Labor Hall. Arbitration leaders and meeting participants listed.
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United Mine Workers
Union of Cooks and Watera
Arbitration Committee
The
A. G. Morgan
Mathew Morrow
James Morgan
Paul J. Patsen
Dan McMillan
Gus Berniker
Thos C. Fisher
Robert Hanna
Sevalon
Plains Hotel
P. J. Quealy
Kemmerer Coal Company
Wm. Manay
Financial calm returns to New York as emergency funds flow
New York reports calmer conditions in the financial district after measures to safeguard the market. Emergency currency arrives from Washington and distribution resumes at the subtreasury. Chicago Wheat bids up then falls on grain export hopes and a nervous start to legislative delays.
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New York
Houte Saison
Washington
Chicago
Board of Trade
Money Sent to Aid Americans
The armored cruiser Tennessee will sail from New York at 8 p m tomorrow with between 5 000 000 and 8 000 000 in gold for Americans in Europe. The sources of the gold will be decided in later conferences between officials and New York bankers. A Davy paymaster will oversee the treasure. Assistant Secretary Breckenridge and a Red Cross representative will sail on the Tennessee.
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Washington
Tennessee
New York
Europe
Oficals
Davy
Asalutant
Breckenridge
War Department
American Red Cross
Spotted fever toll reaches seven in Shoshone region
Spotted fever has claimed seven victims in this section with another case reported yesterday. Of the seven, all but one died, but the latest physician reports hope for saving the patient. The disease is native to the area and spread by the bite of the sage tick.
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Shoshone
Idaho
Great Britain demands Belgian neutrality and Germany ultimatum
In the Commons Premier Asquith says Germany sent a note to Belgium claiming rights to move against France. England demanded Germany state its Belgium policy, giving until midnight to reply. War party cheers as fears of a German seizure of Belgium’s coast rise.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
Berlin
Cavkeanet Ee
O'Lock P
Paris
France
Waria
M. Samian
French War Society
Mets
Brussels
Belgium
House of Commons
Asquith
England
French officers flee Wyoming as mobilization looms
Two French army inspectors Pierre Eugene de Caplane and Eugene Fontaine, active in Wyoming oil interests, hurriedly left Cheyenne after learning of mobilization. They must register their destination and duration and report within 48 hours if mobilized. They planned no new development and left Casper impressed by prospects. They were agitated by the war.
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Pierre Eugene de Caplane
Eugene Fontaine
Cheyenne
de Caplane
Fontaine
Wyoming
Resolution Urges Wilson Mediation With European Powers
Senator McCumber introduced a resolution directing President Wilson to offer good offices to warring European nations. It asks the president to pursue mediation or arbitration and notes the United States is the only great power with no direct national stake.
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Washington
Wilson
Europe
McCumber
Committee On Foreign Affairs
United States
Shamrock IV Bravely Sails Across War-Chilled Lanes
Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht Shamrock IV sails toward American shores as war alarms push most liners from the Atlantic. The craft presses on amid tense ocean lanes, signaling endurance for Lipton's challenging race campaign.
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Shamrock
London
Fee
Sir Thomas Lipton
Bristow Defeated in Topeka Primary Aide Curtis Wins
Topeka August 4 United States Senator Joseph L Bristow appears defeated for renomination by Charley Curtis of Topeka in today's state primary. Curtis leads Bristow in preliminary returns. The result signals a shift in the Republican contest and could affect upcoming campaigns.
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Topeka
United States
Joseph L. Bristow
Charley Curtis
Coastwise ships offered for transatlantic service amid wartime strain
New York August 4 coastwise steamships under the American flag are to be offered to the government for transatlantic service after European turmoil. Vessels from Pacific liners and several American registry ships including Finland and Kroonland may join the pool. Insurance rates await ship selection.
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New York
Europe
Chamberlain
Washington
Redfield
Department of Commerce
Asia
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Southern Pacific Line
Red Star
Finland
Kroonland
International Mercantile Marine
Ward
Clyde
Old Dominion
Tourists Flee Europe as Frontiers Disrupt Travel
Hundreds of American tourists rush from Switzerland and Germany toward Lugumberg and Belgium as rail links along the frontier break down and horses run scarce. Some are detained by German authorities while others walk to Luxembourg. In London many Americans seek cash and transport from the American Express offices and steamship lines, recounting forced flights, sleep and hunger shortages, as prices rise.
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Brussels
Switzerland
Germany
Lugumberg
Belgium
Luxemburg
London
West End
American Express Company
Bryan
Delano Named to Federal Reserve Board by Wilson
Aug 4. President Wilson nominated Frederick A. Delano of Chicago to join the Federal Reserve Board and sent the nomination to Congress this afternoon. The action follows Delano's long service in finance and public affairs.
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Reserve
Roaky Wilson
Delano Washington
Prederick A. Delano
Chicago
Federal Reserve Board
Wilson
German Zeppelin Bombs Luneville Killing 15 In Raid
German aviators used bombs to strike the historic town of Luneville, killing 15 people and destroying part of St. Jacques church. The dirigible then targeted fortifications, dropping high explosives and causing extensive damage with little casualties reported elsewhere.
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Liumnetlle
Meurthe-et-Moselle
Church of St. Jacques
Luneville
Germany
Paris
Nancy
War Will Not Stop Davis Cup Play In August
Despite the European war, the Davis Cup matches proceed as scheduled. Australasians face the British Isles in Boston this week. the winner meets the United States next week at West Side courts, with finals set for August 13 to 15 in New York.
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New York
Europe
Robert D. Wrenn
Boston
West Courts
George Carpentier Joins Regimental Duty In Paris
George Carpentier, once marching with Young Ahearn, reports to the central military depot in Paris. He appeared unannounced, was recognized, cheered by fellow soldiers, and drew his weapon amid cheers, signaling his transfer to active regimental duty.
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Paris
George Carpentier
Ahearn
Turmoil in Mexico as Carranza rejects capital surrender
Aug 4 dispatches report Provisional President Carbajal and Congress in session over handing power to the constitutionalists. Carranza refuses to concede except for unconditional surrender of the capital, while Villa proclaims independence and reorganizes his army in the north. Washington notes no U S recognition until Mexican elections.
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Mexico City
Carbajal
Mexican Congress
Saltillo
Carranza
EL Paso
Villa
Mexico
Washington
Carbajel
Vera Cruz
Weather Wyoming Forecast For Midweek
Weather summary from Washington on August 4 reports fair conditions for the southern part of Wyoming with local showers in the north. Expect cooler temperatures Wednesday with generally fair weather on Thursday.
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Washington
Wyoming
Thursfair
Nations prepare for Panama Canal ceremonies with world fleet
Washington reports a tentative program for the Hampton Roads rendezvous and sailing through the Panama Canal to San Francisco for the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Twelve nations have replied positively with plans for a small representative naval show, while others await further details.
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Washington
War and Navy
Hampton Roads
San Francisco
Panama Canal
Act of Congress
Panama
Colon
Canal
Balboa
Panga
Wie
Argentine Republic
Austelia-Hungary
Cuba
France
Germany
Great Britein
Italy
Japan
Portugal
Russia
Spain
Sweden
State Department
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Wiisebeth
Marie
Antwerp
Poincare
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Chamber of Deputies
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Tokio
Chi Yoda
Kure
South China
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Algiers
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Austria
Count Berchtold
Emperor Francis Joseph
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