War clouds deepen as Russia mobilizes and Belgrade falls
Helsinki era dispatches report Russia mobilizing four army corps along the Austrian frontier and an imperial manifesto anticipated. Belgrade reportedly occupied after heavy Danube bombardment. Austrian forces push past the Save bridge. Servian steamers seized with ammunition and mines. Diplomatic efforts falter as nations refrain from broad war.
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Semlin
Belgrade
Francis Joseph
Ischl
Budapest
Austria Within Rights Asserted by London Press
London press voices pessimism on war prospects. Editorials say Austria is within rights to war against Serbia for demands in the Austrian note, but not for territorial expansion. Papers warn of a broader great power clash and European catastrophe if the conflict widens.
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London
Russia
Austria
Germany
France
Great Britain
Italy
St. Petersburg
Bervin
Daily Telegraph
Europe
The
Daily Mail
Servia
Europe on edge as Russia troop buildup alarms Europe
The report notes massing Russian troops on the eastern frontier and Austria poised to invade Servia. Czar seeks to calm tensions while mobilization and discreet orders unfold. Bank of France tightens money and allied warships mobilize in home waters.
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Russia
Servia
Austria
Mobcae
Coals Kaiser
Bank of France
Hervia
Danube
Viame
Bounis
Hersegovina
Francis White New Senator From Alabama
Francis Shelley White is the newly elected U S senator from Alabama serving a short term ending March 3. A 67 year old Mississippi born former farmer and lawyer, he is a Confederate veteran who later moved to Birmingham and has held major legal and union roles including counsel for the United Mine Workers of America and leadership in the State Bar Association.
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Francis Shelley White
United States
Alabama
Simon
Congress
White
North Carolina
Mississippi
Birmingham
Forrest
Bague
Uhitad Mime Workers of America
State
Preparations To Withstand War Effects On Trade
Washington moves to shield the United States from possible commercial and financial disruption as European conflict looms. Secretary Redfield reviews interruption of commerce while Treasury and McAdoo report no current alarm. The Federal Reserve Board will be fortified to avert a serious panic as gold movements are monitored.
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Washington
United States
Redfield
Aretria
Servia
Treasury
McAdoo
Federal Reserve Board
Europe
Airship Wrecked Over Hampton Roads No Injuries Reported
Navy airship A. B. 4 wrecked today while attempting a water landing at Hampton Roads. Ensign Lamont and Captain Mart were thrown into the sea but escaped unharmed. Limited details released.
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Washington
Hampton Roads
Lamont
Mart
Peage Plan for Mexico Agreed Upon
Washington reports that General Carranza and Provisional President Carbajal have agreed on a peace base for Mexico. Delegates Villar and Allende carry out the basis, signaling a peaceful transfer to constitutionalists. Amnesty likely for all but those blamed for Madero's overthrow, with details to follow. Zapata’s forces to cooperate with constitutionalists, awaiting Carranza and Zapata signatures.
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Carbajal
Washington
Mexico
Jose Castellot
Castellot
Bryan
Mexico City
Villar
Justice Allende
Reginaldo Cepeda
General Carranza
Madero
Niagara Falls
United States
Huerta
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Zapata
Verma Cruz
Zapta
General Villa
Women to Join Men on Field in Serbia War Effort
Berlin reports that women of Servia and Montenegro rush to aid in resisting Austria. Montenegro plans to assist Servia as Austria moves troops to the Serbian frontier. Women reportedly preparing intrenchments near Pribo, with detachments sent to Valyovo and Ushitea on the Bosnian frontier.
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Servia
Montenegro
Austria
Pribo
Valyovo
Ushitea
McLoughlin Wins Fifth Longwood Bowl in Tennis Clash
In Boston on July 29 Maurice McLoughlin of San Francisco defeated holder William Johnston to reclaim the fifth Longwood bowl trophy. McLoughlin must win again to secure permanent possession.
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Boston
Maurice McLoughlin
San Francisco
William Johnston
McLoughlin
Wyoming Weather Forecast Local Showers Then Fair
The report notes local showers in Wyoming on Thursday July 29 with Friday likely fair conditions. No significant storms expected and temperatures unspecified.
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Washington
Wyoming
Harding Nominated to Federal Reserve Board by Merit
G Harding, noted as one of the Souths ablest bankers, was chosen for the Federal Reserve Board based on merit after his pivotal testimony before McAdoo and others. He led Birmingham Atlanta bid discussions and will serve eight years as president of the First National Bank of Birmingham with substantial wealth.
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South
Federal Reserve Board
Alabama
Congress
Birmingham
Atlanta
Federal Reserve
Harding
McAdoo
Reserve Board
Portica
First National Bank of Birmingham
Hansen Sues Alleging He Was Cheated
H. P. Hansen of Hanna Wyoming filed a district court suit against A. L. Pollard A. H. Winkler L. A. Bower and L. E. Armstrong alleging fraud in a deal trading 26 640 acres for a Denver furniture store a Golden flour mill a Utah fruit farm and a Nebraska ranch plus a Denver home The ranches were described as large yet Hansen later found the Utah farm produced small apples the Nebraska lake was a pond and the Denver store was nearly worthless He seeks 66000 or jail for the four promoters.
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H. P. Hansen
Hanna
Wyo
District Court
A. L. Pollard
A. H. Winkler
L. A. Bower
L. E. Armstrong
Hansen
Golden
Utah
Nebraska
Elizabeth Street
Klansen
Platte Street
Hansem
Iowa Picnic Draws 500 To 700 At Camp Stool
Golden Prairie farmers in autos gather for the Iowa picnic at Camp Stool with 80 cars on the grounds. Attendees from Cheyenne, Carpenter, Burns, Hillsdale, Durham and Archer reported. Chairman L. M. Trent opened the meeting and elected Alex Hastie as next year’s chairman. Governor Carey’s letter of regret was read, sent by Alex Hastie. Carey explained illness preventing attendance and praised Iowa’s growth, schools, and citizenship, noting towns and Trans-Mississippi states.
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Iowa
Crow Creek
Cheyenne
Carpenter
Burns
Hillsdale
Durham
Archer
L. M. Trent
Willets
Trent
Joseph M. Carey
Alex Hastie
Territories
Ilona
Trans-Mississippi
Northwest
Canada
United States
Money shortage abroad and prolonged war outlook
July 29 London reports bankers foresee a short Aus tro-Servian war if confined to those nations. Both sides struggle to raise funds at home or abroad, Paris and London unlikely to aid, Berlin notes a critical financial state. Depositors withdraw, banks pay only 10 percent in gold, Russian accounts moved across Europe causing widespread concern.
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London
Paris
Hertin
Austria-Hungary
New York
Bank of England
Berlin
Berlity
Warring Monarchies Call Their Subjects Home For Army Duty
United States issued a notice to Austro-Hungarians to prepare for military service in their homeland. The embassy said eight army corps reserve members must return to Austria for active duty as partial mobilization begins. In New York crowds formed early as consuls urged readiness and ships could be chartered if many reserves are called.
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Washington
United States
New York
Austria
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