Fate Of Europe Hangs In Balance War Talk In Russia
London reports a high level conference in Saint Petersburg between Russian foreign minister Sergius Sargonoff and Austrian and German ambassadors. If Austria invades Serbia Russia will aid Serbia and war may erupt. Germany backs Austria. Diplomatic efforts by Sir Edward Grey seek a four power mediation including Great Britain France Germany and Italy to settle the dispute over Serbia’s reply to Austria’s ultimatum. The Russian Emperor foregoes Finland visit to stay in Moscow during the crisis.
Violent Demon Peep Attestations Across Dual Monarchy
Two battles reported as fierce clashes unfold within the Dual Monarchy. Eyewitness accounts describe violent confrontations and escalating street violence, drawing attention from authorities and residents alike.
Russian Emperor Ends Quiet Years With Partial Mobilization
The Times Berlin report says Emperor Nicholas II left for Finland after a calm period and quoted his remark that seven and a half years of tense conflict are enough. He authorized partial mobilization for the Fourteenth Army Corps near the Austrian frontier and signaled possible Russian army mobilization after Germany acts.
Riots flare in Dublin as Nationalists denounce viceroy
Rioting surged in Dublin with 600 volunteers marching and 4 000 followers. Nationalists denounced the viceroy for favoritism to Orangemen as towns suspend concerts and police face strikes. Sir John Ross resigns in protest over Deputy Harrell suspension.
Dublin riots trigger delay in Home Rule bill
London reports a Dublin violence flare up after four deaths and many injuries. Premier Asquith postpones amending bill action as Irish Nationalists object to any concessions to Ulster. Deputy Police Commissioner Harrell is suspended and Sir Edward Ross resigns as inquiry starts.
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Austrian is killed by Serb in Indianapolis
A confrontation in the West End of Indianapolis ends in the stabbing death of Austrian immigrant George Wise. Tom Dorak was arrested as the assailant. The event follows tense Balkan-era fever among Servians and Austrians, with mass meetings and plans to aid Serbia and the Red Cross.
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Double Homicide in Paris as Constable Is Shot
Special Dispatch reports in Lexington that Constable H. M. Turpin was shot dead in Paris by Richard Reed who was attempting an arrest. Reed was later killed by Chief of Police Link. Reed previously served time for murdering his mother in law.
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Caillaux Trial Bares Rottenness In Politics
Paris July 27 Testimony in the Mme Henriette Caillaux murder trial of Gaston Calmette editor of The Figaro ends for the day. Prosecution and defense will sum up tomorrow as distractions and interruptions mark the session. The court cleared after a dramatic deposition by playwright Henri Bernstein.
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Germany Shows Loyalty to Southern Ally
Berlin reports important conferences at Potsdam between the German Emperor, the Imperial Chancellor and military heads to decide policy in the crisis. British and French ambassadors called on Minister von Jagow with communications from their governments. Authentic information has begun.
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Most Costly Vote in the United States
Charles Wilson, the sole voter in his Catalina Island precinct, will cost California an estimated 100 dollars as he votes in the state primaries. He and the election board at the Isthmus will cast up and certify the returns.
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Fire devastates Bourbon Stockyards killing hundreds of sheep
A blaze in Louisville Bourbon Stockyards tonight destroyed a third of the plant, burned forty Louisville and Nashville railroad cars, cremated about a thousand sheep, and damaged numerous surrounding cottages. Total damages estimated at 250000 dollars with stockyards loss around 175000. Firefighters battled the flames as origin remained undetermined.
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Derailed Queen and Crescent Train Kills Baggagemaster
In Tennessee near Rockwood on July 27 a southbound Queen and Crescent passenger train derailed at high speed after striking a hay-bale machine. Baggagemaster John Long of Cincinnati was killed by scalding. fireman and engineer mortal injuries feared. two passengers and two trainmen were seriously hurt.
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Cincinnati
Obituary for John Z Long of Dayton aged 60
John Z Long aged 60 of Dayton Kentucky died after a long service with Queen & Crescent Railroad spanning twenty five years. He is survived by a widow two daughters and a grandchild. He had lived in Cincinnati for many years and moved to Dayton two years ago.
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Haverstraw Town Clerk Cleary Held for Grand Jury
William V. Cleary town clerk of Haverstraw New York was held for action by the December grand jury after he shot and killed his son in law Eugene M. Newman. The hearing occurred in Haverstraw on July 2 27.
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N.Y
William V. Cleary
Ohio Guard Major Accused of Beating 15 Year Old Lad
Charles Williams reports to Governor Cox that Major Harold M. Bush of the Ohio National Guard beat a 15 year old boy from Franklin County Juvenile Court. The boy showed bruises and claimed Bush stripped him and whipped him with a strap while two men held him. Bush admits whipping but says it was necessary discipline and the boy incorrigible. Secretary Burba urged General Wood to investigate and verify the allegations.
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Drowned Town in Telluride After Cloudburst Flood
A ten foot wall of water from a cloudburst washed through Corner Canon flooding Telluride Colorado. Two persons drowned. Mrs Bee Blakeley and Mrs John Johnson. Fifty families homeless. fifteen business blocks and about a hundred buildings damaged. Estimated losses reach $150000. Residents encamped in public buildings as danger from rise subsides.
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Extreme Heat Sweeps Kansas City Region
Excessive heat and hot winds ruled Kansas and Oklahoma and western Missouri. Sedalia reached 104, Manhattan 105, Salina 102, while the local city gauge hit 112 on street thermometers. a regional record for the season.
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Catholic Church Suppressed in Nuevo Leon Regime Rules
A July decree by Governor Villareal bans Catholic confessions, expels foreign priests, and limits church activities in Nuevo Leon Mexico. Churches operate limited hours, sacristies close to public, and only approved priests may officiate under penalties including fines and imprisonment.
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Upheaval in Paris and War Fever Across Europe
Violent antiwar demonstrations flare in Paris with police charges and injuries as crowds sing revolutionary songs. Amid broader tensions, Austria-Hungary reports intense anti-Servian protests and battles near Semendria on the Danube.
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