Nations Move Toward War as Europe Watches
British Premier Asquith to seek large vote of credit as precaution amid German mobilization fears. Reports from London and Berlin say Russia has mobilized, with diplomats wary of a general conflict. Authorities emphasize Austria Hungary and Russia negotiations and Germany awaiting a decisive move from the Kaiser.
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Asquith
Milan
Belgrade
Austria
Russia
Berlin
Germany
Edward Grey
Europe
Clash in Belgrade Battle Claims Austrian Victory
Reports from Belgrade describe heavy casualties on the enemy side as Austrian forces claim the victory in the clash. Official details emphasize the success of Austrian arms amid intense fighting.
Belgrade Fate In Doubt As War Dispatches Conflict
Vienna reports a dramatic Austro Hungarian victory with Belgrade captured and heavy Servian losses. Servian sources deny defeats, claiming repulses and lighter casualties. Private and official dispatches clash over the city’s status, bridge actions, and river crossings.
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Belgrade
Petervardeim
New Servia
Japan to Aid Britain If War Breaks Out
In diplomatic circles Washington discusses the 1905 Britain Japan alliance and the chance Japan would join Britain in a wider European war. Experts note naval developments in the Far East could trigger Japan’s involvement to assist Britain against Germany Austria and Italy if hostilities arise.
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Russia
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Holland
Japan
Belgium
Greece
the Commercial Tribune
Washington
England
Europe
Great Britain
Eastern
Asia
India
State Department
Austria
Far’ East
China
Korea
United States
Philippines
China Sea
Veteran to fight for Servia from Cleveland
George Smith a Cleveland veteran crippled in the 1913 Servian war plans to join the fight against Austria. He will leave for New York tomorrow to offer his services to his government. He declares he can fight and hates Austria despite a leg he lost to a ball more than a year ago.
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Cleveland
Spe
Cial
Servia
Turkey
Austria
George Smith
Anatleren
New York
Tomor
Row
Record of Austrian Wars From 1618 to 1866
Compiled chronology of major conflicts involving Austria from 1618 through 1866. Notes several battles and outcomes with rulers and foreign powers including Gustavus Adolphus, Sobieski, Eugene of Savoy, Marlborough, and Napoléon. Mentions Prussia, Prussian defeats, and key battles at Leuthen, Zenta, Austerlitz, Wagram, and Magenta.
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Gustavus Adolphus
Léipsic
Lutzen
Pomerania
Empero Legpola
Viera
John Sobieski
Poland
Vienna
Eugene
Torke
Zenta
Prince Eugene
Italy
Marlborough
Oudenarde
Malplaquet
Jisi
Belgrade
Frederick the Great
Silesia
Austria
Mollwitz
Frederick
Prague
Leuthen
Torga
Liegnitz
Freiburg
Napoleon
Lodi
Arcola
Rivoli
Moreau
Hohenlinden
Massena
Prince Frederick
Moltke
Sadowa
Canada supports Britain as European conflict looms
Ottawa Ontario reports Canada readies to aid England with regiments if involved. An emergency Canadian Military Council meeting chaired by Militia Minister Hughes discussed steps to protect Quebec Montreal and St Lawrence River ports from raiders and to raise volunteers for service in Europe.
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the Commercial Tribune
Ottawa
Oatario
Canada
England
Canadian Military Council
Hughes
Quebéc
Montreal
Europe
Om Aid of
Ir Sro
Africa
Canal May Play Strategic Part In Event Of War
The Panama Canal, soon open to commerce, could become a strategic highway in the present war threat between Austria Hungary and Servia. A treaty pledges the canal to be open to vessels of all nations and not blockaded, with neutrality rules guiding wartime use.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Austria
Hungary
Servia
Suez
Mediterranean
Panama
Britain Mobilizes for War as Territorials Readied
The British navy and War Office move toward a wartime footing with mobilization notices issued to newspapers. Territorial troops are ordered prepared for duty, and engineers electricians bridge builders and searchlight experts are deployed to Ireland to reinforce defenses along the eastern coast. Continued coverage on page 2.
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Commercial Tribune
London
War Office
Territorials
Prosecution in Paris for False War News Printing
The French government began proceedings against Maurice De Valefie, editor of Paris Midi, and the publisher for printing false news about a war cabinet meeting at the Elysee Palace. The offense could carry imprisonment from one month to a year and fines from 10 to 200 francs.
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Paris
Maurice de Valefie
Paris-Midi
Cabinet Council
the Elysee
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