Has Wilson Dead After Long Illness in White House
Mrs Woodrow Wilson died at the White House after a long illness. The president held her hand as she passed, with her daughters at her side. Doctor Grayson praised her courage and a bill aiding Washington slum elimination was cited as one of her final concerns. Congress adjourned in sorrow.
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Germany Sacks Belgium and pushes toward neutrality shifts
European war reports from London describe Germany’s ultimatum to Italy, tolls of thousands dead on the Meuse front, and Belgian defense under King Albert. Germany invades Holland and Switzerland while Russia and Britain mobilize. Japan aligns with Britain. Italy declares neutrality amid global upheaval.
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Britain Declares War on Germany After Belgian Crisis
London reports Britain has declared war on Germany following Germany's rejection of Belgian neutrality. The statement notes Britain and Germany are at war from 11 p.m. on August 4. Reports describe German advances in Poland and Russian setbacks, with Kitchener urging volunteers. The government fixes price controls and commits to manpower expansion, signaling a prolonged conflict ahead.
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Austria-Hungary Declares War on Russia
Bt Petersburg Vienna and London report that Austria-Hungary has declared war on Russia. The Austrian ambassador at St. Petersburg reportedly asked for his passports as Russia also sent its ambassador in Austria-Hungary to leave. Authorities confirm a state of war between the empires.
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War Announcement Gap Between Two Powers Narrowing
Fragmentary text hints at a wartime agreement or truce note between Germany and another nation, with references to leaders Rethmann and iollweg and calls for calm or negotiation. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Germany in 1914 Seeks Jump on Russia and France
Berlin notes explain why Germany declared war on Russia and moved to strike France without a formal declaration. An expert argues Germany could not wait for Russian mobilization and aimed to force Russian redeployment by a strategic strike toward St. Petersburg to pull Russian forces from Germany and Austria frontiers.
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