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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
3
Aug 1 London reports unprecedented Bank of England discount rate and cabinet meetings to prevent a panic while New York faces stock exchange closures and heavy European influence. McAdoo vows Treasury aid under Aldrich Vreeland act. Warburg and Morgan weigh steps as gold moves to Europe and exchanges suspend operations.
The article notes Britain awaiting developments and preparing for possible conflict as mobilization looms in Germany. Public opinion weighs England and France relations, with radicals opposing entanglement in continental quarrels while the nation feels a duty to aid France against threats from Cher peny.
The readable text mentions Aug and workers in a factory or plant, with incomplete names and numbers. It hints at a meeting or attendance by employees and a possible casualty or incident, but the fragmentary nature prevents full reconstruction.
In Washington D C Aug 1 Henry J Clark J Thomas Hall and H Taylor from the Nebraska state railway commission filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission today against the Burlington road. The complaint covers rates on carload shipments of a wreck from Holdrose Neb to Bl Joseph Mo with demand for reasonable rates.
The Montenegrin royal yacht Deglara was captured today by Avatrian blockade forces near Antavarl port. The vessel broke free as the blockade tightened and fled toward open waters, avoiding seizure.
In a tense encounter, agents pursued a whaler and secured surrendered weapons during a rapid intervention. The incident involved a halted vessel and subsequent seizure of firearms. No injuries were reported, and authorities continue to review the motives and legality of the stop.
Dr. Charles Richet of Paris estimates a prolonged Austria Servia conflict drawing seven powers would cost about 54 million dollars daily. His 20 million mobilized estimate yields detailed daily expenditures including provisioning 12 million, transport 4 million, ammunition 1.26 million, ship needs 210 thousand, and total potential outlay over five billion if the war lasts as long as 1870.
Vienna reports Belgrade, the Servian capital, captured by Austrian invaders after minimal defense. Austrian artillery and Danube monitors blew the Save River bridge and bombarded Belgrade, damaging the king's palace, walls, and barracks. Servian steamers with mines seized. crews overpowered. cargoes confiscated. The British legation hit by an Austrian shell.
New York July 30 A financial table shows the Triple Entente’s resources far exceed those of the Triple Alliance though its debts are higher. UK France Russia United States and others are listed with revenues expenditures and total wealth surpassing Germany Austria Italy and the Alliance, suggesting greater overall strength despite heavier debt.
From the Loulaville Post the writer hopes Senator Horah will secure open discussion in the Senate on the Nicaragua and Colombian treaties. The piece stresses that executive session hides sensitive information and urges public examination of the facts to inform American citizens.
A garbled quote from an Eminent Player discusses interviews with a lawyer and an artist for photographs, a secretary providing material for literary work, and a monologue about winter salt. The dialogue hints at multitasking and a control over various tasks amid political references to Bugland wage issues.
Fragmentary notes discuss Iowa weed statutes and proposed changes. References to legal burdens, publication requirements, and regulatory details hint at a contested interpretation of the law and the need for official guidance.
A Washington Star fragment recalls casual dialogue on dancing and confidence in instructors. A reader asks about lime train timing while officials note delays. The piece touches on perception versus truth and the odd habits of fashion and speech.
Japan vows aid from England as a broader conflict looms. France completes military prep. England builds navy for North Sea action. Austria seizes Belgrade with heavy losses amid southern battles. Spain mobilizes for the Mediterranean. Germany massing troops soon. Russia mobilizes part of its army. Italy abandons mediation and faces a possible split with the triple alliance.
Austria-Hungary demands Serbia suppress pan Slavic activity in Bosnia and punish Belgrade conspirators after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Serbia’s reply pleads for friendly relations but fails to fully meet terms, triggering war preparations.
In Fitchburg Massachusetts Lieut. Gen. Nelson A Miles, retired, warns that Serbian and Austrian forces threaten a wider conflict if great powers do not intervene. He notes Serbia with about 300000 troops is weak financially and Austria with around 700000 troops could outmatch Serbia, urging a parliament of reason and justice to settle disputes.
Heavy selling swept U S markets with declines of five to fifteen points in leaders like Canadian Pacific Lehighton Valley Amalgamated Copper and the Hill and Harriman in early trading. Despite the rout New York authorities defended market stability noting the free margin for securities and a general recovery late in the session.
A cautious rally of one to two points paused after the first drop, followed by renewed selling that pushed prices below opening levels and under yesterday's lows in several cases. Cash trading highlighted tighter liquidity as activity cooled. total shares traded in the flat hour reached 256,000, down from yesterday’s large total.
Berlin on July 30 reports that settlement dealings on the German bourse were suspended today. Brokers gathered on the floor conveyed the situation as wheat and rye prices fluctuated, while the Imperial German bank kept its stance steady with a modest increase in early rules.
London July 31 The Bank of England raised its minimum rate of discount by one point to 1 percent as a protective move amid chaotic continental financial conditions after the outbreak of war between Austria Hungary and Berlin and the broad rise in bank rates abroad. The step followed heavy gold outflows and widespread credit tightening as European markets reels.
London reports the Hank of Kingland increasing its discount rate from 3 to 4 percent today. Amsterdam bourse reopened after bankers pool funds for loans. Paris also notes a rise in discount rate as money markets adjust.
A terse Capetown report notes Waheed’s ban and urgent measures taken today. Officials moved quickly, citing unspecified tensions and rapid developments affecting operations.
The report notes increased rates of Swedish agricultural activity with broad acreage under cultivation. It highlights a large harvest area and a substantial potential yield, indicating robust farming conditions and economic implications for the country.
Reports from Mexico City and Saltillo describe provisional president Carbajal pressing for immediate armistice and peaceful transfer of power. Secretary Bryan and John R. Silliman convey U S urging suspension of hostilities as Carranza and Mexican delegates prepare talks to begin at Saltillo under General Carranza.
Washington reports from July 31 that the department of agriculture warns the public against so called antifat cures. Tests show most nostrums are worthless and only safe methods are long term dieting and strenuous exercise. The agency cannot ban interstate sales easily due to guarded claims on packages.
Suffragists in Columbis Ohio plan to present initiative petitions to Secretary of State Graves for a November vote on a constitutional amendment granting men the right to vote. About 20 000 signatures will be delivered after a parade led by Lucile Atchison on a white horse with participants from four counties. officials are not expected to recognize the demonstration, a secretary of state aide to receive the petitions at the White House.
A French government denial rejects rumors of mobilization while confirming wider military preparations. Officials warn against sensational reports circulated by newspapers and urge fidelity to official plans, noting oversight of operations as in past conflicts.
A fragmented report mentions a Democrat scouting trip by William F F Me Coole of New York and Al Cotuky. The text references gathering information and opinions about gubernatorial matters amid internal party dynamics.
Report describes tourists delaying entry into a disputed area with unclear safety or border risk. Mixed English fragments mention travel, danger, and bookings abroad, indicating cautions about accessing a region in Europe.
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