War Declared As Austria Attacks Servia On July 28
Austria declares war on Servia prompting mass mobilizations on the border and preparations for invasion. Germany supports localizing the conflict while mediation efforts by Sir Edward Grey fail. Troops move, railways are controlled, and Belgrade may be occupied in early reports.
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Karl von Wiegand
United Press
Berlin
Austria
Servia
Germany
Little Kingdom
Danube
Belgrade
Edward Grey
Vienna
Grey
Archduke Ferdinand
Bohemia
Servian
Russia
Pean
Finland
Balkan
Rou- Mania
Tina
Greece
Constantinople
Rumor of Russian War Declaration Against Austria Dampened
London reports fueled by censorship and uncertain dispatches that Russia may have declared war on Austria. The belief hinges on Europe's risk of a continental conflict if Austria attacks Serbia. Officials reiterate Russia would act if Serbia is invaded, while unconfirmed reports claim Austrian forces have advanced on the Danube and seized a Serbian vessel.
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London
Russia
Austria
Servia
Europe
St. Petersburg
Danube
Evidence Emerges on Death of Private Samuel Parks
Muted evidence from the Mexican War office via General Funston at Vera Cruz identifies a blood stained clothing heap as Parks with his identification tag. The discovery is expected to prompt new demands on the Carbajal government for punishment of Parks slaves, marking a conclusive proof of his death.
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Washington
Samuel Parks
Vera Cruz
Warburg nomination may hear appearance before committee
Senator Owen, chairman of the Senate banking committee, said Warburg’s nomination to the Federal Reserve Board would likely be examined with Warburg appearing before the panel. He spoke after consulting with Senator O'Gorman, Warburg's representative.
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Washington
O'Gorman
Paul M. Warburg
Owen
Senate Banking Committee
Warburg Federal Reserve Board
Warburg
Russia Delivers Last Word Hope of War in Europe
报道 predicts Russia will pressure Austria through Kaiser Wilhelm to preserve peace in Europe as Servia relies on German support amid looming conflict.
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Russia
Germany
Russian Leaders Seek Diplomacy as War Threat Looms
In St Petersburg the czar, en route to the Finnish skerries, argued Russia has done all to avert war and urged Germany to influence Austria. Diplomats felt conditions were neither improved nor worsened, with Russia standing firm for Servia and awaiting Kaiser Wilhelm II's reply to Grey. Mobilization orders followed amid cautious optimism for diplomacy.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Germany
Austria
Czar
Edward Grey
Servia
Republicans Split Over Blocking Democratic Program
In the caucus debate Senator Smoot urged letting the Democrats pass their program and bear full responsibility. The session in Washington focused on opposing further obstruction of the Democratic agenda.
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Washington
Smoot
Mosquito Bite Threatens Boy’s Leg Loss
The seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Ole Quarve Rushford Minnesota suffers severe blood poisoning after a mosquito bite on the leg. He scratched the bite unknowingly causing infection. He was moved to a La Crosse hospital where doctors fear removal may be necessary though efforts to save the limb continue.
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Ole Quarve
Rushford
Minn
la Crosse
Declaration of War From Vienna Threatens All Europe
Berlin reports the July 28 Vienna issued war declaration signed by Bechtold declaring Austria Hungary at war with Servia after Sofia did not reply satisfactorily to a prior note. The step follows an Austrian Hungarian assessment to safeguard rights and interests through force of arms.
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Berlin
Vienna
Bechtold
Sofia
Belgrade
Austria-Hungary
Storm sweeps Kickapoo area with rain and thunder
A storm moved through the Kickapoo region yesterday afternoon and evening delivering heavy rain and lightning. No injuries reported as authorities monitor for flooding and power outages.
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Valley
Cloud Burst Fatally Strikes Readstown Man in Storm
Readstown Wisconsin resident John Callaway was killed at 1 30 PM when lightning struck a tree he sought shelter under during a storm. His brothers Chester and Harry Callaway were badly shocked but recovered. The accident occurred on Chester Callaway’s farm three miles from Readstown. The storm also disrupted Levi Bancroft’s trip to the Readstown meeting, with minor crop damage reported.
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John Callaway
Readstown
Wis
Charles
Joseph Callaway
Chester
Harry
Chester Callaway
Kickapoo Valley
Levi H. Bancroft
United States
Cashton
la Crosse
Richland Center
Socialist leader forecasts general strikes in Europe
Morris Hillquit, socialist leader, says the party will call general strikes in all European countries involved in the Austro-Servian conflict as a protest against warfare.
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New York
Socialist Party
Morris Hillquit
Bathing Suit Parade Provokes City Beach Law Case
Chicago judge Joseph Sabath opened a case against a man who joined a street parade in a distant home wearing a bathing suit and marching to a beach. The demonstrator was fined five dollars for the action.
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Chicago
Joseph Sabath
Caillaux Wife Acquitted in Calmette Murder Trial
Mme Caillaux, wife of the former French prime minister, was acquitted in the Assizes court for the murder of Gaston Calmette, editor of Le Figaro, as dramatic courtroom scenes and protests unfolded outside Paris.
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Paris
Mme. Callaux
France
Gaston Calmette
le Figaro
Court of Assizes
Maitre Chenu
Mme
Joseph Caillaux
Albanel
Chenu
Mme. Caillaux
Calmette
Caillaux
Palace of Justice
Rumor of new ice cream and butter firm for La Crosse
Milwaukee businessmen reportedly visited La Crosse seeking to establish a factory here. They aim to lease the Salter Land Co. building at Front and Vine streets and plan to start with about 20 employees.
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Milwaukee
Front and Vine
la Crosse
Salter Land Co
Front
Vine Streets
Congress to adjourn by August 28 with trust program signed
Washington July 28 Senator Smoot Republican leader said Congress will adjourn by August 28 with the entire trust program cleaned up and the appropriation bills all signed, indicating a swift end to current fiscal actions.
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Washington
Congress
Senator Smoot
Kaiser Accepts Mediation Plan in Principle
Kaiser accepts a mediation plan in principle to ease tensions as Crown Prince is sent away to prevent rash remarks from sparking wider conflict. The move signals cautious diplomatic effort amid rising hostilities and regional uncertainty.
Reservists in Berlin Trigger Street Turmoil Over War Situation
Large bodies of troops in field uniform moved through Berlin amid loud patriotic outbursts as crowds doubted official notes that moves were merely quarter changes. The war lord remained central as Von Bethmann-Hollweg and Moltke discussed peace hopes after conferences with the crown prince.
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Berlin
Europe
von Bethman Holweg
von Moltke
Kaiser's cautious approval of mediation plan for Europe
The Kaiser endorsed in principle Sir Edward Grey's proposal for England Germany Italy and France to seek peace via mediation. He hesitated to commit without reservations to avoid embarrassing Austria over Serbia. Germany expected to reply formally today and could influence Austria's demands or push for an ambassadorial conference. Markets remained panicky as savings banks faced runs. Continued on Page 4.
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Edward Grey
France
Italy
Germany
Austria
Europe
St. Petersburg
Sazonoff
Servia
Belgrade
Sir Edward Grey
England
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