German Invasion of France Reported Beginning Today
London reports authentic information that Germany has begun military operations in France without formal war declaration. Two German forces move toward Paris. troops crossed into France near Cirey and Luxemburg actions threaten Longwy. Observers cite rapid mobilization aims to beat Russia to the fore. Belgium neutrality and British guarantees loom as Germany presses advance.
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London
France
Cirey
Nancy
Strassburg
Grand Duchy of Luxemburg
Belgium
Germany
Longwy
Saarbrucken
Prince Imperial
Russia
Great Britain
England
Royal Naval Reserves Called to Report for Duty
The Admiralty issues a call for Royal Naval Reserve officers and seamen certified from the merchant service to report for duty at once. The Canadian government to announce. reserves are trained, certified, and pledged to serve, with thousands already at New York and other ports.
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Admiralty
Royal Naval Reserve
Royal Navy Reserve
Merchant Service
New-York
United States readies neutrality proclamation
Washington reports that the State department began preparations for a neutrality proclamation and officials indicated it would likely be issued the next day.
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Washington
State Department
Bank run grips Belgium as guard mobilizes cities
Antwerp reports civic guard called out and business paralyzed as authorities consider emergency act to halt specie payments amid fears of bank runs. Liege also mobilizes special civic guard corps guarding bridges to prevent unrest.
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Antwerp
Liege
Civic Guard
French Aviator Drops Bombs Near Nuremberg
Berlin reports a single French aviator has dropped bombs from an aircraft in the Nuremberg area Bavaria. The military authorities call the act a crime against the rights of man noting no state of war has been declared.
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Berlin
Nuremberg
Bavaria
Italy May Join In The War Says Rome Reports
Rome reports the Italian war posture as grave with censorship suppressing news to a colorless official note promising calm and treaty obedience. Some Italians fear neutrality while others expect Italy to honor a potential reversal if the central powers gain.
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Rome
Italy
Preas
Engilak
Turkey Wants a Hand Swampscott Vacation Scene
Hastem Bey the Turkish ambassador spends his vacation in Swampscott Massachusetts and a local resident notes the diplomat’s presence at a gathering, describing a cordial reception and interest in the visitor’s visit.
Duke Denies Rumor of Return to Country
Brandon eyewitness reports the Duke of Connaught saying there is no truth in a rumor he will return to the old country. He travels with the Dudiggs and Princess Patricia aboard a special train at 11 10. A Salvation Army Band played the National Anthem as the royal train left P.R. depot to a crowd with bare heads.
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Brandon
Duke of
Britain Prepares to Support France in War Mobilization
Britain moves toward action after Germany invades France. Cabinet holds Sunday session in London as precautions intensify in Portsmouth and Gibraltar. King George signs proclamation suspending specie payments amid mobilization along the North Sea.
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Britain
France
London
Portsmouth
Gibraltar
Luxenberg
Charles Max Lichnowsky
Asquith
Foreign Office
Sir Edward Grey
George
Washington
England
North
French Fleet Passes Gibraltar Bound East
A French fleet of twelve vessels passed through the Strait of Gibraltar today en route eastward, according to reports from Gibraltar dated Aug. 2.
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Gibraltar
Strait of Gibraltar
German Baltic Fleet Heads to North Sea Amid Kiel Departure
Copenhagen reports the German Baltic Fleet leaving Kiel for the North Sea. Only an armored cruiser and two aging ships remain at Kiel Roadstead as the rest sail northward from Kiel.
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Copenhagen
Kiel
North Sea
Kiel Roadstead
New York Bankers Aid Bank of England Decision
Washington August 2 New York bankers will confer again tomorrow on a proposal to place 100 million dollars in gold to the credit of England. Secretary McAdoo says the matter is to be decided between the bankers themselves and they will announce their plans later.
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Washington
New York
England
McAdoo
Emperor William Arrives in Berlin Amid Crowd Cheers
Emperor William returns to Berlin from Potsdam driving an open motorcar greeted by tumultuous cheering along crowded streets, marking a notable arrival. The event underscores royal presence and public enthusiasm in the capital.
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Berlin
William
Potsdam
Russian Army Begins Hostilities Across German Frontier
Berlin reports Russian patrol crossed the German frontier near Hlehenfeld in Posén attacking a guard railroad bridge. Germans were slightly wounded but the assault was repulsed. The Imperial Staff also announced a patrol near Schwinden crossing the frontier as evidence that Russia had begun territorial incursions.
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Berlin
Hlehenfeld
Posén
Schwinden
Russia
Warship movements amid Pacific tensions reported
Journal notes Pacific fleet concentrations and possible mobilization as Germany's warship threat grows. Reports describe warships preparing for contingencies and possible trials as tensions rise in regional waters.
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