Diplomats Cope as Entente Powers Seek Quiet in Balkans
British Russian French Italian and German diplomats pressure to circumscribe the conflict area toward Austria-Hungary and Serbia. The Russian ambassador notes German frontier activity and fear of a Polish revolt intensifying tensions as Servia protests seizure of Danube merchant vessels.
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Great Britain
Russia
France
Italy
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Cenfers
Asquith
House of Commons
Danube
Potsdam
Promises to Respect Serbia Integrity Reported
London reports massed armies across Europe with Austria-Hungary and Serbia at center. Austro-Hungarian forces move toward Bosnia frontier while Montenegrin troops concentrate. war censorship blocks campaign plans.
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London
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Asquith
House of Commons
Russian
Poland
Bosnia
Peter
David Lloyd-George
Bank of England
Liberal candidate quits. Dr Orok acclaimed in Pas
William Carriere has resigned as Liberal candidate in The Pas Man District. Returning officer David Clapp declares Dr Orok, Conservative, elected by acclamation as Carriere departs the section.
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Pas
Man
William ‘Carriere
David Clapp
Dr. Orok
Carriere
France quietly preparing for war near Paris
Paria reports France is quietly mobilizing with active army units concentrating near the frontier. A military guard will control Corbeil villa for potential army use and Paris bakers stock flour to ward off famine. Police surveil Austrians and Germans in Paris while authorities curb sidewalk cafe public tables amid rising tension.
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Paria
France
Corbeil
Paris
Germany
Parle
Germany Supports Russia’s Peace Message in Official Note
Berlin reports the North German Gazette will publish an official Russian tone note. The Imperial German government voices shared hope for peaceful relations and asks the German people to back a moderate, quiet stance.
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Berlin
Fireworks Accident Kills and Injures Dozens in Tudela
At a Tudela festival on July 29 a fireworks mishap left twenty five dead and fifty injured among the crowd. Several participants suffered severe harm and others were fatally harmed by the blast and ensuing chaos.
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Tudela
Spain
Reservists in USA Called Home
Washington July 29 Official notice to Austro Hungarians in the United States subject to military service in their native country is being sent throughout the country by the Austro Hungarian ambassador. The call notifies all Austro Hungarians that the emperor has ordered a partial mobilization and reservists in eight army corps must immediately arrange to go home and take up arms.
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Vienna
Germany
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Russia
Leopold von Berchthold
Count von Berchthold
Eoward Grey
Great Britain
Warsaw
Poland
Washington
United States
Peage in Mexico Bases Peace Accord Reached
Washington July 29 message says General Carranza and Provisional President Car Bajal agreed on a base for peace in Mexico. The communication was received by Jos Castellot, Car Bajal's personal representative, here today.
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Washington, D. C
Carranza
Carbajal
Mexico
Jos. Castellot
German Emperor and Nicholas II Exchange Telegrams
Berlin reports the German Emperor and Emperor Nicholas II of Russia exchanged telegrams today over the international crisis. The brief communique underscores heightened diplomatic contact as the crisis unfolds.
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Berlin
Nicholas
Russia
Consols Hit Century Low as European Tension Grows
London stocks fell as consols dropped to 9 1 2, the lowest since early 1800s, with brief recoveries later. Continental markets suspended. Paris and Berlin bourses weak or closed. Chicago Board of Trade and Montreal Exchange stayed open or closed per evolving tensions.
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London Stock Exchange
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Figures in sensational trial of Madame Caillaux
The article reports on the trial of Madame Caillaux, highlighting dramatic testimony and public interest in the case. It notes editor Le Journal editor’s death connected to coverage, with ongoing courtroom developments and reactions from supporters and detractors.
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Madame Caillaux
Austria Hungary will not seek Servian territory
London reports a shift in the Austro-Servian dispute as Emperor William and Czar Nicholas assume personal charge. Austro-Hungary states it will not acquire or retain territory, seeking only permanent safety of its borders and to resolve relations with Balkan border states.
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Austria-Hungary
London
Europe
William
Czar
Nicholas
Austro-Hungary
Austria Hungary
Balkan
Drowned Carpenter Alex Talbot Near Brooks
Alex Talbot a carpenter working for Gummer Marx a CPR contractor drowned in the Red Deer River near Gregory's Ferry north of Brooks while bathing last Sunday. The body was recovered next morning and Coroner Anderson ruled no inquest is needed. The body will be shipped to Pictou Nova Scotia to the deceased’s parents. Two brothers were with him but have since left Brooks and are unlocated.
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Gummer Marx
CPR
Red Deer River
Gregory's Forry
Brooks
Brod
Andérson
Jessop Nott
Pictou
N. S
Harry
Hi Brooks
Om Saturda
Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw Briefs Highlight Winnipeg Consul Visit
An Austrians visit to Winnipeg is noted as a consul will arrive this afternoon. A meeting concerns twenty residents living in the city and other related matters.
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Moose Jaw
Winnipeg
Wil
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