Diplomats From Five Nations Seek End To War Front
Reports state British Russian French Italian and German diplomats strive to circumscribe the conflict around Austria Hungary and Servian nations. The Russian ambassador meets the Austrian foreign minister while Germany and Italy use influence with their ally premier Asquith's Commons remarks reveal German frontier tensions and fears of a Polish revolt. Serbia protests seizures of merchant vessels on the Danube.
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Great Britain
Russia
France
Italy
Degmany
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Asquith
House of Commons
Danube
Vienna
Servia
Leopold von Berchthold
Count von Berchthold
Edward Grey
Warsaw
Poland
Europe at War Tense as Diplomats Seek Localized Conflict
Reports from July 24 detail massing armies across Europe while no clashes occur. Austria-Hungary and Servia deploy troops. British, German, and Russian actions and censorship shape the story as markets falter.
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London
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Asquith
House of Commons
Russian
Poland
President Wilson Keeps Close Watch On War News
President Wilson stayed informed on the European war situation via American diplomatic dispatches with no change in his observation posture.
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Welson
Washington
Wilson
Europe
Irvine Oil and Gas Co forms in Irvine with 500000 shares
The Irvine Oil and Gas Co capitalizes at 500000 dollars with 500000 shares at 1 each. Directors include Geo Mackie and Jas Crawford. Public issue of 25000 shares at 2.50 each soon. 1600 acres leased, 10 percent paid to stockholders, 90 percent in escrow until 25000 in treasury or oil found. Professor Brown cites oil prospects as strong in Irvine Alberta.
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Tevine
Geo. Mackie
Crancbery
Carl Beny
K Os. Newby
E. B. Fisher
F.G. McLaughlin
H. Weiss
H. KL. Price
Jas. Crawford
FE. EB. Etter
T. B. Stevens
M.A
Calgary
Professor B. Brown
American Museum of New York
Irvine District
Alberta
Irvine Oil and Gas Co., Ltd
Liberal candidate resigns as Conservative acclaimed in Pas election
William Carriere of the Liberal party resigned to returning officer David Clapp who declared Dr. Orok a Conservative elected by acclamation. Carriere has left the section.
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Pas
Man
William Carriere
David Clapp
Dr. Orok
Carriere
Belgrade Bombarded as Belgrade Bridge Blown Up
A Belgrade dispatch reports the Servian capital heavily bombarded and the bridge over the River Sava destroyed. The date is July 29. No casualties are specified in the brief item.
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St. Petersburg
Belgrade
France Quietly Preparing for War
Paris reports France moving toward possible conflict with troops near the frontier. A military guard guards Corbeil flour mills as bakers stock flour to avert famine and authorities form a 15 000 ton reserve. Police monitor Austrians and Germans while officials curb street cafe seating amid tensions. Authorities urge calm and careful press reporting.
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Corbeil
Paris
Fireworks blast at Tudela festival kills twenty five
An explosion of fireworks during a Tudela Spain festival killed twenty five people and injured fifty others as crowds gathered. Some victims were knocked down and several were decapitated by the blast.
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Tudela
Spain
Austro Hungarian Reservists in U S Ordered Home
Washington July 29 Official native to Austria Hungary in the United States subject to military service in their native country called to the colors by the Austro Hungarian ambassador. The emperor has ordered a partial mobilization and reservists belonging to eight army corps must immediately arrange to go home and take up arms.
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Washington
United States
Peage in Mexico Peace Basis Reported by Bajal Delegate
Washington wires report General Carranza and Provisional President Car Bajal have agreed on a base for peace in Mexico. Message received by Jos. Castello, Bajal's personal representative, indicates progress toward settlement.
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Carranza
Car
Mexico
Jos. Castellot
Carbajal
German Emperor and Nicholas I exchange telegraphic notes
Berlin reports that the German Emperor and Emperor Nicholas of Russia exchanged telegraphic communications today amid the international crisis.
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Berlin
Nicholas
Russia
Irvine Visitors From Canada and California Tour West
Irvine sees a parade of visitors as F. E. Harvey of Globe Indemnity Canada and E A Becker of Schuler, J P, stop by. Frank M. Herron of Calgary visits. Fred and John Follis from Ontario and T Fulton of Walsh travel via Vancouver, then to Winnipeg and Ontario. The group, relatives of Irvine residents, marks their first reunion in ten years and tours the Rockies and prairies. Mr. and Mrs. Geo W Dinkle and Algernon Mort also visit Medicine Hat.
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Irvine
F. E. Harvey
Globe Indemnity Co. of Canada
The
Railway Accident Insurance Co
E. A. Becker
J. P
Schuler
Medicine Hat
Frank M. Herron
Calgary
Fred
John Follis
Ontario
California
W. B. Fulton
T. Fulton
Walsh
Vancouver
Canada
Winnipeg
Rockies
Prairies
Geo. W. Dinkle
Algernon Mort
Harvest Work Plans Bring 2000 Men to Saskatchewan Fields
Immigration officials expect nearly 2005 settlers to be shipped west from this district starting Monday or Tuesday. Howson reports the pattern will favor western recruits, with Moose Jaw as a distribution hub and returns of up to 200 dollars per man. Interested applicants should see Howson in Huckvale Block by Monday.
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Saskatchewan
Howson
Carlstadt
Bow Island
Walsh
Moose Jaw
Huckvale Block
British Livestock Trade Slows Amid Heavier Irish Offerings
Glasgow buyers Eyed Irish offerings as Messrs Watson and Ksatchelor reported slower trade. Quotations moved from Scotch steers 15 to 16 1 2 cents, Irish steers 13 1 2 to 14 2 3 cents, bulls 12 4 to 13 1 2 cents. Also note Elmer Wright, jeweler, left Saturday night for Banff and the Yoho valley for a two week stay.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Messrs
Watson & Ksatchelor
Perth
Elmer Wright
Banff
Yoho Valley
Grain Markets in Winnipeg as War News Shifts Prices
Wheat gains at start on Tuesday due to war outbreak, then declines with American influence. Cash demand steady for top Northern wheat and barley, while flax and oats soften. deliveries and inspections detailed for Winnipeg, Minneapolis, and Chicago markets.
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Winnipeg
Europe
J A McGregor Appointed Edmonton Division Superintendent
J A McGregor of Medicine Hat has been named superintendent of the Edmonton division of the C P R with headquarters in Edmonton. The appointment takes effect August 1.
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J. A. McGregor
Medicine Hat
Edmonton
Doctor's Awful Deed Revealed
Tamworth reports Inspector Miller unearthed a woman's remains from Dr. C. K. Robinson's cellar. The body believed to be Blanche York missing since July 8 shows severed knees, with boots found in the furnace by Inspector Greer. Robinson himself has been missing since July 16.
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Tamworth
Austria-Hungary to Avoid Acquiring Serb Territory
London reports a diplomatic shift as Emperor William and Czar Nicholas assume personal charge of the Austro- Servian dispute. Austria Hungary declares it will not seek new territory but aims for the permanent safety of its borders and to settle Balkan border relations.
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Austria-Hungary
London
Europe
William
Czar
Nicholas
Austro-Hungary
Austria Hungary
Balkan
Carpenter Alex Talbot Drowns in Red Deer River
Alex Talbot a carpenter employed by Gummer Mars irrigation contractor drowned while bathing in the Red Deer river near Gregory's Ferry north of Brooks last Sunday. His body was recovered next morning and sent to Brooks. Coroner Dr. Anderson deemed no inquest needed. Funeral director Jessop Nott to ship the remains to Picton Nova Scotia. Brothers Will and Warry Talbot were with him but left for Saskatchewan and remain missing.
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Alex Talbot
Gummer
Picton
N. S
Will
Warry
Brooks
Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw Austrians Leaving City In Groups Of Twenty To Thirty
July 29 report from Moose Jaw notes the first Austrian party answering Winnipeg consul orders will depart this afternoon. Overall about 500 Austrians remain, with other foreign workers including Hungarians and Servians preparing to leave soon. A large crowd of foreigners gathers around main streets and the C P R depot awaiting departures.
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Moose Jaw
Winnipeg
C.P.R
Death of Archibald Blue, census head in Ottawa
Archibald Blue, longtime head of the Census and Statistics department in Ottawa, has died. KING CARSON HONORED
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Archibald Blue
Census and Statistics Department
Ottawa
King Carson
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