06 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
1
President Wilson offers mediation while Great Britain acts quickly after Germany refuses to protect Belgium. U S officials hope Wilson's tenderness will help reestablish peace amid rising conflict.
British and French squadrons capture Goeben and Breslau after the Bona bombardment. Panther sunk. Reports of Russian frontline clashes and fires across Belgians. Belgian towns Viz and Argentau set ablaze as German columns advance. Washington signals on war loans and mediation efforts by President Wilson.
Britain proclaims war on Germany after Belgium neutrality breach. European powers mobilize. King George mobilizes British forces. Switzerland, Spain, and other nations prepare for possible involvement. ships renamed Erin and Agincourt as Britain takes over battleships.
A proclamation of neutrality marks Austria Hungary’s pause in the Serb campaign while Serb forces mobilize to invade Bosnia. Turkey informs Britain of mobilization as a precaution, feared to curb Russia and protect the Black Sea. Greece and Roumania may mobilize next.
Paris France President Poincare in a late message to the senate and chamber declared that Germany forced the war on France and pledged continued action as the report notes.
Mayors and Commercial Clubs invited to send dates. Pukwana sports tournament August 11 12. Old Settlers Picnic and 25th Anniversary Ft. Pierre August 11 12. Brule County Fair Kimball August 26 27 28. Hanson County Fair Alexandria September 2 3 4. Sanborn County Fair Ruskin Park near Forestburg September 2 3 4. Aurora County Fair Plankinton September 9 10 11. State W C T U convention Mitchell September 11 12 13 14. State fair at Huron week of September 14. Sixteenth annual Corn Palace Mitchell week September 28 to October 3. State Presbyterian Synod meets in Mitchell October 8. Fourth Annual Picnic of Edues Council K of C Ruskin Park Tuesday August 25.
Portland Maine reports heavy firing off the coast around seven o clock heard by the observatory keeper. Shots likely southeast of Portland near Seguin Island and heard at Bath Forts. Life savers at Popham Beach say they would have heard if Seguin engagement occurred.
The Cunard liner Lusitania set to sea from New York heading for Liverpool to outrun German cruisers. British authorities claim Essex and Lancaster will meet her off Fire Island and convoy her to Newfoundland before Irish coast assistance. Departure occurred at 1 55 a m with only headlight and masthead showing.
Sioux Falls, S D John L Erickson attached to Senator Sterling s Washington office died suddenly yesterday morning in Washington He was 55 leaving a wife and five sons He had been private secretary to Governor Crawford and later to Senator Sterling He had home in Sioux Falls for ten years and earlier worked as editor and minister in Norwegian churches He was born in Norway and came to America at age 20.
The Senate banking committee recommended confirmation of Paul M. Warburg of New York and Frederick A. Delano of Chicago to finish the federal reserve board. Confirmations will come quickly, accelerating the new bank system setup amid the European war to protect U.S. financial interests.
New York City reports severe disruption of import and export flows as European wartime measures halt transatlantic trade. France and Germany seize rail and port facilities, cutting imports and stopping American exports, with steel and copper sectors reducing output and jobs at risk amid possible prolonged European conflict.
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