All Austrian Railroads Seized for Troop Use
News from London and other capitals reports widespread mobilizations as Austria Hungary Serbia and Russia move troops to frontier positions. European stock markets falter while British officials urge restraint and prepare for broader conflict. Railways are seized for military traffic across Austria Hungary, with Servian frontier fortifications and Russian mobilization intensifying the crisis.
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Europe
Austria-Hungary
Servia
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House of Commons
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David
Lloyd-George
Exchenquer
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Baron Rothschild
Portland
England
Austria
Vienna
Austria-Mulitary
Austria- Hungary
Russia
Valyevo
Uzhitza
Bosnian
Svilajnatz
Drina
Losnitz
Germany
William
Nicholas
St. Petersburg
Bellum
Brussels
Belgium
Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia
Vienna reports the Austro-Hungarian government gazettes a formal declaration of war against Serbia. The note cites Serbia’s inadequate reply to a July 23, 1914, ultimatum and states Austria-Hungary will safeguard its rights by armed force. Count Berchthold signs as foreign minister. The populace views the move with relief and anticipation.
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Vienna
Austria
Servia
Belgrade
Austria-Hungary
Count Berchthold
Rua
Censorship Grows as War Declared in Europe
News of a formal war declaration spreads through Vienna with religious fervor while censorship blocks troop movements. Serbs mobilize, fighting reported along the Drina as Russia’s Sazonoff and Austria seek to localize conflict. England awaits Belgrade’s fate amid looming gloom.
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Sia
Austria
Veaders
Austro Hungary Declares War on Serbia in Momentous Move
London dispatch reports Austria Hungary declares war on Serbia by a brief manifesto. Germany blocked British mediation plans and said its ally cannot submit its actions to conference. Germany insists on decisive steps in the European crisis drawing in all of Europe.
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Europe
London
England
Servia
Germany
European Armies String Together for Imminent War
In a period of rising tension many nations marshal larger forces than ever before the potential conflict gathers pace as governments mobilize ground and air units, navy fleets, and logistical support signaling a broad European war effort.
Early rain boosts South Dakota corn crop prospects
A morning rain shower across Mitchell and surrounding counties, about fifty miles wide, is expected to lift corn yields above normal. Reported totals reach 1.15 inches in Mitchell with lighter rain nearby, easing drought effects and aiding alfalfa stands as well.
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Mitchell
Scotland
Menno
Inch
Emery
Bridgewater
Alexandria
Mt. Vernon
Armour
Lake Andes
Platte
Cuthbert
Letcher
Woonsocket
Milwaukee
W. A. Wheeler
Wheeler
Mr. Wheeler
Mme Caillaux Acquitted Amid Tumult at Paris Trial
Mme Henriette Caillaux was acquitted by a Paris court in the murder case of Gaston Calmette, editor of Le Figaro. The verdict came after 50 minutes of deliberation as spectators and lawyers clashed in the courtroom and Caillaux escaped unseen by car.
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France
Mme
Henriette Caillaux
Court of Assize
Gaston Calmette
le Figaro
Mme, Caillaux
Maitre
Caillaux
Labori
Chenu
Calmete
Mme. Caillaux
Albanel
Palace of Justice
M. Caillaux
Pascal Ceccaldi
Jules Herbaux
Weather summary for towns and states
Generally fair tonight and Thursday with higher temperatures. North Dakota sees partly cloudy skies with probable local showers and warmer conditions. South Dakota reports partly cloudy conditions with showers possible and higher temperatures.
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North Dakota
South ' Dakota
Senate panel studies twenty peace pacts for speedy action
Washington reports the Senate foreign relations committee, at President Wilsons urging, referred twenty peace conventions to a sub committee to study. They may postpone action until next session, but European threats could hasten ratification.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Bryan
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Europe
Small raise on Homestake mine valuation grows to 16.5 million
Deadwood South Dakota reports the Homestake Mining Co. valuation rose about 260000 this year over 1913, reaching roughly 16500000. This follows last year’s effect of a state tax commission that lifted the valuation from under 3 million to over 16 million, shifting taxation from a base of one sixth of value to full assessed value.
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Deadwood
Homestake Mining Company
State Tax Commission
Community events calendar hints at fairs and tournaments
Mayors and business groups invited to note dates for upcoming tournaments and county fairs. The column mentions the Old Settlers event, Planks location, and Aurora county fair with plans to join in August.
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Pakwans
Piente and
Anh
Aurore County Fair
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