Partial Paralysis of Trans Atlantic Shipping Amid World Turmoil
Americans abroad face dire distress as transatlantic service halts up to Sept 15, with ships laid up in New York harbor and 10,000 dock workers idle. The crisis spreads to economics as imports fall, prices rise, and mobilizations unfold across Europe signaling wider war impact.
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England
Paris
North German
V Lioyd
Hamburg American Line
Hoboken
Continental Europe
Cunard Line
International Mercantile Marine Company
White Star
Red Star
American
Leyland
Daminton
Atlantic
Great Britain
Oceanic
Vaterland
Zeeland
Minnewaska
Germany
Atlas
West Indies
Panama
Perp Plans to Portips Banking System of the United States
An unidentified group or individual announces plans to attack or disrupt the United States banking system. Authorities warn of potential cyber or physical actions targeting banks and financial networks nationwide.
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United States
Emergency Currency Planned to Stabilize U S Banks in War Time
Federal government moves to distribute 500 million dollars in Aldrich Vreeland currency through national banks. McAdoo and Williams depart for New York to secure exchanges and meet financiers while stock exchanges may stay closed. Treasury ships 100.6 million to New York subtreasury and prepares more bills for immediate dispatch as banks move crops funding.
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White House
Treasury Department
New York
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Aldrich-Vreeland
McAdoo Todn
Wilson
Clearing House Association of
Chicago
St. Louis
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New York Stock Exchange
Congress
Treasury
Major Jones Dies Sudden Death at Union Parish Home
Major Jones dies suddenly at the home of Er Hodge in Union Parish. Authorities investigate the cause of death as neighbors react to the unexpected loss.
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ER. Hodge
Union Parish
Prominent Louisiana Stock Farm Owner Dies at 79
Major J Shaw Jones longtime Ouachita parish agricultural leader and owner of Travelers Best Stock Farm died after a brief illness in Union parish. Born 1861 in Mississippi he built a 2700 acre operation near West Monroe pioneering modern farming including pure bred hogs Jersey cattle and a massive concrete silo. He served on the State Board of Agriculture and funded gravel for local roads.
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Ouachita Parish
North
Louisiana
B. L. Hodge
Walnut Lane
Union Parish
Major Jones
Dr. Hodge
Monroe
Scott County
Miss
Trenton
University of Mississippi
Louisiana State University
Cleveland
Hasley
Pine Hills
State Board of Agriculture
Hall
Ward 5
West Monroe
Model Road
Arkansas Road
Travelers’ Rest Stock Farm
Utica Hosts Old Home Week Unveiling of Baron von Steuben Statue
Utica New York marks the start of old home week with the unveiling of a statue to Baron von Steuben the drillmaster of the Revolution buried near the city on a Congress given estate. German Ambassador Count von Ernstorff delivered the oration and Dr Hexammer president of the German American Alliance spoke.
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Utica
N. Y
Baron von Steuben
Congress
Count von Ernstorff
Hexammer
Eagles Conclave Draws Delegations to Kansas City
Kansas City hosts the national convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Delegations from major cities attend a five day program with a parade and entertainment alongside the organization’s business sessions.
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Kansas City
Order of Eagles
Seek 10 Save Cotton Crop to Farmers
Southern lawmakers seek a plan to prevent cotton losses from the European crisis. A meeting of Southern Senators discussed government or state loans to store the crop, projecting advances of two thirds to three fourths of value, with a possible total crop near 13.8 million bales and price declines risking billions in value. No firm plan announced, and further talks were planned for the evening.
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Washington
Congress
Banks discuss extending line of credit to British institutions
The article notes New York foreign exchange houses may need to extend a large line of credit to British institutions. The treasury would aid by arranging settlements between bankers, with Europe keeping gold stores intact and America supplying paper.
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New York
Treasury
Europe
Senae
Aldrich- Vreeland
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banking System
Ninth Metropolitan Golf Open Championship Set at Scarsdale
New York on August 3 reports arrangements completed for the ninth open championship of the Metropolitan Golf Association to be played at Scarsdale Golf and Country Club over three days starting tomorrow. Prominent pros from Boston Philadelphia Washington and Pittsburg are among the entries due to the event’s wide territorial scope.
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New York
Metropolitan Golf Association
Scarsdale Golf and Country Club
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Pittsburg
Longtime Connecticut resident Dominick Belleville celebrates 101st birthday
In Meriden Connecticut Dominick Belleville was surrounded by family and friends as he marked his 101st birthday. Once a lumber trader on the Mississippi River he is considered the oldest resident of Connecticut. He has seven children along with 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
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Meriden, Conn
Dominick Belleville
Connecticut
Meriden
Wilson says US on sound financial and business basis
President Wilson told newspaper correspondents the United States is on a sound financial and business basis. He cautioned against unnecessary apprehension and excitement and urged Americans to view the situation with calmness optimism and patriotism.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
United States
Strike Averted as Western Railroads Accept Arbitration
Washington August 3 managers of the western railroads have accepted arbitration of the wage dispute of their engineers and firemen thus averting a strike planned for August 7.
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Associated Press
Washington
Western Railroads
Natchez Banker George Knootz Wounded Then Dies
Natchez Miss August 3 1923 banker George Knootz president of the Britton Knootz bank was found at his home with a bullet through his head. He survived long enough to die later in the afternoon relatives said he had been in ill health and at times unbalanced.
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Associated Press
Nitchez
Miss
George Knootz
Britton-Knootz Bank
British pledge to protect France as German fleet actions loom
Sir Edward Grey announced to London that Britain would shield France if Germany attacked. The King of Belgium appealed to England to safeguard Belgian integrity. The British army will mobilize Tuesday while Germany-Belgium communications are cut. John Redmond told the Commons soldiers could be drawn from Ireland to defend the coasts amid threats of civil war.
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Germany
France
Edward Grey
House of Commons
Associated Press
London
Belgium
England
Martial law declared across France and Algeria in rocky period
Across Europe reports claim martial law in France and Algiers as conflicts widen. The Daily Telegraph cites German troops taking Arlon Belgium while Belgium reportedly rejected a German entente. Serbian forces inflict casualties on their own boats near the Driana river. German invasion of Russia begins with Kalise occupation by infantry.
Wilson Urges Calm as World Crisis Deepens
President Wilson asks Americans to remain calm amid the European war and says the United States owes mankind aid during the crisis. He frames U.S. action as a moral obligation and calls for patient endurance.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Clearing House Plans Certificates to Ease Currency Strain
New York report states the New York Clearing House will issue clearing house Certificates to address currency shortages from the European war. Withdrawals of savings require sixty days' notice.
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New York
New York Clearing House
Bank of England Seeks Two Day Bank Holiday Extension
London reports August 3 notes that Bank of England directors asked the government to extend the bank holiday by two additional days to Matson.
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London
Bank of England
No Offer of Good Offices by Uncle Sam
Associated Press reports Wilson said the United States had not offered its good offices for peace in Europe. Congressional committees advanced an amendment to lift emergency currency restrictions to 500 million dollars, with other limits already removed by the House.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
United States
Europe
House
Senate
Treasury opens with 1.2304 billion gold in vaults
Washington August 3. The United States Treasury began operations August 1 with gold reserves totaling 1.2304 billion dollars in the vaults.
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Washington
United States Treasury
German troop train blown up in Paris kills 205 soldiers
Paris reports a German troop train was blown up today resulting in the deaths of 205 German soldiers. The incident marks a heavy loss amid ongoing wartime activity.
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Paris
Grand Duke Nicholas Appointed Commander-in-Chief
St. Petersburg reports Grand Duke Nicholas was named commander in chief of the Russian army amid ongoing wartime leadership changes.
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St. Petersburg
Grand Duke
Nicholas
France Struck Back Today Invasion Report
London dispatch reports France struck back at Germany today by invading across the frontier. Details remained sparse as estimates of troop movements and targets were not confirmed by official sources.
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France
London
Germany
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