Freight Rate Increases Approved By Interstate Commission
Washington Aug 3 five per cent increase in freight rates between Buffalo and Pittsburgh and the Mississippi river was granted by the Interstate Commerce Commission in the eastern advance rate case. All increases east of Pittsburgh and Buffalo were denied. New rates are expected to raise railroad income about 14 percent. Principal east and west systems will benefit as their lines traverse the affected territory. Commodity rate advances apply to about 35 percent of central territory traffic. Free passenger passes and other cost-saving measures are urged.
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Washington
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Mississippia River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Central Freight Association
McChord
Dan
Yamé
Harlan
Daniels
Kaiser s Army Invades France War Fever in Paris and Berlin
Report describes a Europe in upheaval as Emperor William travels from Potsdam to Berlin. Parisian crowds roar with anti German chants while officials move cautiously. Famine fears spread as governments tighten control of food supplies amid rising mobilization and unrest across nations.
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William
Potsdam
Berlin
England
Cali
France
Germany
Paris
Bill
Merlin
Ake
Wiliam
Evers
Appie Cadets Erie Ae
Enpig
Retreat Before Fight On Drina and Morava Fronts
Serb government forces withdraw from the southern bank of the Drina as Austrians push into the Bosnian frontier. Reports from Nish describe Serbs holding firm near Lostitza and Semendria, delaying Austrian advances for hours before retreat. Dispatches warn of future battles near Nish and Novi Bazar, with Austria seeking to compel Serbia to pay a 20 million dollar indemnity. Also noted are Oskar of William and Ina Bassewitz Levetzow wed, Idaho sold to Greece, and Norway Sweden remain neutral in the war.
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Nish
Servian War Office
Drina
Lostitza
Secolo
Semendria
Morava
Servis
Servia
Novi Bazar
Athens
Austria
Steel Contraband of War Shipments Likely to Mint at Once
Pittsburgh steel leaders warn export orders to foreign markets may surge as Europe’s war demand grows. Officials from US Steel and major independents say wartime needs will absorb surplus, with domestic shipments constrained by policy and wary buyers amid ongoing global turmoil.
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Fitsburgh
United States
Sterl Corporation
Pittsburgh
War and navy power decide American trade in war fears
Washington observers say Britain’s naval strength holds the key to keeping ships moving for U S goods during the war. They argue German aggression blocks German and Austrian vessels while British and French fleets guard commerce, with many neutral and allied ships bottlenecked or confined to ports.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
United State
Neutra
Manus
Oil Exports Halted. Standard Ships Ordered to Remain
New York august 3. Standard Oil halted exports of petroleum and other oil products to Europe and ordered several tankers to stay tied at dock while recalling ships from foreign waters. The Kiowa, a Standard ship with German contacts, was recalled to New York after leaving port. company representatives refused comment on movements or restrictions.
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Standard
New York
Europe
Standard Oil Company
Atlante
Kiowa
Standard O31 Company
Alciers
Foreien
Formier Department
Ve. Fel
England and Germany at war in Europe headline clash
In early notices from London and other capitals, England declares war on Germany as continental powers engage across France, Belgium, and Switzerland. Reports describe German and French forces clashing, with heavy artillery moving to frontier lines and troop movements involving Russia and Austria. censoring limits details.
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Smith, Lockhail & Co
New York Sun
Germany
England
London
Bf’air
Longwy
France
Luxemburg
Cirey
Metz
Marie
Russia
St. Petersburg
Berlin
Copenhagen
Hohenzalza
Rome
Austria
Lemberg
Brussels
Belgium
Europe
Switzerland
Libau
Great Britain
Meat prices on the jump in Chicago markets
Beef up four cents and mutton three cents with other meats following. Lamb cuts gain about three cents. pork loins up two to four cents. Porterhouse and sirloin steaks advance from five to six one cent within six weeks. Retail scares list prices for pork, veal, ham, bacon, and tinned items in loop markets. European war impact denied by 40 ranchers. shipments to Austria, Germany, and Naples suspended. South Africa irrigation projects planned or underway demand over £5,006,000.
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Chicago
Gustave Pollack
Stock Yards Packing Company
Austria
Germany
Naceia
Baseball Scores From Saturday and Sunday Games
Summary of major league results with AL, NL, and Federal League standings. Games featured Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago, St Louis, New York, Brooklyn, Boston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Washington, with notable scores like Cleveland defeating New York 9 to 20 in the second game and Chicago beating Boston 4 to 2. Standings show Athletics leading the American League and Chicago and Brooklyn atop their leagues.
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AGC St. LouisAthiefs
St. Louis
Batterles
Wash
Sehang
Baumgurdna
Agnew
Detroit
Waashington
Batterles—Johnson
A. Wifthime
J. Williams
Baker
Cleveland
New York
Tony-Nadamoaker
Mitchell
Oneu
Keating
Sweeney
oNamore
Egan
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Boston
Batteriean
Cooling
Carrigan
Benz
Amnyer
Cavet
Daler
Fischer
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Lapp
Walsh
Lathrop
Cicatta
Wolfgang
St. Lonia
Doston
Wellman
Crossin
Jester
Thomas
Cady
AL Clau Diand
Clevelams
Washington
Aturday
Pratadette
Chir Batterlesy
Mayer
Pierce
Mackee
Cincinnati
Batterles—Lougias
Clarke
Tesreau
Mayers
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Pretfer
Binether
Fas Gibson
Phisburgh
Dutterles
Remiuness McCarty
Toole
Coleman
Oston
James
Gowdy
Perritt
O'Connor
W.L. Vey
Mn.york
Sauiineintl
Gileuga
Federal League
Indianapolla
Seaton
Moseley
Warren
Buffalo
Buffsto
Davenport
Simon
Moran
Brown
Moore
Blair
Camnitz
Berry
Nendrix
Watson
Baltimore
Kangag
City
Cullen
Stone
Easterly
Adams
Suggs
Jacklugh
Knetzer
Kerr
Prendergaat
Bleck
W.L
Baltere
Kan
Cty
Brookin
Tristate League Scores From Harrisburg Lancaster Reading
Saturday results in the Tristate League show Harrisburg 5 1 Trenton 1 at Harrisburg. Lancaster 9 4 over Allentown with Alsace Jarosek Scott Monroe in the batteries. Reading 9 3 over Wilmington Read ing. Potatoes hold prices as Cumberland County markets lag. Duke of Connaught recalled. Banff Alberta reports train departure for Gitawa with royal party.
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Harrisburg
Trenton
Chabek
Milter
Wood
Smith
Lincaster
Lancaster
Allen Town
Alsace
Jarosek
Scott
Monroe
Reading
Wimington
Malfoy
Schollenberger
Baker
Warner
W. L. PC
W.L. Re
Harrisg
Wilming
Allentn
Bridgeton
N. J
Cumberland County
Duke of Connaught
Banff
Alberta
Duke
Duchess of Connaught
Patricia
Gitawa
England
George
Guild Called to Account Warning from White House
Washington Aug 3 The White House released a telegram from a former ambassador to Russia denying an editorial in Guilds paper stating the president claimed a European war would be a big business boom in the United States The telegraphic reply was requested to identify the article source. Norristown Pa Augdemossolh Fairman of Skippack wounded in Perkiomen swim injury treated at Charity Hospital.
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Guild
Washington
White House
Marksman
Norriatown
Augdemossolh Fuirman
Skippack
Tie
Charity Hospital
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Sweden
Stockholm
Norway
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Lauk
Sali
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Serbia
America
Armingham
Neas
Union of South Africa
Tristate League
Hyreneics Drug Store
Frederick Gas and Electric Depts
East Patrick Street, Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Co
Bartholomay Kovtestar
Apollo Beer
W.H. Shipley Frederick
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