England to Protect France as War Looms in Europe
London dispatch notes Britain pledges to defend France if German fleets threaten the coast while Germany presses through Belgium and Dutch frontier areas. German ambassadors press neutrality and mediation, warning Britain and France of rapid moves across Belgium and northern seas as European war erupts.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Hassan Faltie
Russia
Eurepe
Great Britain
Belgium
United Kingdom
Fiell Marsh Mart Kitchener
Egypt
Vouw
England
Edward Grey
House of Commons
France
English Channel
North Sea
von Kuhlmann
Great Briiain
Holland
British and French mobilization across Europe darken Paris
In Paris crowds watch the eastern frontier as aeroplanes sweep the skies. The British fleet is mobilized and Parliament adjourns for talks. Italy proclaims neutrality while calling up reservists and preparing mobilization.
Panic hits flax market as prices crash in Duluth
In Duluth Minnesota on August 2 traders faced near panic in the flax seed market with prices dropping from ten to sixteen cents in minutes. The clearinghouse directors suspended further trading to prevent further leases while wheat trading remained quiet.
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Associated Press
Duluth
Minn
Germany Invades Russia Occupies Kalisz Frontline
German troops cross the frontier in Russia Poland occupation of Kalisz marks the start of hostilities. Berlin reports Russia attacked German territory, prompting a state of war. French mobilization and frontier incursions by French forces are noted amid broader military actions across Europe.
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Russia
Kalisz
Poland
Associated Press
Perlin
Russian
Ostrowo
Prussian
Uhlans Gulermany
European War News Bulletin Summary Across Cities
Global war bulletins report Germany Belgium communications cut in Brussels and Antwerp martial law, Russia and Germany clash near Liege, French territory invasion declared by Paris, martial law decreed in France and Algeria, British moves on embargo and moratorium, US considering neutrality and mediation options, various diplomatic and military actions across London Paris Berlin Coblenz Novorossiysk and Washington.
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Poland
Kulise
Belgium
Great Britain
Arion
Germany
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Cownser
Maria
Russia
Berlin
London
Denmark
Libau
Baltic
Norus Sea
Paris
Belfort
France
Trantiers
Buvenmsburg
Algeria
Poincare
No Freight For Europe via Hamburg American Lines
Memphis August 3 The Cincinnati Central railroad instructed its Memphis office to receive no export freight for shipment via Hamburg American steamers. Other roads entering Memphis had not issued similar orders. An insurance firm said many consignments of lumber and cotton seed products from Memphis are at sea with others stuck in New Orleans.
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Associated Proga
Memphis, Tenn
Jhinals Central Railroad
Memphis
New Orleans
Respond to Call to Arms in Louisiana Prompts Enlistment
French subjects in Louisiana answer the call to arms issued by Consul General Ferrand. Placards announce the decree and provoke excitement. German and Austria-Hungarian consuls also enlist their countrymen amid a sizable American-born French population.
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Louisiana
Associated Press
New Orleans
Arma
Ferrand
Consula
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Lowsdana
Janesville Park offers grounds for state fair
Charles Putnam secretary of the Janesville Park association wired Secretary Mac Kensie and President Rewey offering use of Janesville grounds for the state agricultural society fair if burned buildings cannot be replaced. The association has spent between $35,000 and $20,000 on the park and is ready to help.
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Janesville
Wis
Charles
Putnam
Janesville Parke Association
MacKensie
Rewey
State Agricultural Society
Woeat Allis
Janesville Park Association
Shipping bill reported in Congress to aid transatlantic shipping
The home marine committee, without opposition, favorably reported a bill empowering the president to suspend certain inhibitions on bringing foreign ships under American register, aiming to prevent paralysis of transatlantic shipping.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Home Marine Committee Today
Senate authorizes naval ships to carry mail and passengers
The Senate approved a bill empowering the secretary of the navy to establish naval ships to transport mail passengers and freight to South America and Europe. The measure moves to the House for consideration. The brief ends with an apparent garbled line about an undertaker.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
South America
Europe
House
American Registry Sought to Boost US Shipping
Washington officials and Congress weigh allowing foreign ships to register in the United States to expand merchant marine rescue amid European war fears. Representative Gustermann pushes for amended laws to let ships fly the American flag, aiming to restore the Stars and Stripes to sea lanes and ease looming transatlantic disruption.
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Green May
Washington, D. C
Europe
Washington
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Murope
Miny
Jomier
Gnnetay Kuestermann
Green Bay
Wis
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Mor. Huestermmann
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Wilson Appeals 250000 for Americans Abroad Relief
President Wilson asks Congress for a 250000 relief appropriation for Americans overseas as Europe war disrupts exports and travel. Ambassadors issued checks and letters of credit, with embassies arranging funds and transport home for citizens in danger. A private bank plans 500000 for European export, while U S steel interests consider moving metal to support shipments. Market slumps as wartime disruption impacts commodity prices and lard stocks in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Wilson
Congress
United States
Europe
Delong
Diryan
Lotters OF
Taiseheerie
Uinhissaidars
State Department
Alec
Rlt~ Fe
Embassy
New York
Dormans
Murape
Tan Oend
Standard ON Company of New Jersey
Standard of Company of New Jersey
PAGH
Tandon
Walter Hi. Page
Londo
Page
Washington
Chicago
Fragmentary text on a dubious financial note
The readable fragments reference a price near $1.25 and a discussion of value. The garbled lines mention Gore and tubers, with vague allusions to a market or exchange and a looming shift in figures. No clear persons, organizations, dates, or outcomes are discernible.
President’s Plea Wins Ten Railway Men Standoff
President Wilson appeals to managers and workers amid threatened strike in Western railways. Mediators propose arbitration under a federal board to avert national disruption, with managers agreeing to accept the plan while stressing worker rights and public welfare.
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Ity Associated
Dryas
Washington
Miaigers
Werteta Railways
Uthat
Wilson
Ted
Wichita House
Pat
Federal Board of Mediator
Lig Vradnemua
Firenen
Phin
United States
Regarl
Tue Rey
Cotton Exchange Closes In Liverpool Toward Indefinite Stop
August 3 Liverpool cotton association directors resolved to close the cotton exchange indefinitely and suspend all trading in futures and tender settlements for future contracts. No spot trading will be allowed until arrangements protect all interests.
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Liverpool Cotton Association
Associated Press
Tiverpool
Ting
Cotton Exchange
Currency issuance limits lifted by House amendment
Washington August 3 Bank law reform moves fast as the House passes amendment to raise currency issuance limits under section five. The measure was sent to the Senate for consideration.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
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