Wilson Proclaims Neutrality as Europe War Deepens
President Wilson issues a neutrality proclamation as Europe slogs into broader conflict. A McCumber resolution urges mediation while Britain moves to defend Belgian neutrality and a Tennessee gold voyage sails to aid Americans abroad. The message seeks $2.5 million for relief and transport of citizens.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
I. S
Europe
McCumber
Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Ian Nessee
Tennessee
New York
Breckenridge
War Department
Ameriganazed Cross
Congress
Himt
Austria Cungary
Servia
Germany
Prussy
France
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
War Declared as France Breaks With Germany
Paris reports state France declares war after Germany demands passports and breaks off relations. The German action allegedly includes execution of a French war society leader and mass arrests. General Joffre heads to the frontier with troops ready for duty as the conflict escalates.
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Germany
WAR Society
Associated Press
Paris
M. Sumith
French War Society
Metz
Joseph Joffre
European War News Bulletin Summary
War bulletins report Berlin proposing a 1.25 billion dollar war bill and France preparing new finance measures. British and Belgian fronts see German and Austrian incursions, bombardments at Bona Algeria, and Luneville raids. Bonaparte offers service to France. Germany declares ultimatum to Belgium. Britain warns ships amid rising crisis.
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Ener
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London
Ger
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Berlin
Brussels
Cremian
Reach
Bona
Algeria
Gennan
Ter
Admiralty
Calais
Austria
Servin
Geremany
Belsium
Fire Guts Bakery Shipping Rooms in Fond du Lac
A fire gutted the shipping and oven rooms of the J. Ger hard Baking company at 22 North Main Street in Fond du Lac at 11 oclock this morning. The loss is expected to run into hundreds of dollars.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
J. Gerhard Baking Company
North Main Street
Northwestern pledges complete reliable war coverage
The Northwestern asserts it provides complete reliable accounts of the European war and warns against sensational fake reports. It cites reliance on the Associated Press and special service to deliver timely updates and notes Oshkosh time differences to gauge race with Europe.
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Northwestern
Kven
Cecelia
Caypur
Associated Press
Oshkosh
Ondon
Paris
St. Petersburg
London
Europe
House of Commons approves war fund amid Belgium crisis
The British House of Commons votes 625 million dollars for emergency needs and demands a timely German response on Belgian neutrality. PM Asquith reads dispatches from Berlin and Brussels describing German assurances and Belgian defenses as tensions rise in the lead up to possible military action.
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Asquith
House of Commany
Belegium
Friunes
England
Foward Gosehen
Yic
Belosius Tas
Belgium
Germain
Gelaiam
India
Edward Grey
Mr. Asquith
Heighen Tereitors
Verviers
Aus Nelle
Elgian Terrtory
Ireland
Holland
Denes
Tartward Grey
Banking Laws Amended to Expand Bank Currency
The House passed amendments to the bank law extending currency issues to 195 percent of capital and surplus for banks and trust companies in the federal reserve system. Over a billion dollars more circulation will be available. The Senate quickly concurred and sent the measure to President Wilson for signature.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve System
House
Senate
White House
Wilson
Assault Case Postponed In Municipal Court
The state v. Glover and Smith, charged with robbery of Mike Carwich of $75, was adjourned to August 19 at 9 am. A $100 bail was posted for the trial. The defense lacks counsel. Attorney M L Hasan has been appointed to represent Smith and Glover.
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Neenah
ML EL Hasan
Smith and Glover
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Manneruo
Kaiser Delivers Speech and Belgian Leaders Speak
A German emperor speaks from the throne in a forceful defense of the Reich, framing actions as necessary self defense against threats to Germany. In Belgium, Albert presides over a joint session urging readiness to arms to defend Belgian soil, with Queen and royal family present and Manderveld joining to unify parties.
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Wilam
Kring
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Addre Brassely
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Chamber of Deputies
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Land
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Mndervelde
Financial District Tensions Eased by Emergency Measures
In New York on August 1, financial conditions in the district settled to fury and quiet as measures taken to stabilize the market appeared increasingly effective. Clearing House certificates and emergency currency distributed to banks helped calm investors while the New York metal exchange planned to suspend operations pending notice. The Copper Producers' association reported the monthly copper statement would be omitted due to market confusion as a second shipment of emergency currency arrived from Washington.
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United States
Washington
United States of America
Congress
Europe
District of Columbia
Associated Press
New York
New York Metal Exchange
Copper Producers’ Association
Williams College Professor Nominated Minister to Greece
Professor Garrett A. Droppers of Williams College was nominated by President Wilson to be minister to Greece. The nomination came as George Fred Williams of Boston resigned after criticizing the powers in Albania.
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Washington, D. C
Garrett A. Droppers
Williams College
Wilson
Greece
George Fred Williams
Boston
Albania
Women Vote in Kansas Primary Amid Broad Nomination Contests
Kansas holds its fourth statewide primary with women voting for all officers for the first time. About 300000 women appear on poll books while Progressives expect a light vote due to few contests. In Missouri, St Louis area voters join a wide primary for U S senate, governor and other offices with several incumbents unopposed.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Suce
Congressional
Supreme and
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Es. Shehton
Lawrence
Supreme Court
Progressive Party
Victor Murdock
Wichita
United States
Pugh BP. Farrelly
Ghanate
George A. Nowly
Wutse Bedi
Jending
W.ofl Sapp
Udge Frank Doster
J. J. Boathin
We. J.reon
W. G. Thisile
George H. Hodges
Gor
Arthur Capper
Topela
Missourt
St. Louis
Augusta
Missouri
Gootelock
United St
Tots
Innterest
William J. Stone
Unite Formen Aifure Committee
United Ritter Senate
Jacob I. Meeker
Charles O. A. Beunk
St. Lois
Secon
Twelith
Boys Appeared in Court Over Cottage Fires and Burglary
Mads arrested on charge of fire related crimes. William Robertson Christy Steintort and Gayland Cross arraigned on burglary in daytime break into J J Nigls summer cottage. Preliminary exam set for August 18 with bail set to ensure appearance. Charges may include arson in connection with fires at Thirnters Point. Arthur Guetzkow not a member. Sheriff Zwet filed burglary complaint. Attorney I J Dempsey and District Attorney J L McDonald represented defendants and state respectively.
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Finre Biarishog
Wiliam Robertson
Christy Steintort
Gayland Cross
Vila Point
Unis
J. J. Nigl
Thirnter’s Point
Roberts Ant
Steinfort
Cross
Arthur Guetzkow
Pilummer's Point
Robertson
Seymour B. Heymann
Zwetin
I. J. Dempsey
Bouck & Hilton
J. L. McDonald
Wheat Purchases Spark Record Trade Activity
Exporters bought wheat in large volume in the United States for the first time since the war began. Prices rose on the board of trade with a net advance of 2 1 4 to 2 1 2 cents, corn gained similarly, and provisions advanced. Trading showed volatility as doubts over navigation amendments influenced early moves before a late surge.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
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