Stock Rally After War Slump Hits Markets
General rally followed early demoralization as war fears spread. Cotton and coffee slumped while wheat rose. New York market showed strength amid global turmoil. European exchanges closed or suspended. heavy foreign selling and a gold shipment to London and Paris marked the day.
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Armies Rushing to Frontier Near Bosnia Warfront Report
Belgrade reports bombardment of the Serbian capital and a dam on the Save River. Diplomats led by British premier Asquith focus on containing the conflict while Austro-Hungarian and Serbian forces concentrate near Bosnia. Forecasts estimate large troop concentrations and possible enveloping maneuvers across the frontier.
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Weather and world tensions from July reports
Rock Island Davenport and Moline area forecast shows fair weather with rising Thursday temperatures and modest earlier readings. International dispatches note Belgian reserves called, Russia mobilizing, German frontier activity, French preparations for potential conflict, and civil unrest affecting savings banks and coin circulation.
Senator Stephenson Withdraws From Wisconsin Race
Marinette Wis July 29 United States Senator Stephenson announced he will not seek re election. The move ends his candidacy in the Wisconsin race and clears the field for others.
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Two Judges Picked in Illinois Districts
Joliet July 9 William A Bowles won Will County for circuit judge to succeed the late Charles B Campbell by 866 votes opposed by A W Deselm of Kankakee Deselm led in Iroquois and Kankakee counties with a combined estimated plurality of 3 652 Champaign July 29 Frank H Boggs Urbana Republican elected circuit judge of the sixth district in a special election after Solon Philbrick's death with about a 2 000 vote edge over Delbert R Knochs Democrat and Er J Hawbaker Progressive in that order
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Twelve Miners Blown Up In German Mine Disaster
Cassel Germany July 29 Twelve potash miners were killed when a blast of 80 pounds of dynamite ripped a shaft in a nearby mine. The explosion tore through the workings killing all twelve men and shocking the local mining community.
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Eyes of All Nations on Nicholas as Europe War Looms
Reports from Paris London and Berlin describe a tense European scene as Austria Hungary moves toward Servia, Russia poses on the frontier, and fear of a wider war grips markets. Stock exchanges dip, troops mobilize, and crowds in St Petersburg and Moscow show patriotic fervor amid growing international tension.
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Tavenner Urges Huge Plant Here in Water Power Talk
Washington July 29 Representative Tavenner urged government powered generation near Rock Island as best for the water power bill. He criticized 50 year river franchises without gov ernment compensation and argued a Rock Island plant could supply power at three mills per kilowatt hour, boosting jobs and local prosperity.
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Russia Keeps Peace Ties Amid Senate Support
Vienna reports Germany and Italy press mediations to localize Austria Hungary Serbia war. Servians of military age inside Austria-Hungary are being arrested and handed to the army as prisoners of war. U S Steel declares regular quarterly dividend of 1.5 percent on common and 1.25 percent on preferred shares.
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Anti War Riots In Stuttgart Draw Troops
Socialist anti war demonstrations in Stuttgart today grew violent as conflicts erupted between protesters and police. Authorities dispatched troops to restore order while districts housing foreign legations were ringed by police and faced stone throwing.
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Caillaux Freed by Jury in High Profile Trial
Paris jury acquitted Mme Henriette Caillaux last night in the March murder case of Gaston Calmette, editor of Le Figaro. The verdict was delivered after 50 minutes of deliberation provoking violent scenes as spectators clashed with guards and counsel. Caillaux left the palace under heavy police escort amid cries of murderess and renewed demonstrations followed in several districts.
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Cannon formalizes bid for congressional seat in Illinois
Danville Illinois July 39 Joseph G Cannon former speaker of the national house announces candidacy for representative from the Eighteenth Illinois district If nominated at the primaries he will make a vigorous campaign.
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National House of Representatives
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President Wilson reviews bills with diverse business delegations
In Washington on July 29 President Wilson held a conference on business conditions and pending trust bills with delegations from across the country. A wholesale dealers group opposed the Clayton bill features such as one price and exclusive agency while Hugh Chalmers of Detroit urged quick passage to curb uncertainty and aid business.
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Thousands of Servians and Austrians Volunteering to Fight
New York reports show about 10,000 Serbians in the United States ready to recruit for their homeland. About 15,000 Austro Hungarian nationals express intent to return for defense. Officials stress no general mobilization or calls have been issued yet. A 5,000-te family from Wilmerding, Pa, awaits orders. Russian consulate denial confirms no call issued.
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Fireworks Kill A Score In Tudela Spain
Tudela Spain July 29 Twenty five people were killed and 50 others were injured in a festival fireworks explosion. Most victims suffered decapitation.
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War Correspondent Expelled From Mexico For False Story
Washington July 29 General Funston ordered to move from Vera Cruz as a War Department inquiry finds the New York Enterprise Association correspondent Boalt fabricated a sensational tale claiming an American naval officer used force of flight against Mexican authorities. The court inquiry ruled the report false.
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Governor Denies Henry Spencer Appeal in Rexroat Murder Case
Governor Dunne rejected Henry Spencer’s final appeal in the murder of Mrs. Allison Rexroat. The clemency action leaves Spencer to face the gallows, marking the end of post conviction efforts. The case drew Chicago attention and involved U1 reporting July 29.
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