War Mobilization Broad Across Europe Sparks Tense News
July reports relay Russia general mobilization and martial law in Germany, with signs of wider conflict. Paris dispatches note France Germany telephonic exchanges disrupted. Berlin says Russia and allied actions escalate toward general war. Petersburg proclaims mobilization and urges color. Belgian notice delays international trains. La Provence requisitioned. emperor presides over war council with German ambassador.
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Two Little Kings Are Ready to Help
Montenegro and Servia cooperate with Montenegrin brigades ordered by King Nicholas into Servia. Constantine of Greece mobilizes to aid Servia up to 100000 men, while brokerage firms face difficulties. Unrest and military movements mark the German frontier as Crown Prince William is appointed to command a new corps. protests in Barcelona favor Servia fade under police dispersal.
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World War Era Mobilizations and Controls Report
July 31 dispatches detail Dutch Army mobilization by Queen Wilhelmina and a state of war declaration affecting Germany and its allies. Reports note embargo on exports and press restrictions while Mazatlan siege efforts and Mexican constitutionalist actions unfold. Urban unrest in St Petersburg continues as mobilization offices attract crowds and rail lines report receivership and operational shifts.
Rail Men to Strike Aug New Plan
Western railroads face an August seventh strike by fifty five thousand firemen and engineers on 98 lines. Mediation failed and President Wilson agrees to US authority to avert disruption. A Washington conference is planned to present engineer and management positions to the mediation board leaders.
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McCombs Speaks on Illinois Senatorial Contests
Chicago July 31 The new democratic federal crowd in Illinois faced itself on the senatorial fight William F McCombs chairman of the democratic national committee outlined rules for federal appointees including revenue collectors subtreasurers and postmasters They may support any candidate but must not imply White House backing and must avoid managerial roles or bolting the primary harmony should be maintained Russian Dowager Ends Visit in London The Dowager Empress of Russia leaves after a sister visit with Queen Mother Alexandra planning return to Russia tomorrow.
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Ocean liners held at docks
Hamburg America suspends Imperator sailing and orders waves to remain in New York amid international tensions. The President Grant recalled by wireless, Vaterland delayed, and eight hundred first class passengers await fate. North German Lloyd halts all transatlantic sailings, with Americans among the stranded.
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Zapata Joins Carranza Peace Near in Mexico
President Wilson described the Mexican outlook as entirely encouraging with advices showing tranquility. The Zapata faction now works with constitutional lists and an agreement promises southern revolutionary support to the new government. Saltillo peace delegates’ arrival may lead Carranza to order an armistice. Villa likely to align with the program.
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Weather forecast for Rock Island area
Unsettled tonight and Saturday with possible showers and little temperature change. Temperature readings show 65 at 7 am, 80 at 3 pm, 84 yesterday, and 62 last night with light winds. Relative humidity 79 at 7 am and 46 at 7 pm, water stage 5.9 and a 0.3 inch fall in the last 24 hours. Astronomical notes list evening stars Venus Mars and morning stars Saturn Jupiter Mercury with Pegasus square appearing late evening.
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Spencer Spencer Hanged for Rexroat Murder in Illinois
Henry Spencer, condemned for murdering Mrs Mildred Allison Rexroat in Wheaton Illinois, was hanged at the county jail after a final psalm and tribute to a spiritual adviser. He declared innocence, spoke of salvation, and faced the trap calmly as more than a hundred observers watched the execution. He finished with prayers and shared a chicken dinner the night before his death.
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Censorship Tightens Abroad As War News Suppressed
New York July 31 A close censorship reaches Germany Austria and Russia news with France Italy Servia possibly next. British foreign office asks London correspondents to avoid military dispatches while continental governments may authorize select reports. The piece notes delays and faith in divine guidance. Spencer, joined by seven singers, faces execution with rope tested by Sheriff Kuhns as Rev William Evans aids.
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Carranza Rushing Troops Toward Mexico City
El Paso reports rapid movement of General Carranza's troops toward Mexico City. Villa's army remains in the north and cannot reach the capital within a month. Villa appears to neglect southern rail repairs while continuing recruitment and supply. Federico Montes named governor of Queretaro. federal forces evacuated the state capital. Reports also say Colonel Quintana, a federal officer, was executed at San Luis Potosi.
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Chicago and Michigan Will Battle for Title
Grand Rapids, Mich July 31 Chicago will battle Wolverine in the championship tilt of the western amateur golf tournament. The deciding line-up was set at Kent Country club with two Illinois and two Michigan contenders advancing, Ned Sawyer and Charles Evans among Chicago players.
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Serbs Hold Key Pass in Drina River Fight
An Nish telegraph report says desperate fighting along the Drina continues as Austrian forces fail to force the pass held by Servians. The defense blocks the Morava valley and the direct road to Nish. In other exchanges near Klotteratz on the Bosnian frontier Servians repelled a strong attack with one officer and 22 men lost.
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Russia and Austria resume conversations amid European crisis
London reports official word that talks between Russia and Austro-Hungarian governments have resumed with both St Petersburg and Vienna handling talks separately. Hope for a peaceful explanation persists while Germany proclaims martial law as mobilization looms. In Vienna, tensions rise as residents flee resorts and return home.
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Withdrawal of American troops at Vera Cruz likely demand
Monterey Mexico July 31 high constitutionalist officials say the evacuation of Vera Cruz by American forces will be one core demand at the Carbajal Carranza Saltillo conference. They claim Huerta’s removal removes grounds for US hold on the port while Carbajal delegates Allende and Villar head to Saltillo for talks with Venustiano Carranza.
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