Russian Cossacks Repulsed at Johannisberg In German Front
Berlin report says Russian Cossacks crossed into Germany and were repulsed by the 11th Pomeranian dragoons at Johannisberg. One Russian officer and five Cossacks were killed. 11 captured. seven Germans wounded. German troops also occupy Kalisz in Russian Poland. Washington note: Secretary Bryan says America will take over German embassies in warring states if accepted, Germany has not replied.
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French Aviators Attack Germans in Early War News
Report from London describes the first aerial battles as French and German pilots clash on the frontier. Roland Garros sacrifices his life against a German dirigible, while another Zeppelin is shot down near Toul with losses on both sides.
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Illusions of U S Social Ills Threaten Republic
The speaker warns that Europe’s war risks US fallout and argues that democracy suffers when wealth concentrates and morality declines. He cites corruption, rising poverty, and the powerful few as endangering liberty, urging readers to assess whether American social systems are just.
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Naval clash feared near Victoria as Rainbow faces Leipzic
Reports from Victoria British Columbia claim a potential naval confrontation between the British cruiser Rainbow and the German cruiser Leipzig approaching from the Pacific. Fuel fears and dockside readiness heighten tension as Rainbow braces to defend the harbor against bombardment threats.
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England Enters World War as German Forces Advance
War today reports England to declare war with hourly updates expected. German army of about one million pushes into France with battles in progress. French aviator Garros dies after rammed balloon. Rumors claim German and British ships sunk in the North Sea. Dowager Empress of Russia held by Germany. German cavalry repulsed at Petit Croix. Fighting rages between French and German advance guards at Longwy.
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Senate Bill Gives Treasury Power to Quell Panic
Washington Aug 3 The House passed by 231 to 6 a Senate bill authorizing immediate access to unlimited treasury funds. The measure removes the $500 million cap and empowers Secretary McAdoo to spend more if needed to prevent a market panic in the United States. The Senate was expected to accept the House amendment.
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Banks Issue Clearing House Certificates
Banks belonging to the clearing house association here voted to operate temporarily on a clearing house certificate basis. In Chicago local banks issued clearing house certificates and savings depositors were required to give legal notice before withdrawing funds.
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England Declares War as Mobilization Opens
London reports England has declared for war and issued mobilization orders. German forces totaling three armies with about 22 corps and nearly a million men threaten France. One army crosses into Belgium, another advances toward France, a third moves from near Switzerland. Seventy-five thousand French troops invade Germany at Münster el. Frontiers patrols retreat as authors say both sides delay formal war.
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Belgium
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German Plan Aims 100 Mile Front From Metz To Longwy
A 100 Mile Line News from the frontier reports a German strategy to merge two approaching army groups. One force would move through Belgium and Luxembourg while the other advances from Metz. The combined line would stretch southeast to Cirey, about 100 miles, with advance guards already engaged at Longwy.
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Great Battle Looms as France Mobilizes to Halt Invasion
France plans to rush a force near one million men to resist the invaders. The Longwy Chey engagement is viewed as the potential first major and possibly decisive clash of the Franco German campaign.
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