Germany Declares War on France as Bombing Accusations Rise
Germany issues formal war declaration against France and accuses Paris of frontier violations. Berlin seizes $20 million in gold bound for Russia as fighting unfolds near Luxemburg. A French air attack on a German dirigible near Luneville injures and kills soldiers. Refugee crowds at the Berlin bureau seek word on aid.
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Battle at Sea? French and German Fleets Sail from Brest
News from London reports heavy sea firing at dawn off the Yorkshire coast. The French fleet departed Brest under sealed orders while the German fleet is said to have passed the Kiel canal. Both fleets are believed to have engaged.
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Skirmishes Continue Between German and French Forces in August
Paris reports renewed fighting as German advance guards clash with French units near Mars-et-Tour and Longwy. Metz army right wing meets Luxemburg path force left wing, with sustained pressure along the line. Aerial combat erupts near Luneville, where reports describe a powerful German explosive bomb.
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Riots Expected in Italy Frontier Uplift Amid Mobilization
Mondane France reports serious anti-government uprisings on the Italian side of the frontier are imminent. Despite Italy's neutral stance in the European war, labor leaders had demanded general mobilization, called a precautionary measure by the government.
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Kronprinzessin Cecelie Lands at Bar Harbor
The S S Kronprinzessin Cecelie of North German Lloyd arrived at Bar Harbor amid excitement with 10 to 15 million dollars in gold and silver aboard. Captain Pollock declined to discuss movements while passengers sought to land. Wireless warnings and a possible British warship pursuit were reported as the liner sped westward into American waters.
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Paris on Guard as Night Aerial Attack Threat Enters City
Paris is under strict air defense with searchlights flashing all night and aviators on duty ready to meet invaders. Commanders say any enemy aircraft may be rammed in midair with risk to French and German lives, while four German flyers who crossed toward Rheims are believed to be scouting rather than trying to strike Paris directly.
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Escaped convict visits The Star with a gun on his hip
A young man calling himself John Burns, an escaped convict from Walla Walla and a former inmate of the Meskill quarry, visited The Star city editor. He speaks of life on the run, his theory on dodging police, and criticizes penal institutions while warning of imminent recapture and ongoing vigilance by officers.
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Germany declares war on Belgium in World War I trigger
Germany proclaims war after Belgium rejects a transit demand for troops en route to France. Britain may deploy forces with Field Marshal French possibly leading. Belgian king commands his army as German forces reported at Verviers and airships seen over Brussels before veering east.
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Belgium declares mobilization after German invasion
In Brussels on August 4 the German invasion of Belgium was formally announced in parliament. King Albert addressed both houses and accepted full responsibility, vowing to uphold Belgian neutrality and integrity to their last drop of blood. Complete mobilization of the Belgian army was ordered.
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Kaiser and Czar Put Blame on Each Other
Berlin readers see mutual accusations between Kaiser Wilhelm and Czar Nicholas II over responsibility for the European crisis. Germany’s government statement says Russian mobilization forced war after czar’s July 31 message vows mediation. The czar’s manifesto blames Germany for refusing to halt mobilization and the plan to aid Serbia.
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Ministers Urge Peace Over European War Crisis
Seattle ministers meeting at the Y M C A cafeteria declare a grave discrepancy in Christian European nations amid a looming war. They warn civilization appears only skin deep among many Europeans.
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Battle on Pacific as British ships head south
San Diego reports that the German cruiser Leipsic captured the tramp Queen Maud with 2000 tons of coal in the Gulf of California. The British sloop Shearwater sails south from San Diego to join Algerine and Rainbow, with Japanese cruiser Idzuma, to defend commerce on the west coast.
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