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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
2
The report outlines Britain and allied powers mobilizing as war looms. It notes no full declarations yet but observes Germany invading France near Cires and Germany demanding passports from the French capital as tensions rise. Russia, Serbia, and Montenegro align against Austria and Germany with secondary powers mobilizing.
London reports Great Britain has mobilized its forces and awaits events yet remains neither belligerent nor neutral. The government reassures France the British fleet will not allow a German attack on the French coast while not pledging to send an army to the continental war. It distrusts Germanys violation of Belgian neutrality but avoids declaring this act as a provocation of war.
Berlin reports the first naval clash of the war near Libau Russia. The German cruiser Augsburg attacked the seaport fortress and claimed the city on wireless. a Russian second class cruiser challenged it, while the Augsburg damaged outer harbor fortifications and flames were reported.
The Russian foreign minister proclaims war and the capital fills with animated crowds. Nevsky Prospekt and major avenues host processions with portraits of the emperor, flags, and torches while patriotic orators address the masses. Berlin reports Germany and Russia at war after France mobilizes, with cheers and wartime rhetoric sweeping through the streets.
Paris reports complete satisfaction of military authorities with front line troop concentration and operating military trains. The text notes a German jewelry store raid and other notable incidents including raids on shops of price gougers. Authorities issue an appeal to Parisians to keep order and threaten action against dealers charging high prices.
Russian forces have crossed into Germany at multiple border points and Cossacks raided a German customs house. They pushed Germans back from Edytkuhnen, with a column of artillery and infantry now in the port area. Numerous skirmishes reported with no major clash.
A Brussels dispatch reports Belgium’s formal refusal to Germany’s note offering an entente if Belgian routes are opened for German troops. Germany massed 196,000 troops crossing Luxembourg and concentrating near Liege as frontier clashes erupt with heavy trench digging and guarded lines from Malmedy to Liege.
Paris reports say the Russian ambassador M. Iswolsky visited Premier Vivian at 41 o'clock Saturday night and delivered a war declaration. The brief dispatch notes tense diplomatic exchanges as global tensions rise.
President Wilson turns down GOP leaders request to postpone pending trust legislation amid European war fears. Senators Gailinger Smoot and Brandigee pressed for delay but he insists on final action this session, warning business would suffer if bills remain uncertain. A Steamship valued at 10600000 is scheduled for delivery to consignees with no risk.
Wireless messages from Bremen ordered the Kronprinsessin Cecilie with 10.6 million dollars in gold to Bremen directly, skipping Plymouth and Cherbourg, to avoid seizure by British ships. The move signals a plan to deliver gold aboard warships, amid US neutral stance and financial stabilization efforts.
Relatives of Americans in Europe hear steamship agents report few emigrants leaving due to war. Steerage space remains on large liners, and passengers buying first or second class tickets may use decks and public rooms corresponding to their paid class. News also notes wartime tensions and a U S stamp plan to mark the centenary of peace. Huerta reportedly hid 200000 dollars before leaving Mexico after his presidency.
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan act to relieve thousands of Americans stranded in Europe by securing money for travel home. They consider using army and navy transports and urge Congress for an appropriation to fund refugee repatriation and prevent financial unsettlement in the United States.
New York bankers announce extraordinary measures to preserve public confidence after the European war erupts. Emergency currency may circulate this week under the Aldrich Vreeland act, with possible clearing house certificates. Officials report a Sunday conference with President Wilson and a proposal to advance 100 million dollars in credit to England.
An opinion by Justice Cari and a former decision by Judge Halph merges tribal and state rights over river bed oil and gas leases in Oklahoma. The ruling impacts leases worth millions and clarifies jurisdictional authority between the Creek Nation and the state.
Consular advices to the state department from Canton report more than 2000 people drowned as floods sweep 29 districts in Kwano Tungk. The disaster causes $4,000,000 in property loss, leaves eight million people in want, and crops destroyed with the country still under water.
In Chicago a federal commission on industrial relations heard testimony from Gatte Xe Reynolds of Continental and Commercial National Bank and John Shedd of Marshall Field & Co. They argued that much business pessimism sprang from politics and there is no real foundation for agitation over conditions.
A new transatlantic gold movement began Friday and was expanded by a shipment of 10,60000 aboard the Kronprinzessin Cecilie. This is described as the largest single gold shipment from America to Europe to date.
Readable text notes corn just landed on a Japanese steamer was found to be infected with weevils, highlighting concerns over contaminated grain shipments.
In South Omaha Friday evening a clash between Austrians and Servians escalated but was quickly quelled by police. Three Servians and two Austrians were involved. no further details were provided.
A jumble of notes reports theft of twenty cases of bees near Hastings, deaths in Dodge county, water famine threats at Weeping Water, storms, fires, and lightning damages across towns such as Avoca, Lincoln, Havelock, Fremont, and Weeping Water. Also mentions bank openings, bands, a state fair loop the loop act, and local accidents and crimes with various names and places.
Gossip from the state capital notes the 1914 fair will showcase agriculture horticulture dairy and poultry exhibits plus cattle horses and swine. It mentions entertainment including a pure food show model dairy room baby contests and a traveling library with practical farm instruction.
Victor Hansen a Chicago social worker and his wife toured the state penitentiary with Warden Fenton and voiced strong support for the parole system recently adopted in many states. Hansen noted 15 percent parole failures in Nebraska last year, compared with 25 percent in eastern states, while Nebraska leads in cattle, autos per capita and farm values.
The late William H Smith of manage ria fame and Charney Backus of minstrel fame sailed from San Francisco to Australia on a business venture. They loaded a cargo of potatoes at the captain's suggestion to meet demand in Australia. Backus, known as a comedian, suffered seasickness while Smith proved a capable sailor. In a grim moment Smith asked what to do with the potatoes if Backus died, and Backus replied with a sharp quip about going to hades with them.
Civil engineer F T Moore of a Win sted Connecticut scientific society reports a tree trunk in Barkhamsted containing three species: oak at the butt, chestnut in the middle, and temlock at the top. Moore also serves as a church member.
Two girls banter about romance and bets while a young man’s wages and his father’s scrutiny loom. The exchange hints at expectations, flirtation, and wary parental oversight during a transactional season.
A Wisconsin couple describes years of coffee dependency causing sleeplessness and irritability. After trying Postum they report improved skin, steadier nerves, better temper, and a reduced coffee craving as they continued to drink it.
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