France Says German Empire Aggressor In Luxembourg Invasion
The French embassy issued a statement accusing German troops of invading Luxembourg violating its 1867 neutrality. France mobilized Aug 1 with plans to seek British support while Germany called reservists and declared war on Russia. Luxemburg protests to Berlin note German forces crossed Wasserbilling and Remich bridges. clashes reported near the frontier.
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Luxemburg
Germany
Grand Duchy of
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Russia
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Paris
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British Isles
London Dock to Accommodate All Large Merchants
Expenditure over 10,009,000 pounds funds a London dock capable of housing any merchant steamer afloat or likely to enter the Thames for many years.
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London
Thames
How Resinos Cured Itching Skin Torment
Maryland reader T S Lewis recalls severe eczema on legs for a year. He describes water pimples turning into sores and intense itching. After using Resinol Soap and Ointment, relief came at once and a month of use cured him. Free trial offer included from Resinol, Dept. 26 R, Baltimore.
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T. S. Lewis
Summit St
British Mobilization Signals Stance in European Crisis
In Parliament Sir Edward Grey outlined Britain’s cautious mobilization stance amid the European crisis. He stressed only diplomatic support initially, warned against passivity if a fleet threatened France, and affirmed commitment to Belgian neutrality and British obligations.
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Edward Grey
House of Commons
Edward
Great Britain
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Mr. Gladstone
France
George
Belgium
Rainbow and Leipzig Clash Off Cape Flattery
Canadian cruiser Rainbow lies in Royal Roads awaiting word on the German cruiser Leipzig which is faster but outgunned. Leipzig cannot reach the China station without bunkers, while both fleets maneuver between Cape Flattery and coal. German mobilization proceeds calmly with prayers and conscription. Italy declares neutrality as Italian conscripts are summoned. Russian forces attack Johannisburg in East Prussia with about twenty enemy casualties reported and no German deaths.
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Allenstein
East Prussia
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President Urges Calmness Amid European Tensions
The White House urged calmness to avoid spreading alarm over Europe’s turmoil. The president said Congress may not need to remain in session and that America stands ready to address financial strains, urging cooperation and steadiness to prevent excitement.
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Sweet Dreams Wages Defeats Malaria Mosquito
In the war against the malarial mosquito described as the rattlesnake of the air, Sweet Dreams is praised as the most convenient and effective weapon. The advertisement claims Sweet Dreams stands above substitutes and urges readers to buy the big bottles at large drug stores. Mobile Drug Co. is listed as wholesale distributor.
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Sweet Dreams
Mobile Drug Co
Amusements at the Empire Monday and Tuesday
The Empire offers a lively schedule with Vitagraph's Romantic Jane starring Josie Sadier and Billy Quirk and Essanay's The Coming Champion Who Was Delayed, a sure comedy. Eddie Redway and Wallace Beery headline. Tuesday features The Seventh Prelude two part drama and Officer Kate with Kate Price and Ned Finley.
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Second New Crop Bale Arrives From Wilcox Alabama
The second bale of new cotton arrived in Mobile from Nellie Wilcox county Alabama. It weighed 500 pounds and graded good middling. The bale was consigned to Baker Lyons and Co and sold at auction to E D Ledyard and Co for 15 cents per pound.
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Nellie
Wilcox County
Ala
Messrs. Baker, Lyons & Co
Jas. K. Glennon
Messrs
E. D
Plague Warning Sent Through Mobile Churches
Prominent physicians and Rev W P Hines urged Mobile residents to purge rat habitats and cooperate with health authorities to combat bubonic plague. Sermons and talks at multiple churches explained transmission by rats and fleas, stressing community aid for rat-killing efforts and public health. About 3000 attended Rev Hines open air sermon at Bienville Square.
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Bienville Square
W. P. Hines
Dauphin Way Baptist Church
Hines
St. Francis St
St. Francis and Joachim Streets
E. A. Peterson
Government Street
Government and
Broad Streets
W. P. Gaines
Broad Street
Broad
Elmira
John Rush
First Christian Church
Government
Dearborn
J. EB. Beck
Presbyterian
Jackson Streets
Charles A. Mohr
Central Presbyterian
Dauphin
Ann Streets
L. L. Williams, Jr
First Baptist Church
Jefferson Streets
Eugene Thames
Dauphin Way Baptist
Seale Harris
Mrs Hammog Endorses Vitalitas For Female Ailments
Mrs Hammog of Sutton Avenue Mobile Alabama says she was skeptical but after trying Vitalitas she found it cured her general female complaints and constipation. She reports remarkable improvements and notes Vitalitas helps organs and tissues throughout the body. Suttons Drug Store at St Francis and Royal Streets offers samples and information.
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Vitalitas
Sutton’s
St. Francis and Royal Streets
Chicago Banks Plan Use of Clearing House Certificates
Chicago Aug 8 The clearing house committee met to arrange placing the city banks on a clearing house certificate basis. Plans for issuing them were discussed.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Chicago Clearing House Committee
Two Big Chicago Fires Threaten Yards in Southwest
Two spectacular fires in Chicago last night endangered coal and lumber yards in the southwest part of the city, killing a baby and causing about 500000 dollars in property loss. Certificates were to be finally decided upon. The National Currency Association committee of Chicago also called a meeting for the same purpose.
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National Currency Association Committee of
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