British Ultimatum Demands German Reply on Belgian Neutrality
London reports Britain issues a practical ultimatum to Germany with a midnight deadline for a satisfactory reply on Belgian neutrality. King George proclaims mobilization from the Royal Exchange as vast crowds cheer the move.
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Edward Deer
Gold shipments and relief funds for Americans abroad
The Tennessee armored cruiser Tennessee will sail from New York with millions in gold for Americans in Europe. Officials plan to send a US vessel to transport gold under the US flag while coordinating relief funds of 2.5 million and total 12.5 million for Americans abroad, with agents in Europe and a broad mobilization effort.
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North Carolina
Proclamation of Neutrality Issued by President Wilson
President Wilson issues a proclamation declaring the United States neutral in the European war. The document cites war among Austria Hungary Servia Germany Russia and France and notes friendships with contending powers and their subjects in U S territory. It references citizens and subjects of belligerents residing or transacting business in the United States and signals continuation on Page Two Callaghan's Command Largest In the World.
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IRISHMAN AT HEAD OF BIG FLEET AT SPITHEAD
A photograph shows Admiral Sir George Astley Callaghan leading the British fleet during the king's visit at Spithead. The Irish admiral, KC B, heads the world’s largest navy as Mobile and citizens react to state tax notices and tax pressures.
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Spithead
Sir George Astley Callaghan
Booker T. Washington Meets Governor On Smith Lever Funds
Booker T. Washington, president of Tuskegee Institute, urged Governor O Nea l to outline Alabama’s use of Smith Lever appropriations. The governor said the fund is under Dr C C Thach of Auburn administration and promised to hire a negro demonstrator to teach negro farmers.
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Ala
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute
O'Neal
Washington
C. C. Thach
Auburn
Newspaper Advertising Proves The Most Economical
The economy of newspaper advertising is endorsed by leading merchants and large advertisers who favor a planned campaign in newspapers. Small stores can afford advertising, and experts offer free confidential advice to tailor cost effective ad plans.
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Mobile
Theem
Breslau bombs Bona France naval station in Algeria
Latest dispatches report the German cruiser Breslau bombarding the Bona naval base in Algeria at four this morning then speeding westward. Other items note Russian frontier guards repelled at Memel, a British Commons vote for subsidies, and spy arrests in Sweden amid war rumors with Belgium.
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Algeria
Berlin
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Memel
What Solvent Credits Are Explainers for Taxation
Taxable items include solvent credits, book accounts, open accounts, notes, bonds other than state or national, annuities, insurance policies with cash surrender value, paid up policies, mortgages with unpaid privilege tax, all debts not wholly worthless, valuable rights under contracts, and holders of county or city script or warrants taxed at their actual market value.
County Tax List Sparks City War of Solvent Credits
The county tax commissioner published a partial list of parties and firms liable for taxes on solvent credits. The disclosure caused a city furore as authors warn that tax collection could drive many firms into bankruptcy. The fight centers on defining what constitutes solvent credits.
No Through Bills of Lading to Foreign Ports Ban
Eastern railroad traffic managers in conference decided that roads ending at the Atlantic seaboard must not issue through bills of lading for shipments to foreign points. No general embargo on foreign port freight. such consignments will be accepted on domestic bills to the seaboard only.
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Seaboard
Captain Shepherd Leaves for England
Captain Ernest Shepherd of the adjutant general's office will sail from New York to join the English army tonight. Governor O Neal praised Shepherd for his fine work in Alabama.
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Montgomery
Ala
Ernest Shepherd
Adjutant General’s Office
New York
O'Neal
Captain Shepherd
Alabama
Nashville Precautions Limit Withdrawals At Clearing Banks
Nashville banks restrict withdrawals to a percentage of deposits with clearing house certificates issued. The action aligns with measures taken by banks in other cities to conserve cash.
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Nashville
Nashville Clearing House
Clearing House
Britain mobilizes as war erupts over Belgian neutrality
In Parliament Premier Asquith reads a telegram from Germany denying annexation of Belgian territory as Britain demands Belgium's neutrality. Amid rival reports of war, Germany invades Belgian soil while French and Russian actions unfold.
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House OF Commons
Germany
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