31 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
1
Telegrams from Berlin and London report oncoming general European war. Germany and Russia mobilize. British garrison at Gibraltar and French posts enacted. Frontier clashes occur as Austria Hungary and Servia contest passes. Paris notes interrupted telegraph links amid mounting tensions.
Sazonoff told the German ambassador that Russia will not demobilize unless Vienna’s terms are met. He warned Austria cannot keep territory won in Servia and Russia will not allow Servian occupation. France meanwhile requisitioned La Province for the Trans Atlantic line and will sail armed today.
Austrian frontier guards repelled a strong Servian attack on the Bosnian frontier with no Austrian losses. The Serbians reported one officer and twenty two men killed.
On July 31 in Not Worth St, the British fleet deserted Wei-Hei-Wei at midday with sealed orders and left the place not worth defending, fulfilling long standing directives.
The Montenegrin royal yacht Deglara escaped a blockading Austrian fleet near Antavari and reached Corfu after pursuing sighting. Austrian destroyers chased but failed to intercept the vessel.
Official confirmation arrives that Russian troops blew up the railroad bridge between Granica Russian Poland and Seczakova Galicia on the Warsaw to Vienna route. The report states the act occurred recently and affects the line's viability.
In St. Petersburg on July 31 the emperor received the German ambassador and then presided over a full cabinet meeting with the army chief and general staff in attendance.
The German imperial railway administration informed Belgian state railway management that all international trains into Germany have been suspended.
Berlin July 31 Crown Prince Frederick William is named to command the first division of the Imperial Guards army corps in a royal military appointment.
Berne July 31 The federal council directs mobilization of all men aged 20 to 48 capable of bearing arms, reflecting heightened national defense measures.
Proclamation issued in St Petersburg on July 31 requests all army reserves to report for duty. An am presors placard was posted today signaling heightened mobilization measures in the city.
In Paris reports describe the German side as highly active today with rapid military shifts. The Front line actions emphasize sustained movement and strategic pressure as observers note intensified engagement along key sectors. Local authorities urge calm amid evolving battlefield developments.
Berlin reports no mobilization order today though officials warn the situation worsened after Russia's mobilization. Decrees curb news on troop movements, protect railways, and restrict telegraph and postal service except for military use. A broad export ban covers food, grains, autos, fuels, and coal products.
In St. Petersburg on July 31 crowds filled the streets in patriotic displays. Extra editions of newspapers kept excitement high as all classes rushed to mobilization offices to register.
Trade conditions are upset worldwide as all stock, coffee, and cotton exchanges close. Failures of H. S. P. Pell & Co. and Flower & Co. were announced, and the Chicago, Peoria & St Louis railroad entered receivership.
Chicago on July 31 reported closures of the Chicago Grain Exchange along with the New Orleans cotton market and the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh exchanges.
London reports the stock exchange closed until further notice and the Bank of England raises the discount rate to eight percent in response to unsettled markets.
New York reports the metal market closing for the weekend with no trading until Tuesday. Traders await resumed activity and potential price movements after the lull.
Chicago July 31 the stock exchange closed today in line with other major U S markets as trading ended amid routine activity on a quiet day on Wall Street and a broad market pause.
Secretary McAdoo announced the treasury department will assist as far as it legitimately may in New York or elsewhere during the present situation. The statement was issued in Washington, D C, on July 31.
In New Orleans on July 31 prices drop signaling a historic turn in the cotton market. Trade sources cite lower futures and reduced demand as the main factors affecting pricing and market sentiment.
New London youth Buster Elionsky, famed for long distance feats, attempted a 33 mile swim with hands and feet shackled starting at Pier A North River New York. He logged 15 miles before strong winds forced a halt and he vowed another try later under better conditions.
The session saw violent market swings from start to finish with a 120 to 134 point range. Trading ceased as prices fell by about seventy points.
Preparations on an elaborate scale were completed in St Paul Minnesota for next week’s Knights of Columbus international convention. Delegates and visitors from the United States and Canada will attend. The program includes church ceremonies parade banquet reception ball and excursions by auto and boat in the Twin Cities with business sessions running from Tuesday through Friday.
Chicago July wheat settles at 7 81 a bushel with September futures at 88 percent, signaling firm near term demand and seasonal strength in grain markets.
New York reports record gold withdrawals this year as European tensions push U.S. gold to Paris London Berlin and Berlin. In five days $28.95 million moved, with insurance costs rising and ships like the Carmania expected to carry about $13 million more.
New York July 31 The steamer President Grant of the Hamburg American line sailing from New York yesterday has been recalled by wireless. The North German Lloyd line says none of its steamers will sail from New York until further notice.
The Hamburg American Steamship Company announced that the Imperator's sailing from Hamburg on July 31 has been canceled.
Three new nominations surface as the filing window closes tomorrow. James Lewis enters the sheriff race on the Republican ticket, Dr Francis Poole seeks the county coroner post with the Democratic banner, and T D Lewis files for sheriff on the Progressive ticket.
The Colorado Gulf Highway association held a meeting in Colorado Springs with delegates from Colorado Texas and other states. President C L Williams of Memphis Texas presided and presented his annual report to the group.
The L and O Register urges voters to register before the September primary. Registration ends Saturday at 9 p m with Sunday and legal holidays excluded. Voters who participated in the last general election in their precinct need not re register, while transfers require registrar approval.
Chicago July 31 The 65 000 firemen and engineers of 98 western railroads set a Friday August 7 strike unless the railroads general managers accept the federal mediation board plan. President Wilson urged a Washington meeting to avert disruption of crops amid European warfare threats.
The 1914 wage dispute pits 140000 miles of track and 50,000 enginemen against 98 railroads including the Illinois Central and routes west of Chicago. After a near unanimous strike vote, leaders warn of a walkout while citing a 50 percent wage rise needed to match living costs. roads estimate a $33 million annual cost.
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