Britain Declines Neutrality Promise Amid German Pressure
London reports reveal Britain's cautious stance as Sir Edward Grey outlines policy on Belgium and war risk. Germany presses for British neutrality and mediation while the British fleet is pledged not to attack France but no army pledge is given.
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London
Great Britain
France
Germany
Belgium
House of Commons
Edward Grey
England
Sir Edward Grey
Currency in Circulation Improves After Prompt Relief
New York reports a strengthened financial position as relief measures reduce threats of crisis. Comptroller John Skelton Williams says finances are in excellent shape and sufficient currency is circulating. Banks issue clearing house certificates and Aldrich-Vreeland currency shipments bolster liquidity amid fears of an outflow to Europe.
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New York
John Skelton Williams
Aldrich-Vreeland
Europe
Baltimore & Ohio Ignores Export Shipments The Embarsement
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad issued an embargo notice to its connecting lines and traffic affiliates stating that until further notice it will refuse shipments for export through Baltimore and other Atlantic ports.
Fort Halifax Manned by Canadian Militia Units
The fortress here was manned by Fort Halifax and several Canadian militia units including The First Canadian Artillery Sixty-third Halifax Rifles and the Sixty-sixth Princess Laulée Fusiliers, detailed to assist in defense duties.
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Fort Halifax
Halifax
Halifax Rifles
Princess Laulée Fusiliers
Austria declares war on Serbia amid European crisis
London reports Austria-Hungary declares war on Servia by manifesto. Germany rejects British mediation plan and supports Austria. Portents include Belgrade bombarded, Serbia and Montenegro massing on the frontier, and Russia-Sazonoff diplomacy to localize the conflict. Mobilization and troop movements intensify along Balkan frontiers.
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London
Servia
Germany
European Council
Vienna
Exchange Telegraph Company
Belgrade
St. Petersburg
Europe
Sergius Sazonoff
Austria
Danube
Bosnia
Tourists Held Up in Yellowstone Stagecoach Robbery
Coast Guard drill and war prep dominate Europe news as Britain readies for possible conflict while 165 tourists are robbed at rifle point on 45 Yellowstone Park stagecoaches. Two masked bandits collect cash, no injuries reported, hold-up near Shoshone Point between Old Faithful Inn and Thumb Lunch Station.
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Mammoth Hot Springs
Wyo
Yellowstone Park
Shoshone Point
Old Faithful Inn
Thumb Lunch Station
Park
Yellowstone Park Transportation Company
Yellowstone Western Stage Company
Wylie Camping Company
Frazier
R. B. Paddock
Old Faithful
Col
Brett
Lodge Hole
Black Horse Canyon
Jackson Hole
Outlook Pleases President Describes Mexican Situation
President Wilson called the Mexican outlook entirely encouraging noting advices point to peace. Zapata forces act in harmony with Constitutionalist leaders and a new agreement promises Southern revolutionary support to the Constitutionalists in restoring tranquillity across the republic.
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Washington
Wilson
Republic
Zapatan
War News Brief From Balkan Front and Wall Street
Montenegrin and Servian forces concentrate near Novibazar on the Austrian front. The New York Stock Exchange faced heavy foreign offerings but remained steady. About 25 million dollars in U S gold will be sent to Europe.
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Novibazar
New York Stock Exchange
Paniic
United States
Europe
New York
Germany
J. P. Morgan
New York Cotton Exchange
Bala
Sword forced into our hands says Kaiser amid war mobilization
Berlin crowds cheer the Emperor as martial law is proclaimed and news circulation is restricted. Across Europe Russia mobilizes, German forces prepare along the Austrian border, and Paris reels from the killing of Socialist leader Jean Jaures. London closes markets as war fears spike.
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Berlin
William
Germany
London
Warsaw-Vienna
Granica
Russian Poland
Sxcakova
Galicia
Nish
Secolo
Losnitza
Semendria
Palanka
Jagodina
Portotiu
Kaiser Wilhelm
Bavaria
Koenigsberg
Asquith
House of Commons
Vienna
Belgrade
Allenstein
Jean Jaures
Paris
Raoul Vilain
Archaeological School
Reims
Plymouth
North Sea
Plans for American relief as thousands seek Europe return
President Wilson asked Congress to appropriate 250000 to aid Americans abroad with funds and letters of credit. Ambassadors orders, embassy checks, and bank cooperation will help cash credits. No definite ship arrangements. transports judged adequate but not all available. American embassies to assist, with possible future money order limits from the Post Office Department.
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Washington
Europe
Congress
Wilson
State Department
Bryan
McAdoo
New York
Army
Navy
International Merchants Marine
Department
Secretary of State
Paris
Post Office Department
Burleson
Administration weighs options to raise revenue
Washington officials hope not to ask Congress for new import duties to offset European war related customs declines. Treasury is strong for two months without new funds. If needed, the government could issue Panama Canal bonds, extend income tax to lower incomes, or raise taxes on beer, liquor, and commercial stamps to boost revenue.
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Washington
Administration
Congress
Treasury
Marketing Cotton Crop Meeting in Washington
A special meet ing of the Southern Cotton Congress was called by President E J Watson for August 13 and 14 in Washington to formulate plans for marketing the fair cotton crop.
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Columbia
8. C
Southern Cotton Congress
Washington
E. J. Watson
Price-Protection Conference Urged By Southern Cotton Chief
Augusta figure Gay Hervie Jordan, president of the Southern Cotton Association, telegraphed association representatives across the cotton belt urging a mass meeting of farmers merchants bankers manufacturers and allied interests in New Orleans early September to discuss measures to protect the price of cotton.
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Augusta
Gay Hervie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
Association
New Orleans
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