Kiel Canal as War Turning Point in European Conflict
A Chicago Tribune analysis argues the Kiel canal could decide the war if the Entente gains control. It outlines Germany and France facing frontier and canal pressures, while Russia and Austria are assessed for mobilization and potential offensives.
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Europe
Germany
France
Kiel Canal
Triple Entente
Chicago Tribune
French
Russia
Paris
Berlin
Namur
Mulhausen
France Seeks Kiel Canal Move To Break German Power
The analysis argues France would target the Kiel Canal to seize sea control and enable Baltic access for Russian aid. It warns of a 400 mile front with heavy costs, and notes Austrian and German forces massing toward Brest Litovsk while Paris would benefit from a rapid decisive strike on a short line toward Kiel.
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Namur
Mulhausen
Colmar
Jutla
Lorraine
Alsace-Lorraine
Germany
France
Russia
Austria
Lemberg
Bucharest
Roumania
Arana
Hango
Helsingfors
Finland
Warsaw
St. Petersburg
Weishing
Intersburg
Vilna
Berlin
Kiel Canal
England
Baltic Sea
Paris
Strasburg
Liege
Galicia
Brest-Litovosk
Japan Joins World War With Demands on Germany
Tokio issues an ultimatum to Berlin demanding German warships withdraw from Japanese and Chinese waters and the Kia Chau lease be evacuated by a set date. If no answer by August 23 1914 Japan vows action followed by September 15 deadline for eventual return of Kia Chau to China.
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Tokio
Japan
Germany
Orient
Kiau Chau
Shan-Tang
Tsing- Tau
Asia
Kia Chau
China
Simple Rites For Mrs Wilson And Federal Reserve Oath
Simple funeral services were held for Mrs Woodrow Wilson in the White House East Room. The burial took place in Rome Georgia with a special train carrying the body. The Federal Reserve Board members took their oaths of office and began preparations for the new banking system with Secretary McAdoo predicting full operation by October 1. A Chicago celebration will mark the system’s inauguration.
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Woodrow Wilson
White House
Sylvester Beach
Princeton
Rome
Georgia
House and Senate
New Jersey
Stockton Axson
Francis Bowes Sayre
McAdoo
Tumulty
Guy T. Greyson
Fielder
Mr. Sayre
Union Station
House
Senate
Federal Reserve Board
Federal
Charles F. Hamlin
F. A. Delano
W. P. G. Harding
Paul M. Warburg
Adolph C. Miller
Wilson
Hamlin
Mr. Delano
Lane
Houston
Williams
Owen
Senate Banking Committee
Simmons
Finance Committee
Congress
Federal Reserve Banking
Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank System
Illinois Bankers’ Association
Illinois Commercial Federation
United States
Panama Canal Opens With Ancon Passage
The Panama canal is open to world commerce. The steamship Ancon owned by the United States War Department made the official opening voyage passing through Gatun locks in 70 minutes. It reached Balbao on the Pacific end after leaving Cristo Bal at 7 AM and will discharge cargo at Balbao docks.
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Panama
Panama Canal
United States War Department
Cristobal
Balbao
Pacific
Gatun
Turks to replace German crews on Goeben and Breslau
The British admiralty and war department press bureau states there is no doubt the Turkish government will replace all German officers and crews aboard the Goeben and Breslau with Turkish personnel.
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London
British
Admiralty
War Department
Goeben
Breslau
Do Not Have to Fight Statement on Naturalized Citizens
Secretary Bryan states that the United States is not party to treaties forcing naturalized citizens or foreign residents to return for military service. There is no mechanism to compel them to join foreign armies while they remain in the United States.
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Washington
Bryan
United States
Cape Cod Canal Tolls Likely to Be Reduced
Commodore J. W. Miller, vice president and general manager of the Cape Cod Canal Company, says toll rates for ships passing the canal are likely to be reduced in the near future as protests against prohibitive charges proceed.
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Cape Cod Company
Boston
Cape Cod Canal
Commodore J. W. Miller
Canal Company
Court dissolves International Harvester monopoly under Sherman Act
U S District Court rules International Harvester Company a monopoly in restraint of interstate and foreign trade since 1902 and orders dissolution into three independent firms within ninety days. The court cites abuse of advertising and improper transfer of assets by William Lane among its findings. Cyrus H McCormick plans to appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
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St. Paul
International Harvester Company
United States District Court
Chicago
Cyrus H. McCormick
United States Supreme Court
Walter J. Smith
Iowa
William C. Hook
Kansas
Walter A. Sanborn
Minnesota
International Harvester Company of America
D. M. Osborne & Company
International Company
William ©. Lane
New York
Foraker Defeated in Ohio as Harding Wins G P Nomination
In Ohio, Warren G. Harding secured the Republican Senate nomination over former Senator Foraker by substantial margin. Ralph D. Cole finished third while Frank B. Willis gained the governor nomination, defeating David Tod. Democrat Governor Cox appears renominated by about 60 000 votes over John J. Whitacre. Longworth nominated without opposition in the First district.
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Harding
Willis
Columbus
Ohio
Joseph B. Foraker
United States
Warren G. Harding
Marion
Ralph D. Cole
Frank B. Willis
Eighth
David Tod
Cox
Porter Spencer Kills Father Then Takes Own Life
Porter Spencer, a farmer, shot his father Jon Spencer after a quarrel over $12 in accounts. The dispute began with his brother Thomas. Porter chased Thomas into a car, then killed his father and himself.
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Porter Spencer
Jon Spencer
Porter
Thomas
Eld Porter
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