Great Britain Declares War on Germany Last Night
London reports Britain declared war on Germany after Germany rejected Belgium neutrality. Statements note ambassador passports and a state of war from 11 p.m. Aug 4. Other dispatches describe Liege defense, Belgian expulsion of Germans, and global mobilizations as Europe moves to total conflict.
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Emergency Fund Passes in Commons as King Mobilizes Army
London Aug 5 The house of commons voted 525000000 for emergency purposes, approving supplemental bills within minutes without dissent. A proclamation by King George ordering mobilization of the British army was read from the Royal Exchange steps. Huge crowds cheered and sang British anthems.
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Knights of Pythias North Dakota grand lodge silver anniversary celebrated
Grand Forks August 5 Knights of Pythias members mark the silver anniversary of the North Dakota grand lodge with a major convention in the city. Attorney Tracy R Bangs recalls founding history while J B Wineman and W T Sprake attend from twenty five years ago. Officials discuss finances growth and elect officers with a special sleeper arranged on the Northern Pacific for Winnipeg lodge attendees. F L Goodman oversees reservations.
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Causes of the War: Race and Power in Europe
Cour rampant analysis traces origins to three great races Celts Teutons and Slavs plus religious divides. It links 19th century events from 1866 to 1914 to Prussian hegemony Austria Hungary Balkan ambitions and pan German versus entente blocs, framing war as monarchic longing rather than popular will.
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Japan Ready to Help England in War Mobilization
Washington reports that no Americans can leave Germany during mobilization as the German embassy informs the state department. The prohibition applies to men women and children, aiming to prevent flight of those eligible for military service and to guard military information, even among women and children.
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Armored cruiser Tennessee to sail with gold for Europe
Washington reports the Tennessee will depart New York tomorrow carrying between five and eight million dollars in gold for Americans in Europe. The specific source of the funds will be set during future conferences with New York bankers. The navy paymaster will supervise the treasure and Assistant Secretary Breckenridge will sail aboard. Tokio notes Japan may join the Anglo Japanese alliance if the war reaches the Far East and involves England.
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Iowan Held as Spy in Germany
Peter Klein of Iowa City touring Germany has been arrested as a spy and is held as a prisoner. He missed his passports on sailing from New York, and they were sent to Germany for him and may have miscarried.
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Gold seizure: Germany reports $20 million bound for Russia
German officers at Stuttgart reported to the war office that $20,000,000 in gold seized from a shipment consigned to Russia. The treasure was intended for Russian banks to aid the czar's government.
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Servians Win Big Victory Near Semendria
A Nish Serbia dispatch reports Austrian troops numbering about 10,000 were defeated by Servians near Semendria with heavy losses. The battle left many Austrians dead and wounded as they retreated.
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Russian and German Squadrons Cruising off Scandinavian Coast
A German squadron off Langeland in the great belt stops vessels to check nationality and cargo destination. Torpedo boats seen near Gedser and in the Kattegat. German warships patrol between Sweden and Jutland. A large Russian squadron spotted off Bornholm. Vienna reports Austria-Hungary orders complete military and naval mobilization in response.
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Banking law amendments boost circulation to 125 percent
Washington Aug 5 amendments to the banking law extend currency issues to 125 percent of capital and surplus of banks and trust companies in the federal reserve system. More than a billion dollars will be available for additional circulation. The senate quickly agreed, sending the measure to the White House for the president's signature.
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