Ships crisis sparks urgency in Senate and House talks
President and leaders convene with Representative Underwood and Senator Kern amid fears of a crippled U.S. merchant fleet. Discussions focus on registering ocean vessels under the American flag and possible changes to five year ownership rules to bolster shipping capacity amid looming European war.
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Serbs Hold Drina Front War Speech Threatens Germans
Dispatches report Serbians and Austrians suffer heavy losses as fighting rages along the Drina frontier. Berlin confirms Russian bridge destruction, martial law imposed, and Austrian guards repulse a Serb assault near the Bosnian border. British efforts to broker peace falter amid German intransigence.
German Fleet Halts Ships in Baltic Patrols
Copenhagen reports a German squadron cruising off Langeland halting all vessels to verify nationality and cargo destination. German torpedo boats sighted near Gedser and in the Kattegat, warships patrolling between Sweden and Jutland. A large Russian squadron seen near Bornholm. Denmark mobilizes coast defense troops as Parliament is summoned. Germany suspends cable and telegraph links with Denmark and many German locations without notice.
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German Destroyers Threaten Danish Waters in July Crisis
Copenhagen reports mobilization of Danish army and neutrality declaration. German and English warships seen near Copenhagen fortress as a unit of German destroyers approached Middle Strand. A large German fleet was spotted off southern Holland amid debates on American registry for foreign vessels to avoid seizure during looming European conflict. Analysts warn of massive capital needs to shield U S trade and potential profits if ships operate under neutral flags.
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mobilization orders spark British calm resolve across nation
London July 3 Premier Asquith announced Russia proclaimed general mobilization of army and fleet triggering German mobilization. British public remains calm yet grim, ready to join Russia and France if war comes. Army and navy on war footing, press restricted, fleet near Flushing, government alone knows full plans.
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All Reserves Called Upon in Russia Proclaims War Mobilization
St. Petersburg July 11 imperial proclamation calls all army reservists to colors. Emperor meets German ambassador and presides over ministers council. Trains and boats halted. mail tram to Germany not waving. service to Stockholm and English steamship routes suspended. Crowds cheer, banners and portraits of the emperor fill streets. Public demonstrations continue through night as editions circulate. Continuous reports expected on third page.
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Peace steps must begin at Vienna says Russia
Paris July 31 The Temps prints the Vienna conversation between Count von Pourtales and Sergius Sazonoff. In St Petersburg yesterday Russia would not concede any territorial claims if Austria keeps Servia tensions. Sazonoff said Russia cannot permit the execution of Servia and demobilization would depend on Russia's war decisions. Germany told Vienna it was only seeking information, not pressuring or mediating.
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Nearly Seized Royal Yacht By Austrian Blockade
Montenegro rulers royal yacht Deglara narrowly escaped capture as Austrian destroyers pursued the vessel off Antavart. The yacht approached a port but spotted the blockaders and fled, arriving safely at its destination.
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Danish Editors Arrested at Hadersleben by Germans
All editors of the Danish papers at Hadersleben in Schleswig have been arrested by German authorities and imprisoned in the fortress. The Danish-German frontier is barred by German troops.
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Militant Suffrage Group Orders Halt to Militancy
The Women's Social and Political Union, a militant suffrage group, issued a proclamation directing all branches in the United Kingdom to cease acts of militancy during the continuance of the international crises.
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Berlin Delays Fortified Moves Amid War Fear
Berlin reports heavy mood as martial law looms and diplomacy stalls. Germany bans grain flour meats fuels and autos exports while mobilization warnings rise and royal families rush home. Koenigsberg posts railway guard with strict limits and shoot orders for trespassers.
Fear for gold ship second treasure boat off
Officials fear seizure of $11,025,000 in gold aboard Kronprinzessen Cecile off Sable Island after sailing from New York to Europe. The bullion, destined for France and England, marks the largest single voyage in modern finance, with Lazard Freres and major banks among consignors.
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New Zealand Offers Expeditionary Force to Britain
Wellington prime minister William F Massey announced to parliament that New Zealand would offer the services of an expeditionary force to the imperial government if required. Members rose and sang God Save the King.
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Belgium Mobilizes as Germany France Move to War
Brussels reports the Belgian government ordered general mobilization after learning Germany and France planned mobilizations. Cavalry detachments dispatched to eastern and southern frontiers. The Netherlands Austria? Queen Wilhelmina issues urgent decree ordering Dutch army mobilization. Bank notes show 2,000,007 francs in gold.
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