Europe War Menace Triggers Stock Decline At Home
The Washington Ceat New York reports Europe’s crisis has driven U.S. stock prices to near-historic lows. Losses hit every owner of stocks and bonds as market turmoil deepened, with speculative margins shrinking and foreign sales draining American gold. War fears cripple foreign trade and threaten industrial output, leaving only essentials in demand.
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Washington
New York
Barmaa
America
Emparksing
Ama Copiaray
POU Arr- Smelters
Bele Bt
Atchison Sim
Faltimore
Ohio
Great Northern
Flarseater Wittehigh Valley
New York Central HY
Zactlery Pennssylvania
Headlin
Thau Co i Southern Barifte
Lion Pacific
Utah
United States
Modified Situation Reported From Emperors Messages
London August 1 an extraordinary council of ministers at Peterhof faced a reinferituation from assurances by the German Ambassador after exchanges between the Habsin Empire the German Emperor and Kir a Cerae The ministers felt Germany aims to bear upon us to resume talks on terms acceptable to the other powers with some hope of compromise The Post classified ad columns note results of charge for ads.
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London
Peterhof
St Petersburg
Hassin
Kira Cerae
Adja
Germany
Usirla
Obituary notices from Baltimore area July 1914 deaths
Fragmentary obituary entries list multiple individuals with last name variants and sparse personal data. Entries note death dates in July 1914, hospital or residence locations in Baltimore Maryland area, funeral arrangements, interment at local churches, and addresses including 639 Pennsylvania Ave, and 237 Miswhwe Ave Northeast. Names appear with limited clarity and ages range around seventy.
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Hilfe
Waanington University Hospital
Tom
Roteler & Durlaces
Pennsylvania
Hope Crams Mof Church
Anne Arundle County
Montesne Duitzerland Foe C
Losnett
Baltimore
Maryland
Tee Iverry Moenaney
North
George T Storer
Wright
Atureis
Sullivan
Feidas
Aay
Titrick Ireland
Americans in Europe face return difficulties as ships cancel sails
Thousands of Americans abroad confront travel disruption as the Imperator and other German liners withdraw from service amid tensions. The Mauretania may sail tomorrow while Aquitania is delayed, and many seek second class berths or passports. Embassies report high urgency as travelers scramble for options and authorities warn of possible further delays.
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Imperator
Amif
Mauretania
United States
Haten
Bryan
Big Liners Tied Up In Uncertain Sailings
Italian Line stated no vessels withdrawn from service and ships would sail as ordered by Europe until further notice. The Steamer Blows of Bandhard Oil, German-flagged, sailed to Algiers but turned back near Sandy Hook and headed to New York. Standard Oil refused comment on Kiowa. reports say recalling all ships in foreign waters is under consideration.
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Washington Post
London
Europe
Imperator
New York
Cunard Line
Mauretania
Aquitania
Umperator
Passaga
Thomas Nelson Page
Page
Italy
Basset
Italian Line
Blows
Btandhard Oil Company
Algiers
Sandy Hook
Standard of Company
LinER LA PROVENCE ARMED BY FRANCE FOR CRUISER DUTY
Paris reports the Provence of the French Transatlantic Line was requisitioned by the French minister of marine for immediate armed service. It will be withdrawn from transatlantic runs and France will act as an auxiliary cruiser. Jean Jules Jusserand and Mrs Jusserand planned to sail aboard the Provence. Myron Herrick and Mrs Herrick were to sail on the France but date moved. Herrick will postpone letters of recall until August 3 and take official leave from President Poincare the day before departure.
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Paris
la Provence
France
Jean Jules Jusser
United States
Myron TF Herrick
Merrick
America
Herrick
Poincare
Pastor killed by train near Morgantown NC
Relatives in Eastover S C learn of the death of Rev Norwood Tillinghast 42 a Washington DC Episcopal pastor assistant at the Church of the Epiphany Gatreet He attempted to board a moving train and fell under its wheels while visiting his parents in Eastover NC on July 31 He was son of Rev H Tilinghast of Eastover and had returned to Washington from the visit Times and details from colleagues pending confirmation.
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Spartanburg
Norwood Tillinghast
Washington
Likely to Be Marooned By War Bookings From Capital
More than fifty residents of the Capital have booked passage to Europe since July 1 and about 100 remain abroad or en route. With the suspension of steamship schedules and war in Europe, many Washington families face indefinite detention overseas and possible cancellation of plans. Names include Dr Thomas Nelson Page and dozens of others such as Robbenl Bell, Miss Fizord Brano Milas, Elizabeth Stewart, and Mrs A Craiger and daughter, among many listed travelers.
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Washington
Europe
Thomas Nelson Page
Italy
Robbenl Bell
Fizord
Brano Milas
Elizabeth Stewart
A_Craiger
H J Crosson
H B Higin
J Kingsburt
H Dsger
Justus Garfinkle
L C Graham
Albert Hahn
Dr Hahn
J B Leslie
Fred Legermann
Charles Rauscher
Mme
Josephine Rauscher
Rammel
Thomas Rustin
William G Schubirt
M. Swenson
H J Staley
Titus Alke
John Boyle
Jr Justus Hurst
Elizabeth Hurst
C. K. Herd
Katherine Herd
Charles Zeller
McReynolds Favored for Supreme Court Seat Amid Senate Talk
Debate in the Senate over Attorney General McReynolds’s possible confirmation to the Supreme Court narrows with Norris and Bristow opposing only. Cummins shows hesitation, Reed and Vardaman oppose in part. The President is expected to name a successor to Justice Lurton by midweek, with Thomas W Gregory touted as a likely AG candidate tied to Burleson and Cal House, a close presidential ally.
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Supreme Court
Senate
Norris and
Bristow
Cummins
McReynold
Chamber
Reed
Vardaman
Justice Lurton
Thomas W Gregory
New Haven
Gregory
Burleson
Texas
Cal House
Senator Gore Attacks Farmer With Cane in Altus Incident
Special to The Washington Post reports that U S Senator Thomas P Gore struck farmer Tom Moore with a walking cane during a political argument about arrests in Altus. Witnesses say Gore’s brother Ellis introduced Moore. Moore allegedly retorted that Gore sold out the Democratic party.
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Washington Post
Allas
Oklo
United States
Thomas P. Gore
Tom Moore
Gore
Moore
Altus
Ellis Gore
Nas
Godge
Eye on Enlistments Neutrality Laws Are Rigid
Officials observe Austrian and Servian ads for soldiers as neutrality laws tighten. The piece recalls 1857 minister expulsion over enlistment attempts and notes past recruitment activity directed from U S hubs to Halifax.
DEPUTY JAURES SLAIN AND INTERESTS IN PEACE ADAMANT
The report details the assassination of Jean Jaures, noted European socialist leader and anti militarist. It notes his long opposition to militarism and capitalism and his belief in world peace through international cooperation. It mentions a prior incident in Berlin when Emperor William barred a speech. Jaures advocated a shared socialist program for peace and solidarity of the International proletariat.
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Maurea
Jean Lean Jauces
Europe
Kaiser
France
Germany
Wiliam
Jaures
Berlin
l'Humanite
Great Britain
Austrians Seek Novibazar Indemnity Plan
July reports that Austrian forces advance around Novibazar aiming to seize the town and compel Serbia to pay a 20 million dollar indemnity as Servian outposts retreat to main lines. The plan centers on forcing payment through occupation and pressure.
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Weslington
Athens
Servia
Austria Mobilizes as Talks Continue with Russia
Vienna reports complete military and naval mobilization in response to Russian moves. Diplomats in St Petersburg and Vienna carry on conversations as London notes renewed talks, while Ambassador Penfield in Vienna warns the situation grows more serious and Austrian reserve defenses are fully mobilized.
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St Petersburg
Vienna
London
A Dlepatch
German Ultimatums Demand That Russia Cease Mobilizing
Paris dispatch reports Germany has given Russia and France twelve hours to declare neutrality and stop mobilizing. The ultimata would expire at noon Saturday. A Rome circulated rumor cites the Italian news agency, but there is no confirmation. London notes a Telegraph rumor with no official denial.
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Russia
France
Paris
Mafin
Rome
Germany
Glornale D'Itala
London
Daily Telegraph
Russi
Exchange [Telegraph Company
Germans Across Border Destroy Railways In Crisis Note
A Paris issued note warns of German provocations on the French frontier. It details German armament, cavalry patrols penetrating France, railway damage, confiscation of cars, and locomotives halted at Montreux Vieux and Amanvillers, with rail transit broken as ministers consider measures.
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France
Germany
Thionville
Diedenhofen
Metz
Eastern Railroad Company
Montreex Vieux
Amanvilliers
Council of Ministers
Mengurea
Opponents Hear For and Against New Auto Tax Plan
Washington motorists leaders warn the Page bill to raise auto taxes would push a $1500 car’s annual cost to 74 in the district plus existing taxes. Hearings feature W S Duvall and Charles J Columbus arguing that autos are used by business and middle class. The measure, introduced by Representative Page of North Carolina, seeks a tax by horsepower with favorable committee action unlikely this session.
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Washington Motonsta’ Association
Sesson
Representative Page
North Carolina
W S Duvall
Washington Motorists Associaon
W Hayden
Charles J. Columbus
Retail Merchants Association
Duvall
Roral
Maryland
Virginia
Murrall
Russia Mobilization Sparks Frenzy Across City
Impromptu meetings in all city areas roused crowds to unprecedented enthusiasm. Orators stirred mass patriotism as mobilization offices saw crowds from all classes flock to register. Striking scenes reflected widespread seriousness amid the tense national mood.
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