Forces Extend Invasion Across Russia Holland
Reports from The Washington Post detail German forces extending their invasion toward Russia and Holland. Capt. Lawrence warns of danger to the West Coast and Panama Canal while UK London commands cipher changes. A flotilla of German and allied officers, including Lt. Sir GM Bullock, travels with the group.
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THE
Washington’ Post
Russia
Holland
California Field Glass
Lawrence
Panama Canal
Europe
America
Died notices from 1914 funeral announcements
Obituary notices list several deaths with dates and addresses. Annie King aged 73 of 118 Gitert Southeast and Berthy Tris Ren boimve, daughter of Frieda and Charles Mecer, both noted with August 1914 deaths. Alexander Pumeph Rky, husband of Maude Furiygehrrey, at 103 Biescuth Street Southeast, funeral from his residence. Emily Miron of the late Jostan Shaw Pung, service at George F. Aurhorst’s undertaking parlors. Abraminer on North Capitol Street, and Aminner at Derby Conn referenced with services next week. Relatives invited. interments at Congressional Cemetery or Derby Conn per copy.
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Annie
John Th King
Fuesday
Angwat
Congressional
Miyrr
Berth Y Tris
Ren Boimve
Frieda
Alexander Pumephrky
Maude
Furiygehrrey Fuyeral
Biescuth Street
Irlenta Visted
Terese
Congressional Cemetery
Prince George Maty
Dia Omoat Sibley Hospital
Emily Miron
Jostan Shaw
George F. Aurhorst
Ahriner
North Capitol
Madina
Wariner
Derby Conn
Derby ‘Orn
Germany Invades Holland and War Escalates Across Europe
A historical newspaper fragment discusses Germany’s invasion of Holland and the wider crisis sparked by Austria Hungary’s attack on Serbia. It notes the unexpected quick expansion of the war, the collapse of the triple alliance, and the Kaiser’s realization that Austria is a fragile support, as Europe slides toward a broader conflict.
European Warships in Atlantic Waters
A compiled list of European, British, Japanese, Mexican, French, Dutch ships and routes across Atlantic waters and ports including St Thomas, Habana, Vera Cruz, Port au Trince, San Diego, Tampico, La Pas, and France. Ships are shown en route or at various destinations with multiple destinations listed.
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Dresden
St. Thomas
Port Au Trince
Karlarohe
Habana
Vera Crux
Nuernberg
San Francisco
Cel
Strassburg
West Toches
Leipste
Mazatina
Mexico
Berwick
Canada
Bristol
Suffolk
Shearwater
San Diego
Cal
Eussex
Tampico
Lancaster—Tampico
mo—Manzanillo
Carlos V
Alphonso XI
Puerto Mexico
Descartes
France
Conde
Vera Cruz
Kortebner
Holland
War disrupts trade among Japan China and Europe
Tokyo reports business between Japan China and Europe at a standstill due to ongoing war. Trade with America is also heavily affected. French warships and liners concentrate at Saigon while British naval reserves are called to Hongkong. German reservists exchange bank notes for gold at the Bank of Japan before heading to Tsingtau.
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Japan
China
Europe
Tokyo
America
Far East
Saigon
Hongkong
Tsingtau
Bank of Japan
England Extends Bank Holiday to Three Days
London reports the British government extending the bank holiday over three days. A bill to temporarily stipulate payment of bills of exchange passed through Parliament, shaping the financial outlook during the period.
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London
Moratorium Bill Receives Royal Assent in Commons
The measure grants power to declare a moratorium and passes with rapid approval in the House of Commons. The Marquis of Lansdowne, opposition leader, signaled willingness to back the government in any difficulties the administration faces.
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House of Commons
Marquis of Lansdowne
German War Doomsayers See Slow Start To Blitz
German war plans analysts in Europe judge the initial German offensive slower than expected. Americans fear diplomats grip the pace as they study a hastily drawn map and reports from Berlin, Paris, and Moscow. They note gaps in official info and interpret border clashes as feints while three German divisions near France loom within ten miles of the frontier.
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Europe
Germany
Russia
France
Europesan
Lorraine
Berlin
Danzig
Inundated American Legation in Copenhagen Amid War Flight
Hundreds of Americans stranded in Copenhagen arrive from Germany, baggage left behind as war fears rise. Roxen Worm, a theater group rep, is noted among travelers. Americans seek U S warships protection for transatlantic crossings aboard a crowded liner where steerage has partial first class cabins.
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Spreja
Washington Post
Copenhagen
Denmark
Amercan Legation
Germany
Gage Relund
Roxen Worm
Coperhagen
Thure
Washingtom
United States
All British Navy Reserves Out Mobilization of Army Starts Today
London, Aug 2. Naval reserves mobilized this morning after orders issued yesterday evening. Army mobilization to begin tomorrow including regulars and territorials. Field Marshal French, resigning over Ulster, is expected to command the expeditionary force if sent to aid Belgium. Bank closings until Thursday cause minor hardship as men with large checks seek small loans.
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British Navy
London
Admiralty
French
War Office
Phuraday
No Peace While Invader Remains On Russian Soil
In St Petersburg on August 2 the emperor appeared at a winter palace service after a 100000-strong crowd gathered as the imperial yacht arrived. The ceremony included a war declaration te deum and a vow by the czar not to make peace while any enemy soldier remains on Russian soil.
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St Peterbburg
Winter Palace
Feterhof
Holy Cross
Russia
Disease Germs Used by the French Charged. Three Executed
London reports the German embassy says a French army surgeon attempted to weaponize cholera germs against Metz wells. He and two assistants were captured by German outposts, court-martialed, and shot.
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London
Metz
Germany Declares War in 1870 Mobilization Ordered
Dramatic incidents mark Germany's first step toward war in 1870. Von Moltke, chief of the German imperial army staff, outlined mobilization orders before the war declaration. At St Petersburg a German declaration of war was handed to the Russian foreign minister. France announced mobilization would begin at midnight and be completed by 11:50 Sunday night.
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General Staff
France
Russia
Kriegspiel
von ‘Moltke
Germany
von ‘ Mottke
Déak
Spleen
St. Petersburg
Russien
Council of Ministers
Paria
Runwin
Poinenre
Elysee Prince
German Ambassador Quits Paris and Berlin Envoy Withdrawn
Paris reports the German ambassador Baron von Schoen left Paris at 10 o clock after protesting attacks on German shops and alleged French frontier raids. France demanded his passports from Berlin as Gen Joffre left for the frontier and Emperor Nicholas indicated Russian reservists in France may serve with the French army.
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London
Paris
Daily Mail
Baron von Schoen
Berlin
Joffre
Nicholas
France
England Must Fight or Lose Her Position as a World Power
Rear Admiral Alfred T. Mahan, retired naval authority, urged England to deploy its fleet against Germany to preserve its status as a world power. He warned that staying out of the war could cost Britain its empire in the next generation. He also urged Italy to join the war soon as an ally of France and Russia to counter Austria and defend the Balkans.
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England
Germany
France
Russia
Great Britain
Justice
Mahan
New York
Alfred T. Mahan
U. S
Quogue
Long Island
Italy
Balkans
Turkey
Greece
London
Paris
America
Japan
Britain
Ussia
United States
Ite
Coalition Cabinet in England Likely Leader Quits Office
London dispatch reports John Burns a Laborite may resign from the coalition cabinet as opposition leaders push for a new government formation. The crisis centers on war policy disagreements with ministers including Andrew Bonar Law the Marquis of Lansdowne and Arthur J Balfour.
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England
John Burns
Laborite
London
Aus
Evening Standard
Fo Ponéussays
Gow
British Isles
Andrew Bonar Law
The
of Lansdowne
Arthur J Balfour
Famine as threat eclipses invasion for Britain and Allies
The piece warns that famine, not invasion, poses the greatest risk to Germany and the British Isles, citing rising food prices, export bans, and the peril to London’s food supply. It argues Russia and France could strengthen a UK alliance, with France’s wealth, airship capabilities, and naval capacity shaping a formidable wartime balance.
Treasure ship to carry gold to warship amid war scare
Wireless from Bremen ordered the Kronprinzessin Cecilie carrying 10,600,000 in gold for London and Paris banks to Bremen directly, skipping Plymouth and Cherbourg to avoid seizure. Reports of capture were unconfirmed. passengers mostly bound for England and France faced disruption.
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London
Paris
Plymorth
Cherbourg
New York
Lloyd Steamship Company
Bremen
Kronprinzess
Cecilie
Pans
Plymouth
Morley May Resign From English Cabinet
Rumors in London place Viscount Morley of Blackburn, lord president of the council, on the verge of resigning from the cabinet. It is reported that John Burns’s resignation has not yet been accepted and many expect Field Marshal Kitchener to be appointed British minister of war, with his return from Egypt canceled.
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Germany
England
France
Fonncare
A. J. Balfour
London
America
Viscount Morley
Blackburn
John Burns
Bari Kitchener
Egypt
Tomas
Earth tremor in Jamaica alarms Kingston area
Kingston Jamaica August 3 a severe earth shock was felt at 6 32 this morning causing considerable alarm among residents but little damage was reported authorities said the tremor was widely felt across Kingston and nearby districts with no major injuries reported
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Jamaica
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