Taft predicts world war draw in grim crisis
The Washington Post reports Taft warns Britain and Japan will clash with Germany, and the struggle may pull Greece, Turkey, and others into a vast conflict. He says this could be the last great war, with a terrible price in lives and wealth, yet possibly forcing a rethink of armament and policy.
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Great Naval Powers Face Death Clash Across Europe
Britain presses Germany over Belgium neutrality as Asquith unveils telegrams and notes. Germany pledges not to annex Belgian territory but indicates force if needed to counter French threat. Belgium reports territorial violations near Aix-la-Chapelle and Verviers as London demands a clear Belgium neutrality guarantee by midnight.
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War Declared as German Ambassadors Passport Demand
Paris August 4 The French wartime note states the German ambassador demanded his passports and diplomatic relations ended. It reports Germany declared war and that M Samain former president of the French war society was executed in Metz while other members were imprisoned.
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Germans Mass on Danish Frontier
Copenhagen reports Germans massing on Denmark's frontier with violations of neutrality feared any moment as tensions rise amid the unfolding regional crisis.
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Turkey mobilizes fears for capital in neutrality pledge
London dispatch reports Turkey informing Great Britain that Ottoman forces are being mobilized as a precautionary measure. Turkey promises absolute neutrality while some fear Russia may force the Bosphorus, land troops on the Black Sea coast, and seize Constantinople.
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Censorship ukase issued in Russia
In St Petersburg on August 4 a ukase established a military censorship. Prince George Troubetskoy, head of the foreign office near eastern department, was named Minister to Servia.
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British mine ship sunk by Germans in raid
London August 4 a British mine laying ship was sunk by a German fleet. The torpedo boat destroyer Pathfinder was pursued but escaped.
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German Fleet Massed in North Sea Off Jutland
Copenhagen dispatch reports a portion of the German battle fleet has massed in the North Sea near Jutland after passing Kiel. Denmark withdraws troops from Jutland and concentrates forces at Copenhagen while fears grow of Russian fleet moves to force Baltic passage. A Finnish steamship bound for Helsingfors was seized by a German warship as destroyers fail to cut the Bjornholm to St Petersburg cable.
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Wall Street Puzzles Over Moratorium Phrase
The article explains the term moratorium as an emergency act allowing a government bank to suspend specie payments for a period. It notes the Latin root morare meaning to delay and mentions an archaic form morators referring to racers who delayed others for crowd amusement.
Red Cross Offers Its Aid to All Sides in War
The American Red Cross decided yesterday to tender its services to all nations involved in the European war. The international relief board will meet today to consider ways and means. Appeals for funds to carry out the work will be promptly issued. Medical officers and nurses will be placed at the disposal of the powers accepting the offer of assistance.
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Proclamation of Neutrality Issued by President Wilson
The president proclaims strict US neutrality in the European war citing existing laws and treaties. It warns that US citizens and residents abroad and within the United States must observe impartial neutrality and refrain from aiding belligerents under penalties. The proclamation references the Penal Code of March 4, 1909 and the law of nations.
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Proclamation on American Neutrality in World War I
The document outlines strict neutrality rules banning enlistment or support for any belligerent forces by U S citizens or vessels. It prohibits recruiting, transporting, arming, or aiding hostile operations within U S jurisdiction and sets 24 hour departure limits for belligerent ships in U S waters. It also permits limited supplies and forbids arming or provisioning beyond necessity. The proclamation, dated August 4, 1914, mandates impartial conduct and warns of penalties for violations.
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