President Proposes Mediation to End European War
The President offered the United States good offices to medi ate peace talks among European powers under The Hague treaty. Messages to Germany Russia Austria Hungary Britain and France urged a conference without precluding future U S involvement. Diplomatic reaction varied with optimism in White House circles and cautious notes from envoys. South American support was cited as potentially persuasive to Berlin while observers awaited Germanys response.
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United States
Europe
Germany
Austro-Hungary
France
England
Woodrow Wilson
Conference of Representatives of the
Powers of Europe
Servia
William
Nicholas
Russia
Francis Joseph
Austria
George
Great Britain
Poincare
Jomats
Dey
Netherlands
Tle
South America
John Harratt
Pan-American Union
Brasil
Argentina
Chile
Uruguay
Barrett
Montenegro
Berlin
Gerard
White House
Hague
Sayar
Veteran Montenegrin King Bids Farewell to Loyal Troops
A news note describes the veteran king preparing to depart for war and reflects on mediation by neutral powers. It cites The Hague convention defining mediation as advisory and non binding, with the United States proposing a suspension of hostilities if mediation is generally accepted, while mobilization continues.
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Montenegro
United States
Servia Victorious At Avala River Crossing
Belgrade via London Aug 5 Servian volunteers crossed the Save near Avala nine miles from Belgrade and 16 miles from Obrenovac, hoisting the Servian flag after Austrian crossing attempts failed.
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Belgrade
London
Avala
Obrenovac
Delarme
Orders by Italy Foreshadow War
New Orleans reports a cablegram to the captain of the Italian steamer La Sicilia ordering no cargo to be taken aboard and to anchor in neutral waters. The message, directed by the Italian government, signals potential Italian entry into the war.
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New Orleans
Italy
Two Submarines Sold to Canada From Seattle Vessel Yard
Two 150 foot long, 420 ton submarines built for the Chilean navy were sold to the Canadian government. They left Seattle under their own steam and proceeded to Victoria, British Columbia, last night.
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Seattle
Wash
Victoria
B. C
Southampton Closes Port to Merchant Ships
London August 5 The port of Southampton has been closed to merchant vessels. The American liner St. Louis has been ordered to Liverpool.
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London
Southampton
Liverpool
Germans Violate Swiss Territory Reported
Paris reported from Montbeliard in Doubs that German forces have breached Swiss neutrality, signaling a significant wartime incident with regional tension.
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Paris
Montbeliard
Department of Doubs
Switzerland
Prince de Croy Arrested for Espionage in Brussels
Brussels reports that Prince de Croy, a former guard officer, has been arrested for espionage. The arrest was connected to activities relayed via London on August 5. The affair involves a European prince and potential intelligence charges.
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Brussels
London
Prince de Croy
The
Guards
Great Britain Declares War on Germany Signal
Wireless message flashed to Admiral Sir John Jellicoe after the declaration of war. The call ordered action to capture or destroy the enemy as Britain mobilized for the global conflict.
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Great Britain
Germany
Sir John Jellicoe
Great Armies Battle Along Three Fronts In Europe
Reported from Belgium and surrounding fronts as German forces push into Liege and Hainaut while Belgian and French troops respond. An army of 100000 Germans was said marching toward Dieppe island area with Belgian and British expectations framed by Le Peuple. Casualties include a German aviator killed and Belgian losses noted as light compared with German tolls.
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Eysden
Diege
Berlin
Liege
Herve, Pepinster
Remouchamps
Hainaut
Belgium
le Peuple
Wise
Fiemalle
Argenteau
Two Uhlan Regiments Destroyed
Paris reports German cavalry and infantry crossing into France in reconnoitering parties. German dragoons attacked Villers-la-Montagne and a German cavalry regiment reached Morfontaine before retreating under French infantry. France mobilizes with orderly progress and Alsace shows good spirit. Santos Dumont offers aid. Paul Pau placed in command of an army. Germany declares war on Belgium with fighting near Liege and Vise. Vise burned. civilians executed. Dirigibles hover over Brussels as residents resist occupation.
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Villers-la-Montagne
Department
Meurthe-st-Moselle
Morfontaine
Alsace
Santos Dumont
Paul Pau
Germany
Belgium
Aix-la-Chapelle
Rheydt
Liege
Vise
Brussels
Germans' Horses Stampede Front on Belgian Frontier
A Maestricht dispatch reports sharp fighting on the Belgian frontier with the Germans' horses stampinged as the clash rages. The ongoing engagement highlights intensified military activity and fluid fronts amid the conflict.
Russian Embassy staff abused in Berlin during war outbreak
Report from Berlin via London describes attacks on M. Charovitski and Princess Belosselsky among embassy staff. First Secretary Charovitski injured, treated in Copenhagen. Children sheltered in autos as crowds hurled abuse, stones, and strikes. police struggled to protect diplomats. Air activity noted with battles and German horse stampede reported around Maastricht.
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SS Petersburg
London
Berlin
Mose
Everbeen
Princess Belosselsky
Mise
Susie Whittier
Boston
Charovitsk
Copenhagen
Vise Falls to German Forces in Prolonged Siege
After hours of fighting German troops captured Vise and burned much of the town. Argenteau is also in flames. About one hundred thousand Germans are reported marching toward Liege amid the Belgian frontier fighting.
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Belgium
Vise
Argenteau
Liege
Firing Heard at Portland Maine Coast Near Seguin Island
Heavy guns fired off the Maine coast were heard early today by the Portland Observatory keeper. Eight or ten shots in two minutes came from about 24 to 30 miles southeast of Portland, near Seguin Island, with echoes at harbor forts and along the coast toward Bath.
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Maine
Portland Observatory
Seguin Island
Here
Bath
Seguin
Kennebec River
Russians Force German Retreat in Northeastern Prussia
Russian troops have established contact with the enemy along most of the Russo German frontier in northeastern Prussia. German forces are reported to have fallen back and are burning villages over a wide invaded area.
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St. Petersburg
Prussia
Waterloo Warning From German Commander in Belgium
Gen. von Emmich, leader of the German Meuse forces, appeals to Belgians to allow free passage while warning that destroying bridges tunnels or railways would be hostile acts. He asks Belgians to avoid war and promises to pay for provisions and protect civilians, citing Waterloo as a historic link.
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Paris
von Emmich
Meuse
Waterloo
Titanic era gold plan aboard Kronprinzen Cecilie
Passengers from Bar Harbor report a plan to cast 10,000,000 in gold overboard if the ship was captured. Capt Pollock received praise, while the North German Lloyd line faced criticism as passengers complained about being dumped in Bar Harbor and forced travel fares. Names not provided.
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Washington Post
New York
Aug
Bar Harbor
Pollock
Lloyd Line
Inalat
Belgians Hit German Regiments Near Spa with Mine
Belgians near Spa 20 miles southeast of Liege destroyed two German regiments in an action involving an armored train. A mine exploded and artillery opened fire at the same time, forcing survivors to surrender.
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Washington Post
Brussels
Spa
Liege
Cutter Seizes 10 Million in Gold From Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Arrangements were made in Washington to return the 10,600,000 dollars in gold aboard the Kronprinzessin Cecilie to New York bankers by the revenue cutter Androscoggin. The ship at Bar Harbor, Maine, remains with gold aboard as it awaits repatriation actions. First and second class passengers were released, 42 sent away by special train, with 3 remaining to depart tomorrow under immigration authority.
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Mner Kronprinzessin Cecilia
Bar Harbor
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Andrascoggin
Ber Harbor
Liorgner Kronprinzassin Cecilie
Portland
Polack
Sterraga
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