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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

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Jul 25, 1914

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Europe Faces War as Russia Allies With Austria

European leaders warned of a broad conflict as Russia backed Austria in the Serb crisis. Germany pledged to uphold its ally, while Russia demanded extra time and threatened strong measures if Belgrade did not yield. European capitals debated steps, with fears of a Balkan-wide war increasing as Austro-Hungarian troops prepared and diplomats urged restraint.

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Legation Qmt Belgrade St Petersburg Bemla Austria
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Military strengths of Germany Russia Austria and Servia in European crisis

Germany leads with 916 ships and about 2 250 000 land troops in Europe. Russia follows with 166 ships and 1 845 000 men. Austria fields 114 ships and up to 810 000 land forces. Serbia counts 195 000 men. Germany has 33 battleships to Russia 9 and Austria 12 103 torpedo boats versus Russia 203 and Austria 72. Russia 1 500 000 peace strength. Germany 672 000. Austria 426 881. Serbia 30 038.

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Germany Russia Austria Servia
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Trial of Doctor's Wife Begins Prominent Names Tangle

Freeport, Long Island July 2 Special to The Washington Post developments in the plan to try Mrs Florence Carman for the murder of Mrs Louise Bailey. Defense counsel said a man did the shooting and that evidence to the grand jury by Frank Farrell would be shown as spurious. Farrell testified he saw a woman fleeing Carman's office with a revolver in hand. Attorney George M Levy claimed Farrell lies and will show he was not in Freeport that day. Dr Carman hired John J Graham as chief defense counsel with Levy. Threats against Carman from at least seven men were disclosed and will be entered at trial along with testimony about Mrs Carman's movements.

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Levy Farrell Freeport Washington Post Long Isand Florence Carman Louise Bailey Frank Farrel Aling ‘ Cullen Nan Bailey Long Island Eres John J Graham Massau County Dr Carman Beardes Carman Mrs Carmans Barthou Albert Calmette Pasteur Institute Lille Calmette Mme. Calliaux Mme Caillaux M. Chauchard Gaillard Mme Callianx Mercigny Mme Cafflaux Henri Bernatein Figero M. Ceccaldi
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Peters Not to Run Again for Reelection

Representative Andrew J Peters of the Eleventh district announces he will not seek reelection next fall. He is expected to become Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, replacing Charles Hamlin who was named head of the Federal Reserve Board. Peters, a four term congressman, declined details of his future plans.

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Treasury Apadtal Washington Post Boston Mass Andrew J Petera Eleventh Distriot North Haven Congress Peters Charles Hamlin the Treasury Hamlin Federal Reserve Board Philippines
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Secretary Garrison Reviews New Jersey Militia

Secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison reviewed the Fighting First and Dandy Fifth regiments of the New Jersey National Guard at Seagirt during Governor James F. Fielder's Governor's Day maneuvers. Garrison traveled from Seabright to Seagirt for the event hosted by the state governor.

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Jersey Leagh New Jersey National Guard Lindley 3 Seagirt Seabright James F Fielder New Jersey
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Brig. Gen Camillo Carr Dies in Chicago Home

Brig Gen Camillo Casatt Cadmus Carr USA retired veteran of the Civil and Spanish Wars and Indian campaigns died at his Chicago home today. He served in multiple conflicts and earned recognition for his long military career.

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Chicago Camillo Casatt Cadmus Carr USA
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Slater to Present Two Live Lions to Boston Park

Wireless dispatch from Nelson Slater 21 heads of Slater family says he will present two African lions to Franklin Park Boston. Lions arriving in New York tomorrow then shipped to Boston. Slater, Harvard alumnus, previously pursued and stopped runaway horses in a daring bid. His great grandfather Samuel Slater founded mills valued at $7,0000. father Horatio Nelson Slater died leaving $15 million estate.

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Washington Post Boston Mass Nelson Slater Slater Franklin Park New York Harvard Ater Samuel Slater Slater Mills Horatio Nelson Slater
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Brooklyn Navy Yard Tests Huge 500 Million Candlepower Light

The Brooklyn Navy Yard conducted experiments with a 500 million candlepower searchlight to compare its strength with the standard light. Invented by German Heinrich Beck, the beam clearly outlined buildings two miles away, including the Metropolitan Tower. Some tests next week will be kept secret and shared only with authorities in Washington.

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Broklyn Navy Yard Washington Post New York Jay Brooklyn Navy Yard Navy Heinrich Beck Alyme Metropolitan Tower Washington
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New York Visitor Fined in Burns Cottage Brass Theft

David Graeham Carmichael of New York pleaded guilty in Ayr county court to stealing two brass handles from an antique bureau in Robert Burns' cottage. He was fined 128 dollars after police recovered the missing handles allegedly thrown into a street by a car occupant while touring Scotland with companions.

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New York Dumfries Scotland David Graeham Carmichael New York City Ayr Robert Burns Carmichael Mt Carmichael Burna Cottage
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Train hold up kills bagman near New Orleans

Two masked men stopped the New York Limited of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad four miles east of New Orleans on July 4. The bagman was killed and two crew members are missing. a special train with officers and physicians was dispatched to the scene. Flagman Tom Elgin is believed killed while on the tracks. the bandits obtained only a bag.

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N. Flagman New Orleana New York Limited Louisville and Nashville Railroad Here Tom Elgin
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EAISER MAY CURTAIL TRIP WITH EMPIRE RETURN LIKELY

A high officer in Berlin said Emperor William may cut short his Norwegian trip and return to Berlin by the end of next week. The weather there is cited as a reason and the delay could be due to the Austro-Servian tensions. The note indicates Germany pressing Servia to submit to Austria’s demands, while travel ads show a Baltimore to Olio round trip for $1.25 every Saturday and Sunday with return by Monday 9 a.m.

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Berlin William Amteror Germany Serva Austria Baltimore Olio
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Imperial Chinese fete at Marble House dazzles Newport

Newport July 24. Mrs Oliver P Belmont hosts a lavish Chinese themed dinner and ball at Crossways and Marble House in honor of the Duchess of Marlborough. Guests arrive in royal robes from China. costumes feature Emperor Keen-Lung motifs while an Oriental decor transforms rooms into a museum of ancient embroidery and imperial pageantry.

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Emperor Keen-Lung E. J Famier Mrs. Fish Mrs. Belmont Duchess of Marlborough Marble House Washington Post Newport R. I Walla Peking Sre Belmont Fieh New York Mechanica Lake Oriental Palace Keenlung
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Bomb raid aids Spanish in Tetuan engagement

Telegrame from Madrid reports an important engagement near Tetuan where Spanish aviators led by Prince Ferdinand played a key role. A large native force ambushed a recently captured position and struck hard before the aviators located the enemy and dropped bombs, preventing total annihilation.

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Speotel Washington Fan Madrid Mo- Toco Tetuan Mat Jof Prince Ferdinand
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$1 250 000 Day Goods Crash

New York July St Boessneck Brossel & Co importers and dealers in ary goods made a general assignment for the benefit of creditors. Attorneys say assets about 1260 00 and liabilities in excess of that sum. The action follows curtailment of the firm s foreign credits.

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New York St —Boessneck, Brossel & Co Bnefit Asdete
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Police Loot Town as Officers Confess In Robbery Ring

Rockville Centre officer Rulos Paterson and two colleagues were accused of wholesale robberies over six months. Paterson confessed loot hidden in walls and rafters, including silverware and silks, to trustees and detectives, leading to arrests of a suspect named Warren Treadwell and others. A woman friend and another officer’s wife were held as witnesses.

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Washington Post New York Rulos Paterson Rockville Centre L 1 Paterson Harrison B Wright East Rockaway Eawin Wallace Phinena Seaman Peterson John Pilkington Warren Treadwell Warren Treadwell Was Convicted By Them of the Crime He and the Other Poiceman Treadwell
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Watermelon Freight Car Mystery In Jersey City

A freight car from Batimore to Ohio carried 12 225 melons when a 13 year old colored boy Fred Mitchell was found locked inside in Jersey City. He spent about three days in the car and cannot recall how he ended up there. His father Wesley Mitchell of Wilmington NC has been notified.

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New York Ansolkl Washington Post Jersey City Ohio Fred Mitchell Fred Wilmington, N Cc Wesley Mitchell Wilmington
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30ULD YACHT MAY BE FIRST Joseph Lester Hopen plans canal run

Honolulu on July 2 1928 reads that Joseph Lester Hopen paddling the Niagara Howard Goulds yacht may become the first to pass the Panama Canal merchant vessels await the opening date August 1 Hopen intends to sail to the west coast of Mexico and then to the isthmus to beat others through the waterway

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Joseph Lester Hopen Niagara Honolulu Panama Canal Vegbela Lesa Hhan Steet Jozeph Lelter Howerd Gould New York Mexico
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Mme Caillaux Trial Sheds Light On Letters And Fear

Paris dispatch reports the Caillaux trial heated by Mme Gueydan’s revelation of letters said to expose inner life. Barthou defends publication while Dr Calmette’s testimony praises Gaston Calmette’s integrity and friendship, declaring Mme Caillaux innocent of fear-driven murder.

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Calmette Mme. Caillaux Barthou Fabre
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History of World Conflicts and Local News Highlights

A scrambled index lists topics ranging from Europe facing war and political turmoil to local notices about crime, court cases, societal issues, sport events, and railway developments. Entries mention Roosevelt plans, a dead James D Richardson, arrests of titled women, and various public developments including safety, grain standards, and playgrounds.

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Europe Bailey Newport Caillanx Wearst Bank Act S_Warbure Roosevelt Barnes James D Richardson Villa News of Alexandria Southern Railway Bulla Pier
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Senate Treaties Face Doubtful Ratification

Several Democrats on the Foreign Relations Committee oppose action on President Roosevelt's peace treaties with twenty nations. A Wednesday hearing on the Colombian matter is planned as part of ongoing efforts to push ratification before adjournment.

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Roosevelt Senate Congress Salvador Guatemala Panans Honduras Nicaragua Netherlands Bolivia Portugal Persia Denmark Sitzerland Costa Rica Doainican Republic Verezuela Italy Norway Peru Argentina Brazi Chile Great Brita France Caties Stone Col Roosevelt Sesson
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Lillian Russell Very Ill in Atlantic City Stay

Reports from a Moore family friend say Lillian Russell wife of Alexander P Moore lies seriously ill at their summer home near Atlantic City. Dr L Schndecker was called for a consultation and has returned to the city. Moore's condition is not disclosed and attempts to reach him failed.

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Washington Pittsburgh Lillien Russell Alexander P Moore Atlantic City Moores L Schndecker Moore Schidecker
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Society Sees Fight Film in England Private Cine Sound

London society witnessed the first private demonstration of talking pictures at the West End Cinema showing the Georges Carpentier versus Gunboat Smith fight. Notables including Mrs John Aster Lady Randolph Churenil and Lady Cunard followed six rounds, with social leaders noting seconds counted on screen and applauding the talking pictures and phonograph harmony.

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Washington Post London John Aster Randolph Churenil Cunard Georges Carpentier Smith England West Ern Corrl Social
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Bank Ag t Hybrid Put s Blame on Congress

The Washington Post letter criticizes Congress and President Wilson for appointing Mr Jones and Mr Warburg to the Federal Reserve Board, arguing the Aldrich-Wilson act sustains big business. It condemns mixed reform as half radical, half conservative, and predicts harmful outcomes from the central bank plan.

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