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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1914

Page

4

President Defends Antitrust Program Before Wholesale Delegation

The president addressed a large delegation of wholesale business leaders in the White House, defending the administration’s antitrust efforts. He argued the need to end suspicion and criminate by enacting laws reflecting the community’s moral judgment, while noting opposition to some Clayton bill features. He promised to consider lawmakers' suggestions and discussed business conditions with Detroit manufacturer Hugh Chalmers, asserting that prosperity hinges on relief from current uncertainty.

White House Wittelouse Busiezanen Gugat Preesent Senate Hugh Chalmers Detroit Moing Oon Liust

Archduke Joseph Called For War Speech From Budapest Balcony

Archduke Joseph issued a pledge from the Budapest palace balcony declaring that the empire will go to war together. He urged brothers to fight side by side and vowed to share glory or death, framing a united imperial stance amid mounting tensions.

Archduke Joseph Pauapest Archduke Joseph Maile Budapest

Series of July obituaries from a Washington area

Fragmented death notices dated July with multiple names: James F. Boyer, Ila Dey Stubbs, Holleran, Mary Ann Merritt, Virginia Presgraves, William F. Presgraves, Margaretta Frasheim, and others. Each entry lists relatives, funeral details, and locations such as St John Church Forest Glen and Atlantic City NJ, with varying ages from infancy to forty nine. The text shows scattered dates July 2 9 194 and July 28 19M, requires cautious interpretation.

Nea Sweeney James F. Boyer Sissel Ilardey Danted Thomas Bila Holleran Nea Naonan Nstraet Atlantic City N. J Frbla Blas Mann Tuneral Pelyete Mehkiy Mary Ann Merritt Wuneral Troth “Baptist Home M Street Frianas Presgravds Garted Lioppite William FP Virginia M. Presgraves Hemains William TH. Sando & Go H Street Arnon Chapel Forreatville Hahard Margaretta Frasheim Zio Bstrant Baturdey

Majestic Runshore Disaster Drowns Passengers After River Collision

A New York bound excursion steamer Majestic carrying about 1,000 travelers collided with a stone barge in the East River near Long Island. Panic broke loose as passengers surged toward the rails, with many leaping into the water. At least one and possibly four people drowned, including the barge captain and his family, while a woman believed to be the captain's wife died later in hospital. The barge capsized and later struck a ferryboat before drifting ashore, leaving several other casualties and ongoing searches for missing passengers.

New York Majestic Newark College Point Long Island Ita Neweers Wif Pass Senger Tuga Tata New York-Brooklyn Staten Island

Prophets All At Sea Carnival At Chesapeake Beach

Two thousand excursionists from Kallipolis Grotto MO V P H and friends enjoyed a seaside carnival at Chesapeake Beach. A parade at 2:30 pm opened a day of races, dancing, and concerts. Prizes awarded to all entrants included a noisy eating contest and multiple sprints for all ages. The grotto orchestra performed late as the last train departed.

Kallipolis Grotto Kallipolla Grattoy M0. V. P. H Chesapeake Beach Sharon's Shore Grotts Richmond Ube Dig Pavilion Us Hreless Merryminkers Horton Houdini Ida Hayes Mies Verena Achmid Schmig A. Shreve L. Goldsmith Sect V. Wolfe Guy W. A. Kemp A.C. Mewer C. P. Boss Feld Feneral Goldsmith A. C. Mayer Fred Decker George W. Speckman George H.mmons Charles A. Stevens A. B.williams H.J. Simmons Theodore Pickard Julius Kemper Samuel F. Shrave G. F. Day C. C. Gcimler Edward Schmid John H. Shreve Raymond B. Dickey Monarchs Charles Klefer Bert V. Wolfe

Servia Once Mistress of the World in Ancient Echoes

A dramatic retelling traces Servia's ancient rise under Philip of Macedon and his son Alexander the Great. It recalls how 90,000 Serbians fought across Asia Minor, Egypt, Persia, and India, conquering vast realms before dying at the Mediterranean coast, leaving the world divided among Macedonian generals.

Europe Servia Austria Orice Danubs Mediterranean Christ Ming Phillip Macedon Alexander the Great Alexander Hellespont Asia Asia Minor Egypt India Washington New Zealand Cama Ptolemy Ayeander Balkans Seleucus Asia Minow Mis Aistria

Stirring Scenes as British Fleet Departs Portland Harbor

Portland July 2 British fleet sailed to an unknown destination amid cheering crowds and packed piers. Officers and ratings departed from theaters and pavilions as wives and sweethearts waved farewell.

Portland England Kiel Witdelshaven Cattaro Pola Brindis Talon Metz Suse Tara

Sergt Montgomery Dies After 34 Years with Washington Force

Sergt Robert W Montgomery longtime Washington police officer died last night at his home on Southeast Street due to nervous breakdown in recent months. He served 34 years with the force and was among its oldest members.

Washington Police Force Robert W. Montgomery Washington “Police Force Streat Guty Sc 4

U S AWAITS EVENTS Proclamation on Neutrality Delayed in War

The United States will delay issuing a formal neutrality proclamation in the Austria Servia war as officials watch developments. The State Department plans to withhold action while assessing whether other European powers join the conflict. The policy will follow the 1801 Tripoli precedent and warn citizens about reduced protection under international neutral conduct rules. Red Cross to receive and forward contributions to Austrian and Servian relief societies as designated by donors. Diplomatic reports indicate Austria-Hungary has declared war on Latvia, but the State Department awaits formal notice from Vienna. President stays closely informed through diplomats, with no anticipated domestic impact on food prices or business.

Austria Servia United State Department Aetlon Italy Turkey Tripoli United Stated Red Cross International Relief Board United States Vienna Austria-Hungary Latvia Pen- Held Europe Redfield White ‘House Earl of Plymouth Holtwerd Grey Great Britain Asquith House of Commons Russian Poland

Russia calls reservists as war fears spread in Europe

A London ledger reports Russia mobilizing along the Austrian frontier with 1,290,000 men across four districts. Vienna riots with patriotic parades while Britain seeks settlement through Sir Edward Grey. Austria and Serbia move troops, rail lines are halted, and censorship blocks details as diplomats seek a way to avert wider war.

Russia Rusaia Servia Rus ‘Sian Censor Bee

Troops Readying for Dreamland Camp at Virginia Beach

General Harries takes charge as First and Second Infantry join other units to form a tent city at Virginia Beach. About 2000 soldiers will travel by chartered steamship Dreamland from Chesapeake Beach with advance guards already in place and trains arranged to carry personnel from the District to the coast.

Chesapeake Beach Virginia Beach Natensl Gard George H. Harries Washington Col. Parmerter Harries Sinai Amd Slemal Corps Chesapeae Beach Dreamland Norfolk Nevils

Editor Adrien Hebrard Dies at 8 in Paris

Adrien Hebrard editor of the Temps and a prominent French journalist died in Paris at age eight. He had served as managing editor since 19 and was a senator from 1879 to 1887.

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