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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1914
Page
6
London reports massing armies in Europe with no direct clashes yet. Austria Hungary and Servia concentrate along the Bosnian frontier as diplomats seek to confine the conflict, while Britain notes extreme gravity and prepares for broader war if Russia intervenes.
Nations watch as a European crisis grows with Russia backing Servia and Germany backing Austria. Censorship blocks troop destinations while railways are commandeered for military use. Servia and Austria mobilize along frontier while Montenegrin forces prepare near Priboi and aviators scout positions. Russia mobilizes along southern districts. diplomats strive to avert a general war amid tense talks at St Petersburg.
In Los Angeles on July 24, Darius Wilson will cost California $100 when he votes in the state primaries. Wilson, longtime Avalon Isthmus resident, will join two other island voters to form an election board at the Isthmus, twelve miles from Avalon, with three voters ferried by launch or stage. The board will cast and certify the returns.
Austria's wars began in 14 B C with Roman conquest of Norici. The Hapsburgs have reigned since 1825. Austria area 241,913 sq mi, pop 45,408,267. Capital Vienna, standing army 810,000. Servia population 2,000,000, area 18,549 sq mi, capital Belgrade, standing army 195,000, ruler Crown Prince Regent Alexander in 1882. Navy none.
Paris reports France quietly preparing for war as active army concentrates near the frontier. Guards take stations near Corbeil while Paris stocks flour to avert famine. Government urges calm and accuracy in reporting amid antiwar meetings. Germany notes few mobilization actions and moves troops toward the frontier as precaution. Royal and allied dispatches describe tense fronts, arrests of military personnel, and shifting naval movements.
Reports from Potsdam Vienna and Warsaw indicate Germany and Italy pressed to localize the conflict as Russia abstained from intervention. British mediation proposals arrived too late and Paris readies for war with troop mobilization and government posts alert.
Wheat prices opened with a sharp break, surged briefly, then slipped again as traders watched a volatile session. Market chatter cited concerns over a possible peace deal and souring demand, while price swings reflected thin liquidity and caution among buyers.
Reports from Mose state similar manifestations occurred in St. Petersburg. It was announced today that in Yalin gad the surrounding districts in Cremoca a state of reinforced protection or a modified form of material law had been proclaimed by the government.
C. Ungs reports the Iowa building contract at the Panama-Pacific exposition is set at 27000 dollars with a 35100 dollar pledge toward completion. George Wilson will oversee construction in San Francisco, and state buildings progress is ahead of schedule with most housing exhibits nearly finished. Weather and labor conditions are noted as favorable with ample skilled workers.
The article notes guests and authorities projecting the price of a major European conflict. Estimates include a global economic toll and military spending, with figures suggesting hundreds of millions or more in potential costs.
Henry Spencer, a prisoner in Du Page county jail, requested a lavish last dinner during a moment of contemplation of death. He asked for multiple chicken dishes, okra soup, fish, salad, roasted chicken, corn, potatoes, bread, cream, and beverages, and spent hours praying with his adviser Mrs. William Yans.
Milwaukee July 28 A standing vote adopted a resolution reaffirming belief in the Supreme Belts and denouncing atheism. The body barred members sharing such creeds and pledged immediate aid of 6000 to families of 176 Moose members who lost homes in Salem Massachusetts. Lodges urged to contribute, with an expected 25600 total.
A mob ringed the Jackson county jail in Murphysboro aiming to lynch McKinley Minking Thennie Truett and John Wesner who were held on suspicion of killing Louis Frindley. Sheriff Edwards redirected the crowd by transporting the prisoners to another site before the mob could act.
The Federal Board of Mediation and Conciliation secured consent to continue negotiations through the week to win approval to arbitrate. Mediators met with the railroads general managers committee this morning and planned a meeting with engine subcommittees later in the day.
Washington July 29 General Carranza and Provisional President Carbajal have agreed on a peace basis for Mexico. Delegates Villar and Allende are instructed to implement terms including amnesty for those not directly responsible for Madero’s overthrow. Recognition of Niagara Falls protocols and Zapata cooperation are in play as Villa’s intent remains unclear.
An official Austro-Hungarian notice sent to the United States announces a partial mobilization. It directs Austro-Hungarian reservists in the Eighth army corps to return home and prepare to take up arms, per the embassy.
On July 29 in Washington President Wilson, famed for limericks, faced Irish members of Congress. He delivered a playful verse about a young man from Havana who slipped on a banana and landed in a comic tumble, drawing lighthearted reactions from the gathering.
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