Austrian Troops Reach Servian Territory Invasion Halted
Bulletin from London reports Austrian forces entered Servian territory and were stopped in an attempt to cross the Danube. A large artillery engagement is under way and martial law has been declared in parts of Russia. Other reports mention the defeat ofServians.
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London States
Danube
Russia
Europe
Asquith
Edward Grey
British Isles
Poincare
Tarenat
Looden
Servian Legation
Belgrade
Losnitza
Riga
Balderas
Dvina
London
Rome
Nish
Servia
Saloniki
Morava
Semendria
Toanitza
Berlin
Fotcha
Bownia
Bosnia
Mount
Lovchen
German Officers Ready as War Tensions Rise in Europe
Berlin notes warn reserve officers to mobilize and regulars to remobilize as Russia mobilizes and France prepares for defense. Reports from London, Rome, and Belgrade describe Austro-Serbian clashes, Balkan resistance, and escalating global military activity amid uncertainty over mobilization and alliances. The piece cites German leadership meetings and claims of French and Russian readiness.
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Russa
Servia
France
Germany
War Crisis and World Markets Review Summary
War crisis shocks global markets as tariffs and exchange rates rise across Europe. In London Hinglasid’s tank price soars to fourfold gains while France faces a fourfold to four hundred percent cut. New York brokers struggle as cotton and wheat futures tumble and Paris shares see heavy turnover. The Imperial German Bank plans to act, with London eyeing rate changes amid rising tensions.
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Cassett Hee
VATIS
France
Giscount
Thas
Bemtan
Uae
Imperial German Bank
London
Brave Serb Soldierry Rallies Antiquated Artillery
Brave Serb soldiery and their antiquated artillery are shown in best shape to repel invading Austrians. Artillery officers placed old field pieces in strong positions as infantry drills continue. The Balkan war witness shows readiness and resilience along King Peter’s army.
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Peter
Germany and Russia Face Mobilization Tensions in Europe
Reports from Berlin, St Petersburg and other capitals describe a German note to Russia demanding explanations on mobilization. The dispatch cites questions on aim, directed targets, and halt prospects, amid ongoing European alarm. Also noted are mobilization orders, Allied reactions, and political maneuvers in Austria Hungary, France, and Britain as crisis deepens.
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Berlin
St. Petersburg
Russia
Austria-Hungary
British and Balkan Fronts Report New Exits and Advance
London reports foreign pupils at German schools ordered to depart Germany at once. In Serbia, Austrian forces push about 20 miles south of Belgrade with ongoing artillery duels as the front lines shift amid invasions and counter moves.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Germany
Capetown
South Africa
Europe
Simonstown
London
A Treat for Our Readers Sketches of Pioneer Life
A Treat for Our Readers sketches of pioneer life in Black Hawk county from Elizabeth Virden Fancher’s pet will appear in the paper, highlighting local history and notable early residents.
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Black Hawk County
Elizabeth Virden Fancher
The Courier and Reporter on Mrs Fancher and local history
A fragmentary notice highlights Mrs Fancher as a charming writer whose reminiscences cover early days in Southern Illinois, a Waterloo East lok cabin home, prairies and Indians, the first church and store, Fourth of July celebrations, courtship and weddings, and family participation, presenting a vivid local history piece.
British Prepare Against German Attack in China
Hankow and Shanghai reports state British gunboats Snipe Woodwork and Wingha of the China squadron were deserted by admiralty order. Crews removed locks from guns and carried arms, dumping the rest into the Yangtse Kiang. Small gunboats were dismantled to defend possessions as crews planned night retreat to Shanghai and possibly Hongkong.
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Hankow
King
Wingha
China Squadron
Admiralty
I Pus Lo Hangs
Kong
Wei Wei
Shanghai
Hongkong
500000 Austrians as Invading Force
A Rome dispatch reports the Austro Hungarian army preparing to invade Servia with about 500000 men.Troops are positioned at Semlin near Belgrade and along the Save river in Croatia, with forces moving from Sarajevo and another group from Belgrade’s Danube region toward eastern Servia.
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London
Servia
Rome
Tathoo
Semlin
Belgrade
Louithee
Sear
Prine
Hosnia
THOM
Sarajevo
Bosnia
Telefran
Mirnovatz
Panama Canal Toll Plans Stir New York Port Fees
The article notes anticipated Panama Canal toll rules affecting New York port traffic with proposed charges for ships passing the canal. It mentions no measurement fee for foreign nations, and outlines costs for U S and foreign routes, including a round trip from New York to the Pacific coast.
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New York
Panama Canal
Cody
England Talks of Home Peace War Impends
London July 31 Britain weighs home rule delay as war threat looms. Grey and Asquith warn of grave international risk. Bonar Law backs postponing Irish amendment to unite parties and avert catastrophe. Ambassadors conference urged. Germany and Austria cautious amid mobilization. London July 30 patrols and coastal duties ramped up.
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London
Lalay
Brec
House of Commons
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Ruskin Ras
Asquith
House of Opinmons
Bonar Law
Arquith
British Forsign Office
Germany
Austria
Ins
Hungary
Servians Blow Up River Bridge and Capture Danube Vessels
Viunta July 30 The Servians blew up the bridge spanning the river Save between Semlin and Molgrade. Austrian infantry and Danube monitors fired on Servian positions. Servians retreated after a brief engagement with trifling losses. A small force captured two Servian steamers laden with ammunition and mines, later towed away. Revenue guards and pioneers captured crews and took possession of the vessels and cargo. Public demonstrations and savings-bank runs foretell unrest.
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Viunta
Semlin
Molgrade
Danube
Fred
Aines
Kenyon Skews Humor in Demo Platform in Iowa Debate
Senator Kenyon said the Democratic platform humorously denounces Senator Cummins for opposition to President Wilson while defending the railroad liability bill. He noted Cummins bears the brunt of the fight for the trust bill and that the last plank endorses Cummins’s will, mocking the platform as a paradox in the senate debate. Temperature and wool market items follow in the page.
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Washington, D. C
Kenyon
Cumming
Wilpon
Cummins
Senate
Iowa
Wilson
Bliss
Cumming Jet
Newlands
WatAT JUMPS UP 7 CENTS IN ONE MINUTE'S TRADING
Wheat surged in Chicago trading with the December option rising from two to seven cents, May wheat near 1.03 and then 96 3 8, while September corn advanced 3 cents. The panic lifted as war fears curbed selling, with some traders furloughing staff as prices spiked and then eased.
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Watat
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
Cabie
New York
Canadian Pacific
Armistice Efforts Flurry as Carbajal Appeals
Washington urged Carranza to halt fighting in Mexico after Carbajal called for peace. Secretary Bryan dispatched Silliman to press for a suspension of hostilities while officials expected Carranza to declare an armistice upon the Carbajal delegation’s arrival at Saltillo.
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Washington
D.C
United States
Carrenza
Mexico
Carbajal
Bryan
John R. Silliman
Wilson
Carranza
Saltillo
Johnson Leading For Board Place In Chicago Reserve District
Washington July 30 The race for class A director to represent group 2 in the Chicago reserve district is too close to call before polls close Aug 1. Johnson leads slighting as more than one fifth of banks vote. Forgan of Chicago and Johnson of Waterloo Ia contend with Reynalda the only candidate with a majority so far.
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James B. Forgan
Chicago
BE. L. Johnson
Waterloo
Tme
Johnson
Forgan
George M. Reynalda
Reynolds
Ywors
Ompson
Yonkasen
New York
Midwest state committee chiefs to confer in Chicago
Chairmen of state committees from Iowa Illinois Minnesota Missouri and Wisconsin will meet in Chicago on Monday to discuss farming districts opinion on the new tariff and other issues. Leaders seek a read on farmer sentiment ahead of Republican policy decisions in the Midwest.
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Middle West States
Towa
Ilinois
Gana
Mian
Minnesota
Missouri
Wisconsin
Repub- Nea
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