Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-07
Thursday.

Austrians capture Belgrade in third
attack on city. and troops are on way
to Nish. the nsw Serb capital.
on-Servian element start riots in
New Seryia when demand Is made for
men to join army. Strength of Serb
Emperor Francis Joseph reaches Vi
emma from Isehi and is cheered by
czar makes plans to hurry to Mos
COW when he hears Austria is expected
to declare war on Russia l.,
readiness for action when Russia's at
titude is regarded as determined to aid
Japan is expected to back England II
Great Britain is drawn into conflict
Foreign Investors swamp 1 New York
In war panic but Rockefellers millions
enable market to Withstand selling
raid. II
Price of wheat is driven down &c on
Chicago Board of Trade after record
rise of &c; Fear OF tie-up on ocean is
Friday.
Is ready to WELD sword for honor of
country.
Austria and Russia engage in direct
negotiations. the result OF which will
determine whether all Europe Will be
Great Britain and France using ev-
cry energy to keep peace among pow
ers.
Russia's declaration of n state of
alton.
London warned that Germany will
demand Immediate cessation of mobiliz-
alton.
Great .Britain's army and navy put
On war f19tins as a precauti9n: while
bilize armies to protect territory. and
Norway. Sweden and Denmark take
similar action to guard themselves in
event clash sweeps them in.
Communication by railroad and tele-
graph cut off In Europe and strict cen
| innnaad ~ n
tries assembling forces.
New York Stock Exchange closes
eign traders. and its action is followed
by exchanges in Boston. Philadelphia
Pittsburs; Washington. Los Angeles
Armour millions come to rescue of
Chicago grain dealers and every trad
er is given assurance that assistance
VIII be supplied Immediately upon re-
quest Board OF Trade is kept open.
| American lines cancel saiIlngs OF many
Bryan takes steps to protect Ameri-
cans abroad.
Saturday.
Germany declares war on Russia
following Cars failure to comply
| with l2-hour ultimatum
Ambassador Won Pourtales and staff
leave St Petersburg Immediately after
declaration of war is announced.
:. Russian ambassador to France noti-
iles Poincare government that declara-
s.''t "a "hi bFtH ieCtlNeu Dy the
Car.
France hurries mobilization of army
when fear grows that all-European
| conflict is inevitable.
Americans paniC-stricken in Euro
pean cities when news of Kalser's war
message is received
Shipping of old world paraIyzed and
fear is expressed that great shortage
OF food Will result.
German ambassador to France re-
ported to be making hurried prepara-
ttOns for departure. in view of immi-
neut clash between countries
| roincare calls midnight session of
| French ministers and Clemenceau's re-
| turn to duty is rumored in capital
| German patrol near Prostgen said to
have been attacked by Russian from
tiersmen; fire returned. but no casual
| ties reported.
Money rates of Europe Increase ran
| idly and many cities close exchanges
| Chicago Board of Trade hears OF war
| declaration after close: wheat closes
| firm after early advances
| Austria reported to have agreed to
| cease hostilities against Servia and TO
| submit questions to international peace
| arbitration.
| King George sent special envoy to
| Car. just before time set in Kniser's
| ultimatum expired in final effort to
| to avert hostile actions.
American diplomats in Eurapean
| countries called upon to handle affairs
| OF nations involved in war