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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-01
STRIKE and war
Combination Has Direct Effect
on Embargo Troubles.
Topeka Railroad Men Silent
Await Developments.

The air in the Santa Fe and Rock
Island offices is charged with sup
pressed excitement, and officials are
not talking much. No official would
consent to go into details regarding the
embargo state ment.
IT will have to speak for itself. !"
said one official. 1.-The fact is, no.
body knows anything definite to talk
about The uncertainty of the situa-
ton Is distressing. We are sitting on
the lid, waiting for things to develop -
To reporter of the State Journal
General Manager Kouns Of the Santa
Fe said regarding the strike situation:
The State Journal reports from
Chicago and Washington seem to
carry all the news. We have little to
offer in the way of detail. But / would
like to say this: For several years the
enginemen have been engaged in jack
ing up their pay by, threat of strike
until many of the rules and regula-
tions to which we have submitted are
very unreasonable. When the present
demands were made we agreed to
arbitrate the whole question, but the
enginemen insisted that they should
arbitrate only the question Of how
many OF their demands would be
granted. The Santa Fe railway has
never repudlated any agreement. nor
will it ever do so."'
The railroads in their embargo
statement give four reasons for their
action.
Regarding the uncertainty of ships on
account of war. the foreign dispatches
indicate that in case of conflict in
volving all of Europe practically no
ship that does not fly the American nag
would be safe on the sea. As the ship
ping Is done largely by foreigners. the
uEeasiness of ship owners il apparent.
The marine insurance companies
which have quit taking new business
doubtless were Influenced in thejr ac-
ton by the situation as indicated.
The situation at Galveston seems still
10 be a disturbing element. according
tp advices received by the railroads to-
day. There we're more than LOO cars
OF wheat In the yards, and the railway
men say, at the rate the unloading has
been done. the yards could not be clear
ed before Tuesday or Wednesday. The
nrst embargo was to have been raised
at midnight tonight
The fourth reason assigned for the
new embargo is the threaten strike.
which, though last on the list. is be-
iieved by many to be first in the minds
of the railway ohicials.i a.
Grain shippers in Kansas have been
notified thai the embargo has been ccn-
tinued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-01

says the British foreign office this
evening received an unofficial message
to the effect that German mobilization
had been ordered.
Shanghai. Aug. German reserv-
lists throughout China are proceeding
with all haste to Tsing-Tau, the forti-
fed port in the German territory of
Kiaocha-
London. Aug. 1.-The British tele-
graph authorities are exercising q CEN
sorship over incoming press dis
patches.
Melbourne, Aug. The leave OF all
officers and Len attached to the war
ships of the Australian squadron was
stopped toda., and tho government
authorities made preparations for de-
fense.
The wheat market was demoralized.
holders awaiting developments. At
Brisbane she~- skin and tallow sales
have been postponed Indefinitely.
Paris. Aug. 1-Despatches from Rome
say that Italy formally notified the
German ambassador there this evening
that she will remain neutral.
New York. Aug. 1.-The French Tele-
graph Gable company announced today
there was little likelihood OF messages
for Germany reaching their destination
over its lines as all telegraph wires
with Germany had been cut. Messages
to German points were accepted at the
sender's risk.
Berlin, Aug. lit was Officially an
nounced today that the time limit Of
the German ultimatum to Russia ex-
ptred at noon today.
London. Aug. The usual flood Of
telegrams from the continent to Lon
don was suddenly stopped this afternono
and only few isolated messages were
delivered and these were either belated
or lacking in importance. Telephonic
communication also ceased.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-01
war A MATTER OF HOURS
FACTSABOUT THEWAR

Following is a comparative table
showing the relative size and
strength Of Austria and Servia:
Austria.
Austr1a's wars began in II b. c..
when the Romans conquered the
Norici.
The Hapsburg imperial family
has reigned in Austria since 1925.
Aree-241.513 square miles.
Population-45.40 405,267.
Capital-Vienna
Standing army-S10,0O0 men.
Navy-114 ships.
Ruler-Francis Joseph, emperor.
Servia.
Serbs. a Slavic tribe. invaded the
present Servia-637.
Converted to Christianity-9o0.
Passed under Turkish rule-1459.
Got independence-1877
Proclaimed a kingdom-1S82.
Population-3,O0O,O0O.
Area-18.649 square miles,
Capital-Belgrade.
Standing army-195,O00 men.
Navy-None.
Ruler-Crown Prince Regent
Alexander.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-01
EMBARGO
Won't Handle Wheat for Gal
weston Before August Z.
War and Marine Transportation
Complicate Situation.

At conference of railroad omcials
here this morning 1t was decided to
continue the grain embargo against the
port OF Galveston till August 7. and the
following official statement Of the rea-
son for 50 doing was authorised:
"The extreme uncertainty existing
among steamship conpanics- ON ac-
count OF the threatened European
war; the unwiuingness of marine In
B,ifefs TO tAlke over Risks; the fixture
to clean up at the port as quickly as
anticipated. and the threatened trou-
BILE attending operation as q possible
result Of the threatened strike Of loco
motive engineers and f1remen. the en-
barge on EXPORT wheat to Galveston
has been contin'led until midnight
August T."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-01

expiring at noon. while France was
given Is hours to declare her attitude
in certain contingencies.
Italy probably will remain neutral. az
she regards the campaign Of her allies.
Germany and Austria, as an aggressive
war in which case she Is not called on
to intervene.
King George made a final effort to-
day to maintain peace by telegraphing
to Emperor Nicholas of Russia
The Bank of England discount rate
went up to ten per cent today-the
highest 1t has ever reached. Continental
banks also raised their rates.
France was reported to have ordered
general mobilization Of her forces as
the prospects of peace are thought hope
less. Strict censorship in European
countries. kept back news OF military
movements. Communication by tele-
phone between France and England ie
interrupted, the government being de-
sirous Of preventing leakages Of infor-
nation. Japan will not intervene unless
British interests in the far east are en-
dangered.
The German ambassador was reported
to have left st. Petersburg.
Rome, Aug. 1.-The Messagero to-
day said the German AMBASSADOR has
informed the italian government that
Germany has sent simultaneous ulti-
matums to Russia and France.
The German government in its ulti-
matum to Russia asked her to sus-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-01

Adoo today called on clearing house
associations in New York, Chicago and
st. Louis to send representatives here
Monday morning to discuss the situa-
ton with him. Secretary McAdoo today
sent the following telegram to the
chairman Of each Of the three asso-
Citations:
For the purpose Of considering the
general situation created by the Euro
pean crisis and with q view to intelli-
gent cooperation in protecting the in
terests of this country, I shall be
pleased If you will send q committee of
your clearing house to confer with me
In Washington on Monday next. at IL
O'Clock a. m. This invitation is sent to
the three central reserve cities. The
invitation will be extended later to the
several federal reserve cities IL that
shall appear to be desirable
The senate late Friday afternoon
rushed through an amendment to the
federal reserve act to facilitate the is
suance OF $500, ,000. 900 emergency cur
rency by the national banks of the
country In case of a financial stringen-
cy precipitated by the war crisis. This
action was taken on the recommenda-
ton of Secretary Of the Treasury Nc
.Adoo.
Majority Leader Underwood said that
the prospects for the greatest war in
history had disposed OF hope of an ear
" adjournment of congress. II the war
should break out. he said congress
would probably stay in session indefi-
nitely.
The reserve bank amendment re-
moves restrictions which specified that
only banks having 10 per cent OF their
capital stock in government bonds
could issue emergency currency.
Lack of quorum in the house bank
ing and currency committee today de-
layed consideration OF the treasury bin
removing restriction on the issue Of
$50, ,00o. 900 emergency currency and maxi
ing 1t promptly available for any crisis.
Chairman Glass called the COMMITTEES
together to hasten q report ON the bill
which passed the senate yesterday. But
nine members were present and eleven
were necessary to do business. The
committee adjourned until later In the
Eday, and arrangements were made to
secure the attendance of enough mem-
here to do business A quorum of the
committee is in the city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-01
WAR CHRONOLOGY

June 29-Archduke Ferdinand
assassinated by Servian at Sara
jevo, Bosnia.
July 13-Austria sends ultima
tum to Servia.
July -Servia's reply unsatis-
factory and Austria breaks off dip
l0matic relations.
July 27-England proposes mo
diation conference by Germany,
Italy. France and Great Britain to
avert war.
July 2s-Germany rejects Eng
lands proposal and Austria refuses
to suspend ho9tilitieo pending con-
ference.
July 2s-Austria declares war ON
SServia.
July zs-BeIerade, capital Of
{Servia bombarded by forces Of
Austria.
July so-Germany sends an ulti-
matum to Russia.
July s1-Germany proclaims .
state OF war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-01

erick Charles to the men Of Branden-
burg:
Let your hearts beat for God and
your fists on the enemy"
Enthusiastic -heers and the singing
of the national anthem greeted the
close of the imperial chancellor's
speech.
BOmbarllment Is Resumed.
Athens, Aug. 1.-Austrian monitors
On the Danu this morning renewed
the bombardment Of Belgrade and its
surroundings according to a telegram
from Nish, Servia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-01
ON TO MEXICO.
Obregon Notifies Carbajal That
He Is Coming.
Warns All Foderals to Get Ont
of His Way.

Guadalajara, Aug. General Obregon
today telegraphed provisional President
Carbajal: with my troops. I will be-
gin marching on the capital tomorrow.
disarming all federals and garrisons /
encounter. notify you II resistance
10 offered or attempts made to destroy
railroad by federal troops under your
orders. win give battle and hold them
responsible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-01

TOURISTS IN PANIC
Thousands Of Americans Are
Trying to Get Home.
One Pays $1,000 for . Ticket
in the Steerage.

Paris. Aug. 1.--Every berth on the
transatlantic steamers sailing before
September Is has been sold and many
thousand OF Americans travelling here
have become panic stricken. One of
them gave $1,000 today for a steerage
ticket, while a Mr.. Meyer, of the Ham
burg-American Offices in New York,
who had. booked on the Imperator. was
able to obtain only an inside berth on
the Rotsdam SAILING today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-01
Germany Gives Russia IL Hours
to Suspend Mobilization.
Allows France 1S Hours to De-
clare Her Intentions.
ITALY DECIDES TO keep OUT
o Obligations Do Not Require
Her to Take Up Arms
When Her Allies Engage I'm an
Offensive War.

Ultimatums were sent today by Ger
many to France and Russia. Russia
was ordered by Emperor William to
stop mobilization within twelve hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-01

Generally fair tonight and Sunday;
no important change In temperature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-01
BOTH SIDES Arm
France and Germany Order
Mobilization Of Armies.
German Reservists in China
Hurrying to Tsing-Tau.
PRESS DISPATCHES CENSORED
Time Limit on Ultimatum to
Russia Expired at Noon.
Wire Communication Across
the Channel Has Stopped.

Paris, Aug. IAN official decree
orders a general mobilization of the
French army. beginning tomorrow.
London, Aug. 1.-The Central News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-01
CALLS 4 MEETING
Secretary McAdoo Summons
Clearing House Associations
To Send Delegates to . Confer
ence in Washington
TO CONSIDER THE CRISIS
Invitation Extends to Three
Central Reserve Cities.
Others May Be Called In If Sit
uatiOn Warrants It.
TO CONSIDER The CRISIS

Washington. Aug. Ito consider
what shall be done to protect the nnan-
cial interests Of the United States dur
ing the European crisis. Secretary Nc
The herald., 1914-07-23

be convened after fifteen days prior no,ic.
70 pe gwen IN one of the daily newspaprrs
puoIshed IN the city of New Orleans in add,-
ss oI W q personal notice to each stockholder.
% provided under article vi of this charter
ana such changes as may be made in rrfrr.nr.
20 an increase or dec<rase OF the cani,si
Iao"s IIeoeh shaIl be preceded by each notice, de.
lays and formalltieS as are reouired r. -
ANA IN the event of the dissolutio, -, -
corporation, either by limitation of its cba,te-
~ other"lse, It's affairs shall be louidatrd
eiec,n commissioners, to be appointed and
eIeCteu al special meeting called for tb.,
purpose as above provided, and who shall -.
nam nam IN once until the affairs of said corpora
esse ion S9 S9aiI II. be fully liqgdated and in the
more OF SAID liquidators the survivor or 80,
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- - tauI's .I OF TINS corporation in any furtber
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PoIdtoh on the shares owned by such stocL
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charter null or of exposing a stocLbaIf l''.s
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stock, If any. VI ms unpaid
thus done and passed at my Office. in HI.
city OF New Orleans. on the day, mo,,b IA
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and ,ne III maies, togeth-r with said appearers
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,CHAS; F. FLETCHINGER. Not Pub
- lhe Undersigned, recorder Of mortgage.
IN IN ana Tor the parish of Orleans stsfe -;
LOUISIANA, hereby certify that the above and
nIptegolng act of Incorporation OF The NJ
Orieans Piekery was this day duly recorded
IN my office, in book ll27 folio
New Orleans, La, July 10, 1914
lSlgned EMILE LEONARD, Dy. r.
CHAS F. FLETCHINGFP NJ. p.I
July 10 3 20 aug IS % uo'
The herald., 1914-07-23
THE HERALD


and the AFFAIRS OF the said corporation;
The first board Of directors shall be the
following: Nose Holladder president; Fer
demand Hollander, vice president; /. +. Hoi-
lander, secretary y-treasurer. and each succeed
ing board Of directors shall be elected on the
second Monday Of January OF each and every
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their successors are elected and qualified
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me h"aTd oi directors Sh3L, provide. N"i.r
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orc wear. and any vacancies shall h" u!lct
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|, the undersigned, notary public. in and
for the parish of Orleans, do hereby certify
the above and foregoing TO be a true and
correct copy OF the original act of incorpora-
tion of the Alpha Oil Company. and of the
certificate OF the recorder Of mortgages for
this parish thereunto appended and of record
i'll my office
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hand and official seal on this eighth day Of
July 1914 W. Mel FAYSSOUN,
(SealD Not. Pub.
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The Russian Frontier.

One feature in which the Russian
frontier differs from others is the com
pletc ignorance of those living near the
border of what lies beyond.
A correspondent of the Autocar says
that he called at the Automobile club
in Breslau, hoping to gain some infor-
nation. 1.-THE members received me
most kindly and did all they could to
help. but explained that they never
crossed the frontier and had no first
hand knowledge. The German customs
officer, living for ten years within
yards of Russia, spoke no word of Rus
sian. and the Russians beyond the
chain spoke no German.
There is neutral strip some three
or four yards wide between Russia
and Germany, along which many Rus
sian sentries are posted, and mounted
Cossacks pass at short intervals, rid
ing the boundary."-New York Sun.