The Elbert County tribune., 1914-08-07
Sundays War News in Brief.

While the eyes of the world were
turned on Berlin and Paris sunday. ex-
by the Kaiser. Russia unexpectedly
hurried two 1etachments of troops. one
accompanied by artillery. into German
One Of the detachments crossed the
frontier Mt Schwinden. near Bialla, and
the other entered Germany at Eiden-
reid. near Posen.
Russia also captured German
steamer at yladivostok
In spite of the fact that a formal
Germany rushed its forces against
France and is now reported to be as
ppembi,ne pen 10000 men az Liebe to head
-FOUR great powers into actual war
The first German invasion OF France
took place shortly after midnight. at
Grey. near Strassburg and the other
force crossed the border into Luxem-
burg. seized that grand duchy which is
neutral territory. and continued on its
way to Paris
attempted to cross into France near
Grey later are reported to have been
repulsed by the Poincare soldiers with
heavy loss of life.
The North German Lloyd steamship.
Kronprinzessiu Cecile. with n great
quantity Of gold. bound from New York
to Bremen. which was reported in dis
patches to have been seized. reported
its safety later In the day. while skirt
the Ceciie Will enter at some German
port other than Bremen.
Austria is believed to have aban-
Sefvia in order to prepare for an ex-
pected attack by Russia.
Socialists and other labor parties in
italy Joined in an urgent appeal to the
King TO prevent Italy's participation
in the European conflict.
dnc restdent "a NJ. wilson Yr sent secr,stary NC
for placing $500, 900. 10000 at the dis
posai OF American banks during, the
taken under the vreeland act.
The Japanese Emperor summoned his
Cabinet and instructed the ministers OF
the conditions of the army and the
The British Privy Council was called
forts were renewed to prevent Great
Britain from participation in the con-
flict.
Saturday
Germany declares war on Russia
following Cars failure to comply
with 12-hour ultimatum.
Ambassador Won Pourtales and staff
leave st. Petersburg Immediately after
declaration of war Is announced.
Russian ambassador to France noti-
fies Poincarc government that declara-
ton of war has been received by the
Car.
France hurries mobilization of army
when fear grows that all European
conflict Is Inevitable
americans nlc-blrlckcn| IN EURO
pean cities when news of Kaiser's war
message Is received.
Shipping of old world paralyzed and
fear is, expressed that great shortage
German ambassador to France re-
ported to be making hurried prepara-
tions for departure. in view of immi-
nent CLASH between countries.
Poincare calls midnight session of
French ministers and clemenceau's re-
turn to duty is, rumored in capital.
rai Il m
have been attacked by Russian from :
tlersmen; fire returned. but no casual
Money rates of Europe Increase rap
idly and many cities close exchanges
Chicago Board of Trade hears Of war
firm after early advances.
Austria reported to have agreed 10
cease hostilities against Servia and to
submit questions to international peace
arbitration.
King George sent special envoy to
ultimatum expired in final effort tc
to avert hostile actions.
American diplomats in European
OF nations involved in war.
Friday.
Kaiser. in Berlin speech. declares he
is ready to wield sword for honor OF
Great Britain and France using ev-
cry energy to keep peace among pow
Russia's declaration of state OF
Siege regarded as first step In mobiliz-
| alton.
London warned that Germany will
| demand immediate cessation of mohiliz-
alton.
Great Britain's army and navy put
IN war footing as precaution. while
Belgium. Holland and switzerland mo-
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 Gem
sorship Is imposed on news from coun-
| tries assembling forces.
New York Stock Exchange closes
rather than be dumping ground for for
eign traders and its action Is followed
by exchanges in Boston, Philadelphia.
Pittsburg,. Washington. Los Angeles
and San Francisco. \
Armour millions come to rescue of
Chicago grain dealers and every trad
err Is given assurance that assistan nee
VIII be supplied Immediately upon re-
quest Board of Trade is kent omen