The state herald., 1914-08-07
Sundays War News In Brief.

Sundays War News In Brief.
turned on Berlin and Paris Sunday. ex-
pecting declaration of war on France
by the Kaiser. Russia Unexpectedly
hurried two detachments. of troops. one
accompanied by artillery, into German
territory.
one OF the detachments crossed the
frontier at Schwinden, near Bialla and
the other entered Germany at Eden
reid. near Posen.
Russia also captured German
steamer at Nladivostok.
In spite Of the fact that formal
declaration OF war had not been issued.
Germany rushed its forces against
France and is now reported to be as
sembling 100000 men ut Liebe to head
Tor the French capital. This threw
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 boen
repulsed by tho Poincare soldiers with
The North German lloyd steamship.
kronprinzessin Cecils, with great
quantity OF gold. bound from New York
TO Bremen. which was reported in dis;
patches to have been soizcd. reported
ing the British Isles II is believed
the ceeils will enter at some German
port other than Bremen.
Austria 10 believed to have aban-
doned It's aggressive campaign against
Seryia In order to prepare for an cx-
pected attack by Russin.
Socialists ana other labor parties In
Italy Joined In an urgent appeal to tho
King TO prevent Italy's participation
in the European conflict.
President Wilson sent Secretary Me-
Adoo to New York to complete plans
for placing $500. .00o. 10000 at tho dis
posal OF American banks during the
taken under the vreoland act.
The japanese Emperor summoned his
Cabinet and instructed the ministers OF
finance and war to report at once on
the conditions OF the army and tho
The British Priyy Council was called
TO discuss the course TO be taken. Ell
britain from participation In the con-
flict
Saturday.
Germany declares war on Russia
following Czar's failure to comply
with i2-hour ultimntum.
Ambassador Won Pourtalcs and staff
declaration OF war In announced,
russian ambassador TO France noti-
flea Poineare government that declnrA-
ton or war has boon received by the
France hurries mobilization OF army
when fear grows that all European
conflict la inevitable.
Americans panie-strlcken In Euro
pcnn cities whon news OF kAlHerH war
message Is received.
shipping OF old world paralyzed and
Tear IN Expressed that great shortage
Of food viii result
a..
ported to be making hurried prcparR-
tons for departure. In view OF lmmi-
nant clash between countries.
. Poinenre calls midnight session OF
French fniniHtafn and ClamnncCuu'H ros
turn TO duty II rumorod In capital.
herman patrol near ProHtgNn said 10
hhNn hVon attacked by Russian FROM
,iefnmnn, IRE returned, but no casual
Money ratoH OF Europe increase ran.
IDLY and many cities close exchanges.
chicago hoaid OF Trade hears ot war
declaration after close. wheat closes
firm after early advances
Austria reported TO have agreed 20
cease hostillties against kervia and 60
aehinll questions TO International peace
King uoorRs sent special envoy 10
car. lunt before time get in kAiser's
60 avert hostile actions
countries called upon 10 handle ,' afisiIrps iSIp
W hhhA"Ws HNoiN'h IN war
Friday.
Kaiser In Berlin speech. daciareH no
u ready To WELD sword Tor honor of
Great Britain and France using oy.
orh
ttusHis'H declaration OF state Of
sl.Hg regarded az first stop In mobiliE.
London warned that Germany viii
alton
Great nrttain'n army aud navy nut
~, war roofing ~ pfaehution. while
urlFlhm, Holland and Hwitnorinnd mo.
hlliga armies 20 protect territory, aud
| Norway. Sweden and Denmark take
similar action To guard thrmsntyaa In
event clash sweeps thum In
Communication by railroad and ,ois.
graph cut off In Europe aud Htrict cen.
.afshlp " imposed on news from euun.
tries assembling forces
New York stock Exchange niouas
rather than be dumping ground Tor for
| plnu traders, and its action Ia foiio,sd
| by exchanges In noHibn, philadatnhtn
| fltishufHt washington Los Angeles
ana San Francisco.
Armour millions come to rescue OF
Chicago grain dealers and every trad
sr ElVnn assurance that l.rtsfsuS-
VII be supplied Immediately upon 70.
insat BOARD VI Trade Ia KEEP, open.