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Advertising : 38 wordsIn the House of Lords' Lord Lansdowne Leader of the Opposition expressed great satisfaction with the statement made by Sir Edward Grey, ...
Article : 94 wordsMELBOURNE, Wednesday. 1.30 p.m. The Prime Minister (Hon. Joseph Cook) saw the Governor-General at dinner hour and as a result of the ...
Article : 105 wordsThe Grand-Duke Nicholas Nicolaevitch has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the army. The Duma will meet on the 9th inst. ...
Article : 58 wordsSir Edward Carson has advised all the Ulster volunteers who are liable to be called out to respond immediately as their first duty is to the King. ...
Article : 51 wordsSeveral steam yachts have been offered to the Government for use as floating hospitals. ...
Article : 23 wordsThe mobilisation of Montenegrin troops has been ordered. and the blockade of A[?] is expected. It is believed at Nish the new ...
Article : 67 wordsA definite declaration of the attitude of Great Britain towards Germany is impatiently awaited throughout Russia. ...
Article : 60 wordsArmy chaplains held an open air service at the Bismarck Monument to which the soldiers marched carrying their kit. There was a huge attendance. ...
Article : 86 wordsGeneral Joffre Commander-in-C[?] of the French Army has left for the German frontier. It is reported that a German force ...
Article : 68 wordsTwo hundred and fifty thousand Belgian troops are now mobilised to defend Belgian neutrality. ...
Article : 27 wordsA man who was arrested at Grimsby on suspicion of being a foreign spy has been released. ...
Article : 19 wordsSerious rioting took place in Paris last night. Mobs wrecked all shops and restaurants which were suspected of ...
Article : 68 wordsThe outbreak of war has caused much uneasiness in Japan. ...
Article : 15 wordsMr. H. Page-Croft. Unionist member of the Commons for Christchurch. has written a letter to the "Morning Post." in which he suggests that the overseas ...
Article : 88 wordsA rich haul has-been secured by the French authorities. A truck laden with £800,000 in gold, and a similar amount in silver was seized to-day ...
Article : 59 wordsThe [?] States has issued a formal proclamation of neutrality. President Woodrow Wilson states that the financial situation is perfectly sound. ...
Article : 31 wordsThe bank holiday in London has been prolonged over Thursday. ...
Article : 13 wordsThe "Paris" is responsible for the intelligence that the Austrians attacked the Servians at Semendria. onthe Danube, 25 miles south-east of ...
Article : 58 wordsAs much as 85 per cent has been paid at Lloyd's by persons wishing to insure against war between Great Britain and Germany within three years. ...
Article : 32 wordsMr Holman, the Premier, announced this evening that the Government will probably suspend the operation of industrial awards on account of the ...
Article : 134 wordsThe British Admiralty has issued a note urging that British ships bound for Continental ports north of Calais should be diverted to ports in the ...
Article : 36 wordsSince [?] has been a significant frater[?]isation of Nationalists and English Unionist members. ...
Article : 23 wordsSerious rioting look place in Paris last night. Mobs wrecked all shops and restaurants which were suspected of being ...
Article : 80 wordsThe French Government is introducing into Parliament bills to extend the moratorium to house rents, and to double the note issue of the Bank of ...
Article : 30 wordsThe report of Mr [?] speech in the House of Commons with regard to Ireland's loyal attitude has been received in Ireland with im[?]neuse ...
Article : 38 wordsThe German authorities at Hamburg have detained the British steamers Saxon, Castro, and Cuxhaven. ...
Article : 19 wordsThe "Giornale d'Italia," a leading Roman daily, declares that Germany drew the attention of Italy to the socalled hostile acts committed by ...
Article : 71 wordsSir Edward Grey spoke in the House of Commons for an hour and a half. He said that when the documents were published it would be seen how ...
Article : 107 wordsOnly meagre details of military and naval operations are being received in London from the Continent, owing to the t[?]rict censorship. ...
Article : 86 wordsThe "Paris" is responsible for the intelligence that the Austrians attacked the Servians at Serendria on the Danube, 25 miles south-east of Belgrade ...
Article : 64 wordsThe announcement of the declaration of war was received with great enthusiasm. Large crowds thronged the streets tonight. ...
Article : 26 wordsThe Swedish Government has announced that Sweden will remain neutral. ...
Article : 17 wordsHuge crowds assembled in the [?]mentary grounds to hear the King's message read by the Governor (the Earl of Liverpool). Between ten and fifteen ...
Article : 39 wordsThere was a rumor current in London on Monday that German cruisers had been seen in the Atlantic. and if the rumor was true it was surmised ...
Article : 93 wordsIt was officially announced in Paris on Monday that the Germans had entered France near Cirey. A Cabinet Council was held at the ...
Article : 67 wordsThe Swedish Government has announced that Sweden will remain neutral. ...
Article : 13 wordsDuring the six days since the war commenced, not one single Austrian has entered Servian territory. Austria is diverting her troops from ...
Article : 39 wordsA warlike feeling is spreading throughout Bulgaria, but nevertheless, it is not likely that Bulgaria will abandon her neutrality just at present. ...
Article : 28 wordsThe German Government has applied to the Reichstag for credit amounting to £350,000,000. ...
Article : 23 wordsIt is stated on diplomatic authority that the German High Sea Fleet has passed through the Kiel Canal. and is steaming westward. ...
Article : 27 wordsGrand Duke Nicholas, cousin of the Czar, has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Army. An Austrian column attempted to enter ...
Article : 37 wordsGreat Britain has presented an ultimatum to Germany demanding a satisfactory reply by midnight on Tuesday as to whether she intends to observe ...
Article : 51 wordsThe Prime Minister has announced that the Governor-General has received a message from the Home Government intimating that Britain has declared ...
Article : 29 wordsVice-Admiral Sir John Jelli[?] has assumed command of the Home Fleets. The proclamation mobilising the army was read at the Royal Exchange amid ...
Article : 49 wordsThe German Ambassador at Paris was subsequently instructed to demand his passport. France sent similar vis[?]tions to ...
Article : 28 wordsThe Norddents[?]her-Lloyd liner Krom-prinzessin C[?]ille, 19,500 tons which is making a voyage from America to Europe with £2,000,000 in gold in her ...
Article : 54 wordsBRITAIN SECURES 200,000 MEN. By calling up all the members of the Naval Reserve the British Admiralty will obtain 200,000 officers and men. ...
Article : 46 wordsIf is understood that the German Fleet is practically bottled in the Baltic Sea For the present the fleet will probably remain in the Keil Canal. ...
Article : 31 wordsA state of war now exists between Great Britain and Germany. ...
Article : 24 wordsThe House of Commons has voted a war grant of £100,000,000. ...
Article : 20 wordsThe male population of Paris between the ages of 20 and 45 years is rapidly disappearing. Many shops and business houses have ...
Article : 32 wordsWhen the House of Commons re-met on Tuesday evening. Sir Edward Grey announced the terms of the ultimatum served on Belgium. ...
Article : 219 wordsIt was officially announced to-day that Germany had invaded Belgium at Verviers, 13 miles south-east of Liege. ...
Article : 23 wordsMr Lewis Harcourt, Secretary of State for the Colonies, replying to Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson's offer of ships and men, said the Government ...
Article : 59 wordsAdvices from Constantinople stats that Turkey is mobilising her forces. ...
Article : 11 wordsLord Morley (President of the Council) has resigned his seat in the Asquith Cabinet. ...
Article : 30 wordsM. Va[?]der [?] the [?] leader has been appointed a Cabinet Minister in order that all parties may be represented in the Government. ...
Article : 148 wordsIn the House of Commons to-day Mr Asquith road a telegram sent to the British Ambassador in Berlin early this morning, when the King of the ...
Article : 176 wordsThe boxing engagements of Georges Carpentier the famous French boxer are likely to be cancelled. He will be required to fight with the ...
Article : 30 wordsAuthentic reports have been received stating that the Russians have crossed the German border at various points. ...
Article : 84 wordsA private telegram received in London from Stockholm states that the Aland Island naval battle in a canard. There is also no confirmation of the ...
Article : 56 wordsThe Jockey Club is considering the question of the suspension of all racing. ...
Article : 16 wordsParliament has been summoned for an extraordinary session to vote war supplies. It is practically certain that Canada ...
Article : 38 wordsBy calling up all the members of the Naval Reserve. the British Admiralty will obtain 200,000 officers and men. This will suffice of place a third fleet ...
Article : 41 wordsThe Czar, addressing a large crowd in front of the palace, declared that Russia would never make peace until the enemy's last soldier had left ...
Article : 55 wordsWhen Count Bon Pourtales, the German Ambassador to Russia, visited M. Sazanoff. the Russian Foreign Minister prior to the declaration of war ...
Article : 94 wordsThe steamer Kronz Prinz Essen Ceci[?]le has returned to Bar Harbor Maine the captain fearing capture. The vessel had been disguised as [?] ...
Article : 62 wordsThe British Admiralty has issued a note urging the British ships bound for Continental ports north of Calais should be diverted to ports in the United ...
Article : 34 wordsBaron von [?] the German Ambassador to France. before leaving Paris to-day delivered a letter to the Government declaring that French ...
Article : 90 wordsNews has been received that the damage caused by the German bombardment of Libau was only slight. ...
Article : 31 wordsSir Edward Grey went on to say that Great Britain had for many years been in close friendship with France, but how far that entailed obligations was for ...
Article : 154 wordsSir Edward Grey. speaking in the House of Commons for one and a-half hours. said that when the documents were published it would be seen how ...
Article : 191 wordsThe Cabinet 13 contemplating the purchase of three Dreadnoughts, which are now being completed in England for foreign countries. ...
Article : 40 wordsDiplomatic relations between France and Germany have been broken off and a state of actual war now exists The German Ambassador to France ...
Article : 395 wordsA crowd consisting of several thousands, took part [?] a demonstration outside the British Embassy. Sir George Buchanan the British ...
Article : 44 wordsMr Asquith said—"I have no doubt as to the readiness and efficiency of the forces. There is only one way in which Great Britain can make certain ...
Article : 142 wordsIt as reported locally that the German mail steamer S[?]ydlitz has been stopped just outside Sydney. ...
Article : 35 wordsEnthusiastic demonstrations are being made outside the Italian Embassy here. ...
Article : 28 wordsThe entire fleet of over 100 motor boats has been placed at the disposal of the naval authorities by the Motor Yacht Club of New South Wales It ...
Article : 62 wordsThe Minister proceeded. "I have salt! nothing to show that we must be prepared. We are prepared. (Prolonged cheering, lasting several ...
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Advertising : 67 wordsThe Council of the Incorporated Associations of London and the Irish millers endorse the statement made by the Government that there are ample ...
Article : 59 wordsThe outbreak of war between Great Britain and Germany did not come as a surprise, but the announcement [?]theless, caused considerable ...
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