August 2, 1914
by Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent The Statesman headlines read: German Forces Invade Duchy of Luxemburg France’s Delay in Answering Germany’s Ultimatum Disastrous French Are [...]
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August 1, 1914
by Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent From The Daily Capital Journal: THE GREATEST WAR IN WORLD’S HISTORY SEEMS INEVITABLE History’s greatest war seemed all but [...]
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July 31, 1914
by Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent Capital Journal Headlines: Russia Mobilizes Her Entire Army Forcing Germany London Exchange Closes First Time London Sees Little Prospect [...]
July 27, 1914
By Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent The Journal’s headlines reported troubles from Ireland to the Balkans: ULSTERITES CLASH WITH KING’S TROOPS CATHOLICS EXCITED Ten Thousand [...]
July 26, 1914
by Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent No edition of the Capital Journal was published on the 26th. In Europe, events continue toward war. […]
July 25, 1914
by Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent The headlines dramatized that war was imminent. SERVIA’S REPLY IS UNSATISFACTORY BOTH SIDE PREPARING FOR WAR Austria No Doubt [...]
July 24, 1914
by Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent The front page headlines grow ominous: Austria Demands The Punishment of Prince’s Assassins Takes Advantage of Russia’s Labor Troubles [...]
July 23, 1914
by Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent As war loomed, the day’s headlines reflected the coming conflict: Russia In Danger of Civil War Situation Is Alarming; [...]
July 17, 1914
Change Bag. WHC # 999.376 On the front page, we read how technology has arrived at Ladd and Bush Bank: [...]
July 16, 1914
by Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent Events in Mexico dominated the headlines, with even a touch of irony: Huerta Resigns and Carbajal Is Elected President [...]