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appointed by McKinley. He had
no news. German lady in Hotel
told us she had seen an
official telegram saying the
order for mobilizing the reserves
would be issued this afternoon
when all the trains would be seized
by Govt + this afternoon would
be last chance to reach Berlin
until after mobilization.
Decided it would be better for
ladies to remain here to await
events. Jep anxious for excitement
took train at 240 PM
for Berlin. Have very good
rooms + table here. Large porch
with flowers opening off salon
Drove about city + parks in PM
but too anxious about war to
enjoy it. Wired home + Paris
bankers but had to send it
in German.
Aug 2 Went to Christian
Service church a new
building on Hedwig Strasse
Service in German Good
attendance. N. felt a little
