Americans Repel German Assault at Fismes Front
On the Aisne Marne front Aug 6 German forces prepared for a stand or withdrawal. American machine gunners defending near Fismes wiped out an entire German battalion while bridge builders and other troops held river positions. German attempts to retake the location failed with no American casualties.
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Morning Journal Special
Gama. Aime
Aisne-Marne
Associated Press
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Mast
Ihismen
Roissons
Rhein
Tiaie Hattie Nie
Vensle
Italian Editors Visit New York Luncheon at Waldorf Astoria
Italian newspaper editors visiting America were hosted by the Roman legion at a luncheon in the Waldorf Astoria today. Earlier they were received by Mayor Hylan at City Hall.
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New York
America
Cuetts
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Hylan
Weather Outlook for Denver and Southwest States
Denver area expects thunder showers Wednesday with unsettled conditions. Thursday turns partly cloudy and warmer across Arizona New Mexico and surrounding regions with continued warm trend for the period.
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Denver
Colo
Aus
Arizona
Roper Explains Revenue Figures to Framers of Proposed Bill
Secretary McAdoo studies the machinery by which nearly four billions was raised last year. He explains revenue methods and the role of the proposed bill to lawmakers.
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Roper
Secretary of Treasury
McAdoo
Incomes and Profits Bear Brunt of Tax War Hire
Government tax revenue for the year ending June 30 totaled 2.69 billion dollars, with income and excess profits taxes dominating receipts. Liquor and tobacco taxes were major contributors, yielding 443.9 million and 156.2 million respectively, while transportation and utilities added 76.7 million. Estates, luxuries, and various levies supplemented the program as Congress plans a broader revenue bill.
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Morning Journal
Frecem
Washington
Internal Revenue
Hoper
MccAdoo
House
Ways and Means Committee
Cnnital
Danish coast sees mass of German seamen dead bodies
A Copenhagen dispatch reports a large number of dead German sailors found along the west coast of Denmark. The bodies were wearing life belts, indicating they perished at sea. The sightings come amid ongoing war developments and are being forwarded by the Exchange Telegraph.
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Hedies Om Panieh
London
Broad exemptions proposed in new man power bill
Washington Aug 6 Broader provisions for exemptions are written into the new man power bill before congress to avoid large withdrawal of men over 20 for military service Provost Marshal General Crowder told the senate military committee that a liberal interpretation of the law would prevent induction of men in home industries Opening hearings were planned with Secretary Baker and General March expected to testify Crowder said he did not know the reason for the rush but was carrying out orders
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Congress
Crowder
Senate Military Committee
War Department
Dent
Chaithan Chamberlain
Baker
Merning
Dill
Canadian port reports sinking of Skritish schooner Glady
The Skritish schooner Glady, captained by J Holland, was sunk by a German submarine off a Canadian Atlantic port. The crew reached a Nova Scotian town today and said the attack occurred yesterday morning.
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Glady
J Holland
British mystery ships shaped by subterfuge in anti submarine warfare
Times naval correspondent reveals how British Q ships used deception to sink submarines. Notable cases include a woman with a baby tricking a U boat, a haystack trap, and a concealed armament sinking a vessel. Captain Gordon Campbell receives Victoria Cross and other honors for actions in 1916.
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London
Times
Gordon Campbell
Nott Sea
Gorien . Campbell
Campbell
General Ferdinand Moch Made Marshal of France by Ministers
The council of ministers elevates General Ferdinand Moch, commander in chief of allied Western Front forces, to marshal of France. Premier Clemenceau hails his leadership as Petain receives the Military Medal. the act follows a major Allied push from the Marne to the Somme, with 260 villages, 35,000 prisoners, and 700 cannons captured.
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Paris
Council of Ministers
Ferdinand Moch
France
Petain
Poincare
Pooh
Premies Clemencens
Marne
Alene
Tec
Goud
Yoer
Somme
Women Arrested in White House Demonstration Plea
Fifty women attempting a Marty demonstration outside the White House at Lafayette Square were rounded up by police. The group sought to press action on delay in female rights inaction, despite intense heat and a large crowd. Blanche McPherson of New York began a speech as officers with petrol wagons moved in.
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White House
Mookind
Washington
Lafayette Square
Death Toll in Heat Wave Rises in Midwest
Six deaths were officially attributed to the heat amid widespread prostrations in the Midwest. Among the deceased is Addie Dimmick, 70, of Oregon City Oregon, who died from heat prostration on a train arrival to St Louis.
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OT Morning Journal
St. Louis
Addie Dimmick
Oregon City
Oregon
Heat Brings Prostrations and One Death in Philadelphia Yard
Intense heat and high humidity cause over 100 prostrations among Island shipyard workers. About a quarter of cases are serious. One death and many prostrations reported in Philadelphia city.
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Philadelphia
Heat Wave Continues With High Temperatures in Chicago
Chicago reports no immediate relief from the heat as temperatures reach 98 at 1 AM after midnight low of 82. The heat wave causes four deaths and many heat related injuries and distress across the city.
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Chicago
Mays
Heat Causes Racine Bridge to Stay Open Three Hours
In Racine Wisconsin midday heat caused the main street bridge to expand and remain swung open for three hours. Fire crews sprayed water on the steel to shrink it enough to close the 200 foot structure after a steamer departed. Temperature reached 98 to 100 degrees.
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Racine
Wis
Auk
Main Street
Kacine
High Temperature Records Fall in Petruit Michigan
Weather readings in Petruit Michigan show extreme heat with official 108 degrees at 2 PM atop a tall building and street results around 111 degrees as the day breaks heat records aligned with Weather Bureau data.
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Petruit
Mich
Aug
Weather Bureau
Burleson Orders Telegraph Probe and Labor Reinstatement
Postmaster General Burleson orders investigation into discharge of unionized workers at Western Union and Postal Telegraph. He states any penalized men will be reinstated under government central control. Harrison holds cabinet meeting with Wilson to discuss equitable compensation for private owners.
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PIS
Washington
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Burleson
Harrison
Wilson
Louisiana Hit by Hurricane Wind Swathes Lake Charles Area
Heavy damage floods and winds sweep Lake Charles and surrounding areas as tropical tempest belts the state. Officials warn of widespread effects on aviation fields and infrastructure with weather watches across a broad region. Local authorities report damaged facilities and evacuations underway.
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Lake Charles
Tropical Hurricane Strikes Lake Charles and Beaumont Area
Reports from train crews describe a tropical hurricane striking Lake Charles La and nearby Beaumont Texas. The storm caused extensive damage including a wrecked Gerstner Aviation Caup and delays to Southern Pacific No. 5 arriving from New Orleans.
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Houston
Tex
Gerstner
Vine Foun
Cprcial Leaeen
Beaumont
Southern Pacific
New Orleans
Lake Charles
Damaging Storm Affects Gerstner Field and Lake Charles Area
A conductor reported that Gerstner Field training camp for aviators suffered heavy damage and surrounding Lake Charles properties may total about one million dollars. The area affected extended east to Jennings and west to Vinton with strong winds and rain causing the destruction.
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Houston
Tex
Gerstner
Lake Charles
Southern Pacific
Vinton
Jennings
Troops Sought in Idaho Mines Amid Wage Strike
A telegram to Governor Alexander from six major Idaho mines requests troops as Morning and Gold Winter miners strike for an eight hour day and twice monthly pay with Sundays off. Most strikers earned 6.65 to 11.05 daily. one third are draft age and face induction per defense council threats.
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Ofrming Journal Pec AL
Boise Ida
Coeur D’alene
Alexander
United States
Defense Council
d@t board
Court Discharges W W Defendant In Capital Conspiracy Case
Federal Judge Landis discharged W W Trotter in the WW conspiracy trial. Trotter, said to suffer from an incurable disease, appeared near collapse. Witness Ian Koeckley of Minneapolis reiterated a flagrant remark about sabotaging lawyers in the fight against capital. Attorney W Bimpsen of Cicero Texas described statements by Stanley J Clark of Jacksonville Texas.
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Harry Trotter
Landis
Trotter
Ian Koeckley
Minneapolis
Lsm
W. Bimpsen
Cicero
Tex
Stanley J. Clark
Jacksonville
Folk Is Conceded Missouri Victory
William Jonpett, a campaign manager for Senator Wilfley, conceded Folk’s nomination victory today. Connell for Wilfley congratulated Folk and pledged party support.
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Missouri
Hy Mora
Louis
Willam
Jonpett
Xenephen
Wilfley
Joseph W Folk
United States
Connett
Folk
Opposing Lines Prepare for Struggle North of Vesle
German forces shell American positions near the Vesle front as they press to relieve the Crown Prince's army tension. The action marks intensified fighting with likely casualties and shifting lines amid the Allied push in the sector.
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Vesle
Crown Prince
Paris Declared Safe as 35,000 Prisoners Taken and Villages Abandoned
Marshal Foch praised after Paris is declared no longer in danger amid reports of 35,000 German prisoners captured and 200 villages liberated. Allied forces hold the Vesle line with heavy shelling and gas confrontations as German troops retreat northward toward a potential stand.
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Marshal Foch
Paris
Foe
Vesle
Soissons
Rheims
Montdidier
English Channel
Pismes
Fismes
Soissons-Rheims
Foch
France
Paria
Boissons
Chateau Thierry
Soissone-Rheims Salient
Ypres
Braches
Morise Tiere
Prince
Crown Prince
Ieppres
Amiens
London
North Sea
Arizona Labor Head Opposes Workmen's Compensation Plan
T. J. Croaff of Phoenix, addressing the Arizona State Federation of Labor, urged support for national war aid but opposed the proposed workmen's compensation law now debated by delegates. The gathering includes many war related addresses and socialist topics on the program.
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OURNA
RPC Lk
Miami Arie
Arizona State Federation of Labor
T. J. Croaff
Phoenix
Croaff
British Officers Break From Prison Camp At Amsterdam
Thirty officers allegedly escaped from a prison camp at Olaminden with 29 still at large. The Osnabrueck Tageblatt reports a large reward has been offered for their recapture.
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