Malvy Convicted of Disregarding Duties in 1918 Trial
Paris August 6 former French interior minister Louis J Malvy was found guilty of holding communication with the enemy and banished for five years. He forfeits his Chamber seat but civic degradation is not applied. The court rejected treason charges but faulted his role in aiding anti morale propaganda and hindering police action. The trial began July 16 1918.
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Associated Press
Paris
Louis J. Malvy
Interior
Justice
M. Maloy
France
Chamber of Deputies
Malvy
Miguel Almereyda
M. Duval
Bonnet Rouge
Anda Jt
Vivians
Briand
Ribot
M. Clemenceau
M. Malvy
Bennet Rouge
Marx
Mannheim
Almereyda
M. Malyy
Duval
Switzerland
Germany
Frances
Weather summary and temperature readings across states
The record notes fair conditions across Ohio Indiana West Virginia and Kentucky with Wednesday highs and Thursday trends. It lists temperatures for stations including Boston Kansas City New Orleans Omaha Galveston Denver Nashville San Francisco Ste Marie Winnipeg and Cincinnati, plus precipitation figures and a note on August 6 1918 records ending at 7 pm.
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Ohio
Indiana
West Virginia
Kentucky
Boston
Olf
Kansas City
New Orleans
Omaha
Galveston
Denver
Nashville
S. Fransisco
S. Ste. Marie
Winnipeg
U Boat Crew Robbers Seize Ship Then Sink Canadian Schooner
The British schooner Gladys M Hollett 150 tons net register was sunk by bombs off the Canadian coast after being robbed by German submarine crew. Captain Cluett and crew escaped in boats, reaching a buoy by 11 p.m. and staying until dawn. Built in 1917, owned by W T Hollett of Burin.
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Associated Press
Gladys M. Hollett
Canadian
New York
Wilmgate, N. F
Cluett
Heliett
Cl T
W. T. Hollett
Burin, OR
His Last Shot Shot
James B. Millikin an oil well shooter was killed near Kingston Ohio when fifty two quarts of nitro glycerine in his truck exploded on the road He was en route from Bremen to a Kentucky oil field His wife and daughter followed unharmed He had practiced as a shooter for thirty years and named his daughter Nitro Glycerine after his trade.
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Associated Press
Kingston
James B. Millikin
Millikin
Bremen
Kentucky
Electricians Strike Paralyzes Cleveland Street Cars
In Cleveland on August 6 maintenance electricians at five sub stations pulled switches and struck after workers returned home. Current cut off 1400 cars idle and about 25000 people stranded on hot streets as police protected power plants. A TKA inquiry will be sent to federal agencies.
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Cleveland
Cleveand Railroad Company
United States
Frank Kavanagh
Department of Justice
Federal Arbitration Committee
Department of Labor
Marse Henry to retire as editor of Courier Journal
The Henry Watterson will retire as active editor of The Courier Journal as Judge Robert Worth Bingham takes control in Louisville. Watterson will be editor emeritus and continue contributing, reflecting on the paper’s Reconstruction era origins and its guiding stances against autocracy.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Henry Watterson
Courier-Journal
Robert Worth Bingham
Bolshevik May Fight the Japs
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen reports the Bolshevik Government in Russia weighing a declaration of war against Japan. Premier Lenin has opposed this move, but Moscow is believed compelled to declare war despite popular opposition.
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Associated Press
London
Moscow
Berlin
Russia
Japan
Copenhagen
Lenine
Czecho-Slovak Leader Praises U S Help In Russia
A MASARYK letter to President Wilson expresses deep gratitude for U S aid to the Czecho Slovak army in Russia. Copies go to Britain France Italy and Japan. Captain Hurvan arrives to report on 50 000 Czechs in Ukraine and their retreat from Kiev amid German pressure.
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Associated Pres
Washington
T. G. Masaryk
Prague
United States
Russia
Vladimir S. Wurvan
Siberia
T.G. Masaryk
Ukrainia
Austria
Kiev
Workingmen Face Death Over Falls
Two stranded men Gus Lofberg and George Harris rode a scow doomed toward Niagara Falls. The craft wedged on a rock ledge near the Canadian shore after a line parted and rescues failed by midnight. Rescue efforts paused until daybreak with lifesaving crews on standby.
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Associated Press
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Horseshoe Falls
Gus Lofberg
George Harris
Buffalo
Port Day
Youngstown
Nelson
Capper and Allen Lead In Kansas Primary Returns
Early returns from Topeka indicate Governor Arthur Capper will be the Republican candidate for United States Senator and Henry J. Allen for Governor. The Democratic ticket shows Senator William Howard Thompson likely renominated with W. C. Lansdown of Salina favored for Governor.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Arthur Capper
United States
Henry J. Alle
Capper
Allen
William Howard Thompson
W. C. Lansdown
Salina
Foch Elevated Marshal of France as Petain Receives Military Medal
Paris reports General Ferdinand Foch is raised to Marshal of France by the Council of Ministers for leadership on the western front. General Philippe Petain is awarded the Military Medal as President Poincare presides. Premier Clemenceau lauds Foch’s role in halting the German offensive and reclaiming key towns and villages along the Marne.
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Havas
Paris
Council of Ministers
Ferdinand Foch
France
Petain
Poincare
Foch
Clemenceau
Soissons
Chateau Thierry
Marne
Aisne
St. Gond
General Petain
Fifty Suffragists Arrested at White House Demonstration
About fifty women gathering at Lafayette Square opposite the White House to demand action on the woman suffrage amendment were arrested after attempting a speech campaign without permits. Police moved in as Blanche McPherson of New York began speaking, with patrol wagons arriving quickly.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Lafayette Square
White House
Blanche McPherson
New York
Hand Grenade Burst Kills Captain and Wounds Nine
Alexandria La Aug 6 During hand grenade practice at Camp Beauregard Captain Arthur A Diettel of the 114th Engineers was killed and three lieutenants a sergeant and five privates Slightly injured Details of how the accident occurred and the names of those injured were not available Diettel was from New Orleans.
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Associated Press
Alexandria
Camp Beauregard
Arthur A. Diettel
114Th Engineers
Diettel
New Orleans
Government tax intake details reveal billions in revenue
A detailed report by Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper to Secretary McAdoo outlines year end figures through June 30 showing total internal revenue at 3.694 billion dollars. Income and excess profits tax payments dominated, with liquor and tobacco taxes also contributing large sums and transportation and utility levies adding 70.7 million dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Internal Revenue
Roper
McAdoo
House
Ways and Means
Heat Stuff Unveiled Amid Tough Odds and Dry Spell
A compact survey traces the ongoing challenges facing the team as players cope with injuries and slumps. The piece highlights key figures such as the coach and leading scorers, noting slow momentum and the urgency to turn losses into wins.
Heat brings odd Mansfield incidents in Ohio
In Mansfield Ohio on August 6 the heat prompted unusual scenes as an old hen jumped into a tub of cold water and needed rescue by Officers Elmer Lurz. Nearby girls along West Fourth Street relaxed in one piece bathing suits under a cherry tree while a neighbor boy sprayed them with a garden hose creating inland sea beach vibes.
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Associated Press
Mansfield
Elmer Lurz
West Fourth Street
Record Heat Bursts Across Northeast With 106 in Washington
The Weather Bureau reports a new temperature record of 106 in Washington and Baltimore. Detroit Harrisburg Toledo also at 104, Scranton and Cleveland at 100. City street thermometers soar higher. Officials warn heat may ease in two days as a low pressure system drives the hot spell.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Baltimore
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Detroit
Mich
Harrisburg
Toledo
Scranton
Cleveland
Pennsylvania Avenue
National Capital
Crown Prince Decision Light on Vesle Front Battle
American machine gunners on the Vesle west of Fismes wiped out an entire German infantry and machine gun battalion on the Aisne Marne front. The Germans tried to seize a hill position to stop American bridge builders, but the Americans held a prepared firing position and opened fire. German casualties were total and no American losses were reported.
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Associated Press
Aisne-Marne
Vesle
Fismes
the Vesle
British Lose Trenches on Braye Corbe Road Front
British positions north of the Somme come under a strong German local attack. The War Office report notes the enemy breached advanced trench lines south of Morlancourt and near Pacant Wood, with a few prisoners taken. additional fighting continues as Germans press near Robecq and Fismes, while American forces counter and patrols cross the river.
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Braye-Corbe Road
Somme
Associated Press
London
War Office
Morlancourt
Braye Corbe
Robecq
Pacant Wood
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