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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
1
Secretary Baker testifies before a Senate military committee detailing a planned army buildup and allied contingents. He describes the massive 1.5 million force, forthcoming missions, and high confidence in U.S. war plans while addressing criticisms of inefficiency and secrecy.
Secretary Baker told the Senate Tillery committee the United States could field 2,600,000 men for France in 1918 and warned about artillery and rifles being pivotal. Major General Wood urged a large army, while Pershing avoided Lewis guns for ground troops. Baker stressed railways, logistics, and allied ordnance as essential to support the force.
Major General Wood injured in the arm as report details slight injuries to Major Henry Wout and others. Lieut Col Kilbourne and K A Joyce among those listed injured. five French soldiers killed. Commanders anticipate further moves as Wood continues front duties with Camp Fantson and Ranger units in ongoing operations.
Hakers began on Monday the insunfiecnre of the new Victor oat a war bread containing a 3 per cent sabsiture for wheat four prescribed by the food administraton Part of its 1918 food cannervadion OETA . The percentage of substitute fours use by baking establishments with the Uereased groduully tutt a 30 per rent substitdion reached on February 24. Hotels mestaurants and other public eating places will be required to observe the regulations lay down for baking establishments. Other features of the new consorsa Alan program unsourced In Persilent Wilson's proclamation are two wheat les days Monday and Wednesday one mheatless day Tuesday two porkleun days Tuesday and Saturday and a 1 v per cent volinary reduction in the household sugar rutlat.
Workers struck Thursday in Bergin amid a fierce dispute over extra pay and stringently pressed conditions. The action stalled the Forte and Ne Austr operations, drawing attention to wage debates and labor tensions affecting 100,000 affected roles.
A runaway vehicle struck a parked car in Camden causing injuries to multiple people. The crash damaged nearby property and prompted emergency responders to secure the scene amid reports of a significant financial loss. Police are investigating the incident as residents await further details.
Fragmented text mentions German Croleer and a capture event with unclear details. Names and places are garbled, hindering precise identification of persons, dates, or locations. The readable fragment hints at a historical incident but lacks coherent facts for a confident summary.
Fragmentary OCR of a wartime article references President Wil and General Gorgas debating policy reforms, including rent, navigation, and aviation routes to Australia, Aden, and Hong Kong. It notes tensions over funding, epidemics, and military campaigns while urging decisive leadership and new approaches.
Navy officials claim readiness to transport troops as U-boat sinkings continue. Secretary Baker said the navy has made progress in combating enemy submarines. he warned reporters that losses may occur but emphasized sustained effort and persistence in logistics and troop movements.
Investigators blamed opposing interests for a large fire at the Henry Smith & Sons shipyard in Cortis Bay, Maryland, where eight 3,500100 vessels were under construction for the United States government. Losses reach into the millions amid a web of unclear causes and rivals.
A general warned that Russian forces face demoralization amid heavy losses and stretched supply lines. He cited exhausted troops and strained leadership as an obstacle to any swift advance, noting persistent pressure along key fronts and ongoing fatigue among units.
Fragmentary notice notes threats and damage in multiple regions including Cumberland and Lawns Wheel. Key names appear as Ivey and references to total stages and rivers, with unclear dates or actions. Further readable details are limited due to OCR corruption.
Fragmented OCR reads as a weather note in Central New York with unclear details. Mentions blizzard conditions, roads, travel disruption, and emergency responses, but lacks concrete dates or named places. Overall, a small-town weather bulletin-style item with limited specific facts.
Forty armed Mexicans crossed the Rio Grande into El Paso at night prompting a military response. Soldiers and police raced to the scene. Private Linn of the outpost was shot dead, while after the clash the assailants retreated across the river. Local authorities dispatched troops to oversee the area and restore order.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and places in a garbled sequence. Key names are unreadable, with no coherent event or outcome. Summary preserves only uncertain references and provides no verifiable facts.
An unclear report describes officials or observers noting a boat drive and references possible political context. Mentions names and places in fragmented form, with uncertain events and outcomes. Further readable details remain obscured in the OCR text.
A violent crash injures and claims many lives, with a chaotic scene drawing drivers, rescue crews, and witnesses as authorities begin to piece together the sequence of events. Names of locations and victims appear amid scattered details in the damaged report.
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