Opening of New Bridge Advances After Old Structure Found Faulty
The long used suspension bridge over the Al Jegheny was closed after a broken steel brace on the north approach was found. The new bridge opened at 11 25 as officials meanwhile halted work on the south approach and prepared to demolish the old structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Jegheny
D. A. Amrd
Mrr. Amrd
Dui
Mook
Burgess Gregory
Cramer
Lowe
Atlantic Refining Company
Highhouse Brickyard
Tidioute
Ford
Local Shooters Shine at Stateshoot Event
Privates Whiting and Reynolds along with Rangemaster Gerould Wright return from Mt. Creta with notable performance at the stateshoot. Wright led with precise marks as Whiting and Reynolds demonstrated steady shooting throughout the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stateshoot
Whiting and Reynolds
Gerould Wright
Mt. Cretna
Red Cross Work in Italy Strenuous but Rewarding
The report details Warren County volunteers training at Mt Gretna and the 3rd regiment team winning the regimental shooting trophy. Privates Whiting Reynolds and Ser gt Urban posted strong scores while Wright prepares a new outdoor range on Golf Hill. A letter from F B Patrick in Milan recalls American Red Cross efforts, a Milan parade, and pride in U S service.
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Golf Hill
Whiting
Reynolds
Serge T Urban
Bradford
Co. M
3Rd Regiment
Dr. Atkins
Pittsburgh
Sergt. Urban
Warren
Wright
Springfield Rifles
United States
Italy
Milan
Red Cross
America
U. S
War-weary Doughboys Fume At U S Tours In Paris
An American officer in Paris denounces state legislatures and religious groups sending over sightseeing delegations and dancing teachers to the front. He blasts Cook’s tours and “joy riding” visitors as morale harm, urging fighters only to be allowed at the front.
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Robert 8. Doman
Intrnational News Service Staff Cor
Paris
United States
Sherman
Georgia
Lee
Richmond
Shaking Quakers
Red Eagles
America
Dancing Masters’ Association
Chicago
France
The
Red Cross
Fighting Doughboys and Fraternal Tourists Clash Over War Roles
A voice from wartime America blasts noncombatants and visiting civilians as unfit for the front. He denounces women and religious groups traveling to Paris, urges only khaki clad men and trained nurses, and mockingly warns against publicity seekers and souvenir hunters in the war zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mike
Pariz
Europe
Paris
Doughboys
Tom
Katie
First Ascent of Mt Rainier Celebrated at Paradise Inn
Seattle reports a two day celebration marking the August 17, 48 years ago ascent of Mount Rainier by General Hazard Stevens and P V Van Trump. Events include a bonfire at Suliskin Falls, Stevens recounting the climb, and an early morning ascent by seasoned climbers aiming to summit by 9 a.m. The page also promotes a kitchen open Saturday and notes Panama Rocks tours and related refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Rainier
International News Service
Seattle
Mount Rainier
Paradise Inn
America
Hazard Stevens
United States Army
Washington Territory
P. V. van Trumph
Rainier National Park
Stevens
Suliskin Falls
van Trump
Sluiskin
W. P. Bonney
Washington State Historical Society
Mildred Smith
Misa Smith
Letter from LIEUT F B PATRICK on Red Cross work in Italy
This vivid personal account describes food shortages, queue lines, guards, and scarce meat sugar and milk while soldiers and civilians endure hardship in Italy. He praises Allied troops, recalls extreme alpine fighting, Red Cross aid from Rome, and his own near miss before earning the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He shares family loneliness and urges support for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cable
F. B. Patrick
St. Petersburg
Florida
Milan
Italy
American Red Cross
America
Cables
Army
Red Cross
Rome
Kittaning
Lieut
Manzoni
C-O
Bordeaux
One Thrift Kitchen Centralized at Woodard Building
The Food Conservation Committee consolidates efforts into a single central kitchen in the Woodard building beside the Columbia Theatre. Volunteers will canned surplus produce bought or donated, each person supplying their own cap. Fresh vegetables under 12 hours from harvest go to soldiers. a rest room, literature, lectures, and demonstrations will be available to invite participation.
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Food Conservation Committee
Woodard
Columbia Theatre
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Carver House
Suter
Sirie
B. Patrick
Johnson
Palm Beach
Clothier
Liberty Street
Warren, Penn’a
Panama Rocks
Panama
Ben
Paradise Alley
Bell-Ans
Druggista
Vick
Vick Chemical Co
Greensboro
N. C
Warren’s Clothing Company
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