13 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
1
Major General Crozier appears before a military affairs committee investigation examining purchases. The hearing, chaired by the committee, probes procurement practices and potential irregularities within the armed forces.
A congressional inquiry report details a witness who dodged machine gun fire questions by declaring information a war secret. The testimony, given during a heated session, centered on Allied operations in France and the distribution of military funds, with officials pressed to provide concrete evidence and specific actions. The exchange highlighted tensions over wartime secrecy and congressional oversight, as officials argued for clearer accountability and timely disclosure of essential military details.
Fragmented wartime text appears to mock conscription in Canada with garbled quotes and names. It hints at political pressure, military service, and public debate, mentioning figures and a Kaiser reference in a distorted newsroom fragment.
President orders a mediation commission to end the union labor strike in Minneapolis and St Paul. The action follows riots and a council panel dispute, with labor officials and federal authorities involved. a special mediation team is named as Washington attempts to quell unrest and restore order.
General Clement’s removal from command follows forty years of service in the Pennsylvania Guard and World War I era roles. Brigadier General Pierce’s Staff announces Stillwell to assume division leadership while Clement retires and departs for private life, praised for long service and wartime leadership.
A fragmented report details active measures as enlistees are halted for today amid bombardment of names and locations. The list includes sergeant major Oberg and various recruits from Clarendon and Warren, with mentions of training, deployment, and supply issues.
Dispatches reach London claim Nasimal Mists surround the revolutionary commander Hir Vorer, with reports insisting Revo lutionary leader Sen Kormiloff is wounded as forces said to have captured surrounding positions.
Rallies officials report refusal to transport men who enlist under his flag. More than fifty constitutional delegates arrived by Petrograd today to attend the first meeting of that rod. more than a thousand were expected. General Karakoff defeated and wounded. Reports mention detachments and unrest, with arrests of tenderers and counterclaims amid Bolshevik activity.
A garbled excerpt references Bart Watters at Cen Pottty Warren Ways and a discussion of smoking materials. It notes alleged smoking, references teams and a park, and mentions Warren and Tees as involved. The text is fragmentary but implies a local issue or incident discussed by unnamed contributors.
Fragmentary OCR lists attorneys to assist draft boards. Mentions Ry Anzbodere Warriamuve, Doe Goysenir Rrambaueh, Megander, Téndeny, and others. Indicates roles in county level process with unclear dates and placements.
Fragmented report notes British lines at Camerai remain firm as Allied forces contest a stagnant front. Mentions Army movements, supply concerns, and cautious analysis of potential breakthroughs amid heavy attrition and terrain challenges. Strong entities referenced include Crown Prince's Army and Field Marshal.
Federal officers in Pittsburgh investigate a serious case that appears tied to German espionage. Fragments hint at a trial, Reinhardt replacement, and officials preparing to enter evidence as investigations continue.
Fragmentary OCR text details broad election activity with mentions of candidates, council, and public offices. It notes January expiry of terms, anticipated changes, and references to various officials, ballots, and roles. The garbled lines suggest a municipal or regional election context with multiple names and positions being contested.
An unreadable OCR snippet mentions the president, health topics, and electoral themes with distorted words and garbled names. It references possible references to a commission, a crisis, and metering terms, but lacks clear facts or dates.
Fragmented OCR note describes a dreamer and a tentative December submerge plan. Mentions Tami, 1 369, and 1 S08 with references to a small alien fuseels. Damaged travel section hints at failure and restraint.
The report describes the First American Ambulance Section QW departing from Milar today with sixty vehicles and a detachment of American university students. It notes training at the station and references uncertain details about personnel and movements with historical wartime phrasing and garbled names.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a superintendent named PATS WILLS involved in a local incident. Witnesses or colleagues like Keiskara and Shumaigsuaas's bak are referenced in garbled form. The fragmented lines mention a potential departure from a building and a tense interaction on a stair.
A garbled report mentions names and places in a vague naval context. It appears to reference an Admiralty matter, submarines, and a 31 sequence with uncertain dates. The legible elements show scattered terms like Landon Hee and Hogsr of Lona, but no clear events or outcomes emerge.
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