18 Dec 1917
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1917
Page
1
Early morning blast from an explosive charge under a wall damaged a governor’s mansion in Sacramento. Police report pro German sympathizers attempted to dynamite the residence. occupants were not injured.
State head had returned from Los Angeles where he urged stricter methods against Teuton suspects and sympathizers. An explosion ripped through a Southweast wall, fatally wounding no one, but injuring at least one. Police say several suspects were arrested and claim to have identified accomplices. The night’s events triggered security alerts and calls for calm in the neighborhood.
Washington December 28. Marshal General Ceawser announces to governors new enlistment rules affecting men of the draft age. Details describe service terms, medical tests, and division assignments, with references to medical camp locations and local draft offices.
Jurors hear opening statements in the Philadelphia gunman case. Prosecutors outline a plan to obtain a judge’s order, tying to a New York gunner, while defense argues about a man linked to the alleged North Nipples incident. Various names and locales are noted, with attention to a potential plea and trial timeline.
In the fragmentary text, an official name Robert Boren is noted with a renaming or appointment context. Mentions of government, administration, and a yearly term appear, along with reference to a deficit and a mint units section, but specifics are obscured by errors.
Reliable information from Travelera reaching Stockholm and the Anti Bolsheviki paper reports the Petrograd garrison no longer supports the Lenine Trotzky leadership. The shift signals weakening authority for the regime amid rising dissent within military ranks.
Night watchmen report no binge in the furnace at the Rockefeller blaze and allege the conflagration was started by German agents. Authorities weigh sabotage theory as investigation continues with no confirmed culprit.
Fire rips through a residence housing art treasures moved years ago from a Rockefeller property. Officials estimate today’s loss at over a hundred thousand paintings with broader claims of several millions in art assets affected. Details mix uncertain names and dates amid wartime references and German statements.
Fragmented report quotes a Berman statement about captivity and a political figure, with garbled names and unclear context. The readable portions reference a Cleveland or Chicago area setting, midterm timing, and a discussion of safeguards, election of officials, and sheltering policies amid a broad national security framing.
A chaotic Washington report describes investigations urged into wartime contracting and a large naval program. The piece cites Senate committees, corporate entities, and officials seeking scrutiny of spending and management, with mentions of Harris, Fiset, and key lawmakers.
A Philadelphia trial proceeds as defence claims denials in a case involving alleged conspiratorial actions. The document names several defendants, including 92 Chatina T Schensle and others, tied to a political association per charges described in the transcript.
A garbled 20th century financial notice mentions curtailment of luxuries via thrift savings stamps and lists figures such as 21,000,600,000 and 9,000,400,000 with references to English activity and political critique. The fragment cites national directors and officials, but details are unclear. it reflects wartime economy and public sentiment, including calls to focus on own work and avoid alarm.
Prohibition passed the Senate today while Hoover faced ignore from a committee. Reed refused to testify before investigators, stating he will be heard only after pressure from New York probes wanes. Probers proceed with their work as the nation weighs the sweeping measure.
A cabinet secretary said a New York broker would be steamrolled as investigations widen. The remarks followed testimony by Herbert Hoover era figures and a Senate committee inquiry into mergers and the structure of American Sugar Refining and its subsidiaries.
A garbled OCR passage mentions nurses, Vania, and several scattered names amid stray phrases. The text shows no coherent events, dates, places, or clear actions, leaving only fragmented references to people and possible hospital terms.
Former Premier appears at the head of several thousand troops near Petrograd according to dispatches via Harpanda. Bolsheviki factions prepare to meet the advancing force as the capital braces for possible upheaval and conflict.
A garbled and fragmented OCR passage mentions a last report in a village in Finland, an escape with someone named Paige, and various political references to counter movements against a Constitutional Party. The text is unclear and blends place names with disjointed phrases.
Debated in Congress, the leasing bill faces potential passage in the House. The discussion covers aid, pensions, and adjustments to welfare programs, with lawmakers weighing budget impact and administrative changes.
A lengthy report describes a Senate and House vote on a proposed amendment to the federal constitution. It notes Congress must ratify within seven years, with Borah and Reed figures cited, and mentions steps toward state ratification including hearings and expected action in Ohio, Missouri, and other legislatures.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.