06 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1918
Page
1
Dispatches describe wavering plans for a major strike on Petrograd and the Russian capital’s limited strategic value. Analysts note no decisive shift for either Central Powers or Entente as talks shift among committed points.
Mourners fill St Pauls Caledonian Church and nearby cemetery for the funeral of Sullivan, supported by an ode to his father and mother. Police clear the path as the cortege proceeds through the street, with a large gathering reflecting a national tribute.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a London newspaper agitating for Ireland's freedom. The garbled lines mention Ireland and a central theme of political agitation, with unclear names or dates due to corrupted source.
London dispatches report a tense attempted assassination of prime minister Lenine by an armed assailant in a residence. The intruder fired a revolver but no major injuries were recorded. Wartime tensions and security measures around government leaders were heightened following the incident.
London dispatch today asserts a unique American campaign against submarines is effective and victorious. The report calls the effort authoritative and notes broad implications for naval warfare and strategic dominance.
Reports suggest a US lead in new torpedo influencing devices that may threaten U boats, with London reporting a push in Britain’s campaign to counter the submarine threat. The claim notes possible naval countermeasures under development and cautious official responses.
In New York a German defense official and 40 others were found guilty of conspiracy to desert food and weapons shipments. Sentencing ranges up to 15 years in a federal penitentiary and fines of up to 2,000 dollars were imposed, with authorities promising to pursue full penalties for the defendants.
Fragmentary report notes a steamer sinking in the channel with unclear details. Mixed garbled text mentions the House of Commons and a casualty count, but exact numbers and names are illegible.
A garbled report notes attempts to halt speculative tea on the exchange. The text references city officials, departments, and cooperation efforts, but the legible material is fragmentary and lacks clear names or dates.
Washington February 6 United Press reports Baker pressed for a secret session of the Military Committee to discuss army reorganization and National Army and National Guard implications. He cited shortages, contracts kept secret, and proposed 1,500,000 men and 560,000 in France as potential mobilization figures amid wartime needs.
A German Socialist argues for peace without annexation as the war drags on. The official line from the Central Powers workers’ council calls for an end to hostilities and a resolve to pursue settlement.
United Press reports the consecration of Bishop Sak Gagnon, with about 100 priests and Catholic clergy attending in Erie. Attendees included Rev McCourt of Philadelphia and other regional church leaders, marking Gagnon as the second Roman Catholic bishop in the diocese.
A Warren borough council debate questions if Warren will drop its part in a suit with Corry and Erie against the Pennsylvania Gas Company to force rate reductions. It cites councilman Joseph A Schofield’s push, the role of a new borough solicitor, and projected costs of appraising the gas plant with shared expenses among Warren, Corry, Erie, and the Public Service Commission.
A fragmentary wartime note shows Americans prepared to face a German offensive. Reports describe raids since January, heroic soldiers rescuing comrades, and Germans testing Allied strength. A small group navigates barbed barriers at night to reach trenches, surviving with a miraculous escape amid artillery fire.
Reports describe successive raids over an eight day period with artillery and gas shells aimed at a military testing area. Five Americans were killed and ten wounded as attacks resumed on January 27, with heavier bombardment and near-daily shelling across multiple sites.
A garbled East region weather report notes relief from a severe snow wave arriving, with mentions of Washington and nearby states. The text references river conditions, forecasted winds, and expected easing of storm impacts as the week progresses.
Reported by Trailed Pros Londey Re the mutiny case yields arrest of Sreeks and a cabinet-related figure. Limited legible text notes political tension and unspecified charges.
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Photographs taken by aviators show Saturday evening's American barrage greatly damaged the enemy trench system. The front line was repaired but still weakened, many soldiers sacrificed to save lives. The report notes a fatigue and fear as troops held the line, while pay day details and depedents’ subscriptions emerge among the scenes.
Unclear wartime dispatch notes Norway’s position amid allied mediation. Proposal hints at possible cessation talks and continued ambivalence toward Germany. Wording suggests caution about neutrality and potential realignment depending on US and Allied actions.
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