20 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1917
Page
1
In fabruary urban unrest erupts with 6000 police reserves driving women toward the East Side. Reports describe store rowdiness, bread shortages, and crowds clamoring for relief while Mayor Mitchell is away, triggering calls for decisive action and calm amid disorder.
Local gas company lines report normal pressure amid ongoing operations. A director said extensive tests and maintenance are underway to prevent outages while new purchases strengthen field readiness and ensure continued supply to Clarendon and surrounding areas.
Fragmented report notes a shutdown and recommencement of works at a barrel factory. It cites maintenance, workforce adjustments, and ongoing construction near Philadelphia with distant references to related structures and future plans amid unclear details. The text mentions about 40 workers and mentions Warren, Marenss, and Philadelphia in scattered fragments.
Washington reports outline of annual supply measures and related bills. Democratic leaders plan to push key legislation including district of columbia protection and national defense provisions. Senate actions loom on liquor advertising ban and federal spending totals amid other measures.
The Light and Power Company outlines upgrades to curb smoke, including new stokers, a 2,500 kilovolt generator with condensate pumps, and a water jet system. Plans call for concrete boiler building, improved turbines, and higher power output to reduce emissions across local factories.
Fire at North Warren destroys property in a multi building incident. Estimated damage tops 1600 dollars with two lines of structure compromised and several rooms affected. Insurance covered some losses as investigators examine the cause and prevent further damage.
A garbled 19th century legislative note references the Antheaghe Mimire bill introduced in senate on February 1, with advocacy by a senator from Lackawanna County. The text hints at education, public schools, physical training, and county enrollments, mentioning the national guard, veteran concerns, and proposed funding or statewide measures.
On the border, troops press on despite a mourning period for General Furston. Amid shifting commands, units prepare for possible moves as headquarters consider relocation to establish a stronger command post. Talks of reassignments and defensive readiness continue alongside routine patrols and supply tasks.
Fragmentary OCR shows garbled statistics claiming ships sunk by U boats and scattered name fragments. Readable content is minimal. no clear event, date, or proper entities emerge beyond general wartime sinking figures.
Disrupted sugar deliveries spark higher prices and limited quantities as unions strike and regional shortages ripple. Reports say producers and retailers warn of ongoing embargoes and tightening controls, with consumers facing rationing and delayed shipments across multiple towns.
Odd transcript outlines discussions about farming products and government actions. It references Warren, possible talks with officials, and concerns over hogs, markets, and prices amid unclear statements and complex jargon. The piece hints at policy tensions and farmer impacts without clear conclusions.
Report of Anawal Spring inspection details units from Many Watch Company. Includes mentions of Captains, officers, and personnel like Ames ter a, Gelnue B. F.X. Wheetees, Lyona, and others. Notes examine equipment, uniforms, and readiness as observers discuss recent events and inspections.
A damaged OCR item reports that migrant Ugean liners arrived in port today. It mentions named individuals and ships, referencing diplomatic tensions and a first American ship arrival after a conflict. The text is garbled with numerous misspellings and unclear details.
Fragmentary text notes a raised military age limit at Saitishe with unclear context and many garbled names. The passage mentions May, LeMay, and Inscholsants with references to work and release, but no coherent details or dates are readable.
Fragmentary report notes Emperor Charles seizes personal control amid turmoil in Austria Hungary. The chaotic text references military and political figures, with unclear dates, locations, and outcomes. Further details are unreadable due to damaged OCR.
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