21 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1917
Page
1
Washington February reports indicate tense debates as lawmakers consider military training measures and wartime prevention, with officials awaiting replies from Austria and potential sanctions. The administration faces pressure over national security, financial disclosures, and diplomatic moves amid war threat concerns.
New York reports seven ships arriving today. The Nawson front, Cacdit, and others docked from various origins with crews preparing to depart for Liverpool. Officials plan to send ships from New York today and to stage cargo in readiness for onward sailings.
A fragmented wire service style note records a tremor near Washington with garbled details about winery and ships. The readable bits imply a faint quake impact and brief official response, but the damaged text obscures precise time and consequences.
Fragmentary text describes a visit involving a king and a person named Aluusa in Dadri. The readable parts mention a meeting with the king, a farewell phrase, and scattered references to people like Fei and W. Ger, with unclear surrounding context and dates.
A fragmentary item notes a British Latins event with a late May date and a reported 3589 brew figure. The text references Pennacata, Pennsylvania, and a possible match or game score, but specifics are unclear due to OCR damage.
A large Warren delegation will hear Sunday details for a special excursion to Jamestown organized by the Jamestown MC A. The trip departs Thursday May 1 at 7:20 PM and returns Friday after 9 AM. Arrangements include meals and services aboard a dedicated car, with overnight stay in Jamestown if needed.
A charter is granted for an Italian fraternal organization in Warren, Pennsylvania. The group, named the Mimieliae Marcone Hanelic Society of Warren, aims to promote mutual aid and civic duty among members aged 18 and over. Officers and a governing commission are named, with early设 plans to establish local rites, charitable acts, and social functions.
A garbled 19th century newspaper item references a proposed storage law measure vetoed two years earlier by Govermia, funds for a national guard, a boxing bill, and debates over cold storage labeling and food supply. It notes legislative actions, expenses, and committee discussions, with mentions of Senator Juang and various local figures.
An incomprehensible note fragment mentions Austria and an official announcement. It references arithmetic or figures and a period in February but provides no clear event, names, places, or outcomes to confirm.
A damaged report notes two armed steamers sunk in the Mediterranean. One transport with 2,000 tons and another with 4,500 tons reportedly went down carrying valuable cargoes as the war at sea claimed ships including the French sailing vessel Appredita.
A damaged manuscript fragment mentions a large wreck with casualties and references to a place and various names. The legible bits hint at a disaster scene, possible fatalities, and unspecified responders. No clear dates, places, or verifiable entities can be confirmed from the readable text.
A chaotic local report describes rising prices and shortages of a staple item called SHHAR across city groceries. Retailers complain wholesalers and distributors are restricting supply while customers face steep price jumps and hoarding accusations. The piece notes price spikes from a few cents to alarming levels and hints at investigations and regulatory concerns.
Frantic appeals by Housewives and the national wives league seek federal action as food price riots and uprisings flare across New York. Reports describe planned demonstrations by hundreds of thousands of women and children and clashes with police at city hall as authorities brace for further unrest.
Fragmented OCR text reveals a chaotic draft noting Garrranza era military actions, Senate speakers and military leaders. Mentions of budgets, committees, and defense figures imply a contentious political climate and reorganizations.
A report notes demands for safe passage or protection for U S and allied ships in the Mediterranean. It cites government instructions and German proclamations affecting navigation, with mentions of Beirut, Australia, and a warming of tension as the United States weighs responses and possible war-related measures.
A garbled report discusses a petition to recall a death warrant related to Henry Ward Mottern and a request to the attorney general. The text references the Supreme Court and various political factions, with uncertain names and dates, indicating a contested legal proceeding and advisory remarks by an official.
Details from the Emigrant company event describe many immigrants arriving from abroad. The report notes numbers including a total of 305 028 and mentions a mix of men and women among the entrants, with counts for new arrivals and distribution by gender.
Rayal appropriation bill movement noted as Senate approves funding measures. The record shows allocations for weapons, labor, and engineering costs, including tens of millions for ships and manufacturing, with emphasis on modernization and infrastructure. Names and precise figures are mixed, but the core action is Senate passage of the appropriation bill.
Reported in New York as the federal probe into the food situation will soon move to Chicago possibly next week. Agents gathered evidence at the department for duets and other posts, with expectations of broader scope and tighter controls to ease shortages and price pressures this season.
In Sary Indiana, Mayor and several aides face fraud charges amid investigations and related bonds. Reports indicate handling of funds and alleged improper payments tied to municipal actions. Authorities, including court filings, outline indictment details and potential penalties through the upcoming proceedings.
A government figure introduces a new historical plan for a wartime campaign with emphasis on submarine strategy and broader civilian protections. The plan proposes defraying costs, allocating seats, and benefiting families, including widows, while detailing changes to port and transport arrangements.
A scrambled OCR item mentions a correspondent in Switzerland referencing American and Canadian figures, a German boon, and Warsaw funeral notes. The fragmentary text hints at wartime dispatches and a general, but lacks clear actions, dates, or named entities to form a concrete event summary.
Thousands viewed the funeral of a famed general as President Wilson paid tribute. The midwestern alumnus lay in state while a nation observed a solemn ceremony, with a large turnout for the distinguished soldier and a funeral planned in San Francisco.
Fragmentary wartime notes describe various maneuvers and incidents across multiple theaters. The fragment mentions weather impacts, civilian and military movements, and casualties and accusations amid ongoing hostilities, with uncertain details about locations and events.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe enforcement issues and statutory ambiguities involving violators, a highway department matter, and a dated reference to a 141 tine and a Pubmaey 15 deadline. The text mentions miners, a division, and vague penalties without clear names or locations.
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