21 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1918
Page
1
Military units mass near Vitebsk in a major concentration aimed at a Russian province bordering Tourland and Livonia. The move places Riga about 250 miles away and Petragead its capital roughly 200 miles to the south, indicating a strategic pullback and potential front-line posture.
Dispatches from Dvinsk report German advances toward Pakovt rail hub while Russian forces defend Petrograd. Brest-Litovsk and Riga fronts see heavy moves as Austro-German units press southwest. Russian leadership vows to defend the revolution as war widens along the Baltic and Gulf of Finland fronts.
Correspondent Joseph Shapira reports from Petrograd that American Ambassador Francia and the envoy party prepared for a rapid departure at noon. News described Lenov Trotsky as willing to pursue peace, while allies urged new terms. The telegraph indicated Russia’s position and the nation’s reaction to potential German terms amid ongoing alliance tensions.
British troops under General Allenby push toward Jericho amid reports of progress near Jerusalem. Dispatches describe movement through enemy terrain with tanks and artillery support, signaling a strategic shift on the front as forces close in on key positions southwest of the city.
In New York a mysterious gas leak or inhalation incident sickened around 70 people on a new York building’s upper floors. Health officials and federal agents investigated the source as physicians treated affected workers. Eyewitnesses described unconscious patients spread across floors while doctors and investigators collected samples and interviewed workers.
Residents of Gorydon start clearing debris after floodwaters fall back. Officials report repairs and power restoration progress at the town's Coryden site, with estimates of costs and ongoing distribution of supplies from REA and local authorities. The report notes damages to homes, crossings, and drainage systems, with continued assessments and anticipated further action.
Special State Department correspondent reports on a tense conference that collapsed last Saturday amid explosive rhetoric and sharp exchanges between negotiators. Proceedings halted abruptly with no agreement reached and party lines drawn.
Unclear dispatches recount Brest-Litovsk era talks where Central Powers rejected Trotsky's proposal to send a German officer to Kiev to prove Ukraina Rada existed. Report notes delays, plenary sessions, and a tense stance amid ongoing negotiations as tensions flare between delegations.
A list shows twenty six to depart for Camp Lee next Monday with Attorney George Muan as speaker. The notice names Warren County residents including Harold Epstein Joseph McCabe and many others, indicating preparations and travel leaves.
The report quotes officials from Aus win and Germany discussing substitutes and fail formulas as they debate peace terms. A representative from the central powers stresses action at the diploats, with mentions of Petrograd and continuing negotiations amid uncertainty.
Fragmentary lines describe Russian delegates parting without farewell and mention of fishing and shaking benches. The text is poorly legible, with no clear event, date, or identifiable organizations or people to confirm a complete news item.
Washington February 21 The war department lists additional names believed to be dead or missing from the submarine attack. Among those reported as unaccounted for are Sines, Au, Desnett, Dearshitel, Orn, and Bipvae, with others like Ww. Bnyder, dtlmrick, Must Toth, and tacoileted noted among the unreported.
Unclear readable text suggests Meadville suspends business amid unrest tied to French Greek incident. Other garbled phrases reference aid, systems, and operations but lack coherent details or names.
A fragmented report outlines planned limits on through trains between New York and Chicago. Officials discuss phased reductions and potential timetable adjustments as surveys by the administration assess feasibility and impact on service.
A draft reserve estimate reports 2.5 million men in reserve. The figure, attributed to authorities, notes an increase over previous counts and cites General Crowder as a reference point. The report uses uncertain phrasing and unclear attributions.
A legislative update notes the empowering bill moving forward after two amendments. The changes would limit creating new agencies and were drafted without consultation with congressional departments.
A Washington bulletin reports a committee favoring a measure to empower President Wilson to regulate redaps in the war government. The bill aims to restrict agencies and spending to the designated purposes, preventing funds from being diverted to different uses. Members urged passage while noting past misapplications of power.
A damaged Detroit dispatch reports draftees labeled disloyal amid wartime strain. One member of the National Army was arrested for alleged treachery while others faced charges or detention as authorities pursue suspected German sympathizers and act to curb disloyal activity during the conflict.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Eat Less Mondays in England and reference a parasite host relationship. The text mentions various nonsensical phrases and garbled names, making it difficult to extract clear events or entities. No coherent people, organizations, or dates are identifiable.
Fire department struggles with low water pressure causing a 70 issue and warning, as Chief Gordon and the Water Company face pressure to resolve the shortage. The Monsoon era strain prompts calls for rapid action and a coordinated solution to ensure adequate firefighting capability.
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