23 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1918
Page
1
Reports indicate Russian western front military quarters are hurriedly relocating to Smolensk. In Petrograd a high defense council was formed and Soviet and executive councils endorsed, while workers prepare as soldiers hesitate and discuss peace prospects.
Officials warn that evacuating Ukraine could cause northern Russia to starve as German and Russian forces clash near Petrograd and Vitebsk. The report notes Livonia wartime mobilization and fear of invasion while bourgeois factions prepare for fronts in Lithuania and Estonia.
In Washington the confirmation arrives amid reports of Allied plans and Soviet defense, as officials note a volatile situation with Petrograu and Petrograu-related actions shaping early February developments. The narrative mentions diplomats, military exchanges, and potential disengagement amid conflicting statements.
Reading from captured Hungarian prisoners indicates a German tank movement toward the front. Reporters describe fresh German armored spearheads approaching near Beri Ge Tar and near Was nosatbiy as enemy detachments operate to slow advance.
New York dispatch notes cautious German behavior on the Russian front with key figures showing warning restraint amid a huge prisoner disparity. The piece discusses morale, potential for uprisings, and Petrograd defenses as Germany eyes further advances while Russia primes for national resistance.
The Junior Red Cross campaign yields strong results across the county with high participation and an overall acceptance of the program. Teachers and pupils report improved engagement and a surplus fund indicates continued support for future activities.
Secretary of War Baker reports on wartime measures and mobilization. The document notes increased production and supply efforts, with Britain and allies receiving support. It mentions ongoing coordination, legal changes, and the overall wartime logistics shaping American projects.
A chaotic wartime fragment reports a body believed to be Mullen, with a local reward amid search efforts. It notes injuries to American soldiers, names residents and addresses, and mentions hospital care and ongoing investigations. The piece blends reports of a search, a hospital update, and casualty notices from Philadelphia and Chicago.
The readable fragments describe a mixed scene in Louis involving a twin of English origin, a person named Barnard as administrator, and mentions of a breakfast restaurant. References to a cartonn character and a young man eating suggest a casual, crowded setting without clear events or outcomes.
An article reports a Bolshevik themed speech by an activist challenging national service and loyalty in Wisconsin politics. The piece cites audience reaction and a governor’s remarks asserting vigilance against Bolshevik influence while addressing wartime era rhetoric.
Berlin via Loudun February 28 The German War Office announced further advances by German troops in Russia. The report claims gains across positions and lists a rising number of prisoners taken, with details framed as confirmation of continued momentum.
James We derara, American envoy, reports Gerard has survived a major throat operation in Germany after doctors feared for his life. The family suffered tragedy as Richard Hur, mother of the Llevg, faced exhaustion while tending to her children during a violent event in their home, leaving the bodies burned beyond recognition.
Provost Marshal General announces a forthcoming draft drawing for young men across the country with dates set for the summer season. Officials emphasize nationwide eligibility and orderly processing under military service requirements.
Wartime draft plans outline small numbers of men marching to camps at intervals with starting lines set by the War Department. About 23,000 will depart on Monday toward army camps, with 110,000 more expected by March. A continued stream of draftees and support workers will flow to camps as Pershing’s forces are scaled.
A garbled report notes criticism of costly railroad official salaries. The piece quotes unnamed sources lamenting overpayment and lack of accountability, mentioning government, state agencies, and calls for reform. The text is fragmented with obscure names and places, reflecting an early 20th century press tone.
A telegram from federal food administrator Hortuet G. Howe warns newspaper managers that rationing must be immediate and effective for the days ahead. The note, signed by Howe, stresses urgent action to ensure wheat and other staples reach the public as war demands.
A vivid account of New York City veterans marching in formation on Fifth Avenue. Soldiers from the 77th Division and related units, honored for service, pass the reviewing stands with cadence and pride. Readership witnesses a solemn return from wartime service, framed by civic pageantry.
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