26 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1918
Page
1
Despite Hemling telling the Teichstag he agreed with four underlying peace principles laid down by the president, the talk of peace by negotiation made little impression.
Reports indicate considerable ambiguity in the chancellor's speech as he seeks to shift blame for continued conflict to the Entente. Diplomats note a lack of conciliatory tone and say his remarks echo calls for terms that would treat Germany’s enemies harshly.
New York lawmakers react to a chapel plea touching the right to prayer as a controversial issue heats debate in Albany. Representative Rathourne and others contest the propriety of prayers, urging fair treatment and a possible expulsion from public sessions amid protests.
A New York inquiry reports a ship news reporter was arrested by the transport department for alleged con- duct related to ship arrivals. Authorities say the case involves manipulation of port records and improper reporting. The incident is under police and departmental review.
Fragmentary OCR text references safe cars in Moscow and mentions dates in 1908 and February 25. It notes German pronunciations and a publican matter with Secretary Lanning refusing to discuss on a date. The readable fragments are too garbled to extract a coherent event or clear entities beyond these scattered hints.
The dispatch quotes Count Von Hertling defending a hard line while signals from Britain and others suggest divergent views on ending the war. The chancellor warns against excessive concessions and urges allied patience as he reiterates terms for a peaceful settlement.
An American force aided Powlus in a trench raid along the Chemin des Tames near the Aime River, February 2. About 74 Americans attacked the German lines. five French prisoners and several Germans were taken, with reconnaissance and prisoners later reported, bread rations and prison tales noted.
Hering in qualifying remarks signals Mig acceptance of the four principles of peace announced by Wilgon. He asserts that Germany does not seek a total war and stresses a wish to avoid further fighting, aiming to finalize hostilities through diplomacy.
The President has been in consultation since the same day with Col. B. M. House and Secretary of State Lansing. He possesses all data on the situation and plans to outline a firm policy toward Germany’s actions in Russia and the broader European crisis.
A private, Tessa Hanston Stott of Water, reportedly murdered today in the warehouse section of a storage company at Camp Logut. The skull was described as damaged and the body found under distress in the area.
Fragmentary notes describe a past event in Chicago with names like Sarah, TMA, and Estan. The text mentions a packed husband, a gun, and harm to individuals, with scattered references to years and local figures.
Fragmentary report notes Bolshevik forces in transition amid German advances. Reports claim fighting intensified near Pekung and Pakuwe with shifting positions and tentative resistance plans. Readability limits obscure precise events or dates.
Fragmented OCR reports list a sea disaster with a large toll. Survivors describe boats and wreckage, details of a vessel named Florizel, and a ship crew exposed to weather. The text notes treat bites and rescue delays amid chaotic scenes, reflecting a disaster timeline.
Washington dispatch suggests Ishn may be appointed to head the Japanese mission to the United States. The report notes a likely appointment by officials in Washington, with references to a former envoy and ongoing preparations for the visit.
The National Chairman of the G O P holds talks with Col Theodore Roosevelt about Germany and the war. The discussion centers on a swift path to war and future actions.
Brief dispatches from London and Paris war offices describe daily actions along the Western Front. Reported engagements include bombardments near Beaumitz and Dommaton with conflicting casualty notes and limited troop movements south of the Antara Catilrai road as German forces attempted advances.
Former president William Howard Taft is chosen by employers to serve as their representative on the labor relations board, while workers have yet to select their own representative. The decision highlights ongoing labor relations efforts and the balance of power between employers and employees in shaping board leadership.
Washington reports a conference with labor and management agreeing that both union and non union workers must surrender certain rights during national emergency. The gathering aims to digest information supplied by Dr Marshall of the Council of National Defense and will not require new legislation.
In Chicago on February 26, American socialist groups express encouragement for European socialist allies. The article notes actions by the Prussian militia and mentions communications sent to European comrades, with congratulations conveyed by American socialist offices.
The War Department released a partial list naming two Pennsylvania youths believed to have died in the Tuscania area. The fallen are identified as Searanton and Johnson Reder from Pennsylvania, with uncertain spellings in the fragmentary dispatch.
A dated report notes four and a half percent interest on the Hext loan with comments from officials. The afternoon session includes a statement about recent rates and market information, attributed to Fepreneuss Minnes Weekar at Miavoueh.
Fragmented OCR text shows governance notes and financial references. It mentions Swern installed wording to requirements Sav eat of Giredtation and discussion books. Names and places are garbled making specifics unclear.
Senator Reet of Missouri, chairman of the Senate Manufactures Committee, declares that a serious fuel scarcity faces the country. He warns that the situation could worsen and urges urgent action to avert disaster.
The piece reports claims that government interference disrupted business and slowed shipping. It cites Senator Rect and the Lane committee on fuel and price controls, arguing prices and imports were mismanaged. It notes a ship shortage in harbors and questions policy effectiveness amid wartime pressures.
Tragic accident on the W and J Road ends two lives. A father and son named Alwoor were struck near a trestle while walking toward Elmstead. Eldest, about 13 or 14, and the younger around 18, with witnesses and rescuers recalling a failed attempt to stop the car.
Virginia statesman Sen Swanson denounces German sympathizers labeled insidious and treasonable propagandists. He accuses them of misrepresenting war causes and speaking for the administration, urging vigilance against antiwar agitation at home.
A Washington dispatch reports arguments by Senator Swanson accusing Germany of provoking U boat warfare and agitating neutral states. It describes German submarine actions, anti American incidents, and calls for decisive U.S. response to protect commerce and bring an enduring peace.
In Washington February the $50,000,000 Farmers' Credit bill is sent to the House appropriations committee for review. The committee votes barely along party lines with 19 to 18 in favor, while some members question the bill's necessity and potential impact on western farmers.
A fragmentary German report claims troops advance toward Rasalan Mae and Rivine rail lines in Europe. The notice, dated February 26, notes movements near the Petrograd Railway area and references German war office statements about rail routes and positions southwest of key hubs.
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