02 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1918
Page
1
A British counter raid swamped German forces near Mericourt and Paschendale as artillery faltered. Reports say Huns were driven back, and Allied gains were achieved in a triple raid, signaling a shift in negotiations.
The official wire reports Turkish forces suffering in Palestine and Austrian gains near Marcoing, while Italian morale and Turin–Siena fronts shift. Prisoner counts rise as allied artillery and naval actions press the enemy. later dispatches note Turkish losses and Entente victories with continued heavy fighting around Derksalem and neighboring fronts.
Unclear report from Weadville describes a bomb mystery with police and agents examining a device near the Erie Railroad. Fragments note a possible investigation at a plant or works, with mentions of powder and safety checks as authorities assess the threat and containment steps.
A dubious transcript fragment shows discussions of the food probe focusing on Hoover. The testimony before the Senate Investigating Committee is cited as advancing due to changes in administration policy and supply concerns.
United Press reports Washington assigns General Seibert to command a southern department under General Pershing's plan. The War Department weighs a reorganization as officers move among divisions. Amid broader traffic and postal service notes, officials praise postmaster general Burleson for efficiency and discuss supply issues and military readiness.
Dispatch from Washington reports American fighting forces to be dispatched to Europe with the earliest possible delay for training and equipment. State Department and Colonel House recommendations urge swift coordinated action to whip the enemy and unify Allied efforts while training continues.
Federal agents scour Norfolk as a massive fire damages the 4S building and surrounding structures. Reports say German suspects were shot amid the chaos while Marines and home guards assist in maintaining order. Fire crews battle flames that leap across blocks, threatening the Granby theatre and nearby offices.
Boston plans a laboratory for the study of speech to teach proper pronunciation of Bath. The project aims to establish a 6200 to 890 laboratory for speech research and corrections, with lectures and demonstrations to be held at the university.
Reports from London and Petrograd indicate experts believe the militarists game is blocked as fragile peace talks proceed. Delegates from Central Powers press for secret terms, while Bolsheviks demand public access and refuse full secrecy.
Proceedings to dissolve large trusts were postponed in the Supreme Court today as the Attorney General and other officials argued motions. The dramatic push sought to dismantle concentrated corporate power and curb monopoly practices across industries.
A dispatch reports U S in Europe drawing down for reinforcements and returning troops to the United States. General Mann commands troops part of the Tafaulow division. officers note good health and readiness as arson cases decline. Warmington Georgia reports nine deaths from natural causes among detentioned men.
The British ambassador to the United States is preparing to depart for London with unconfirmed plans to meet with Secretary of State Lansing. The move follows a London statement indicating possible early talks about postwar collaboration and American influence in shaping Allied strategy.
United Press dispatch from Mackshire Jel 2 reports an explosion at 4 AM wrecking Pine and Pipe Bending works in Harrisburg. The blast damaged over a quarter of the plant and injured several workers but no fatalities are listed. Fire and emergency crews battled the blaze as investigators assessed the scene.
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