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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1918
Page
2
Report of Company M soldiers at Mt Gretna camp living amid hard work. Text notes arrival by train delays and mentions July 16 and August 1 as key dates for service calls and selective draft details. Weak OCR fragments limit specifics but indicate a camp routine and expected quotas.
The text describes daily drills and cooking in a regiment, noting a drill at camp, a regiment’s maintenance of order, and a ceremonial breakfast. Names and specifics are garbled, but the scene conveys camp life and routine tasks amid a larger military setting.
A notional notice describes a bequest of 10009 dollars by Ritch el to support the service cause. The story mentions plans, the rich American donors, and a large gathering with hundreds of participants, including military units from Pittsburg and Harrisburg. Also noted are camp maneuvers and a sham battle anticipated later in the week under General Cresswell.
Harrisburg draft board issues voluntary induction calls for men registered June 5 1918 to report August 15 as auto mechanics and other trades at University of Harrisburg and Pittsburgh. Eligible entrants must have grammar school education and aptitude. If insufficient volunteers, compulsory induction begins later. Separate call announces 7116 selective service mechanics to entrain August 15 with several state quotas listed. Committees plan meets in Pittsburgh and Cleveland hospitals for commissions in the engineering reserve corps July 18 19 and July 20 22 respectively.
A county farms report notes 73 work days recorded for farm labor programs. The tally reflects ongoing community agricultural efforts and local workforce participation.
The county farm labor effort under B. G. Gregory has totaled at least 73 days. Ten men and six boys are on farms this week and more workers may be used next Saturday if weather allows. Farmers needing help should notify Gregory by Friday morning and those available for both Saturday and Sunday may be sent farther out.
New York July 16 Fredera Schulte a telephone operator and file clerk in John J O Learys office was the principal witness in the trial of O Leary on a charge of conspiracy to aid his brother Jeremiah to escape She testified she found John J in the office May 7 between 9 and 9 30 am and that Jeremiah his brother and Lyons were together until 10 am on that morning Her testimony was seen as an attempt to create an alibi for John.
The long struggle along the Marne Champagne line continues with German efforts to reach Paris faltering on day one. Officials note that despite greater force, ground gained is less than in earlier drives, signaling a possible major setback while reserves and heavy artillery remain central to Ludendorff’s renewed offensive.
A Warren County farm labor appeal urges towns to volunteer during rush seasons to harvest crops. It stresses hardship but frames work as right for victory, noting soldiers’ needs, food shortages, and a universal call across states for able-bodied men and women to join in without pay.
Troy New York July 16 Wm O Connell of South Troy begins working today for the first time in 26 years after an arrest for violating the anti lafter law. He told police he vowed not to work since losing a job due to favoritism but was sent to Troy jail and now wheels cinders as the thermometer shivers around 0 degrees.
Postmaster Walker announced a ruling that Navy personnel on ships or at bases are excluded from a recent American Expeditionary Forces gift restriction. Citizens in Warren may now send parcels to sailors without a commanding officer’s signing. An NY address care of the Warren postmaster applies. Officers Arrive in Warren to Inspect Local Income Tax Reports
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