Wartime notices and events in Warren in brief
The Times topics cover a pulled drawhead on a freight train eastbound, Knights of Columbus degree, removal of dangerous park trees, Canadian Flying Corps enlistment attempts, food administration meeting in Sunbury, local enlistment decisions, a National Military Training Camp opening at State College, electric baths at the Y M C A, parade band for drafted men, groundhog market at Franklin, Y M C A camping trip in August, Chamber of Commerce supper for departing contingents, final civilian drill at the armory, and notes on camp preparations and physical training.
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Weather and draft update with exams and mobilization notes
Cloudy tonight and Friday with likely showers and cooler Friday. Captain Tribble urges nonparticipants to continue drill work for draftees. Civil Service Commission announces clerk examinations open to men, with women allowed for clerical finance roles, for vacancies in the third district at 1000 to 1200 yearly. State draft board reports 26,119 white and black men in Class A in Pennsylvania, with upcoming calls shrinking the pool and Secretary Baker signaling a 5,000,000 man army target, signaling heavier drafts ahead.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Federal Classified Service
Civil Service
Pennsylvania
William G. Murdock
State
Camp Forrest
Lytte
Baker
Jones House Raid Shatters Clarion Hotel Bar
A mob of several hundred armed with bricks and clubs wrecked the Jones House at the Clarion Hotel after allegations the proprietor refused to close the saloon until drafted men departed. Damage estimated at 10000 dollars. dining room, bar, and lower floors severely damaged. Patrols and authorities unnamed. Also notes a separate notice from A H Geuting urging retailers to liquidate stock amid government style regulations. Job ad seeks men to repair dam.
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Jones House
Clarion
W. R Wohner
A. H. Gueting
National Shoe Retailers’ Association
United States
A. H. Geuting
Get New Kidneys Relief With Haarlem Oil Capsules
An advertisement warns kidneys warn of back pain and urine changes signaling potential Bright's disease. It touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a long standing cure for kidney and urinary issues, offering immediate relief with refund if unsatisfied. The copy urges purchase at drug stores and notes box sizes three sixes.
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Bright
Haarlem
Missing at Columbia Theater with Meighan and British cast
Photoplay Missing produced by J Stuart Blackton from a Mrs Humphrey Ward novel, features Thomas Meighan and Sylvia Breamer in an English tale set during wartime. Two sisters clash over wealth and marriage as a British officer goes missing, then returns after a memory- restoring performance. Also Over the Top with Arthur Guy Empey at Star Today.
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J. Stuart Blackton
James Young
Humphrey Ward
Hag
Mr. Blackton
England
Sylvia Breamer
Thomas Meighan
Molir McConnell
Kathryn O’connor
William O'Connell
Columbia Theater
Arthur Guy Empey
Star Today
Over the Top Drama Prompts War Department Honor
Notes from the Picture recounts more than seven thousand five hundred American soldiers in khaki marching in the film Over the Top starring Sergeant Arthur Guy Empey. The War Department honors Empey and grants Albert E. Smith, president of Vitagraph, recognition for patriotic service to the country.
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Arthur Guy Empey
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United States War Department
Sergeant Empey
Albert EB. Smith
Vitagraph Ca E
Star Promotes Over the Top Film at Camp Wheeler
Camp Wheeler hosts the film adaptation of Over the Top featuring 7500 regulars under Empey in a major production. The book has reached millions and Empey’s articles appear nationwide. Also notice Ladies Aid meeting tonight at 8 at Mrs Marsh Peterson’s home, 6 Cedar Street.
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Camp Wheeler
Macon Ga
Empey
Aid
Ladies Aid
Marsh Peterson
Cedar Street
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Canada
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Toronto
Flying Corps
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King George
Sunbury
W. D. Todd
Mr. Todd
Frank Spohn
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Butler
Fred Shutt
Romeo Renzetti
Locust Street
Hospital Corps
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Orland Sebhu
North Warren
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Franklin
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Chamber of Commerce
A. D. Branch
Tribble
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Phoenix Furniture Co
Paramount Features Presents
Thomas Mbeighan
Marne
PATHE
Britain
Bryant Washburn
Kidder & KO
Columbia Theater Today
America
Vitagrap
Warren Trust’ Company
Citizens National Bank
Keasbey & Mattison
Bell Phone
P. O. Box
First National Bank
Warren, PA
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