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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1917
Page
1
An official statement from Brom Rome declares Nest Pingero as the enemy and details action to bring his forces to the right flank. The report notes intensified pressure on the left wing as Austro German troops advance.
Morris Uilquist an anti war socialist candidate for mayor predicts election by 250 000 based on a canvass of all precincts in greater city.
At Tammany Hall supporters predicted a Hylan victory with William Mitchell denounced Murphy. Reported figures claim Mitchell would win by a margin of 25,000 to 50,000, while other candidates like John F. Ilan and Renner drew varying shares among 400,000 voters.
A long list of judges and officials face voters in tomorrow's election across numerous cities. Watch for races in Philadelphia Lancaster and Bethlemem area with contested council seats and district judges. Nominating processes and party lines shape the outcomes as thousands vote in local and county races.
A wartime plea urges American citizens to practice self denial to improve soldiers' lives and morale near training camps. Charles W. Dawson of Muskogee cites Rotary and national camps community efforts to fund entertainment and comforts, stressing that homefront sacrifice complements frontline duty and wartime needs.
Fragmentary OCR reports indicate an aluminum plant explosion causing multiple injuries and extensive damage. Early details naming company and exact casualties are unclear.
A mob of about twenty five rioters alleged to be members of an extremist group attacked a troop train in the Western Parish section of the Feather River Canyon. Guards repelled the assault with soldiers escorting the train, no further details available.
Report describes an overnight train ambush as armed men from nearby towns attacked a Western line service. Passengers were uninjured though one car was detached and two guards reported missing after soldiers repelled the assault. The attackers fled into hills as trains backed away and authorities pursued from multiple directions.
Nov 5 Hareiabarg Pa A muddled report notes segregation proposals tied to the draft plan and half numbers for Black men. Supreme Court rulings and state actions frame debate on conscription, with criticism of disparate treatment by districts. The piece mentions WAAC and broader civil rights concerns, signaling mounting legal challenges and continued resistance across states.
The excerpt recounts tangled family names and wartime claims as a young man recalls learning of his father Beate RES May 21 and a mother Herkul Gedtruy captured by Germans. It mentions declarations of war, missing relatives, and emotional reactions amid a disturbed narrative voice.
Local Elks lodge backs a substantial fundraising drive toward a base hospital project. Members contribute significant sums, including a notable 92.00 gift, as part of a broader community effort amid reports of fund allocations and associated civic discussions.
Voters are urged to back E H Beshlin for Congress to demonstrate national unity behind President Wilson. The message argues an overwhelming vote will shorten the war and secure peace, with support framed as essential for the administration and war effort. The appeal calls for casting ballots for Beshlin as Democratic candidate aligned with Wilson.
War Department releases honor roll naming three soldiers killed and five wounded after a sudden enemy thrust during American training. Details of the engagement are not provided, and the incident underscores the ongoing combat readiness efforts.
A garbled OCR list shows multiple private and corporal names with surnames such as Bai, Givens, Engar, Kaward, Haruna, Godfrey, Kendall, and others. Place names like Stony Point and Belvale appear amid broken lines, suggesting a damaged enlistment or company roster page with unclear readability.
Fragmentary OCR shows reports from the War Department and field observers describing American infantry actions, casualties, and claims of enemy losses. The narrative references General Pershing, bombardments, and recounts commotion over troop movements in the European theater.
Report on boxing instruction for bayonet fight training at Ameria's famed rink. Sergeant William Simetrong from the Canadian Army oversees shadow boxing and evolving drill routines with groups replacing earlier units as part of wartime readiness, amid civic and patriotic support.
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