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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1917
Page
1
Voters in the nation’s capital cast ballots on Tuesday amid antiwar and immediate peace sentiment. The results reflect broad concern over policy and governance as residents weighed future steps.
In unofficial returns, New York and New Jersey show sweeping victories for prohibition. Mexico reports county-wide support while New Mexico carries the amendment statewide. Early tallies indicate a strong anti liquor sentiment influencing state races and local offices nationwide.
A troubled New York mayor battles internal strife and missteps as he faces calls to resign. Reportedly under pressure from editors and lawmakers, he discusses loyalty, wartime stance, and potential reshaping of his administration while seeking support from allies. The turmoil threatens upstate and city governance as factions clash over direction.
A fragmentary report describes an attempted release of Herbert Rulun, alleged German secret service agent, at Camp Loren. The incident led to confinement in the guardhouse with few details remaining.
Washington reports the Aledo, a converted yacht, was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine on November 5 during World War I. Two crew members died and several vessels searched for possible survivors as the Navy confirmed the incident and dispatched rescue efforts.
A garbled dispatch claims the United States faced denial of a fortification report amid wartime tensions. The fragmentary text references Navy and media involvement, with unclear dates and unidentified authorities.
A late 1915 report outlines Germany planning to mobilize cartoonists and artists as part of wartime effort. It cites internal discussions, officials, and opposition from Allied powers, noting themes of propaganda and national mobilization without detailing specific actions or dates.
In Rettsburgh on November 7, AANCOCK defeated MAGEE by a plurality of about 6,000 as Mayor Plushureh led the nonchartivan section. Magee, a former fanrar, trailed with Glendon retrieving votes. The city results show BabcaeR with 7,260 and Magee with 31.
British artillery continues bombardment of Routers and targets key German line to submarine bases. The capture of Parchendale tightens lines to within five miles of the railroad, signaling a strategic advance in the sector.
Fragmented wartime dispatches describe Italian withdrawals and German advances near a ridge on the Living River. Reports from Rome note a formal war office announcement and shifting lines as forces contest a strategic high ground. Nov. 7 developments include retreats, rear-area measures, and ongoing combat near Mesaville.
Amid mounting unrest in Petrograd, troops are urged to disobey orders as premier faces limited parliamentary support. Reports detail sweeping measures against workers and presses, with government and army factions clashing over suppression and potential front openings to Germany. Other items note U.S. election results and local political outcomes.
Amid a tight county race for sheriff, Democratic Prohibition candidate leads by about 2200 votes as Rohtman and DeForest contest the office. Republican ticket dominates other races with mixed results. key figures include Bersett, Carapen, and Eddy as precincts report varying margins. Ballots across Warrenton and surrounding townships show DeForest securing a plurality earlier, while Eddy gains a wide countywide majority. partial results indicate shifting tallies through the night.
A fragmented report details a political contest where the Democrat camp claims a decisive victory with a 4,000 margin, citing an initial 2,214 vote tally and ongoing counts across precincts. It notes Republican centers trailing and references specific local counts, including Brookwell and Watcox, with final figures pending.
May D W Pegler reports a gruesome scene from a German trench raid in Algeria. An American soldier named Sammie suffered a fatal throat wound during the assault and is among several wounded listed as improving today.
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