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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
1
Temperance forces claim a victory by 1340 votes based on revised unofficial figures received in Columbus this afternoon. The tight result keeps the outcome uncertain as final tallies are awaited.
In Ohio and Cincinnati, early returns from county counts hint at a dry statewide result. Secretary of State Poland reports incomplete tallies from 22 counties, with estimates around 6000 votes favoring dry law. Brewers and distillers face proposed tax and regulation changes, while Toledo and Cincinnati await final tallies.
Dispatches report Allied reinforcements arriving in Italy to bolster operations around the Hallowe and broader front. Field Marshal notes indicate success in southeast Arm wound and two trench quidas along the Roum front. Prisoners were captured as new troops were deployed and air support tightened, signaling intensified combat readiness.
United Press reports petitions filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington seek permission to raise passenger rates. The notices, from several lines including New England and New York area roads, request rate increases amid winter conditions and rising operating costs.
The report notes a record corn crop with 435 886 100 bushels per acre and large potato yields cited for the year. Government notes wartime conditions and farm outputs, detailing expected high yields and significant potato production figures.
Fragmentary report details Elks Dowate Hospital sending a message to government. Wounded servicemen transported, with mentions of protection and a cautious tone about casualty handling. Limited legible names and places due to OCR damage.
A report by Jiniira Pees details a fatal incident in Waterurban where three men were killed in a car crash. Authorities investigated the wreck, noting unclear conditions and potential factors under review.
Marmabure November 8 public service commission hears fire service complaints alleging unjust treatment and unsafe practices by firms including American Window Glass Company and Pennsylvania Railroad over long distance glass shipments. Proceedings list several named firms and locations including Lebanon City and Philadelphia as part of broader discrimination and service network issues.
The article reports the opening of aid for three state highways, detailing officials and counties involved. It names Allegheny County and Venango among others, noting the official ceremony and related administrative figures.
Fragmented dispatches describe Pennsylvania soldiers at Camp Lee rallying around Governor candidate Leoambauey amid uncertain schedule and looming political events. The garbled text references meetings, transport to Trelaing Tall, and news from Crap fleas, Virginia, with mentions of Phil Bulvise and Phil Bulvise’s supporters.
Fragmented OCR text references Es WV and gas, unclear names, places, and lines. It suggests a 1930s era weather or public notices tone but contains garbled terms like Presys Clevatann and Ute of gasoline. No clear event or person facts emerge.
A brief wire service style update notes German fleet activity and potential actions in the Bone and Weil area with references to U S and New York officials. The report mentions a submarine and a failed or sunk vessel named Orlando and asserts pending promises from Staten officials and Kore Company to address the situation.
American women in cities and towns prepare 1,750,000 Christmas packages for soldiers and sailors. The Red Cross will provide gifts including tea trays milk mirrors and card exchange to greet every man in the service at reveille. Virginia Foulte, age 14, appears in a separate item.
Reported in London by a London correspondent on the American mission to the Allied war conference. President Wilson favors rapid centralization of interests and immediate plans to mobilize against Germany. The conference opens November 15 and editors forecast shifts in policy as Europe weighs new alignments.
A garbled report mentions a missing crew member aboard a vessel with unclear origin and several names or terms distorted by OCR. The passage references a European or American context and a Friday event, but essential details such as vessel name, exact date, or authorities are unreadable.
Nov. 8 Harrisburg reports a second successive year of boys voting in camp. The account notes soldier involvement and references C. D. Bleakley as deputy candidate, with descriptions of late counts and state department references. Strong entities include Harrisburg, Bleakley, and the National statistics cited.
Report describes a memorial service in France for American soldiers killed in action. It details artillery salutes, flag draping of caskets, and prayers as soldiers from the American Army are laid to rest on foreign soil. The service honors their sacrifice with solemn vows and a wartime tribute to liberty and justice.
Washington dispatches reveal urgent Russian embassy messages regarding the alleged overthrow of Kerensky government. No official confirmation as yet. embassy notes potential show down between Kerensky and Bolsheviks while forecasting army support in Petrograd.
Fragmented OCR notes recount a man taking breakfast and harming a wife amid scattered names and dates. The report mentions medical aid, a parole issue, and references to William Flatt and a Colonel Owls, with unclear local context and damaged details.
Reporting by the Bureau of Maintenance and Collections states a total of 350000 was collected from estates connected to dependent lumatics. The article details disputed sums, collection percentages, and questions surrounding payment, with names like John Hyatt and Naylor referenced in a lengthy, unclear narrative about prior audits and enforcement.
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