14 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1917
Page
1
A public release outlines One Hundred and Forty-Eight Questions for the remaining nine million draft registrants to answer starting November 15. The document lists officers and officials connected to the inquiry, notes wages and employment contexts, and references a delayed classification process tied to industrial occupations.
Nov. 14. Lowen reports the war cabinet weighs rumors of a German tunnel under the Channel to strike at England. Officials deny certainty but note preparations and countermeasures are under way as Press reports circulate of German tunneling activity and plans.
London Nov 14 The firm belief is that Lloyd George will head a new Allied war council with a central body coordinating the movements of the governments. The aim is to devise plans for a united approach to the war and to oversee decisive actions needed for victory.
German forces breach several Italian defenses near the Adriatic in a widening push. Reported breakthroughs occur close to Sinal Gaina and Rever Villages as Berlin confirms renewed activity east of Asiato, with Italian lines briefly fractured before countermeasures.
British and Allied forces report limited gains as senior officer Gommanas Him attempts to retake Paschendate Ridge and break British grip. War dispatches describe attacks near Agiagn and ME Tinea while Crown Prince Fries voice cautious notes amid heavy fighting.
President plans unusual measures to operate amid a rising strike tied to hood demands for more wages. Heads of brotherhoods meet November 22 to discuss actions as the administration considers options.
London dispatches report Alexander Kerensky remains premier and in control of Petrograd amid Bolshevik pressure. The most authoritative messages indicate he still leads, while Bolsheviks claim he is under arrest and challenge his authority.
Dispatches relay chaotic reports from Petrograd about Trotsky joining the provisional leaders. Claims of revolting troops dispersed by disciplined regiments and arrests of several officials circulate, with conflicting telegrams from Iinpish Telegraph Agency and others. The situation remains unsettled as cross‑staff summaries reach Stockholm and other capitals.
An OCR filled with garbled lines mentions Stockholm and references to Poles, Bolsheviks, and telegraph agencies. The text is fragmented and hard to parse, but alludes to power dynamics and foreign reports amid wartime communications.
Ten thousand soldiers led by Francisco Villa attack Ojinica opposite Presidio. Cordova’s outposts driven back into the city with heavy losses. The action marks a major engagement along the border.
Hundreds of refugees flood into the United States as a surprise assault by outlaws and their men prompts cavalrymen to guard the line. Federal scouts reported the presence of the assailants during the day, triggering a bold daytime engagement. The scene involves villa guards and volleys, with casualties implied and numerous civilians fleeing toward American soil.
Philadelphia November 11 State Sen sine Tomes Cr MuNinhola a Republican political inder were taWlay.
A wartime notice directs sending a Christian packet to a boy at the front by a set date, warning dealers and carriers that parcels must arrive by November 10. Government agencies urge prompt mailing and specify arrangements for delivery and timing during military operations.
Fragmented wartime item listing fundraising efforts and donations with scattered names, places, and figures. Mentions collective contributions, checks, and volunteers, referencing Columbus Welfare, various captains, and military support activities.
The YMCA War Fund report shows first day pledges reached 8792 dollars. A fundraising dinner at Camp Lee featured speakers and a pledge drive guiding volunteers and officers, detailing responsibilities and the push to secure funds for civilian and military aid efforts.
A garbled OCR item describes YWCA campaign workers reporting at supper, listing many teams and captains, and noting a decisive gathering with a general discussion on marching orders and wartime volunteer efforts. The piece mentions Mrs Regan, district officials, and numerous team captains, with directions to continue on page five.
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