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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1916
Page
1
Nov 26 reports from Crete indicate British forces near Lyodan told to depart by Wednesday. Allied dispatch notes weather and heavy drag on Somme offensives. Monastir operations continue amid poor conditions and halted advances.
A large delegation from Warren and other districts attends the three day Methodist men’s convention. Spokespersons include Holmes, Dr See, R. S. Purgome, J. Maton, AR Myers, Carl Williams, and many others. The Harrisburg gathering aims to unite and strengthen Methodist men, expanding interests beyond local communities.
A partial report describes an automobile crash near Pivebarn on a November date. Murphy, age 43, and three others were injured when the car struck and overturned along a 20 foot embankment. Police report four men were injured in the collision and placed under care.
New York November 20 Miss Bath Law, a pioneering aviator, departed Chicago at 247 o clock aiming to break long distance records to New York. The flight faced crosswinds delaying the start and reducing speed but Law achieved a new cross nation mark, flying about 100 miles per hour average with a descent near New York after a challenging route from Chicago to Horwen.
A Newton home on Third Avenue was gutted by fire shortly after midnight. Firefighters battled flames for hours, extinguishing the blaze at 1:80. The two story structure sustained heavy damage with furniture and walls charred. A resident, widow Mira Newton, and her son Louie Newton were present. the fire displaced them and caused about 2000 in losses. Investigators searched for the cause as crews contained smoke and heat damage to adjacent rooms and a nearby doorway.
The will of the late John Brown was probated Saturday. It divides most of his estate between two adopted daughters Mine Ada Brown and Blane White Pacher, with provisions for a grave and maintenance. The executor is instructed to spend funds on the grave and related expenses.
A beleaguered gun cotton factory at Tevineborg resumes operations today after a closure since August. About 200 workers are employed as it restarts munitions production under the Actus Explosives Company with orders from Allies and various wartime contracts.
A Boston dispatch cites a five year famine surge across Toland with fever raging and 7 000 children in Vina reported as malnourished. Morste Rothenberg, speaking for a New York relief group, says the crisis stems from lack of nutrition as temperatures drop and outbreaks worsen.
Nov 16 1 902 Governor Startin G Brumbaugh issues a proclamation urging gratitude for Providence that kept peace and progress across Pennsylvania. The message notes improved industry safety and prosperity, calls for prayers and public worship, and marks November 16 as the day to give thanks.
At New York on November 20 the boiler of an East River tugboat exploded, causing a wrecked scene on the water front. Two persons are missing or dead, including the captain and engineer, with debris scattered along the riverbank and boat wreckage in the harbor.
Unclear OCR reports a gas or oil discovery near New Castle with mention of a twelve-homer well and leases. Names and specifics are garbled, but implies a new territory follows a strike and company actions.
The Warren Wholesale Company aims to build a large four story wholesale grocers building on East Side near Fourth Avenue and Leach Street, with options on west plate and a 50000 estimate for construction. Officials favor the East Side site and expect approval at the next meeting.
Vienna reports Allied stance undermines peace overtures as Austria Hungary seeks a different pace. Officials insist war aims remain non negotiable while blocs debate possible concessions and a conference, with prewar conditions and central powers interests at stake.
A scrambled town robbery report from Punxsutawney Pennsylvania describes a group stealing items worth about $1200. The fragmentary text mentions guards or residents reacting to the theft and notes a loss of property. No clear suspect details or exact location are readable.
The federal investigation into United States transportation conditions began in Washington with a congressional committee led by Rear Admiral Newlands and others. The probe aims to assess whether government ownership may replace private operation and to examine service, wages, and safety across major carriers. The panel plans hearings on labor, regulation, and commerce as it weighs future steps.
New York socialists announced they would contest the 20th congressional district race in the city. Candidates from the Socialist party joined by the Progressive and Independence League factions seek recounts and disputed results amid post election charges of irregularities.
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