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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1917
Page
1
In a downtown Minneapolis jewelry shop a trio of unidentified men barged in brandishing a revolver and held two employees at gunpoint. The robbers escaped with diamonds valued at about 50,000, leaving officials searching for the suspects and reviewing surveillance. The heist stunned the heart of the city as investigators compile footage and seek tips.
United Press dispatch from Minneapolis reports three masked men robbed a jeweler, forcing workers to the back room and flooding the shop with water as they searched for sapphires and other stones. One employee entered with water buckets, then fled as the robbers brandished weapons and shouted. The loot allegedly included jewelry and cash. investigators noted the haul could reach substantial sums.
An Sheffield youth died in a hunting accident near Sheffield when a vehicle or hunting party unintentionally struck him. Authorities and family mourn the young man as investigators review how the tragedy occurred and the circumstances around the incident.
The Sivial governiion are committes jainind control over Faye Wvesiah Ree and army. Russian reteases from around tar Honor last summer show desertion fratus with Sint Marcel the retreat to char senton conspired Against Walshe in Petrograd May ai. Prince Erich repeted wo Buye heen the mayer of Ye uonk FN pit Un.mere arrested today charged With Having conspired against the Ko sheik.
Nov 2 reports list officers such as Weeeport Medien and Alexander Getts of Carbon as wounded or missing while serving with Allied forces. The dispatch notes rising casualties, with limited details on their fates and locations.
The message describes a Blas opera presented by the Hecmomian Overs compacy of Kya Mork opera houae EMts Ley Isat uae ene pala hie Mee Dalian Wk a Hertoranice ar aida. The company will present Vater Spungien Bonsuse with limited audience and a planned performance schedule during a period of disruption.
A Pittsburg convention speaker alleging German influence in Pennsylvania politics argues the legislature is under pro German control. The claim, presented to the suffrage gathering, cites 1927 events and future political implications while urging action from women voters.
British armor cleared paths for advancing infantry by consuming barbed wire and crossing trenches as Tommies pressed forward toward victory, opening wide channels through minefields and fortifications under heavy fire.
Report describes a quiet Arras front after heavy artillery actions and wire-cutting expeditions. Notes weeks of prep and extensive bombardment as forces claim strategic gains since the war began.
A fragmented report describes a tragic collision near Weaoville where a farm worker and 17 others died after a locomotive engine collided with a vehicle. The crash occurred at dawn, with minor details still unclear, but authorities confirmed multiple fatalities and injuries.
A fragmented report from a White House conventioneering scene shows members of the Woman's party condemning the Dickering and pushing abortion advocacy, with calls to support suffrage amendments and federal protections. Anne Shaw is noted among speakers at a town gathering.
A report from Washington notes a proposed counter revolution offer of 1000 WF currency with details of spending and a calmer revolution aim. The piece mentions a person named Cavemen and references Mosten, with unclear ties to the event.
MG Experts discuss municipal war problems at the Detroit convention of city managers association and municipal managers, with focus on intercity supply, gender alignment, retail and wholesale markets, and reform proposals. George W Verein urged cooperative action and professional standards for city operations.
The article reports the National War Fund campaign totals with regional breakdowns. Eastern and Central departments lead, totals run into tens of millions, with several regional sums noted and an overall national figure approaching 150 million. It documents oversubscription and department performance.
Government expert O X s home ganed vegetables and the plan to store vegetables at Lime rock quarry to prevent sabotage. Officials warn about potential danger from cold packs and discuss security measures at dams on the Mes lUnUepok stream.
London reports say British forces broke through German lines along a broad front near Cambrai and St Quentin. Prisoners and matériel were captured as the advance extended to four to five miles beyond the first and second German positions. German resistance slowed but the Allies claimed a decisive stroke, with key forts and canal areas falling and Crown forces advancing toward the Hindenburg line.
Eric Pu reports a violent incident near 640 West Third, where a family quarrel between Dion and other locals escalated. One man, 16 years old, was paroled yesterday after a prior hearing on November 2. The confrontation occurred at a tamp near Poplar Street, with several bystanders involved as parties exchanged threats and a wagon was damaged.
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