26 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1917
Page
1
General Byng withstands counter assaults around Bourlon Wood as Haig’s troops gain backing from Petain. Germany seeks reinforcements amid a decisive Allied push following the great crash.
Descriptive OCR fragments recount a fierce clash over Bourton Woods with troops in action near Bourlon, Cambrai, and surrounding sectors. The report notes consolidations, shifting lines, and ongoing resistance as forces contest the area amid heavy fighting and delayed confirmations.
The United States aims to coordinate with South American allies in a forthcoming inter allied conference. Officials indicate a meeting of representatives will address the current situation and bolster support for allied fleets.
In Cleveland a Higbee department store robbery yielded between 436000 and 9000 dollars in cash and valuables. Ten watchmen were convicted for battering as the robbers opened a safe after an hour. Police report arrests possible today, with dozens of guards imprisoned overnight.
A La Follette investigation was delayed due to illness among a committee member and the absence of former secretary of state Drya. The disruption stems from Senator Walahy's absence and related procedural concerns. Local officials and reporters monitor the developing situation.
A formal gathering of mail clerks and carriers concluded in Wart Pool with speeches by Senator Fervuse and other leaders. Key figures included A. Booty as chair, Charley Fuchs, J. Nie, and Thomas Fisine who urged continued efforts to secure wage gains and improved working conditions amid governmental inaction.
Fragmentary report describes police examining a bomb explosion and pursuing suspects. Names and details are garbled, but references to an arrest and ongoing investigation appear, with authorities seeking the perpetrators and gathering evidence.
Mrs Desaulles testifies about her life as the jury hears an account of a dramatic murder case. The trial unfolds with references to power plots and a plan to restore a Romanoff line as witnesses describe events surrounding a grievous tragedy.
Chief Counsel Uterheart for the defense presents letters the widow wrote to a dead man and to described fiends, claiming the husband’s unfaithfulness and neglect triggered their divorce. She recalls financial loss, abandonment, and a failed marriage, with testimony and a telegram chain tied to their contested separation and custody issues.
A fragmentary London dispatch notes Major Muruli and German forces in a troubled scene. It mentions a caretaker reception at Pirie recently and a Berlin strike. The report touches on Lloyd George and possible violence linked to an assault on the Bore line, with unclear names and specifics.
A damaged OCR item describes a mob displaying effigies of affluent Tionesta residents at a village corner. Cards attached bore inscriptions praising or mocking the figures and referencing Liberty Loan contributions and local patriotism, with many individuals identified in the faded text.
Cleveland Ohio dispatch notes a war board urging trolley use to support the war effort. Officials argue steadier transport reduces fuel strain while aiding supply lines and manpower movement amid wartime shortages. The piece stars unidentified local officials and references a government committee meeting in late November.
A fragmented appeal urges rapid knitting of sweaters for soldiers, citing thousands in need across Pennsylvania and Delaware. The notice asks chapters to boost membership and organize knitting drives, with shipments coordinated through Philadelphia and local churches and schools.
Mrs. King is alleged to have committed suicide due to financial worries. The trial examines whether Means had any involvement in her death or influence over her financial affairs. The case centers on determining responsibility within the county.
The report details murder charges against Means, alleged to have killed Maude King on August 7 to prevent her from exposing him. A list of 100 veniremen was requested and granted, with a two day jury selection anticipated. The case centers on motives tied to wealth and scandal, with King’s private secretary and advisor cited in testimonies.
In Petrograd and Washington reports Trotsky and other Bolshevik figures faced denouncement for alleged dictatorial aims. Debates referenced plan figures Kaninell and Trotsky supporters, with warnings of potential peace coercion and opposition within the Soviet deputies. Western observers note Allied reactions and possible shifts as the broader political tension continues.
A government plan to seize natural gas for munitions is discussed as a remote possibility if price controls fail. Analysts warn such moves could affect energy supply and public reaction, while industry voices express concern over reliability and impact on civilian use amid shortages.
Rear Admiral Fletcher alongside General John O Ryan and staff greet the advancing American Army shipboard at New York harbor. Major General Treat reports progress and flags men relocating to Warrington while messenger crews push from the Atlantic fronts. Survivors of the Americae Heavehip Rochester aboard, as New York port welcomes units and official delegates announce fresh reinforcements.
Fragmentary report notes guards at a harbor area with references to persons and places like Kew and Cabana. Text is garbled but suggests a protective action at the docks and potential local unrest or security concerns without clear dates or outcomes.
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