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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1918
Page
2
Hope runs high as county bank patrons report over 600000 dollars in Liberty Bond subscriptions received yesterday. Optimism spreads that the million dollar target will be reached with workers observing the Sabbath rest tonight.
The Liberty Loan effort in Warren County gains pace as the Woman's Committee reports ward subscriptions totaling 601000 by yesterday. Banks across the county list individual subscriptions led by Warren National 141200 and First National 6450 as part of a push to reach 400000 more before tomorrow night.
Article reports Allied forces destroying Guazzo naval base and fleet in the Adriatic. It suggests a prelude to attacking Cattaro and opening a southern invasion route through the Balkans, while British ships bombard German positions on the Belgian coast as Belgian and British forces press a large attack.
Final estimates show twenty workers dead at the Bedford Michigan plant accident when a Penn flyer crashed into a crowd. Coroner Byrne cites lack of safety devices as cause. Federal and state investigations will begin immediately.
Continued from Page One report notes daily increases suggesting the peak has not been reached and that a higher death rate for the current week may be expected as health officials monitor the outbreak.
Buffalo N Y Oct 4 The International Railway Company moved a few cars from the Cold Spring and Forest avenue barns onto principal streets under police protection this morning around 10 o clock.
An old advertisement promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier and strengthener, claiming it cleanses the blood and builds up the whole system. It urges readers to seek information from Swift Specific Co at 24 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
A Warren grocer explains sugar and glycerin savings in the new war soap and its practicality for households. An Erie man, Lieut Schmeltzer of Company G, is reported a prisoner at Camp Rastatt after the Fismette fighting, linking war news with home front notes. Subscriptions for The Warren Times noted.
Warren County soldier Lieutenant Harold Honhart writes to parents from a French flying field. He describes a fall hunting trip with a modern airplane and armament aimed at Hun aircraft, noting favorable war news and proximity to a large town in France. He expects to depart soon for “real business.”
Pennsylvania physicians and surgeons have volunteered in large numbers for military service. The state lists 10872 doctors with 3098 unfit by age or health, 2872 commissioned, and 4902 ready to serve. Philadelphia accounts for 713 and Allegheny County for 551, with 23 percent of city doctors and 20 percent of county doctors recommended for commissions. Overall 24 percent of the state's physicians have been recommended.
When Liberty Loan Campaign ends and a breathing spell is allowed, Savings Certificates will resume moving. The notice signals an upcoming drives to promote stamp purchases and savings programs through government finance efforts.
The thrift stamp sales in Warren County rise toward the Liberty Loan quota, with $250,000 to $300,000 in current sales and a predicted year total near $988,000 as the community adopts a lasting thrift habit beyond the war. Outsiders are asked to stay out and let locals drive to meet the target.
A Warren Times report shows 2623 druggists in Pennsylvania 210 willing to enter war 1363 unwilling 246 ready if needed. Among 2756 dentists 375 would apply 164 would serve if needed while 1874 would not. Of 664 veterinarians 91 would join army for horses 448 unwilling. Physicians are likelier to volunteer than dentists druggists or veterinarians.
Health officials announce immediate closure of all public amusement venues in Warren and likely statewide as influenza spreads. The order, issued by the state Commissioner of Health and local authorities, targets theaters moving picture houses saloons and dance halls with funerals to be private and churches possibly closed by local decision.
Word reaches Mr and Mrs D W Radspinner that their son Leon Radspinner at Camp Lee is ill with Spanish influenza. Anderson Schofield son of the late Joseph A Schofield is ill with the same disease in Philadelphia but progressing satisfactorily. Word from Memphis aviation field reports Lieut Glenn Brockway ill with Spanish influenza.
The Harrisburg despatch says 900 local health boards and over 500 health officers will receive telegraphic instructions to curb spread of influenza. Public amusements such as theatres, pool rooms, dance halls, saloons, and soft drink establishments are covered by the order. Dr Schmehl awaits official word as the measure is dispatched tonight.
The Times was notified that the Liberty Loan meeting scheduled for Sunday afternoon at the Library Theatre has been called off due to the influenza epidemic. George N. Jackson reports his son Earl at Camp Lee is seriously ill with influenza.
Local health authorities debate whether to shutter churches and schools as influenza spreads in Warren and nearby towns. Officials fear the city may face a serious outbreak without strict precautions as Corry Reynoldsville report growing epidemics. Local ads urge purchases at the P. R. R. depot and promote Liberty Pears and Liberty Bonds.
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