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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1917
Page
1
Allied forces take Paschendale Ridge while White Sox win a frigid game against the Giants. British troops report heavy night artillery on the Mem river right bank and a village seizure that cuts Teuton retreat. Field Marshal Daig’s report notes strong German attacks repulsed with no gains.
Fragmentary box score text lists players such as Welch, Robertson, Faber, Williams and others with stray terms like hits and bases. The readable fragment suggests a baseball or similar game box score but contains garbled names, numbers, and phrases, preventing a coherent summary or identification of teams, scores, or date.
A fragmentary weather and sports section cites a chilly wind in Chicago with forecasts of warmer days ahead. It details baseball action featuring the Giants, White Sox, and Cubs, noting Weaver’s strong pitching, Burns, Fletcher, and Gandil at bat, and a tense early game leading to tied or shifting scores.
A garbled and partially readable game narrative from a New York baseball contest. The text attempts to describe infielders, batters, and pitching actions with numerous misspellings and unclear names, including mentions of Fur Thorpe, Zimmerman, Fincher, Weaver, Gandil, and Collins. The snippet hints at outs, hits, errors, and runs but lacks coherent sequence and complete player identification.
Thrilling melodrama The Trials of Clarence opens at Charles Comiskey’s Opry House fresh from an unsuccessful New York run. The production promises heightened suspense as actors perform the pivotal fifth act today.
Chicago Oct 13 curvasa rise as production flags show signs of a revival. The cast features Clarenna Rowina as lead hero with a burglar and a singer’s background plot. Reviews note strong performances by Zimmerman and Collins amid an urban audience turnout and stage intrigue.
A garbled wartime item reports a large fire affecting markets and stores. Names and places are unclear, with scattered phrases about wheat, cats, and duty posts. The piece mentions Muse postelystate and a rough estimate of losses around FL 400,060, but specifics remain unreadable.
The article notes waning submarine activity as Allied forces press for tighter control. German actions and pending adjournments dominate today’s coverage, with projections into December 6. Officials discuss naval policy shifts and potential changes in wartime strategy.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, issues a wartime labor statement from Washington. He argues there should be no revision of labor for navy yards and industries, warning against any plan seen as a betrayal of workers. The message reflects concerns of union leaders about national labor policy during the war mobilization.
United Press report describes a fatal automobile crash near Albany New York injuring several soldiers and a private in Company B of the infantry. The wreck involved a vehicle carrying multiple troops and resulted in one death. Further details on the incident and casualties were not immediately available.
Warren High trounced Olean Wet 42 to 0 as the offense rolled and defense held firm. Senior quarterback Pied Chin contributed key plays and the defense shut out the visitors throughout the game.
War Department announces changes to guardsmen and National Army troops. The move aims to bring former units to full strength as mobilization continues.
Large scale mobilization spreads across the country as National Guard units receive new assignments. Transfers place 1,900 in Camp Mendy Crarsties and 3,000 at Camp Aheroun. Amer troops will be called when suitable accommodations are ready, with movement prioritized by final readiness and railroad transport constraints.
In a periodical edited by a centrist organ, Carmania faces sharp criticism of Chancellor Miensalie as editorials argue for strong military control and accuse state actions as excessive. The piece labels a purge as “pyfied” while highlighting a broad political fray.
Bloomfield PA Oct 13 health authorities closed theaters churches and all public gathering places in Liverpool amid a wide warning following a funeral for James Waley L Saucer who died after collapsing from illness. The ceremony drew mourners from several cities and officials sought to contain the outbreak.
An interview with Admiral von Tirpitz forwarded by a news agency claims Germany faced a fateful year. He predicts strong naval efforts and emphasizes submarine warfare as central to the war’s outcome, insisting timely actions would determine Germany's fate.
A fragmented public notice urges small bond buyers to participate in the Second Liberty Loan. It emphasizes collective duty, confronts reluctance, and cites U.S. wartime finance goals. The piece references local sentiment, calls for broad participation, and frames the loan as essential to victory. The context notes the nation’s effort and the role of citizens in sustaining support.
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