26 Oct 1917
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
1
Report from Rome notes Austro German forces advancing into the Magyar sector forced Italians to withdraw from the Bainsizza Plateau. The action reverses gains made last August as troops pulled back from contested ground on the boundary line.
Troops at Camp Lee report anxious movements toward the front as Army units press offensives in Flanders and the British and French lines. Officers communicate orders to spread the rip for the men to move, with recent reports of casualties and a levy for pay and equipment.
Fragmented account reports a clash involving Bracustian and Texuan troops near Bainuiazs with lines about Gadorta’s fruit and Planters, noting German forces' weakened post and a push to cut the German railway. Clashing notes include a night attack and a morning aftermath with ships.
New York’s food administrator announces forthcoming meatless and wheatless days to curb prices and stabilize supplies. Officials expect specific days to be designated soon with price controls and public guidance for households and businesses.
United Press reports a munitions works explosion at a Vaudenat plant in Montreal. About 1,500 workers evacuated as two men are known dead and 40 are reported missing. The blast, blamed on a spark from power machinery, occurred in the shell loading department amid shell production. The incident fuels wartime fears of an enemy attack.
A fragmentary 20th century notice describes a Pullman Company project for steel plant facilities. It mentions quarters, offices, and a private night bag book, with design notes by architect C. Frank Jolson. Estimated cost cited as about one third of $100,000, and the plan reportedly interrupted during interviews.
Uneven text outlines a draft plan for army conscription with provisions on classification by age and service, proposed waivers for dependents, and implications for overseas service. Mentions Provost Marshal Crowder and the need for presidential approval, amid chaotic OCR renderings.
A garbled text fragment mentions several scattered terms including places and actions, with incomplete phrases about operations and alleged plots. Core facts are unclear. no persons, dates, or organizations are reliably identifiable. The fragment appears damaged and lacks coherent reportable details.
Report from the Ey Unies Press notes impending resignation amid turmoil in Italian cabinet lines. National forces are preparing to accept the move as the Niniacerd vow to resign today.
Brumbaugh urges Pennsylvania women to register for wartime service and support the government’s industrial effort. The speech advocates women’s involvement in national mobilization while highlighting the impact on Bunngiewnia’s workers and the broader home front.
In Gotham at noon today total loan subscriptions reached 1.185 billion as lenders renewed efforts to push the total toward 1.8 billion by Saturday.
The 24 Hours ending at noon today reports Cleveland district subscriptions near twenty million, with Philadelphia city drive shy of 115.9 million. Boston totals show strong gains as campaigns push toward noon deadlines, while tax and Liberty loan drives reflect mixed progress nationwide.
A scrambled report notes Prisceton defeats German in a tense game as details blur. The item mentions a university context with notable players and a disputed venue, reflecting a period setting and competitive atmosphere.
Guardian for Thaw case in New York seeks $20000 from Harry Thaw for legal costs. Court reports indicate the request arises from actions linked to Wilbae feotnnone. The Exchequer office notes a rate on coal debts, with payment due in December. The setting involves legal guardianship and financial claims in early October.
Warhingias, Och. 2H Frank A. Beoth, Cleveland, chairman of the War Tuduawries board, announces the resignation on health grounds. The move comes as he cites deteriorating health as the reason for stepping down.
A stubborn blaze in Cleveland erupts at a central auto showroom area. Fire crews battle the flames as losses mount with damage estimated near two million dollars. No injuries are reported, and authorities investigate the cause.
Local drive reports surpassing one million dollars in Liberty Loan subscriptions. Total today reaches 112000 with Warren campaign chairmen touting progress and community effort across banks and residents. Officials note significant daily increases, projecting final goal fulfillment soon.
A fragment notes Benjamin Fletcher Aringer as a former governor with potential to seize public limelight. It hints at his place in the state's annals and his capacity to influence events, though details are unclear.
Fragmentary 17th century discussion questions whether Benjamin Fleisher and Fletcher portraits belonged to the Pennsylvania capitol set. The text notes debates over a “Penn dynany” and mentions Pennypack arrangements, Arbor Day, and commemorations for governors of Pennsylvania and New York. The garbled OCR references portraits, governance, and ceremonial trees with unclear conclusions.
A horrified crowd witnessed Mrs. Henrietta Pixknan, 45, jump from the roof of a sunlit office building. Police said she had been driven to the act by fear and distress, with family and friends seeking answers.
Dr Lyman Powell president of Hobart College returns from the war zone and asserts Germany is constructing a fleet of enormous airplanes capable of 100 to 200 miles per hour. The claim highlights looming air power and potential threat in the near future.
The article reports German experts claiming air raids could reach New York from Berlin in about 36 hours using long range planes, with discussions of neutral weather, defenses, and the possibility of sacrificing crews to terrorize Americans if necessary. It notes skepticism about feasibility and questions American air production and response.
Reports say Baron von Kühlmann could take the post if Chancellor steps down or is forced out. German Junkers reportedly backing him as the leading candidate for the Foreign Office amid cabinet shifts.
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