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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1917
Page
1
Fire sweeping B & Piers causes 12 deaths and $5.1 million in losses. Reports say rockets or bombs started the blaze, with German agents blamed as the likely culprits. Officials warn of extensive property damage and ongoing investigations.
A chaotic blaze endangered the Kerry Range and wrecked ships as twelve men were unaccounted for while workmen on piers fought to save grain elevators. Justice Department agents and police pursued the incident with bomb threats and explosions tied to the Great Railroad Company disaster in Baltimore.
A shaky trading session on Wall Street dampened investor sentiment as steel and other sectors faced renewed pressure. Analysts cited weak manufacturing signals and cautious outlooks from major firms, with transport and energy shares also drifting lower amid tentative demand signals.
OCR fragment reports delays in parcel dispatches and communications. Mentions the Warren area, notices about seven items to be sent, and references to a board and possible modifications within hours. Describes a world drained by risk and law enforcement, with uncertain details and damaged names.
London dispatch reports a decline in casualties from the prior month amid continuing fighting. The tally for September records several killed and wounded, with updated figures indicating a lower total than August as wartime operations continue.
Flood waters recede but bridge condition remains unknown amid widespread disruption. Reports describe heavy rivers near Allegrany Road Outer Wangs with assets damaged, crews deploying pumps and piling gear as engineers assess structural risk and financing for repair. Officials caution repairs may require calcs and temporary supports before reopening crossings.
Four bandits robbed a messenger in the Dental Manufacturing District near Datta Pre Onicaga Oregon, stealing about $7,060 from a vehicle. The incident occurred shortly after a reported departure, with authorities investigating possible links to an earlier carjacking.
In 1918 Chairman Hurley pledges to deliver seven and a half million tons of shipping for the Allies, asserting the country will exceed the six million ton target. The plan highlights increased yard output and naval efficiency to meet the demand.
United Press reports president of Metal Trades Council and AFL queries mobilizing 100000 more ship workers. Shipping board predicts 7.5 million tons delivered this year as new plant and Atlantic seaboard actions accelerate wartime production. Buckling under crisis, employers and employees urged to reduce hours to meet quotas amid government plan.
By United Prose Washington Gul year as Secretary in Fginana Goku at Woat Hime Treasury. A resident of the largest bank, he directs War Savings Committee, earning two salary summing to one dollar per year, while Vanderip chairs the committee’s world war effort.
A garbled notice indicates the Butter Board may be closed and a subsidy plan could affect operations. The agricultural department reportedly hires staff to perform tasks, while officials prepare for maintenance and budget actions.
Athens reports General Charles G. Grovenor, a former representative from the Moventh Ohio district, died after being among the crew listed as victims. Early Tuesday details indicate heightened losses aboard the submarine and clarity on casualty figures remains pending.
A scrambled report alleges vaccine serum was poisoned by tetanus germs, with unclear origin and wording. The fragment mentions government policy, altered letters, and an unnamed adviser, implying an investigation or controversy without clear details or verifiable names.
Washington dispatch reports new wartime taxes raise costs across the board. An increase in living expenses is noted as effective at midnight. The measure imposes a five cent levy on telegraph and telephone messages, higher freight charges, rail transport costs, and postage dues. Affects mail, water transportation, and transit services with varied percentages.
A garbled World War I era item notes Gustaf Ver Hindenburg, a German official relation, and a cousin of a German general, with reference to Liberty bonds and tangential mentions of Belgium, army actions, and individuals. The readable text is fragmented and lacks coherent events or dates, but centers on financial pledges and wartime figures.
Trouble over profits of a company to be divided among stockholders in Detroit court today. Horace Band Joan and Dedxs asked a change sale with 2516 profits for the Brea plant contested. Court order restrains proceedings and profits to be allocated to stockholders.
Washington Oct. 1 The United Press reports Secretary of War Baker denounces the Bigelow attack and discusses war policy. Weather notes describe frost in the eastern U S and coal shortage relief from a recent embargo. Localities face temperature drops and a push of frigid air toward Asheville with 76 F forecast elsewhere.
A garbled account recalls longstanding federal and local efforts to enforce prohibition in Washington DC and national capital politics. It cites Congress debates, district regulatory attempts, and public sentiment shaping liquor control, with mentions of notable figures and venues.
An official report from London and Paris predicts the largest battle of the war as Cadana takes a stand. The text notes renewed confidence in the rehabilitated army and an impassable obstacle to invasion, with prepared positions and reinforcements shaping the anticipated confrontation.
Fragmented OCR shows a Teachers Institute meeting with discussions on curriculum values, student rights, and the role of education in society. The text mentions phrases about expression, language, and the purpose of schooling, with disjointed references to governance and instruction.
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