02 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1916
Page
1
Capitol news reports optimism as the Adamson eight hour bill nears passage with expected Senate action by evening. Senator Sherman accuses brotherhoods of coercing Congress while debates over labor standards and interstate commerce continue amid procedural rulings and amendments.
G Dixon state health official bars children from attending Warren County fair and related agricultural meetings due to outbreaks of paralytic disease. He notes exclusion under age limit to reduce crowding and transmission risk, urging attndrs to respect the quarantine and avoid gatherings from September 1 through 1899.
A fragmented report notes Borough officials facing a contentious debate on a proposed twenty foot radius and hydrant restrictions during a holiday eve assembly. Residents, auto owners, and merchants anticipate motions influencing street space, with council members urged to weigh safety against disruption.
Labor Day celebrations in the city draw about two thousand visitors from Dumestown Bragford Sean and Titarville with many shops closed for the event. A ceremonial program includes a parade along key streets culminating at Third and Market with speeches by local officials. Athletic contests feature prizes such as boats, clothing, and household items, with a variety of races and exhibitions planned in the afternoon and evening entertainment.
A wreck on the Big Four near Lafayette, Indiana, today injured nearly a dozen passengers aboard a passenger train from Sandusky to Chicago. Cars were derailed and many passengers were thrown from berths as the train traveled at a high speed into the wreckage. Authorities reported a rushed scene with injured passengers transported from the depot.
The latest report from Atlanta states that a suspect named Robert Ran, linked to German protection activities, was described and located with the details broadcast by authorities.
Zoumtis's chief executive reviews the work of the administration, praising tariff revisions laws and banking reforms while noting farmers benefited. The piece reflects a Democratic vs Republican power struggle, with references to shadow lawn ceremonies, party unity, and ongoing political feuds. The article continues on the next page.
Yesterday featured a busy day at the United Herbirse Capthrencn. Dr W O Prose gave a lecture on the publishing plant owned by the church. Rev Re Showers led sessions and nominations were received for university trustees. Delegates and speakers addressed youth and conference matters with a focus on church work and community duties.
Telegraphic dispatches report German forces in Hungary and Transylvania amid violent battles and revolutions. Advices from Geneva speak of smoke and shelling near Athens as Allied troops patrol fronts. Evacuations and frontier moves mark shifting lines as Greece seeks stability while Bulgaria faces pressure. Names of officials and observers appear amid chaotic fronts and strategic alarms.
Warren county fair crews rush to complete midway rides, exhibits and new entrances with electric wiring and grandstand changes. The event features a military tractor biplane display, the Tem Troupe, and enhanced facilities across the fairgrounds aimed at easing crowds and boosting attendance despite potential bad weather.
Fragmentary OCR text notes changes to day schools and adult access, with references to county, city officials, quarantine measures, and public services. It mentions age thresholds for school attendance and potential service provisions, but the garbled content lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations.
A veteran chief engineer at United States Natural Gas Co Strong Station in Venango County died from internal injuries after a vapor leak ignited a boiler or tank. The accident occurred Friday afternoon while he and colleagues were working with a second tank of the same character. Fire and an explosion followed, with two coworkers escaping uninjured. The deceased, born March 25 1886 in Franklin, spent his career with the gas company, and leaves a wife, two sons, a brother, a sister, and two sisters-in-law. He was a member of Bethel Lodge and the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
A driver in the Wastes Fruit and Braducs company collided with a passenger auto on Friday afternoon near Fourth Avenue crossing. The tram at the crossing was damaged but all three people on the track escaped injury. Emergency responders and police noted gate and crossing issues may be addressed. no further details available.
Dispatch from EI Poca Sept 2 reports Carranza troops under General facing 1,000 men, with allied forces believed to strike back near Seatevo. The clash drove the Carranza commander to retreat toward Col fuahea. Details remain fragmentary as night fell and heat hinders reports.
The article notes petitions circulating for a November vote on whether Ware all be incorporated, detailing petitioners and signatures. It explains the commission form of government, required notices, and publication rules while referencing recent legal precedents and voter eligibility.
Pittsburg man elected head of a national G A B unit as commander in chief of a grand army post in the Republic. The article notes a leadership change amid local flourish and mentions names and locations in Pittsburg and Pennsylvania with unclear details.
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