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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1916
Page
1
Reported widespread violence marks the opening of a week of transit strike in New York. Trains were attacked with revolvers and wreckage obstructed lines. Union leaders and city officials discussed cooperation, while police investigations continue into causes and injuries across multiple incidents.
El Paso September 15 Pennsylvania troops began a large scale war game to defend El Paso from a northern attack. General Albert Logan commands the defense with the Second and Third Brigades. General William Price leads the invading force with units advancing toward Camp Stewart. The exercise involves a staged clash across several miles, with artillery and rifle fire audible for miles as observers monitor the action.
State Department denial confirms Teparis taking across the border as Villa prepares to act in Ciudad Juarez tomorrow. Mexican national note details unclear amid terse government statements from Washington.
In Marnnfield Oregon on September 15 a Pacific Coast liner disaster left 253 passengers and crew aboard the ship adrift as fire destroyed the vessel. Salvage boats from North Bend aided by the dredge Myrtle and the schooner Tillamook transferred those aboard amid smoke as Captain J. E. Cousius and his son kept control. The Congress, built in Camden New Jersey, is a 424 foot steel steamer carrying about 170 in the steerage and 27 in other ranks, en route from San Francisco with a cargo and passengers. One person was injured.
Philadelphia reports Commissioner Dixon refuses a federal quarantine plan after consultation with advisory staff. The piece outlines objections to issuing certifiates and the risk of undermining state authority, with references to Boston and New York precedents and proposed observers to oversee any certificates issued for shipments to Pennsylvania and neighboring states.
Reports indicate the War Department has not complied with orders, delaying bridge openings and stalling contract work. County commissioners may be tasked to enforce actions, threatening to disrupt the Park company project amid contractor concerns over changes from the original plan.
The plate department reports 1350 cases of illness since July 1 BCE, traced to Palladelnhis with 308 from Philadelphia and seven from Lansdale. Other origins include Cedar Hollowswt Barnnewboro and multiple townships in Delaware and Montgomery counties.
Federal and local officers halted a large I W W gathering in Scranton after agitators planned a major action. About 428 people were detained and sent to jail as troopers guarded the convoy of prisoners. Violent clashes occurred outside the hall while deputies moved the arrested to Lackawanna County Jail. The case continues with hearings set for next Saturday.
Report from Jersey City indicates several Jersey Guardsmen, including non-commissioned officers, deserted their National Guard unit during a drill. The regiment recently returned from a Mexican border deployment, and local authorities were urged to pursue the deserters.
A muddled column argues that a Monnes victory would favor trusts, citing Wall Street sentiment and tariff politics. It frames Wilson’s administration as challenged by corporate power and hints at broader economic stakes in a presidential election context.
The Navy announces the new superdreadnought Pennsylvania achieved a world record in gunnery. It mounts four turrets with a complete main battery and a turreted triple gun arrangement, firing a five-gun salvo at a distant target. Advanced effects explain the unprecedented accuracy under naval conditions.
London reports Allied forces sweeping forward on multiple fronts. Serbian and British troops seize Matchoukovo and push toward pivotal positions while French and Italian fronts resist renewed German counterattacks. British gains near the Somme include the capture of Dep Varie and the so called Wunderwerke fortress. American crew members aboard the Hovarian Miner Counsellor rescued after a German sub attack.
San Proudeen dispatches aid to a distressed bark, with 200 passengers aboard. The vessel reported in immediate danger as breakers threaten. Rescue boats and crews reportedly responded, and passengers were stabilized before return to port.
Reported from Warren County Institute as 60 or more teachers attended the morning session. Details describe pay for 200 instructors who did not receive wages that week, funds to cover travel and supplies, and a focus on teaching methods for the upcoming term.
Long Branch New Jersey September 15 President Wilson and key aides discussed campaign strategy at a meeting in which plans for the presidential bid and reelection were outlined. The administration also weighed speeches and delegations to appeal to voters while maintaining party unity and addressing railroad strike tensions.
A detailed topographical map compiled by the United States Geological Survey arrives for Warrom region. It covers Facmington Pine Crore FM Conewanea Ginde Pleasant Mead towns and marks roads streams and landmarks with local names such as Mad Rus Putnam girls Rhine Rim Storenyuse Germany Glendasing School Mack's Enncre Priest Hollow Verbeck Vouarar Mallow. The map promises valuable detail for local historians and motorist enthusiasts seeking precise features and boundaries.
Hatesbury September 12 report notes Democratic candidates were announced with 115 members attending. Key figures included Thence, Blana, and Sines, plus national committee actions and nominations for state senate and congress. Deliberations touched on replacements and party leadership, with mentions of Reed and Morris.
In Indianapolis on September 15 a large gathering of prominent Democrats from across the country endorsed Thomas Ro Mergal War Bolded as a Republican rival, with vice presidential talk and party speakers addressing the crowd. The event featured McCormick and other national committee members, praise for the administration in wartime, and calls to broaden reform while criticizing Republican positions.
Officials from Allegheus Yatley Strael Hailey Oman conference assert the strike remains unsettled. Navy workers and Freepers of their Wmna discuss future actions as tensions rise and discharge concerns were raised. The company T& F previously handled related duties.
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