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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1916
Page
1
A chaotic report details the discharge of strike breakers amid preparations for criminal conspiracy prosecutions against labor leaders. It notes threats and a mass mobilization of up to ten thousand workers, with Central Federation authorities vowing action and transit workers preparing for further demonstrations.
Jamneren Sept 18 The measurement of Farnham road concrete shows scant data and inconsistent reporting. The article notes contractors, surety companies, and a state highway department investigation into material quality and centerline strength amid heavy traffic concerns.
In Carners Pont N J a Du Pont Powder plant explosion burned several workers and damaged kilns. A tower collapse caused a mass of powder to ignite sending flames over the shed area. Ambulances rushed patients to hospitals as authorities sought safety measures for workers and the needy in the aftermath.
York sept changes take effect as American News Service shifts leadership. Longtime general manager RA Farrell retires. Fred J Wilton named supervisor as Pacific News Service predecessors integrate. Contained edits promise greater value in coverage and reach for the International News Service.
A serious subway wreck in New York today left several dead and many injured. Reports indicate a curved track collision near Pennyvivanta and Sad Free avenues, with emergency crews responding as the incident unfolded.
The sister of President Wilson, Mrs. Ramia M. Howe, died after a sinking spell at dawn. She was unconscious, and the president was informed immediately. Her body will be taken home for burial amid official and family mourning.
A New York conference discussed creating a Mexican border constabulary similar to the Tarales regime to police the border. Mexican officials and American delegates debated a non military force to curb depredations while preserving good relations.
Fragmentary wartime directive urges Serwan soldiers to endure hunger and collect scraps and supplies. The text references Allied actions and a captain’s seizure of materials, emphasizing frugal sustenance, scraps, feathers, rubber, metal, and worn garments as essential provisions.
Fragmented telegraph note reports War Department message arriving in Seattle at 4 18 p m and expected schedule. shows confusion over route and personnel including Warren, Chealth, and Lawton with references to bears, sea passage, and contingencies. Mentions timing, distance, and delays amid wartime communications chaos.
A letter from William Guerin of the Fire Prevention Committees Federation urges Chief Gordon to cooperate with the federation in a nationwide program for fire prevention. The plan includes school drills, factory safety reviews, public building drills, and civic events to promote awareness and reduce fire hazards across 29 states.
An officer writing home from France describes the overwhelming noise and destruction of modern warfare. He recalls shellfire, explosions, and the sight of bombardment. The vivid impressions convey the scale of the battle and the emotional impact on those at the front.
A large fire at a fre lay appears to have started the blaze that endangered the Chotesste district. Damages were estimated around $300,200 before authorities could control the flames. Fire crews from Minnematts and Te mpedle battled the incident, with extensive smoke and disruption reported.
Westmoreland County report details fourteen Hundred defendants in a raid on a Forbidden Meeting by the Workers of the World in Old Forge. Each defendant fined ten dollars for disorderly conduct. Court proceedings feature Detroit figures Hugh Jennings and Joby Memalo among the arraigned, with defense arguments about alleged acting for broader unions. Police restrained a large crowd including many women and children as tension flared during the event.
A explosion at a plant in Ul near Watth reveals thirteen deaths. Investigators probe the blast scene amid damaged structures and scattered debris. Police and workers report a dramatic, deadly event with ongoing inquiries into cause and timing.
The document describes the Conewango Creek and nearby regions at historically low water levels, noting conditions during a drought year. It cites measurements, names local landmarks, and compares current depths to past extremes, including 185s and 1865 events, with mentions of bridges, buildings, and riverbank references.
Washington reports urge from ordnance officials to enlarge the government reservation at Indian Head Maryland where the Navy tests its big guns. A shell penetrated armor during tests and caused damage to nearby residences, raising safety and liability concerns.
Merigan beer trends abroad according to a fragmented 1920s era note. The text mentions American products, beer varieties, and consumer interest shaping a growing market in distant regions. The passage is garbled but centers on beer popularity and US goods influence.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference national banks and a September 12 event involving trade regulations and speeches. Names and specifics are unclear due to damage. the item reads as a brief financial notice or agency report with limited readable entities.
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