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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1917
Page
1
Nomination battle narrows as Beshlin faces doubt with a tight margin seen in Mercer County Elk and Forest County results. An unexpectedly lopsided tally shows Monim Oil City leading Beshlin 683 to 52 as voters bid farewell to the drafting era.
Adherents express optimism as Mumford is expected to win in Warren and surrounding counties. The district supports his nomination, with Democratic leaders aiming to replicate the mobilization across Venango and Beaver counties and similar districts.
British troops in the Ypres sector press ahead under artillery support amid a planned push. Reports note limited progress as shelling and counterfire shape the week’s frontline actions.
unclear OCR fragment recounts a voting event with names and figures amid war impact. mentions Stamford Gardner Ade Weds, Groaken, and Aidteren branches. notes voter loss and "efficiar" turnout. limited readable entities and no clear outcome.
A United Press dispatch states General Kuckvitt faces a military court martial over alleged failures during the Haveiau retreat. The article notes the provisional government head will not separate the inquiry from the broader crisis, while officials at high level deny internal strife.
Fragmentary report notes tensions rising in Argentina amid a tense political climate and unclear military posture. References to public unrest and a disputed event at a venue hint at potential confrontation, with names and specifics obscured by garbled text.
United Press reports that General Henge and Major Campbell Ging awarded the French Croix de Guerre for courage near Verdun. American officers to receive decorations from Allied authorities. debate over enforcing American army regulations on foreign awards sparked by the action.
In Philadelphia on September 0 the city faced unrest as a ward battle erupted. On June 28 a violent clash led to arrests and a riot that shaped control of the ward. A faction imported from elsewhere was alleged to influence the outcome in the bitter contest for local power.
Philadelphia report confirms Penrose slate victory across local districts after afternoon results. Campaigns highlight unity and support for slate candidates in Philadelphia public contests amid ongoing election coverage.
Washington September reports that an unarmed American schooner was sunk by a German U-boat. The Raven crew were saved, with details released by the State Department after the afternoon briefing.
United States Steel Corporation announces a ten percent wage increase for about 200000 workers. Judge Albert 31 Gray, chairman, disclosed the action in New York. The raise, effective soon, follows industry wage trends and aims to boost worker pay nationwide.
W A Holman the Premier of New South Wales denounces strikers saying the action interferes with Americas production of ships and strikes at vital national interests. The comment frames the labor dispute as a threat to wartime shipbuilding and national unity.
A report urges closer cooperation between workers and the Federation of Trade to preserve harmony and mediate labor disputes. It stresses that labor must not strike without mediation and warns against idle industry, citing world shipbuilding and national stakes to justify tempered action.
Secretary of Labor attributes labor unrest to unpatriotic profiteering business leaders in Atlantic City speech to War Congress. He urges action against profiteers and calls for responsible wartime economic conduct amid strikes and disruption.
Secretary of Labor Wilkerson condemns profiteering by business men while urging unions not to press for wage gains during wartime. Reports note steel and other industries earning high profits as Congress moves toward approving a $17.5 billion wartime spending bill.
A formal statement by Ambassador Bafmlieft asserts Russia's future is secure and vows to demand respect and confidence from the United States more than ever before. The note emphasizes steadfast diplomacy and firm stance in the U.S.-Russia relationship.
Fragmentary report from Sept 20 cites favorable sitation among tolehevikis, claiming they reach zenith of power and push for immediate international peace negotiations. Describes Russian leadership, army strength, and potential shifts toward peace with Germany, amid warnings from authorities.
Fragmentary wartime report notes a German spy linked to a mine incident that killed Canadian soldiers. The text is garbled and inconsistent, but suggests espionage activity connected to a mine event and a name or place reference.
A damaged telegraph-like dispatch reports U S doctors arriving in England today to join hospitals and units. The message notes Mrs Dr Guurxe Condit learning of her husband’s arrival, while the dispatch suggests some medical teams encountered friction during transport from the United States.
Iddy Wine won the county district attorney nomination by a clear vote tally in a notably close contest. Officials confirmed the official count, awarding the nomination based on the final official totals.
Gregory defeats Hartman for burgess and will oppose Je W Neilly in November. The county records the largest primary vote on record as Wednesday's tally sets a new high in turnout.
A garbled dispatch from Mexico City reports a dramatic political event with references to German and Swedish figures, alleged treachery, and an upcoming November election. The piece names several individuals and parties, but the fractured text makes core facts unclear. It hints at charges, investigations, and potential shifts in German, Swedish, and U.S. political alignments, mentioning the Democratic and Prohibition parties and a temperance movement.
A terse dispatch from Town dated September 21 reports China preparing to deploy 20 divisions to the front. The item notes that authorities are coordinating measures and awaiting official confirmation, signaling a significant escalation in military mobilization amid ongoing conflict.
The article outlines A V Munford forming a campaign team for associate judge with Rina as candidate, noting margins over three percent would influence ballot outcomes. It predicts Munford securing more than six percent of the vote and hints at a first challenge in 1818 when Judge John Sigsilie retires, while addressing church and religious organization roles and anticipated stance on licensing during the term.
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