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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
6
An American in Paris argues that US history shows enduring military resolve from 1776 to present. He warns German aggression, notes mobilization scales in 1861 65 and urges French Poilus to trust American resolve to aid them fully until victory. He praises Franco American unity and pledges future force.
Private A. S. McLeod of Marlborough Massachusetts says he is the first American wounded in the present war to be treated at Walter Reed. He lost both legs in a German air raid on a hospital that killed two soldiers. He expects artificial limbs and marks the start of a government rehabilitation program for future cripples.
A long report describes Palmer as alien property custodian enforcing the trading with the enemy act. It notes property and debts tied to German enemies, calls for citizens to report assets, and explains penalties for noncompliance.
A Bozeman Montana man of draft age faced the Gallatin county exemption board after a wife sent a letter claiming the husband is useless, drinks, and provides nothing, while seven children rely on the family. The letter asks the draft authorities to take the man and feed the kids, noting he can hunt and eat but cannot read.
Simon Hammer, 46, walked from the Maryland Penitentiary after 21 years with a parole officer, tears of joy streaming as he left. He had never seen an automobile or an electric car and will go to Virginia to work on a farm after his release. He witnessed 8,802 prisoners entering the prison during his imprisonment.
Frank Walenchowsky was forced to kiss the American flag several times at Minsbhurgh. Policeman James Noon escorted him in the station yard while waving the fine. Walenchowsky was arrested for declaring he would remain a slacker as long as he lived.
A Nuecogdoches woman received a letter from her prisoner sweetheart in Germany claiming good treatment and sending a keepsake watch. A jeweller's review of the watch revealed a note saying the letter was a lie and the man had been disfigured by Germans. Local Kemp residents knew the girl and the story is reported as true.
Mrs Ida Graves stepped on a needle that broke off in her foot. Assistant Police Surgeon Conarty used X rays at Receiving hospital and found the needle had moved nearly two inches from its initial location after the night.
Mrs Sarah M Braver, longtime Sunday School teacher for 53 years, is celebrated in Defiance County as a pioneer educator of the state. The report cites local memory of her work with students and community.
An Avalon Street car outbound from Pittsburgh passes through Belle vue and stops before a grocery. The conductor vanishes for about twenty minutes then reappears with a bundle of groceries and explains it took twenty minutes to buy sugar before the car resumes.
Paris authorities plan a broader sale of horse meat to relieve the provisions market. Horse slaughter at Vaugirard rose as 43,384 horses were killed last year and the British army became the main supplier supplying meat at 28 to 50 cents per pound depending on cut despite higher output.
The American bark Retriever leaking near Honolulu with danger of sinking failed to attract passing ships that feared it was an enemy raider. Captain John Ross reported repeated distress signals with little attention. Federal officials investigate as the ship reaches Honolulu and goes into drydock.
The article describes a steel sole attachment fastened to leather with small screws. Soldiers use these devices, made by artisans, to shield footwear against shell impacts. A pair costs about 42 cents and is designed for long life.
Twelve U.S. railroad engineers wounded during the Cambrai offensive in November have been moved to Red Cross Hospital No. 2 in Paris where artificial limbs will be provided. The men, including Sgt. Frank Haley of New York, claim pride in being among the first American troops in action on the western front and commend treatment behind the lines. Geiger of Chicago had his foot amputated after capture and is among the wounded being treated.
Denver couple Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Kennedy claim their infant daughter in Paris as the most international baby. Born during wartime relief work by the Kennedy family the child was cared for by nurses from Armenia France Portugal and Italy with English and French doctors attending the mother. Grandparents on both sides live in Denver and Canada respectively.
Beatrice Victor May a 62 year old of Connel lsville Pa died after ceaseless knitting for soldier boys. Overwork caused nervous breakdown and death. The report notes prolonged labor and strain from knitting duties.
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