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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1915
Page
8
Dispatches from Petrograd report fierce fighting between Russians and Germans in the western Carpathians with heavy losses claimed by Russia while German attempts to halt the Russian advance continue in East Prussia. London dispatches note British seizure of food cargo on the Wilhelmina and a U S protest over German war zone policy amidst a lull in western fighting.
The United States issues a note to Germany warning against attacking American ships and risking lives on neutral vessels, and also protests Britain for flag misuse. Geopolitical updates report German evacuation of Lodz and retreat toward the Prussian frontier, Russian claims in the Carpathians and East Prussia, and renewed violence in Alsace with civilians fleeing Muelhausen Kolmar and Strassburg.
Thirty four allied naval aeroplanes strike German positions near Bruges and Belgian towns causing heavy bomb damage. Flight Commander Grahame White fell into the sea but was rescued. No allied aircraft were damaged. German airfield at Habsheim in Alsace is damaged by aviators. Russian general staff says retreat from East Prussia stemmed from German reinforcements. fighting will continue on Russian soil. Translation of Britain’s note to the U S on neutrals shipping proceeds slowly. task spans days.
Berlin dispatches claim unofficially that Germany will ask the United States to send a warship and guarantee the neutrality of American vessels in war zones. Heavy artillery duels rage on the western front as Germans advance in Alsace. Russians halt German advances in East Prussia and the Carpathians and evacuate Bukovina. Berlin reports say 40,000 Russian prisoners in the Mazurian Lakes battle. Chur chill says Britain can wage five more years at current cost. the Admiralty notes a food blockade ready start.
The Austro-Hungarians report 50,000 Russian casualties in the Dukla Pass battles as they say their Carpathians offensive succeeded everywhere. American Ambassador Page meets with British Foreign Secretary Grey about Germany's offer to end attacks on British ships if foodstuffs enter Germany. Britain declines and tightens freight controls. Ambassador Gerard in Berlin discusses the American note warning against submarine attacks and notes friendly U S sentiment. British troops regain two trench segments near St Eloy and the Ypres Canal. French seize two miles of Champagne trenches. Artillery duels remain the only activity on the western front.
The tabernacle building used by the Jordan evangelistic party sold Monday afternoon for 989 dollars. Ralph Brown acted as auctioneer with H. H. Hull of Youngsville as buyer. Warren County horsemen bid to reuse lumber for fairgrounds but quit at 975, Hull surpassed by five dollars. The sale included 75000 feet of surfaced hemlock, 24 rolls of building paper, 200 squares of rubberoid roofing and fifty windows. Electric wiring went to the Franklin evangelistic committee for Rev. Jordan’s upcoming appearance.
Russell residents report the funeral of Jay Wiltsie’s grandmother in Randolph. A. F. Lyon returns from Jamestown area visit. Dewey Thompson visited Warren. Miss Mary Bachop visits from Smethport. Helen Laufenburger recovers from a collar bone fracture. William and Dora Lyon and G. T. Duell visit Warren. Dora Hunt visits Jamestown. Harriet Duell returns from Meadville. A large dancing party was hosted by Marion and Mrs Briggs. J C Briggs visits Warren with family.
Jamestown reports Chamberlain Military Institute in Randolph destroyed by fire near the roof shortly before 10 tonight. The three story building suffered about 75000 dollars loss with 30000 dollars insured. 35 cadets attended the school, library and class buildings saved, cook injured escaping. Authorities doubt rebuilding.
Feb 15 activity includes Eu gene Outred on Warren business. Morris Giltinan and Martin Giltinan visit from Jamestown and Akeley. Elk Grange 911 holds meeting. next Feb 27 at 2. Mrs C L Martin visits Mrs C D Outred. many neighbors visit relatives in Onoville Corydon Jamestown Wolf Run and Scandia.
The fashion show highlighted smoking apparel for women drawing the most comment. Blackstone Chicago, long allowing women to smoke in public dining halls, has few takers with only two or three women using the privilege.
Carl Hinckley visited Warren this week while Ira Root and Ella Boyce traveled from Westfield New York and Salamanca to may see ill brother A M Root. Stephen Chapman recovered from pneumonia enough to go out. Nora Doane bought Elton Tillotson’s North Centre Street house and lot. Josh Chapman bought Truman Polley’s blacksmith shop and moved with family to town. Dr and Mrs Neeson wintered in St Peters burg Florida. A new son Charles Earl born to Mr and Mrs Charles Goodrich. Mrs Chas Chapman and Bernice visited Jamestown. Revival meetings at the M E Church ended. Fernley Church and Don visited Grant Miller family at Java. Ladies Aid U B Church meet Goshen road Feb 18. Ladies Aid M E Church meet with Charles Douche family.
East Branch February 17 creamery meeting called to elect officers for the coming year. All patrons urged to attend if possible. Sick list includes Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nichols. Clyde and Ben Watson visited sister Mrs. Mabel Bennett. Willard Muzzy urged his father Edd Muzzy to come home. Mrs. Will Bemis improving. Frank Helyer helping Frank May with wood. James Bennett and wife visited secretary Mrs. Fred Brown of Buell, past year's creamery secretary.
Western New York county fair managers set dates at their Buffalo meeting. Fairs include Perry August 17-20, Hornell August 24-27, Fredonia August 31-September 3, Brockport September 1-4, Olean August 31-September 5, Little Valley September 6-10, Batavia September 21-25, Albion September 8-11, Cuba September 21-24, Hamburg September 14-17, Angelica September 14-17.
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