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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
4
Henry H Bassett announces candidacy for Warren County Register and Recorder and Clerk of the Orphans' Court. He asks Republicans for support in the upcoming primary and invites voters to decide. Warren, Pennsylvania.
The Warren Mail announces Charles A. Clark of Pine Grove township as a candidate for Prothonotary and Clerk of the Courts in Warren County. The bid is subject to the decision of the Republican primaries to be held in September.
George A. W. De Forest of Warren announces his candidacy for Warren County Sheriff subject to the Republican primaries in September next.
Peter E. Nelson announces his candidacy for District Attorney of Warren County, subject to September primaries. He states his intent to run in the Republican party.
Karl A. Krantz, defeated for District Attorney in 1915, announces another candidacy for Warren County Pennsylvania DA. He asks Republican primary voters for their support in September and promises to perform duties efficiently if elected.
The Atlantic seaports are blockaded by German submarines despite distance. American ships cannot leave port for fear of sinking, shipments falter, and industry slows. Americans held captive abroad. relief workers jailed. The article argues the current actions amount to war by stealth and warns of harsher measures to come as imperial aims dictate.
The World argues that Germany’s actions toward the United States amount to an overt act and that any US self defense would not be aggression. It contends that a war is already being waged against the United States and warns against labeling US action as aggressor.
London papers report German hotelkeepers give guests napkins printed with a verse urging strict fat and meat restrictions through the week. The poem prescribes no fat on Monday, no meat on Tuesday, and pork off Saturdays, with Sunday as a closing rest day.
The article reports Mr. Bryan absolved of treacherous conspiracy charges tied to President Wilson’s defense policy. It outlines a disclosed German channel through Dr. Barthelme and Sayville wireless transmission, implicating Navy official Daniels in permitting the message. It notes Barthelme’s refusal to name the “high sources” and defends Daniels as loyal to Bryan while defending the Navy as essential.
Editorial urges mobilizing motor propelled small craft as scout patrols for coast defense. Owners across coasts show willingness to help, with Navy specs for habor and offshore duties. Training and armament plans include rapid fire guns and machine guns for larger vessels.
The article notes many Americans of German heritage show swift loyalty to the United States, while facing the dilemma of choosing between native and adopted homelands. It also recalls the Danish West Indies purchase expanding U S reach, with parts of Alaska experiencing long days in June.
The Germans discuss defying orders that American vessels sail only where Germany permits. The piece notes the American government and people are not seeking war with Germany and suggests a stern rebuke for U S sins and shortcomings.
German accusations condemn American ships Orleans and Rochester sailing from New York to Bordeaux in defiance of prohibitions. The piece faults the American government for not warning shipowners and captains and rebukes the public for frivolity amid wartime tensions.
The article notes President Wilson will appear before Congress before March to seek expanded powers. It states most American vessels in trans Atlantic trade are still held up and that a war declaration is not sought now. The piece also mentions expectations of an Austrian settlement and potential eventual break if Austria’s position does not change.
The New York Times notes 23 American lawmakers who opposed strengthening the Navy. The list includes L. C. Cranton and D. A. Hollingsworth among others, with four Republicans and eighteen Democrats voting against urgent national defense. The article observes regional patterns, noting no Pacific or New England representatives and pointing to Southern predominance among opponents.
Olive Cowles of Warren visited her parents Dr and Mrs H H Cowles in Lander. Emmett Mix and daughter Leora of Hamburg stayed with Mr and Mrs A R Mix. Clement McIntyre of Erie visited his mother Mrs John McIntyre. Prayer meeting at Peter Mahan's. F M Ludwick injured thumb. Milk Producers meet in Corry and Akeley. Dollar day sale in Jamestown. grippe present but not severe. Gerald Babcock attended Billy Sunday meetings in Buffalo. Kinyon Koncert Kompany entertained at M E Church. town campaign by Lander Literary Society boosts attendance. Sleighride prize and yabber penalty for sales. Lost leather wallet with owner’s name. contact office or A W Eaton 508 Penna Ave E for reward.
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