25 Oct 1917
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
1
The article praises the steel helmet as a life preserver for soldiers in Europe. It cites Private Frawley who survived a head wound thanks to his helmet, with bandage showing injury and helmet holes proving it stopped bullets.
Liberty Day subscriptions flood in across New York district as totals mount toward the 1.5 billion bond goal. Rates run at about 200000 a minute with New York banks and firms pledging large sums including 10 million from First National and Irving National and 8 million from Farmers' Loan & Trust. Major subscribers include John D. Rockefeller, Frank A. Vanderlip, and Hoboken city with 100000. Rain postpones parade but boosts drive as volunteers continue the campaign.
The British embassy will hand over the three seized mail pouches from Halifax to the Swedish legation without examination. Sweden claims the pouches contain only statistics on its import and export trade.
Five ostriches hatched at the University of Wisconsin incubator marking the first in the state. Eggs laid at Vilas park, with parents from California.
Paris officials announce a raised daily wine ration for the poilus from one half to three quarters of a quart starting June 1 1918. The increase is to be implemented as soon as feasible and requires a decision from the ministers of provisions and war.
Washington reports 200 million pounds of Louisiana cane sugar contracted by American Sugar Refining to move north next week, easing Eastern shortages. The refinery paid about 13 million dollars, roughly 6 1/2 cents per pound, with wholesaler prices set to start at 8.25 cents and fall to 7.26 by year end as costs drop.
Adjutant General Sherrill issues an Albany order that defines the new National Guard as a state organization not subject to federal call. It will not be used for depot or reserve duties related to the federal guard. Members will not face continuous active service except in imminent peril, and guards for public property will come from volunteer commands.
Stockholm reports Svenska Dagbladet critic warns Germany may face an attempted entry by entente forces into the Baltic as German destroyers and submarines concentrate near the Bets and Danish sounds. Washington restricts Christmas gifts to seven pounds per parcel for American troops in France to speed shipment.
Casualty list lists Hu. H. Cummings with an emergency address marked unknown. The item notes a Warren County youth possibly lost at sea and identifies the casualty.
The report confirms Harry H. Cummings of Tidioute, grandson of former Senator Henry H. Cummings who represented Warren Venango, was killed when the transport Antilles sank after a German submarine attack. He had served in France with an ambulance corps and may have left service without local knowledge. He was about 21.
Washington reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows food prices up 47 percent over the year before the war. Principal foods Aug 15 1914 vs 1913 up six percent. 1915 down six. 1916 up 14. this year up 31. From July to August this year prices rose two percent. Flour up 139 percent since 1912.
John B D Blue Jr finances a company to establish air service to the American Fork Canon mining district 30 miles south of Salt Lake City Utah He has studied the problem six months and employed Frank Stewart secretary of the International Aircraft Association for a survey The expert reports favorable topology and feasibility and Blue plans to proceed once government requisitions are cleared
Lenox is told of George B. Argure a trainee in Frence service who reportedly shot down his first German aircraft after an early 12 battle. Parents report the event along with other details about his military status and training.
Stockholm papers warn the United States policy may pressure Sweden over wartime trade with Germany. Aftonbladet notes Swedish commerce now relies on subsistence needs and insists Sweden cannot abandon such trade without losing American imports. Nya Dagligt Allehanda says Americans would fail to sway Swedish policy, while Sweden risks no imports if it resists.
Oct 25 item reports a Chicago scene with shoppers flocking to a novelty purchase as a crowd forms around a notable buyer. Names and details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
German reinforcements bolster Austrian lines as a major battle looms along a 23 mile front from Monfalcone to Tolmin. French and British forces report gains, 8,000+ prisoners, and continued pressure near Soissons Verdun and Ypres as heavy bombardments persist. Emperor William returns to Germany amid talks of resignation. British shipping losses rise to 25 vessels week over week.
Washington reports a government allotment allowing about 2,000,000 tons of bituminous coal and 70,000 tons of anthracite to cross into Canada over the next two months. The plan, made with Canadian authorities, aims to curb exports after reviewing Dominion fuel use and industrial needs.
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