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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
1
Washington April 6 General Funston asked the War Department to send recruits authorized to serve in the border region. They would not cross the border but would fill up the regular guard units. The report notes strong inclination within the administration toward maintaining order and avoiding a wider Mexican intervention.
Taft requests local delegation to participate in a peace conference. The piece notes community discussions and the push to assemble attendees for the event, with references to ongoing civic engagement and the effort to mobilize local support and participation.
Reports allege three defendants facing federal charges of counterfeiting and related fraud in a U S district court. The case, led by Judge John Cotternl, lists Charon Ha and It HN McDonald as defense and names Morgan of Haines County as the witness. Trial set to begin in May, continuing through the month.
A federal inquiry centers on the alleged forging of an American passport for a German agent. The suspect, identified as Horst Von Der Gotte, used the alias Liederman Taylor and aided by a letter from Captain Papen’s military attache. The investigation traces movements to Baltimore and New York as U.S. agents prepare to present the case.
Floodwaters driven by spring rise have swollen Lake La Crosse to three miles wide and long, inundating central areas of La Crosse. Homes and tents in the residential zone are submerged as the lake reaches record levels. Local officials warn residents to evacuate low-lying spots as water licks roads and properties.
A German submarine was destroyed by a British squadron during a naval engagement on Wednesday. The crew of the submarine Py and other named officers were reported lost with no survivors. The attack confirms continued Allied naval dominance in the war at sea.
Fragmented dispatch reports renewed German assaults along the Verdun sector as forces attack the French positions from the Awoonme area toward the Horthweat line. The report notes German efforts to break through the canal defense while French artillery and infantry resist. Page two mentions limited German advances and French counter measures amid broader front activity.
A chaotic incident unfolds at a grocery store where a victim suffered a severe head injury during a robbery. Witnesses describe a blunt attack inside the store as authorities move to secure the scene and aid the injured.
A U S officer accuses Carranza of orchestrating the disappearance of seventeen trucks guards and drivers. The note warns the lid will blow off, signaling a broader crisis in the region and escalating tensions between U S authorities and Mexican factions.
Fragmented OCR text describes a court session with multiple named individuals and actions but lacks coherent events. The record notes jurors, an unnamed city, and several unclear descriptions of testimony. The piece is partially garbled with numerous misspellings and nonsensical phrases.
Friction rises as authorities prepare for a general strike on a Capitol project on Friday. Police guard lines as workers resist a proposed tie up of work while leadership of the disaffected group signals strong opposition to management.
A tumultuous session in the Hination hill chamber centers on an amendment to save the voluntary housing program. Senators Chamberlain and Margiard clash over the provision as supporters warn of penalties while opponents claim misreading of the text. The debate references national aims and a pending parhion bill with broad implications.
Fragmentary report notes heightened alarm in Romania over what is described as a Bulgarian strategic shift along the Stalin frontier. Mentions military posture, potential acts in November, and regional diplomatic concern without clear details.
Fragmentary text shows garbled phrases and misread names, lacking coherent events. No identifiable people, places, dates, or actions emerge to form a valid news item.
A fragmentary report describes raids on daily affairs affecting Palen City and nearby areas. The text references wartime disruption, naval operations, and political tensions, with scattered mentions of leaders, military movements, and civic impacts. The garbled OCR implies broader overseas events intersecting local life.
A historic report notes an unprecedented allocation approximating 100 million dollars to expand and modernize coastal fortifications. The order highlights the scope and ambition of defense projects aimed at strengthening coastal infrastructure and strategic protections.
A historical report highlights a six million dollar gain in state banks deposits. The article lists figures and names connected to the financial shift, noting bank leaders and dates linked to the increase.
The document lists a large sum of losses and costs totaling 64 983.59 and 186,000,008 in various wartime accounts. It references New York, Manila, and other locations, mentioning torpedo preparations, rifles, and military authorizations. The text is garbled OCR with scattered names and figures, focusing on expenditures and approvals.
Fragmented OCR text describes alarms about armament plans and protection, mentioning Lawrence Latte, patent holders, and voting machine concerns. The garbled lines reference a plan maker's sister in Washington DC, and a discussion of government action and warrants related to weapons and protection.
A garbled report from Epworth outlines anticipated judicial action amid a sprawling set of local issues. Names and places blur with fleeting mentions of churches, civic groups, and contested property matters, signaling a broad public proceedings landscape.
A commemorative note recalls a couple's half century union, marking five decades of shared life. The piece highlights enduring partnership and community ties, mentioning family and local settings. It reflects a traditional newspaper tone honoring long marriages and lasting commitment.
April 6 report from Preeton WV notes President accepts an encampment invitation amid tentative plans. Limited readable details reference a PA Sele Wee Seterane and FOIE PO UREMM context, with no clear dates or figures available.
A garbled report notes activity by robbers in the Poteau Hills area with scattered terms suggesting a local threat or incident, mentioning names and times in a fragmentary manner. The readable bits imply police attention but lack clear facts or outcomes.
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