Democrats Plan Campaign of Thirty Days
The Democratic State Central Committee chair Alger Melton states a thirty day campaign plan after Tuesday's primary. A new committee will organize by selecting a chairman and campaign head, with meetings due by September 1 and a state convention by September 20. The election board in Oklahoma County began official ballot counts, with minor changes possible as county returns finalize.
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Alger Melton
Democratic State Central Committee
Ay Sun
New State Committee
Melton
Law Committee
State Central Committee
George F. Clarke
CW. Board
Oklahma County
Ace of Zeppelins Die in North Sea Raid Over British Coast
An official Berlin release says the Zeppelin raid over the British coast Monday caused heavy damage but likely killed commander Strasser and his crew. The German airship and its aircraft reportedly perished during the North Sea operation.
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Amsterdam
Aug Teeer
Germany
North Sea
Berlin
Strasser
General Wo traces leads Yanks to Siberia from Camp Fremont
Major General Wo 5 traves, in command at Camp Fremont California, is chosen by General Graves to lead American forces in the Siberian intervention with Japanese troops. He will organize two divisions of regulars now in the Philippines to form the core of the expeditionary force.
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Wos. Gravee
General March
Wo 5
Traves
Camp
Fremont
Cal
Oklahoma
Siberian
Graves
Philippines
War Declared as Russia and England: Bolsheviks’ Accord
Report from Stockholm states the Russian government declares war on England. Berlin dispatch notes a pact with Germany limiting German advances in Russia while bolsheviks move troops eastward to counter Czech forces in the Volga region.
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England
Stockholm
Russia
Berlin
Small Schooner Is U Boat Victim At Cape Hatteras
The navy department reported the sinking of the small unarmed American steamer Merak by a German submarine off the coast of North Carolina. No further details were provided.
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Cape Hatteras
Washington, D.C
North Carolina
Navy Department
American Vessel Sunk Off Coast of France
German submarines operating off the French coast sank the American steamship Lake Portage and the British steamer Berwind on August 1. A belated report announced the sinkings without details. Lake Portage, 1,998 gross tons, was built at Duluth, Minnesota.
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Washington
Lake Portage
Duluth
Minn
Relief Proposed for Housewives in Ice Shortage
The article reports on proposed relief amid ice shortages affecting households. Carl Girard, manager at the New Sulelee company, discusses plans to curb supply to certain consumers as a temporary measure while authorities seek a definitive plan. News notes the shortage has worsened with heat and pressure to act promptly.
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Aden Fralun
Chiahnima City
Carl Girard
Sulelee
Truntriees
Navy Draft Not Needed, Senate Told
In Washington on August 8, Rear Admiral Palmer of the Navy Bureau of Navigation told the Senate Military Committee that extending the draft to the Navy is not necessary now. He said the Navy has practically all the men it needs, with only a small excess over Army draft ages.
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Washingto
Navy
Navy Department
Palmer
Bureau of Navigation
Senate
Wilson
White House
Morse Addresses Advertising Men at Kiwanis Luncheon
Timely topics of the day were presented at the weekly luncheon of the Kiwanis club at the lee Huckins hotel. Morse county food administrator and Edward F. McKay of the corporation commission spoke on open lines of administrative work. The baseball team was announced for August 17 at 6 45 with a listed lineup including Loeffler Rumsey Bradburn Clark Severin Kellogg Erickson McKissick Hatfield and others. Slogan Out to Win.
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Kiwanis Club
lee-Huckins
HOC Morse County
Edward F. McKay
Corporation Commission
Frank Loeffler
Joe Rumsey
Bradburn
Wood Clark
al Severin
Kellogg
Erickson
McKissick
Hatfield
EL Howard
Tex Wood
Jackman
Charles Gray
Wadick Morgan
Private Bills and Killed in Action From Oklahoma
Thursday's casualty report lists Private Bills Katcher and Watts killed in action. Private Albert Patrick of Tulsa also killed in action, along with Corps. William A. Pevehouse of 20245 Cherokee Avenue Muskogee noted as killed in action, marked as second time.
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Bills Katcher
Watts
Albert Patrick
Tulsa
William A. Pevehouse
Cherokee Avenue
Muskogee
Federal control of packers urged to Wilson
Federal Trade Commission urges President Wilson to break the meatpacking monopoly held by Swift A Company Morris & Company Wilvin & Company and others. The report cites manipulation of livestock markets price controls and restricted supplies as key evils and suggests remedies targeting fundamental causes of conspiracy and restraint within the industry.
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Washington
Commission
Quentin Roosevelt Grave Found by Yanks in Chamery
The grave of Lieut Quentin Roosevelt was found by an American aviator near Chamery east of Fere en Tardenois. A wooden crown marked Buried by the Germans rests on a grave edge. The inscription is in English.
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Associated Press
Vesle
Chamery
Fere-en-Tardenois
Lieut
Quentin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Britain Ships Output Rises In Three Months
LONDON Aug 7 The secretary of the admiralty reports merchant ships built in the United Kingdom and allied and neutral nations for the three months totaled 1,245,270 tons, surpassing wartime losses by a wide margin. The first quarter output was 870,117 tons.
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London
Secretary of the Admiralty
United Kingdom
Franco British Surprise Attack Along 25 Mile Front
Allied forces in Picardy captured several thousand prisoners and towns as they advanced about three miles on a 25 mile front. French British tanks crossed the Ayre-luce valley while Haig commanded a wide front attack east and southeast of Amiens, with early reports noting progress and numerous captures.
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Picardy
Albert-Mondidier
Moreuil
Demuin
Ablancourt
Morlancourt
Cerisy
Somme
France
Amiéns
Hahner Wood
Dodo Wood
Marcelcave
la Motte-en-Santerre
Albert
Avre
HIT EM AGAIN ARROWS MARK NEW ALLIED OFFENSIVE IN FRENCH THEATRE
Allied forces launch a Franco British offensive against German positions. British report advances near Marceleave and La Motte en Santerre while French capture Morelli and Demuin. Front runs five miles along the Vesle between Hraune and Fismes with river sites secured north of Vesle as Haig notes minimal enemy resistance.
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la Motte-en-Santerre
Morelli
Demuin
Vesle
Amerle
Hraune
Fismes
Lye Salient
Lawe
Clarence Rivers
Biel
French Score Success Immediately on the Moreuil Front
Allied forces broke German resistance along a 25 to 40 mile front from the Somme south of Montdidier to the Oise. French and British units advanced at dawn with artillery prep of forty minutes, achieving first objectives near Moreuil and Cherin Aubercourt while Haig directed operations along the combined front.
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Vrance
Din Tentay Atony
Albert
Mont Hidier
Cerley-Sailly
Somme
Sailly
Laurette
Marce
Cherin
Aubercourt
Morisel
Morewit
Fresh Allied Attack Opens Front East of Amiens
Associated Press reports Marshal Foch launches a new assault on a wide front east and southeast of Amiens. The French First Army and British Fourth Army push as the offensive aims to disrupt the Montdidier to Soissons line before German reserves can shift.
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Foch
Amiens
Vesle River Clash Near Fismes Reported
Fragmentary OSS-like text describes the Vesle crossing near Fismes with American infantry repelling German counterattacks. Reports mention river crossings, ongoing fighting, and American forces holding positions before noon amidst Franco-American operations.
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