14 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1918
Page
1
Ott writes a protest letter concerning policy and political action. The text references the Avery Federation of Labor and committee members, with mentions of August and related legislative context. The readable fragments imply labor interest and formal opposition within a political framework.
A German submarine torpedoed the American tanker Frederick R Kellogg off Ambrose Light last night and sank it in three minutes. Thirty five crewmen reached New York. seven are missing. Survivors were picked up by a passing American freighter. The Kellogg, 4480 tons, owned by American Petroleum and Transit, was en route from San Pedro to Houston when attacked.
Fragmentary text shows debate on Republican nominees and a contest of action affecting Geissler. Names and details are unclear due to garbled OCR. The readable bits reference political maneuvering and possible candidate challenges within a party.
Local weather bureau reports rainfall across the state with measured inches. Details include Muskogee and Okeene areas and a Cheroker free mention.
A group of laundries or laundrymen meet to discuss prevailing prices in Oklahoma City. The session centers on members of a local club and addresses recent changes, aiming to align business practices and preserve competitiveness in the market.
A Washington briefing notes Secretary Baker outside the draft age debate amid plans for a new system. The discussion centers on whether age 40 should be included in proposed limits to exempt or compel service, with Baker's age cited as potentially influencing the policy but officials stressing it does not alter the substantive draft criteria.
A captured Ludendorff document from August 14 argues that Germans must economize men to preserve fighting strength and the spirit of offensive. It warns against stubborn defense and urges commanders and troops to adopt intensified attacks aligned with methods used in recent offensives to win the war. The note notes Allied pressure since Somme and Marne rivers battles.
A Stockholm sourced report to Washington says Germany has issued an ultimatum to Finland demanding mobilization to attack Entente forces on the Murmansk coast within two weeks. The broadcast notes the German demand amid wartime maneuvers and allied countermeasures.
Fragmentary note reports Leotard readings and a wander to the United States with airlapse references. Forecast indicates generally fair weather for Thursday night and Thursday across western regions.
Washington reports Aug 14 that a new 21-year-old registration will occur Aug 24 to add to the exhausted Class to meet September draft. About 150,000 on the plains will register. The Thirty-third Division infantry, composed of Illinois guardsmen trained at Camp Logan, fought north of the Somme and repulsed a counterattack at Chipilly, capturing three officers, 150 men, and seven 105mm guns. General March notes progress near Picardy, with fronts around 50 miles from Paris, and praise for American troops on both fronts.
At a Kiwanis Club meeting in the Lee Huckins hotel the executive board scheduled a baseball game against the Advertising Men team. Officers noted the nickname Sammy is not favored for American troops in France and that British and French soldiers prefer stronger terms like Yanks. General March cited lack of embarkation figures for Siberia and the postponement of the game to August 24 due to troop movements.
The inorn jutant general received a telegram from J H Gipson of the provost marshal general’s office. The president will issue a proclamation requiring all persons born between June 1918 and April 24 191K to register on August 24 from 7 am to 9 pm. General Gipson urged immediate notification to local boards to publicize the drive and ensure ample notice for registrants. Gipson could not estimate the number of men subject to registration.
New Hampshire United States Senator Jacob H. Sallinger was released today after a heart illness. Doctors reported his condition improved following several years of anxiety and stress, and he is expected to resume duties soon.
Reports from Paris and London describe French forces advancing on the Chaulnes Roye road toward Noyon while fighting stiff resistance near Lassigny ridge. Humbert’s units moved forward two miles, taking St Cloud farm as part of a broader push on the Thiescourt plateau.
London reports British troops have gained ground at the Lys apex in Flanders with a slight advance east of Meteren and a new line near Vieux-Berquin. In Picardy there was no infantry fighting during the night on the British sector, while German artillery remained active.
Drouth cuts projected cotton yield by one million bales in August, with another million expected to be lost later. Officials McFarlane and Trapp discuss southern state drought impact as Lions Club meeting notes mention upcoming convention in St. Louis. Army announces two new San Antonio arsenal storehouses costing $101,000 and extra facilities.
A complaint filed with county probation officer A. Willy by a newsboy reveals banks in Oklahoma City are levying a 4 cent charge on small accounts. The fee is not universal though the clearing house has announced it.
Cadet William K. Turnstall son of John R. Turnstall of Brookfield Massachusetts was killed this week when his air vehicle collided with another craft near Fort Worth Texas. The accident raises questions about training and safety protocols in the aviation program at the time.
Allied forces press mixed gains along the Picardy front as British and German artillery duels continue north. French troops push toward Lansigny in heavy fighting south of the Somme while consolidating ground near Morlancourt and Lassigny. Strong German counterattacks threaten key positions as French advances press the Oise region and nearby hills.
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