24 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1918
Page
1
Movements to accelerate registration proceed as last minute lines form for men turning twenty one. Questionnaires are distributed to speed classification, with officials guiding applicants to appropriate boards and reporting early returns from City and County registries.
Three American marines died and one was wounded in a clash with bandits in the Sebo province of Sante men August 13. The report from marine corps headquarters says many bandits were killed or captured.
British reports say German motor boats attempted reconnaissance near Dunkirk yesterday morning. They were driven inland by French and British ships. one enemy craft is believed destroyed. No British casualties reported.
Washington reports that large wage back payments under federal control in June reduced railroad operating income to 5.95 million, against 98.91 million in June 1917. Six months' government operation cost about 790,000,000, with first-class roads paying out enhanced wages under McAdoo.
A Chicago prospect reports workers for shine services at 15 cents per shine. The note mentions the Occupation and a Union leader commenting on feasibility, with vague references to pushback and labor conditions affecting the effort. The fragmentary text hints at attempts to organize or regulate the shoe shining work among girls in the city.
The health department received notice by telegram about dogs affected by a severe ice shortage. Officials plan to examine a dog to determine if it has rabies while statewide concern grows.
Weather records show intense rain across Oklahoma cities including Enid Kingfisher Shawnee and Tulsa with state officials warning of rising water levels. Residents report flooded streets closed roads and isolated communities as agencies coordinate emergency response and shelter needs.
Washington August war revenue bill detailed by the House Ways and Means Committee sets a 35 percent tax on excess profits above a 3400 exemption, with 15 and 18 percent brackets and a 70 percent top rate, plus provisions to ease small business impact.
Wikoff resigns as district chairman and WJ Petter is nominated to become county chairman succeeding CL Ames whose duties asfod administrator for Oklahoma will prevent service. Petter previously served on the county executive committee and will join the committee in November for preliminary campaign work.
Washington reports another bombing of railroad yards at Con Hane by American aviators without the use of machine guns. Pershing's communique notes an American outpost on the Aisne between Fismes and Rasodches driven back by a small local action, later recaptured its position.
German government summons all available men to colors in a letter from correspondent Jenton Gertrany. Of Krupp’s 200000 workers, hero Sloof and Whi have been called to serve at the front. Elsewhere, the panic and confusion continue as authorities mobilize resources.
Aug 24 report cites General March telling Senate military committee that unpublished casualty stories are false and allied expeditionary units move forward. He notes 2.8 million Americans embarked and fronts in action near Neverdaw, Albert, Ancre, and Somme show allied gains with new salient forming.
London reports severe air fighting in the Albert sector on the Albert Rovey road front with sixty two enemy machines destroyed and twenty one airplanes driven down out of control Twenty six British aircraft are missing The report also notes an extension of the arbitration treaty between the United States and Japan by five years according to signed statements by officials
Rumor cites appointment of EL Mitchell, Clin. newspaper man and former state senator, to the reclamation commission chair, succeeding A. A. McTiomalil who has reportedly resigned to take effect September 1. Mitchell arrived today from Clinton.
British attacks in the Albert sector resumed with progress reported by the war office. In three days, 14,000 prisoners were captured as the British third army advanced rapidly, reaching within one mile of Bapaume and up to four miles in some areas on a twelve mile front. Noyon is expected to fall at any moment per battle front reports.
British forces north of the Somme seize a vast array of German stores including complete batteries of howitzers and trench mortars. Twelve guns taken south of the river. Behagnies, Bapaume area and Cojeul River advances reported. Prisoners numbered in thousands as Byng’s third army pushes toward Ervillers, St Leger, and Bapaume with Haig’s men advancing along multiple fronts.
A chaotic session shows the Senate delaying action on a manpower bill with leadership signaling a Monday vote. Debate over a work or fight amendment faced objections from organized labor and was rejected after a vote.
The entire Pittsburgh city fire department went on strike at noon today due to the city government failing to meet wage demands. The move leaves the department with inactive crews as negotiations continue.
Fragmentary OCR reports a breakthrough at Bapaume causing heavy losses and capture of thousands. Northern front operations described as decisive, with large prisoner movements and significant material consequences.
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