21 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1914
Page
1
Vienna December 21 The emperor praises wartime women and awards the Cross of the Phanct mtr to the wife of a fallen Austrian lieutenant who displayed bravery beside her husband in the trenches marking a first in the recognition of women's wartime contributions to the army.
Washington December 21 The census bureau announced that cotton ginned prior to December 31 totaled 15 979 180 running bales including round bales of 42 796 baled previously and 71 48 percent of the season s ginning completed analysts noted the growing season reached a late peak.
New York reports a theater theft where jewels worth about $2000 were lost. A finder contacted the hotel manager, claiming to have information on the jewels, with the motive tied to avoiding capture and evading authorities.
A fragmented French report announces a new beacon of victory from the Argonne front. The article mentions Allied progress, German setbacks, and a ceremonial note about celebrations and the war’s evolving front line.
Fragmented OCR reveals letters between two young women in a scandalous divorce case. Content hints at marital strife, threats, and alleged infidelity with locations and personal names obscured. The documents show emotional missives to a husband named Billy and mentions of Atlantic City and Greenbrier style settings.
Dispatches report German forces advancing toward Warsaw with a 200 man unit crossing rivers and probing Allied lines. British naval involvement remains unclear as bombardments and evacuations reshape positions from Arras to Ypres with heavy artillery dominating the front.
Reports from Oklahoma reference a reversal of a lower court ruling as Harry K Thaw faces return to New York. The chaotic clipping mentions Panama Exposition officials and state actions, leaving several fragmented details about extradition and court decisions in New Hampshire and New York.
Reported decapitation and prison wardens are under coroner review after a fatal incident at Leavenworth prison. The coroner’s verdict lines up with questions about staff conduct and inmate treatment during a period of unrest.
A transcriptionless report describes Chinese writers sending messages with blood to protest war and urge mediation with Japan. It notes plans for a political meeting in Packingtown and a high livestock show with hundreds of head anticipated, with counties debating monetary policies and state remittance issues.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention tonight and Tuesday weather tones, with unclear terms and mangled phrases. Likely intended to describe a storm or temperature pattern from the southern Great Lakes area, but readable specifics are absent.
Reported to appoint leaders to the Mid Panam Exposition committee and mobilize school officials for federal aid. Remarks discuss banking schemes, lottery profits, and a gasoline explosion at a meeting, with witnesses noting the citywide impact and ensuing security concerns.
Fragmented report discusses a supposed loss of the Thunderer with conflicting accounts and unclear sources. It cites mentions of survivors, a German action, and named individuals such as Rottweiler, with references to ship fronts and speculation about battles near the Soefjord.
State Fire Marshal C Hammonds says fires in Lawton were incendiary with large losses. He and secretary McKeehan returned from inspection of the Continental Cocupress plant fire that burned about 100000 dollars. No arrests yet, probe ongoing.
Fragmentary report describes a dramatic scene with a woman in distress, a doctor called, and a shooting near a place named Mable McCormick. It mentions political figures and trials, with references to British authority and Turkish matters, but most details are garbled and uncertain.
A Siamese prince and entourage travel from New York to Michigan Central station when met by Milward Adams and Consul Adams. The group, including Captain Yoo and servants, arrive with a large black umbrella as they tour the city. The scene features the prince voicing strong antiwar sentiment amid a tense journey.
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