Bravery of Lieut Col Evans in battle earns high commendation
Royal Highlanders lieutenant colonel Evans led his battalion through a brutal barrage and flank maneuver. He personally attacked a machine gun, forced surrender, and, despite severe wounds, reorganized units and pressed toward the next objective. He refused aid, continued directing actions, and reached the dressing station after heavy losses.
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Uty
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State Attorney Rules Farm Products Taxable
The State Attorney general rules farm products taxable and discusses exemptions under the law. The article notes a conference of assessors and mentions officials considering taxation of farm products and potential exemptions enacted by the legislation to date.
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Voliig
Breeilin
Barre
Convicts Prolong Holiday Parole at State Prisons
The governor extended holiday parole for inmates at several penal institutions including McAlester and Gogormite as wards reported. Prisoners stayed on parole through Christmas, with no immediate changes to release plans. Relatives were present as officials noted uncertainty and the governor’s note that parole guidelines remained in effect.
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Gower Williams
Thane
Peroherdo
Fite
Die Wardeis
Gas storage costs plead by firms in shortage case
In a corporate commission hearing on December gas shortages Oklahoma Natural Gas and Chicago Gas and Electric face denials to charges about storage and depreciation. Attorneys for the staking parties argue the answer lacks specifics on bondholders as the case proceeds.
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Ross
United States
Oklaouw Natural Gas Company
Chiclatoma Cas and Etectric Company
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Seopa
Five More Negroes Will Hang for Houston Riots
A historical report notes that five additional Black defendants are to be executed for roles in the Houston riot. Major General Ruckmarr and military authorities order suspensions pending presidential review as the court sentences include executions at Leavenworth, with years of imprisonment also recorded in the aftermath.
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Ruckmarr
Neormanne
Joseph Smith
Muert
Campane 1
Uwetty-foneth
United States Infantry
Wilton
Hremaf
Hiltorn
Leavenworth
Orheal
Teacher Opposed Red Cross Charge to Be Investigated
A garbled report alleges a teacher opposed the Red Cross and faces an investigation. It cites claims of anti patriotic actions and political disagreements involving school authorities and the superintendent, with unclear details about names or dates.
Warmer Thursday Weather Forecast Notice
Local forecast indicates fair tonight and Thursday with higher daytime warmth. Temperatures drop to freezing tonight, then rise on Thursday with milder afternoon readings. State forecast echoes pleasant conditions overnight and through Thursday with cool to mild winds and light precipitation unlikely. Hourly temperatures hinted but not fully provided.
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Thurata
American Prisoners Led to German Camp Photo
Photographic evidence shows six American prisoners captured after a raid on front line trenches as U boat and German propaganda efforts circulated in the interior. The image suggests heavy guard and the capture of several noted by name as missing from the United States Army.
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Geran
Larry
United States Army
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Kinrath
Tershing
Sammiey
Third Liberty Signers Dodge Leaves Command Loan
A wartime briefing notes Major General Sibert relieved from France and assigned to lead the southwestern department. The article discusses the Third Liberty Loan campaign and a push to motivate registrations and deferments, noting clerks and officials tallying responses and the pace of submitting materials.
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Liberty
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William Sibert
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Pershing
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Red Cross Drive Reaches Large County Membership Total
The Red Cross drive in Cidalonva county gathers 28 116 members amid a tight quota push. Reporters note the campaign's broad reach across schools, churches, and civic groups with early totals and donor breakdowns. Local officials praise volunteers, while committees continue counting pledges and coordinating with the county superintendent.
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Clidalonva
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Hese Weukirs
Mere Via Norke Tote
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Cianpanie
City Building in 1917 Surpasses 1916 by Million
fragmented text references city building in 1917 exceeding 1916 by a million, with scattered names and garbled phrases about halls, planning, and periods. unclear details suggest municipal construction data and historical notes, but intelligible facts are limited.
Two Women Hurt in Main Street Auto Crash
Reported on Main Street, two women were injured in a traffic collision near Third Street. The incident involved vehicles from nearby businesses and prompted emergency responders to assist at the scene on a busy downtown block.
Slavic Peace Meet Aims To Aid Allies Amid Brest-Litovsk Fallout
War council reports break in Brest-Litovsk talks as ministers on the Slavic peace commission pivot to 1918 plans. The meeting, amid tension over the Polish question, aims to unify Allied efforts and map a renewed program for the coming year.
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America
United States Urged to Speed European War Aid
The State Department released a summary of Allied recommendations from the recent conference at Paris. It calls for faster dispatch of American fighting forces and increased shipping, with coordinated resources among United States Britain France and Italy to support Europe in 1918.
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Nile
Pati
Mate Department
United States
Americas
Europe
U.S
Supreme Council
Great Beitain
France
Italy
Pal
Cal
Mo Voie
Wilsen
Hoagie
Tie
Germans Aim at Annexation Reported in Petrograd Debates
A. P. dispatch from LV Rograd on Jan 2 states Russian peace delegates returned to Petrograd for a joint session of the central executive committee of soldiers and workers delegates. Kameneff read terms showing imperial plans for central power, declaring the IRB terms unacceptable in their current form.
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Associated Press
Rograd
Petrograd
Central Executive Committee
Brett Litysky
Kameneff
Rossini
Udi
Peace talks with Bolsheviks break off over Polish and Lithuanian stance
London reports a Petrograd telegraph from a Bolshevik government paper stating peace talks with Germany end due to German positions on Poland and Lithuania. The Hesleviki source Levetsia discusses a new phase in negotiations and German concessions amid socialists pressure.
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London
Cupid Hustling Among Us Last Year
Fragmented OCR text mentions a Satite of Bunlel and dining qiatte. It references Veceviler and a tract with an acreage of a see wad 4 Ller x Ptah ob Lotty fee ent. Names like Meroel and Levene Vor appear amid unclear context.
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Bunlel
Four Overcome by New Year’s Heat on Coast
Four people suffered heat-related distress on the coast as New Year’s heat swept the area yesterday. Emergency crews responded to a beachside promenade where rescuers treated victims and advised hydration and shade.
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