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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1916
Page
1
Front reports from London describe German forces reinforcing after gains at Labaiselle as French positions nearby organize a counter attack. The text notes heavy fighting, bombardment, and Allied efforts to hold and drive back advances near key river valleys and villages.
Reports from El Paso and Columbus say a withdrawal of U S forces and reallocation of troops near the border is being discussed as part of Carranza peace efforts. Officials insist Pershing expedition remains and border operations continue while authorities seek to keep independence day calm.
An open letter from Mexico City cites an agreement said to be signed by nineteen Latin American oil firms at Saragossa in November 1908. The signers purportedly pledge to respond to any Latin American oilfield disruption by the United States with a united action.
Colonel George A. Dodd, famed for a daring cavalry action near Goerera last March, has been recommended for promotion to general. Now on duty in Moston, he attracted wide attention for his success against a superior force. Born 0 years old, he retires July Me neat.
Washington July 4 labor leaders of the United States and Mexico launch a popular movement to avert war. A statement signed by AFL officials and five representatives of organized labor urges creation of a government commission to confer on differences and recommend adjustments to ease tensions between the two nations.
Vinita Oklahoma July 4 Special. Deputy United States marshal sought to seize deputies following failure to appear before Commissioner Addie A. Trown to plead to a charge of dueling. Signer into the old territory trove by marshal Hinton. alleged order carload of liquor shipments from Joptin to Vinita. Arrest tad by United States Deputy Marshal Mallard. District attorney’s office says affidavits collected from witnesses.
An obscure clipped text fragment discusses land, ownership, and inequality, mentioning Atchison and barber, with references to large acreages and a period of twenty years. The readable portions imply social distance between “haves” and others while noting space and land distribution. No clear events or dates are verifiable.
Mobilization of U S border forces continues as Gen Funston directs operations toward lower California. Reports indicate limited delays in troop arrivals while officials debate planned withdrawals and reinforce the readiness of field officers amid a broad mobilization effort.
Anette Vrisaelle and Soul Stoke forevers were arrested by Cheene mvanty Mon May charged with murder in connection with the killing of Joe Mack in April. They faced additional charges as investigations moved on. The arrests were ordered following the inquiry into the lynching with a focus on the personal direction of Gover Crate.
Washington July 4 Minh prices to the wear brought a certain production of quicksilver in the United States in 1018 pages compiled Moe day by the wredentoal survey show that the year's curtpnt was 2EALL aacke of seventy five pounds, an increase of 2500 sharks over ld Prires enmtinur to increase At present they are al tree Se the toe eee maintained when the aertage was $M a flask 4.
A Berlin dispatch reports limited battle activity on the northern front as German forces repulse British advances. The German army denies any decisive gains by the British and describes the front as largely static with minor maneuvering near key positions. The correspondent notes pressures along the Somme line and German counter actions with attention to movements southward and near Cromer.
The New York German Alliance State Convention rejects the idea of becoming a political tool. The group approves a platform urging nonpartisan support and calls for peace in Europe, while opposing entanglement with any single party or malevolent interference.
The piece chronicles weeks of planning and preliminary labor preceding a major Allied operation. It notes the extensive coordination across units, machinery readiness, and the decisive push to align troops and resources, culminating in the expected deployment and battle actions.
Residents along Oklahoma City take to streets and windows with flags and banners for a public celebration. Officials and veterans appear in a commemorative event as crowds gather to honor national spirit and community tradition.
The Times notes discussion of a canteen fund and wartime support plans as the community prepares for forthcoming needs. Residents debate how best to provide meals and supplies, with ongoing appeals for volunteers and funds to sustain troops and families through the period ahead.
WASHINGTON D C reports President Wilson considers aiding Sir Roger Casement who faces death after his trial. Officials discuss possible intervention as tensions rise over the impeachable case and the fate of Casement hangs on political maneuvering.
WingHamilton and Charles Fugit report that on Monday a detailed study of campaign issues began, outlining positions and potential strategies for the upcoming election. The piece notes key figures and early steps in the inquiry.
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