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Newspaper

Oklahoma City Times

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1916

Page

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Worker killed in dirt cave-in at packingtown dam site

A worker named Modlin was crushed by crumbling earth in a cave-in during dam work near Packingtown. Thirteen men attempted rescue as the body was recovered two hours later. Modlin, a widower from Foxchange avenue, had been employed by Sulzberger & Sons. funeral plans were not announced.

Canaan Packingtown Cael Fo’ Locke Addina Metin Conapre Dean Vwiedd Hiv HuiTivig Warkmen Merttine Street Downer E Me Mentaia Hye Tome Foxchange Avenue South May Street Sulzberger& Sons

Oklahoma Bride of Month Ends Life in Ringling

In Ringling Oklahoma July 42 Mee Herbert Ira aged 28 is reported as ending her life. The article notes no clear cause and mentions a possible date in Cranttvelt with vague references to timing and circumstances surrounding the death.

Oklahoma Ringling

Reorganization of National Guard Recruiting Authorized

The War Department authorized a nationwide National Guard recruiting service today to support wartime needs. The move aims to strengthen border duty readiness and expand enlistment amid ongoing military operations.

National Guard War Department

Possession of Narcotics Not Illegal In Landmark Case

A distorted report discusses a U S Supreme Court decision on narcotics possession not amounting to intent to sell. It mentions Judge Cotteral and a 1916 Oklahoma City case involving Armatrong, appeal processes in the Western District, and later reversals by a U S Circuit Court of Appeals. The article notes tensions over constitutional rights and a New York related decision affecting Cotteral’s stance.

States Supreme Court Rmatrang Oklahoma City Bnite Cane i Varia Ceneral Oklahoma United States Circuit Court of Appeals Fuvier Cotteral Cape of Jim Wily New York Cotteral Federal Supreme & Decreton Charles Svetiet

New Building On Site In Wake of Fire At Noble Lands

A large blaze at a warehouse in Noble lands broke out early morning, forcing evacuation of nearby areas as firefighters contained the flames. Authorities announced construction of a new arm bitdng near the site to replace the damaged facilities, with plans for a modern replacement building.

Noble Lorne 1 Wathinen Hhence

Guard Depleted by Examination At Port Sill Camp

Mobilization camp report from Port Sill Oklahoma notes guard, depleted by examination, physically fit. Colonel Roy V. Hoffman thanks The Times and community for contributions to the canteen fund supporting Company M and Troop 10 NG. Local woman’s account of camp mood and homefolks’ support included.

Roy V. Hoffman Pirot

Americans Saved By British Flag

Fragmentary report from Columbus dated July 12 notes Americans in northern Mexico wearing a small White Mage to ward off insults, with mention of Herne in Chitoakna and other ditches. No further details available.

Columbus Amervane Herne Chitoakna Mexico

Actress sister of George M. Cohan dead

New York report says the sister of George M. Cohan the actor died today in a local hospital. She was formerly Mrs Fees Cohan and part of the family linked to the noted theater figure.

George M. Cohan New York Niblo Fees Cohan Henel

Fight between Mexicans and American troupe at Cartizal

Puebla reports from Lt Col Genovevo Rivas describe a two hour clash near Cartizal after General Gomez was killed. American captain commanded troops toward Villa Ahumada, gunfire began at dawn, casualties included twelve dead and twenty two captured on the Mexican side, with thirty Mexicans killed and forty three wounded overall.

Dallas Texas Puebla Orpan Carranza Isue Cartizal Genovevo Rivas Cone’ Mand Felix Gomez Gonealey Juarez Mexico City Villa Ahumada Tim Villa Aburada Gomez Receiv Go Tier Quarez Ty

Submarines to Border Fears Take Back Food Bandits Visit

Germany needs guard, larger submarines to border fears take back food bandits visit. Reports say Berlin plans cargo trips with Deutschland and Bremen to return meat, rubber, drugs, and other commodities to German sources, despite US and neutral ports.

Germany Tee Bremen Deutschland Berlin Lloyd Hae Perenne Feountry

Bliss Named G O P Treasurer at National Meeting

In New York Cornelius N Bliss was officially announced today as the Republican National Treasurer at the party headquarters. The event took place under the oversight of Charles E Hinghoe with attendees noting Bliss's long service and role in party finances.

New York Hity Corneliua Watt Newt Republican National Teay Charles EE Hinghoe i

Heat Wave And Plague Deaths Amid City Panic

Unclear fragments describe a heat wave coinciding with plague and infantile paralysis deaths. Mentions of St Louis and New York area, health department actions, and rising fatalities in Lower East Side. Notes on hospital admissions and public concern through scattered quotes and garbled names.

New York Yung Waecteas Elim Lower East Side

Homes Offered to Girl Taken From Parents

Katherine Oliphant, a 14 year old, was removed from her family after testimony showed her parents whipped her with a heavy stick and wig. A man named Sime Canary Dege claimed he had taken her, prompting a custody battle involving Andrew Mandela Oliphant and others seeking the girl’s welfare.

Sime Canary Dege Fewk Katherine Oliphant Andrew Mandela Oliphant Katherine

Graphophone music used at funeral in Abbey Iowa

Abbey Iowa July 12 mourners gathered as graphophone music substituted for singing at the funeral of TF Mer ue wie war Huet etl Lore Peutee wrre he er aviation iE Mike Haken Myer nee frean ieek mene ayaelabte five Nie Leen rire Drantedae tower. The service featured a mechanical instrument rather than live hymn singing.

Lowa Tuly Heer Mike Haken Myer Frean Aniele

American Ship Hits Mine Off French Coast

The American vessel encountered a mine off the French coast with casualties and damage reported. Officials describe the incident as part of ongoing naval tensions and note the crew's response and rescue efforts.

French Coast

Bonner Heads Medical Board Seeks State Exam Officials

Vic Lt Rea Brochell of Chvebkarha tected preeupor of the etate board of mnnntiral examiners, De HL Dentral Garein elected president and Te TV Smitty of Tulsa secretary. Thirtypeote to preside over medical examinations.

Vic Rea Brochell Chvebkarha Etate Board

Wilson to Appeal For Permit to Let Food Reach Poland

President Wilken plans to appeal to Polish authorities through wartime channels to permit shipments of food to Poland. He condemns starvation reports as tragic and calls for action to ease a humanitarian crisis while noting existing state department efforts.

Shington Wilken Peremel Wallatie Seiburiin Femal State Department

Boy Scouts and Court Clerk In a Peculiar Legal Clash

A scrambled report alleges Boy Scouts aid safety training amid a court action over a $700,000 debt owed to a bank. The case involves Clay Wiese and the National Bank of Commerce, with references to Nashville and Tejas, and unclear court dates or parties.

Jader Kowrey Petire Nashville Tejas

Oil tax funds totaling six hundred fifty thousand dollars

Fragmented OCR text references oil tax money totaling 650000 and state actions. The readable portions mix garbled phrases about committees, approvals, and nominees without clear events, dates, or names.

Montauban Blood Greeted as German Attacks Tide War News

Cermans dent British line in Montauban. Teutons attack French near Dead Man Hill. A bombardment wrecks Seaham Harbor on the British coast, killing a woman. Verdun and Lorraine see renewed fighting as fronts shift and trenches change hands. raids and bombardments recur with limited damage reported.

Seaham Harbor British Coast

State May Not Ask Execution In Or Pet Case

Fragmentary note appears to reference a legal hearing or argument involving a state restriction on execution in a pet case. Names and precise details are unclear, with scattered mentions of New Mexico, July, Witham, Lake, and a judge.

Sclermnet Witham Manan Lake Wnty

Fund Proposed to Relieve Mexicang

Washington July 2 4 Mi Mor relief af joie Messicane by ger divige thee food amt eluthing ti he expended eet leparnment waiter the ote r the secretary of atate wae Joel feliey ty Representative My 1 California.

Washington Atate Joel Feliey California

Bandits clash with large Ville force near ChiuaHuah City

Fragmentary dispatches report a fierce engagement between irregular Bandit units and a large Ville force near ChiuaHuah City. General Jacinto Trevian is named in military chatter amid unclear details of troop movements and objectives.

Chiuahua City Mestea Hlewer Ching New Ga Gomera Feneche Crom Wome Giles

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