Von Hindenburg Dies After Papal Row With Kaiser Declared
Amsterdam reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg is dead after a stormy interview with Emperor William at the great headquarters in Spa. The cause is given as brain congestion following the May 16 dispute over the German offensive toward Paris and a subsequent stroke.
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Amsterdam
Associated Press
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Les Nouvelles
Spa
Paris
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William
Belgium
Allies branded Slavs' enemies by Leon Trotzky
Moscow July 1 Bolshevik war minister Leon Trotzky said at the all Russian soviet conference that unity among soviet troops was harmed by Anglo French propaganda. He reported some bolshevik forces deserted to the enemy while time remained.
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Leon Trotzky
Moscow
National Council Urged to Sanction Christmas Giving
The Oklahoma City Retailers Association has appealed to the national council of defense for a modification of the instructions to county councils urging a campaign against the giving of presents next May. Secretary D. McMullin says merchants across the state have begun purchasing Christmas stock and favor a shift to advocating useful gifts only, awaiting the council's modification.
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Oklahoma City
National Council of Defense
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Homecoming Reflections From a War Writer Soldier Peat
Private Harold R Peat of the First Canadian Contingent recalls homecoming rumors and the pull of home. He describes convalescent wards, permanent disability, and red tape while longing for skating, rain, and the old west pleasures. He notes air raids, factory dangers, food shortages, and the uncertainty of reunion with a sweetheart as rumors swirl and hope and disappointment mingle.
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Peat
Panl Beneckendorff und Hindenburg Dies at Spa
Field Marshal Panl Beneckendorff und Hindenburg, famed wartime leader, has died at Spa aged nearly 71. The report states he held the full entitlement of the Mumn leader and was a notable military figure.
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Amsterdam
Panl Beneckendorff Und Hindenburg
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Spa
Oklahoma City Soldier Hurt Bat Is Happy
Lynn M Sauthine an 18 year old Oklahoma City boy lies wounded in a Paris hospital. A letter from June 22 notes he was hit in the shoulder by a Hun rifle, is well treated, and content as a doughboy. His brother in Mare Island training is hoped to fare as well. He enlisted Feb 4 1918 after Oklahoma City high school. three front months served, less than six in service. Ensign killed in seaplane crash is mentioned.
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Lynn M@ Sauthine
Oklahoma City
Paris
Ll DL Sauthine
North Harvey Avenue
YMC
Sauthine
Mare Island
California
Frante
Sauthiner
Partly Cloudy Weather Forecast Update
Local forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Sunday with generally mild temperatures. No significant precipitation expected and light winds from the northwest.
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Sun Peeta Gay
Oklahoma to Send 1200 Men to Camp August Fifth
The adjutant general orders 1200 Oklahoma white men to entrain during five days starting August 5 for training at Camp Fremont California. This marks the first contingent from Oklahoma, with voluntary inductions for June 5, 1918 registrants and possible involuntary inductions after all Class I June 5, 1917 physically qualified men are taken. Washington requires a report by July 25 outlining totals for 1917 and 1918 classes to guide future August calls.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Fremont
Califiornia
Iklahuma
Pavilii Coare
Marahat
Oh Imee
Une
Crowder
Duncan Officer 18 Held by HMNS War Dept Report
An officer named Duncan, listed as 18 years old, is reported held by HMNS at a German camp in a war department release. Lieutenant John A. White, of Doni Okla, is noted as a prisoner in the same periodical list published today.
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HMNS
Washington
Tohn A. White
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War Department
Machine Gun Unit Recruits Four Men
Four men were enrolled yesterday in the machine gun unit and four more may join to reach full war strength. The company has met the minimum strength and with the new enrollments will total about seventy five men.
British Troops Enter Siberia to Aid Czech Slovak Cause
British reinforcements move into Siberia to aid allied guards protecting stores at Vladivostok. Washington reports 90,000 soldiers over the last week with 3 corps formed and American forces surpassing 1,100,000 overseas or at sea. General March notes a rise of 200,000 since last week and continuing troop departures at July’s pace. In France, Montdidier to Oise front sees French posts advance about 500 yards near Porte and Loges farms as operations continue to push back near Antheuil northwest of Compiegne.
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Crowder Calls Up 12 000 Draftees For Special Work
Washington July 13 Provost Marshal General Crowder issued a draft call for 12 143 registrants with grammar school education and general military service qualifications. Among them 184 are negroes. They will be enlisted between August 1 and 28 for special occupational training to fit for army service.
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Borah Urges U S Army to Intervene in Russia
In Washington on July 13 Senator Borah of Idaho urged military and political action by the United States to establish a stable government in Russia and overthrow German influence. He argued that lasting peace could not come until this is accomplished.
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East Tenth Street Homes Are Robbed
Multiple homes in Oklahoma City on East Tenth street were burglarized last night within a block, with thieves taking watches and minor valuables. Victims include Ellis of 1024 Tenth street and other residences at 113 and 100 East Tenth street. Evidence indicates the same burglars targeted all four houses in the area.
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Ellis
Tenth Street
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East Tenth Street
Penue
British Capture 100 In Local Attack on French Front
British forces and French troops carried out localized actions along the French front near Amiens and Flamers front near Viex Berquin Morris, securing prisoners and capturing machine guns. German raiding incursions on the British lines in Flanders were repulsed as German artillery activity rose.
Archie Roosevelt May Be Invalided For March Wound
PARIS July 13 Capt Archie Roosevelt has had nerves in his left arm readjusted after two March wounds that left it paralyzed He has been transferred to Neuilly hospital and remains cheerful though the prospect of being invalided home looms as a possibility
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Archie
Neuilly
No Senate Vote on Prohibition Until After Vacation
WASHINGTON July 13 The Senate agreed by unanimous consent not to vote on national prohibition until after a three day break. August 6 trains wreck reported in Frisco and St Louis to Oklahoma City. No injuries noted. Wreck details muddled.
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Oklahoma
Hertling Denies Kaiser Sought World Domination
In Copenhagen on July 13 Count von Hertling refused to claim Germany sought Belgian conquest. He insisted occupation was a bargaining pawn and Belgium would be restored as an independent state after the war, living in friendly relations with Germany. The chancellor said his policy supported inviolability of German territory and peaceful relations, but future terms depend on negotiations.
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Belgium
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Germany to Devote Much Time to Slavs
Chancellor von Hertling outlined Germanys focus on Russia and Slavic affairs in a Reichstag speech. He stressed unity with the army command on pursuing peace only when sincerely proposed by the Allies and noted the ambassador Mirbach murder as a regrettable incident affecting trust and diplomacy.
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Russia
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Reichstag
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Kuehlmann
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Hertling
Washington Expects More Peace Talk
Washington cites no official notice of von Hertling's July peace speech. Diplomats find Belgium as a pawn key to Germany's colonial ambitions, while proposals from Berlin appear unlikely. President Wilson seeks to shape peace terms and may trade western front concessions for broader aims.
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Washington July Veto Sustained on Agricultural Measure
A clipped Washington report notes a sustained veto in July affecting an agricultural bill. The short item mentions political action and a procedural decision without detailing specific sponsors or outcomes.
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