Austrians Open To Talks On Wilson July 4 Plan
Amsterdam dispatch reports Baron von Burian Austro Hungarian foreign minister says Austria Hungary ready to negotiate with all belligerents over Wilson four points and notes Alsace Lorraine and other territorial claims as major obstacles. He backs the president's proposals though warns enemy obstinacy on Alsace Lorraine and Trieste remains insurmountable and asserts they were attacked and seek redress.
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Amsterdam
Baron von Burian
Vinenying
Wilson
Alsace
Lorraine
Triest
Trentino
Witadh
Baron Burian
Rus
Romania
Austria-Hungary
Wren
Seven Oklahomans Listed Among War Casualties
A newspaper note claims seven Oklahomans are listed among war casualties or wounded in the latest casualty lists. Names include Franie Collings, K H Raidt, Ralph H Perry, George D Grigaby, and others tied to Wellaton, Cash, Woodward, and Mallisaw areas, with Marine and Army entries.
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Army
Fran IM. Collings
K H. Raidt
Wellaton
Ralph H. Perry
George D. Grigaby
Laokaba
Pevere L. Bewart
Woodward
Claude ©. Edwarde
President Ilson Granted War Control Powers
Washington reports President Ilson received wartime authority to take over and operate telephone cable and radio systems for the duration of the conflict. The decree empowers centralized control over critical communications infrastructure and media distribution during the war period.
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Washington
Ilson
Ian
Yankee unit blazes way out under German barrage
On the Marne July 16 a corporal recounts a night box barrage until 7 am. Americans half a mile from the river faced German forces on the opposite hill. The U S unit fought through the barrage to the river front, while a small American detachment, cut off from artillery, remained surrounded briefly but fought its way out, leaving numerous German dead and wounded.
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Marne
U S Hospital Bombed Killing and Wounding Soldiers
In Paris a U S military hospital was bombed by German aviators. Two enlisted men were killed and nine people were wounded while surgeons and nurses attended ongoing operations. A Red Cross nurse, Miss Jane Jeffrey, was injured. The attack hit tents and tables where medical care occurred as bombs dropped near Chalons. The raid disrupted a busy care area and prompted searches along the road.
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Paris
Red Cross
Jour
Jane Jeffery
Chalans
Crnas
Southwestern Reserve Bank expands capital in 1915 era
The Southwestern Reserve Bank at 18 North Robinson Street increased capitalization from 60 000 to 200 000 to handle growing city business. Organized in 1915 with 40 000 capital, it now plans to seek Federal Reserve membership. Officers include A W Pratt president H C Leitaker VP C T Abell cashier and J P Herber assistant cashier. Board members expand from current officers to new stockholders. bank remains a Western bank as growth continues.
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Southwestern Reserve Bank
North
Robinson Street
Federal Reserve System
We Bank
A.W. Pratt
H.C Leitaker
C. T. Abell
J. P. Herber
Prpions
M. W. Little
G. Wrey
Roy Sappington
H. R. Ye
Peard
Japanese Cabinet Meeting Sparks Russia Intervention Talk
In Tokyo a special Japanese cabinet meeting, attended by many officers, was held to discuss reports that the United States government may have communicated about intervening in Russia. The meeting underscored concerns over foreign policy and possible U.S. involvement.
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Frese
Tokio
Pue
Amerian
Russia
Partly Cloudy Weather Forecast Noted
Partly cloudy conditions expected tonight with variable temperatures. The forecast mentions unsettled periods and a chance of light showers later in the weekend, along with mild winds and no significant hazards reported.
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Wooly, In
Sweanenday’ Geveraty
Mooney Sentenced to San Quentin Ahead of Execution
San Francisco July report states Thonss J Mooney is being sent to San Quentin penitentiary for a death sentence with execution set for Friday August 23. Sheriff and officials said the vigil continues as authorities work to secure the case related to the bombing incident.
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Mooney
San Francisco
Ornh
Thonss
J. Mooney
San Quentin Penitentiary
Warven
Su- 1
Perio
Franklin Cae
Binanee Tras
Seen Munder
Looney
Oklahoma Cityan Wounded at Front in World War I
Oklahoma Cityan James Othenal has been wounded in France, as reported to his mother Mee Ada Williams of West Frivoo avenue. He came to Oklahoma City in 1902 with his mother, enlisted February 6, 1918, while working in Tulsa, and served briefly in France. He sent two letters dated June 21 describing frontline exposure and intent to pursue another German.
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James Othenal
James Orhenal
Oklahoma City
France
Mee
Ada Williams
Sic West Frivoo Avenue
Othenal
Wo D. Williams
Tutea
Tulsa
Mie
Oklahoma City Woman Joins Naval Reserve
Mrs Bula Hardwick of Oklahoma City sails for Washington after passing the yeoman first class exam and joining the Navy Reserve. She will serve as stenographer or aide, earning about 449 dollars monthly plus war allowances, and is the first to take the new order exam for women in this branch. Hardwick, born in Oklahoma City, left a good county job to aid the government and help defend democracy.
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Bula Hardwick
Naval Reserves
Oklahoma City
Washington
Navy Crediting Office
Colbertson
Hardwick
New Order
Oval Reserve
Apaty
Amenintine
Afl
Ite
Hi Combs
Camp Howie
Mother Proud Of Son Slain In Hun Drive
A grieving Edmond area mother receives a war casualty telegram for Corporal Frank Collings, infantry, killed in action near Vaux. The article details her premonition, his letters home, and the impact on his brothers and father, with neighbors and community members offering sympathy.
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Edmond
Alie
Kila
Franke Hy Dillings
Actin
St Cain
Te Ts Cacy
Aga Red Crowe
Meedelings
Iain
Vauxement
Collings
Harry
Alva
Camp Fremont
San Francisco
Dimond
Two American Vessels Crash and One Sinks at Sea
A Atlantic port report notes two American steamers collided on July 1. The Oosterdijk sank after the crash with the San Jacinto. The Oosterdijk crew were rescued by a nearby steamer, while the San Jacinto sustained damage but remained afloat.
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Atlantic
Oosterdijk
San Jacinto
Thcediik
Austrians Lost 203 000 Soldiers In Piave Disaster
A July report from Rome states Austria’s total war losses at 203000 in dead wounded prisoners and missing. The figure excludes further recent Piave marshes battles and hospital overflow across Friuli with wounded sent to Trent Lasbaich Grats Trigtg for care.
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Piave
Rome
Plave
Friuli
Trent
Lasbaich
Grats
Trigtg
Americans Repel German Offensive On Marne Front
A British and American report says American forces held the Marne bend near Rheims and Chateau Thierry. German attacks were repulsed with many prisoners taken as US artillery and rifle units blocked advances and shot down enemy aircraft.
Americans Hold Pains in Counters
Washington reports say the general situation is satisfactory as General Pershing and General Bliss dispatches confirm yesterday’s counts of fighting. American troops east of the Marne counter attacked, held positions, and captured prisoners while the foe’s flank near Jauillgonne neared recapture. The press notes warn the first day is general advance guard action with reserves to come, as Americans defend river positions and seek to prevent a decisive foe breakthrough.
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Washington
War Department
Pershi
Bliss
Surmelis
Germany
Hart
Marne
Jauilgonne
Clandt
Malvy Trial Began On Treason Charge
Paris July 14 Louis Malvy former interim minister faced treason charges in the high court as he appeared at 1 45 o clock N taking a seat in the courtroom.
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Malvy
Paris
Louis, Maley
Xenate
Igh
M. Maley
Exhausted Enemy Halts Attacks in Champagne and Americans
Paris July 16 The battle remains fierce south of the Marne and near Chatillon as American and French troops counter attack and take prisoners. Rheims line holds despite heavy fighting east of Rheims. German losses on day one were heavy with 1,000 prisoners taken by the French in a region south of the Marne. German plans appear shattered as allied resistance grows and more German divisions are pressed into action.
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Associated Press
Marne
Forry
Germiy
Fopsey
Crezancy
Germany
Rheims
Thes
Chateau Thierry
P. J Ahersphy
Maine
Dormans
George Robertson
Kisax City
Paris
Chatillon
War Office
St. Agnan
la Chapelle
Monthodon
Lisieres
Bouquigny
France
A. P
Noarl
Prunny
Three Hemes
Peesistance
Flanders
Marneys
Epernay
Rot Fupprechtt
Germans Make Fresh Marne Attacks From Chateau Thierry To Rheims
Associated Press war review notes furiously launched German offensives along the Marne front from Chateau Thierry to Rheims. Allies report low German progress overnight. General Foch expresses satisfaction with day's results. Deepest German push reached about 3.75 miles northeast of Chatillon in the Rodemar wood, with east of Rheims showing reassurance.
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Associated Press
Marne
Chateau Thierry
Rheims
Foch
Dormans
Chatillon
St. Agnan
la Chapelle
Monthedon
Bouquigny
Rodemar Wood
Rheime
Germans Press French Lines Amid Tangled Barbed Wire Front
London reports indicate German forces renewed heavy attacks along a twenty five mile sector west of Rheims and near Dormans, throwing six bridges across the Marne between Reuilly and Dormans while French troops maintain strength elsewhere. Troop movements suggest planned thrust toward Epernay with divisions drawn from the Prince Ruprecht army. British lines near Amiens also see renewed shelling and fighting.
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Rheims
Marne
Dormans
Thie
Reuilly
Rosen
von Below
von Boehm
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