18 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1916
Page
1
Mayor proposes eliminating passages behind residences to improve cleanliness with mounted inspectors patrolling the entire territory. Property owner consent would be required in each block district before connecting back fences and removing alleys, with sewer and pole arrangements to follow.
An effort led by the Chamber of Commerce aims to secure a U S land bank for the area. A telegram to Senator Chven urged selection of a project, highlighting local support and the city’s need for agricultural credit and development loans.
Fragmentary report notes state guards baggage loaded onto cars at a mobilization camp. It mentions a Colonel Hoffmary and references late casualties while tending to duties, with unclear surrounding details and names garbled in the text.
British thrusts along Salonika front report advance with heavy fighting and German line disruptions. Paris dispatches say Allied operations extend to eastern sectors and near Lake Victoria, while Russian and German East Africa actions show mixed gains and counterattacks.
A court of appeals Tuesday morning commuted the sentence of Maddie of Clit Civet from forty years to ten. The case involved rancher Maddie near Templeton Elle and a raid connected to the gracing of a farm laborer. The judge presiding, Dade Col, and fellow justices voted on the bench.
A chaotic county court scene centered on a prisoner named Legond, whose release spurred debate over the court's reasoning. Testimony described coercive conditions, including alleged forced labor and ties to a tree, with jurists weighing the implications for justice and public safety. Authorities report ongoing investigations and a motive tied to narcotics charges.
The report outlines an upcoming event sequence at STV Aut. Min with plans for a July gathering and a funeral competition. It notes participation by members and ties to a broader progress order.
A university professor argues that voluntary starvation can extend life and health. The claim is framed as a historical or provocative theory, suggesting self-starvation might improve longevity and well being, though details remain uncertain and contested.
An appeal court dismisses the casement plea amid references to the attorney general certificate and potential higher court review. The record notes that the decision rests on a point of criminal law deemed exceptionally important for public interest.
A telegraph dispatch reports four additional deaths in the North Carolina flood, bringing the state total to nineteen. The message notes victims in cities near canal zones and widespread damage, with emergency crews and officials assessing submerged towns and disrupted communications.
A fragmented account describes a confrontation in Chicago involving a Black man called the Prophet of God and police. The report references multiple figures and events, outlining injuries, toll, and alleged threats amid a chaotic scene with mentions of victims, witnesses, and investigative context.
Society plans a women free social space at M Nabb Park with events and gatherings. The article notes park activities, entertainment, and readings while describing the community venue and participation.
Washington notes Hamlin retains a position on the federal reserve board amid administrative reshuffles. Officials indicate Me Ache and other aides will follow the path as the agency restructures, with Me Wanton and Finer/trust entities touched by the redesignation.
A Mangum infant is reported as the first victim in a dread scourge causing a strict local quarantine. The chaotic text references villages, orders, and public fear as authorities enforce measures to curb the unknown illness. Names and places are garbled beyond clear extraction.
Disrupted fields in Woods County report widespread crop damage from grasshoppers. Fragmentary text references local impact, with unclear details on acreage, dates, or remedies due to damaged OCR.
Local authorities report the governor directing the sheriff to prevent possible disturbances amid tense conditions. Officials warn of swift action to maintain order as communities monitor rising tensions and safety concerns unfold.
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