20 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
1
Adjutant General pursues a thousand men for a second contingent. Captains to be chosen soon. Enlistments sought across artillery infantry cavalry ambulance and engineer units amid wartime mobilization.
A garbled report notes a gathering of Episcopalians in Oklahoma City this morning. It mentions the Rt Rev Francis, bishop at a Midwestern see, and refers to health issues and operations affecting a patient in a New York hospital context.
A large fishing boat with about two hundred crew was lost near Ceylon as a stormy sea swept the vessel and failed to return, with rescue efforts underway and authorities noting the high fatality toll.
Postal receipts at the focal office show a $400 rise in the morning totals, with the first nineteen hours exceeding those of the prior period. Assistant Mier master Uraliam notes the uptick as the day progresses, highlighting ongoing revenue gains.
A socialist figure was arrested for a second time as police reported recent disturbances. A separate incident led to a police hold after a tense confrontation at a public meeting, with witnesses noting heated exchanges and a call for calm.
An unclear OCR fragment lists scattered phrases and names including places, people, and terms with no coherent event. It mentions dates, rents, collectors, a barber, and various odd spellings, lacking a discernible narrative or outcome.
Fragments from an Oklahoma City court scene show lenders dubbed loan sharks evading arrest as attorneys debate bankruptcy and wage claims. Officials report rapid wealth schemes and looming seizures tied to alleged predatory lending in the district court.
In Washington Hite at Recher court report notes a plea for a new trial saves Stroud from immediate fate. Details remain unclear due to garbled source text. the case involves a request for reconsideration and potential retrial. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.
Resolutions Committee in a heated debate over an anti Catholic platform. The convention, with reference to proposals and procedural wrangles, framed the fight over church matters and party commitments as votes and motions define the record.
Flood toll rises across Asheville area as waves inundate homes and roads. Crews repair damage while authorities coordinate relief efforts and monitor weather conditions for additional risk. More than ten facilities report outages and transportation disruptions as restoration teams push ahead.
Performers and stagehands rally behind strikers at local venues. Liberty Theater faced a late start as only two acts appeared. five acts had been booked before cancellation. The event highlighted sympathy with striking theater employees and disruptions to the vaudeville program.
La Follette voices concern over greed in a proposed measure. The statement cites alleged financial motives and questions the fairness of the initiative. Local officials and residents respond with debate and scrutiny over the measure’s potential impact.
In Chicago a funeral was held for a multimillionaire and his famed coachman, once dubbed the wealthiest epwrhiean in the city. The service reflected on a life of wealth, labor, and close ties between employer and servant, with notes on inheritance and lingering debts.
Records describe a German front line push captured five miles of trenches from Barleux to Soye and a drive that won court territory. Reports mention Russian gains at Kugi and fighting developing near Jablonitza and a mountain pass, with widespread artillery action and Allied counterattacks.
A train accompanies auto tourists on a coast to coast trip offering comfort amenities. The vehicle train runs through scenic routes with notes of stations and park landmarks. The arrangement, under a highway authority, promises careful scheduling and safe, steady travel.
The article notes Wilson intervenes in a garment workers strike amid fears of shortages. It mentions Cleveland and Norton Heparin and references a weeks long disruption, with concern over supply in New York and surrounding shops. The text records the strike affecting shop doors and petitions.
Reader text describes a parade in the Kansas capital featuring hundreds of dolls on display. The fragmented report mentions appeal and law related terms but provides limited clear details beyond the doll showcase and venue.
A broad rainstorm boosts crop prospects statewide, with wheat and maize fields receiving renewed moisture. Officials note improved soil conditions and anticipated gains in yields for key areas including Oklahoma and nearby counties.
Report outlines rising plague fatalities with a notable death toll near a coastal city. Observers note July heat intensifies spread while medical officials urge caution and continued quarantine measures amid strained health resources.
A historic result shows Weaver winning a major political post in Caleta City. The article notes Voters rallied behind Weaver amid debates on public policy and local governance.
Fragmentary text appears to reference a city edition and a broadcaster NTNhed AH Cihlattah City with mentions of The Tynes and Winnestay. No coherent events, dates, or proper names establish a definite news item or outcome.
Bandit leader surrounded thirty miles south of Durango as Mexican forces close in. The outlaw is ill and seeking medical aid. a de facto cavalry is deployed to capture him.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions bank clearings and comparison to last year. The readable portion implies positive movement with numeric hints, but specifics are missing. The item appears to report financial activity and year over year growth.
A work car was struck by lightning and burned almost to the ground. The incident caused extensive damage and left the vehicle largely destroyed. No injuries are mentioned in the readable text.
Oklahoma National Guard units depart Dallas en route to the border area under state authority. The report details movement plans and expected deployment windows as authorities coordinate border security actions.
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