BAS Company Drops Plan To Build New Line
Oklahoma Natural Gas seeks a 22.5 cent per 1000 cubic feet rate with the state corporation commission to fund new pipelines. Judge C B Ames, attorney for ONG, says $2,000,000 investments are needed, otherwise a gas shortage threatens Oklahoma City next winter.
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BAS Company
Focal Company
Judgees
Oklahoma Natural Company
Ye Ames
J. M. Owen
Ok Natural Company
Hines
Owen
Oklahoma City
Monument Planned To Honor Oklahoma World War Soldier Dead
Steps toward a monument in this city to honor Oklahoma World War I soldiers were taken at a county council meeting at noon today. The council decided to erect a memorial statue in front of the War Memorial building and to place a strong box for contributions toward a permanent monument.
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Oklahoma
Savoy
Krack Enemy Fliers Reported Killed In Amsterdam
The Lokal Anzeiger notes July 22 that Lieutenants Jehe and Kir Von Richthofen's squadron have been credited with twenty victories, Kirschstein with seventy seven, marking a successful action for the German air unit near Amsterdam.
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KRACK
Amsterdam
Jehe
Kir von Richthofen
Saya
Lokal Anzeiger Chs
Kirschstein
Japanese and American intervention plans reported
July reports indicate government replies on American bid for joint intervention in Iberia. Tokyo dispatch notes Japanese and U.S. plans for joint action, with a relief commissioner likely to accompany a possible expedition.
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APAN
London
Japaneseiplomatic Council
Boan
Japan
United States
Iberia
Central News
Bank Purchases Building for Its New Quarters
The Wilkin-Hale State Bank buys a three story building at 209 First Main Street from Huey of Indianspolis and George L. Barney of Diego for 000. It will serve as a banking house, with the lower floor used by Boston Wilson, druggist, and the second floor by the bank staff. The building sits on 25 by 12 feet of ground space and was built by Dr. J, who sold it in 196 to Huey and Barney for 000. The valuation rose by 40,000 in twelve years, reflecting Esceny County Oklahoma growth. The West district will host the bank’s offices and the president, O. P. Workman, will oversee the transition to the new quarters.
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Huey
Huey and Barney
Esceny
Oklahoma C
Wi and Company
0. P. Workman
Imng
Lis West
Fonck Reaches Nine Aerial Victories in Three Days
Paris July 22 Lieut Rene Fonck a top French aviator downed two planes on July 16 two on July 18 and three on July 19. Six of the aircraft were fought in French air battles continuing Fonck's rising tally of official victories.
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Fonck
Paris
Rene Fonck
Fla Fonck
Honduras Declares War on Germany Prompted by Break
Honduras, which cut diplomatic ties with Germany on May 18, declared war last Friday. The U S State Department was notified of the action today as part of the Kaiser's enemies.
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Washington
Honduras
Germany
State Department
Aviator’s Wedding Set After Narrow Flight Death
Lieutenant Thomas H. Highley of Oklahoma City, who survived a fatal Kelly Field plane crash that killed Lieutenant Carty L. Way, arrives on twenty day furlough to wed Miss Helen Estes. The couple will marry August 1 in Oklahoma City, then spend the remainder of the leave at Corpus Christi. Highley, an instructor at Kelly field, previously attended Oklahoma City high school and the state safety training at Norman.
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Thomas H. Highley
Kelly Field
Carty L. Way
Oklahoma City
Highley
Helen Estes
Jerome Estes
Kan City
Lieutenant Highley
J Highley
Corpus Christi
Oklahoma
Americans Noted By Vienna Newspaper In Military Role
The Arbeiter Zeitung of Vienna reports Americans have altered the Entente’s position in military terms, signaling significant impact beyond politics. It notes uncertainty remains but describes Americans as a pivotal force shaping the war’s dynamics between allied powers.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Arbeiter Zeitung
Vienna
Ican Orwaniaati
German plane fails to reach Paris region
Paris dispatch reports a German reconnaissance aircraft attempted to reach the Paris area today but was driven off by French anti-aircraft fire. The engagement ended without confirmed damage or capture, reflecting ongoing air skirmishes over northern France amid the contested airspace.
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Paris
Charles Accepts Resignation of Seydler Cabinet
London July 22 The Austrian cabinet led by Premier con Seydler resigned. Emperor Charles has accepted the ministers' resignations, per an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen.
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London
Con Seydler
Copenhagen
Charles
Adder
Draft Men Enroll For Radio School
Eleven men gathered as the India Temple office opened to enroll for auto mechanics or radio training. S. M Peet, chief agent for war training, and D. Graham led registrations with preference to men near draft age. The radio school will operate at the old high school and auto mechanics at the McKinley annex, with $3,600 in equipment.
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India Temple
S. M Peet
Ahora
D. Graham
Auto Mechanics
Railto
W. C. Harper
Auto
McKinley
Mooney Denied New Murder Trial by State Supreme Court
July 22 San Francisco. The state supreme court affirmed its order denying a new trial to Thomas J. Mooney. He remains at San Quentin State Penitentiary facing execution for participation in the prepared note day bomb explosion two years ago. Attorney EV. MacKenie, for Mooney, said the action places Mooney's fate squarely with Governor Stephene.
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State Supreme Court
Thomas J. Mooney
Sante State Penitentiary
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Stephene
EV. MacKenie
Mooney. Ee
British destroyer sinks submarine near London
London July 22 The British destroyer Marn has sunk a German submarine, an official statement issued today by the British Admiralty confirms. The action underscores ongoing naval patrols amid heightened tensions in the North Sea and Channel.
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London
Marn
Admiralty
Owen and Ferris Here This Week In Oklahoma City
Senator Robert L. Owen will arrive in Oklahoma City Tuesday and Representative Scott Ale will be here before Wednesday, according to information received today.
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Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma City
Scott Ale
U. S. Men Gain 4 Miles Above Marne Front
U S forces push four miles beyond the Marne as French troops cross the Aisne near Villemontoire and Buzaney. Germans defend Soissons line stubbornly while Americans and allies widen cuts to the railway toward Chateau Thierry and press the enemy along both banks of the Aisne. Continuous heavy fighting signals grave consequences if Soissons falls.
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Aisne
Aisnemarne
Associated Press
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Chateau Thierry
Soiasons
Siossons-Chateau Thierry
Villemontoire
Buzaney
Million Yanks Fight Like Ten on the Aisne Marne Front
A German prisoner in World War I remarks that Germans believe the American force in France is exaggerated. He says discussions among German troops note about 1,090,000 Americans in France, while journalists and officials observe substantial American deployment on the Aisne Marne front.
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Jurimeriy
New York
Lebanon
Page
France
American Fliers Down Two Planes In France Action
American aviators reportedly shot down two German planes Saturday in France. No official confirmation yet. Ace David Putnam of Massachusetts credited with one victory. Lieut. Freeman also engaged in combat.
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Associated Press
France
Ae David Putnam
Massachusetts
Lieut
Freeman
Allied and German offensives update from World War I patrols
French, American, and British reports describe artillery bombardments and sustained ground gains north of the Ourcq and along the Aisne Marne front. Allied forces claim thousands of prisoners, cannons, trench mortars, and machine guns captured amid ongoing offensives and coordinated raids near Hebuterne Villers Bretonneux Neuville Vitasse and Bailleul.
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Villers-Bretonneux
Neuville-Vitasse
Calonne-sur- la
Bailleul
Nide
Mere
Americans Cross Marne Ahead of Chateau Thierry Advance
American troops crossed the Marne between Charteres and Gland east of Chateau Thierry and captured Barbillon wood, advancing about three to four miles from the old line. French gains on the north bank included Mezy and Courcelles under heavy fire as Germans launched violent counterattacks.
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London
Marne
Charteres
Gland
Chateau Thierry
Barbillon
Mezy
Courcelles
Barbillon Wood
Allies Break Up Rear Guard Fight On Aisne Line
Paris reports strong German counter-attacks last night along the Ourcq to Marne front were repelled by Allied forces. Front positions held with enemy blows focused near Griselles and Bezu Saint Germain. North of the Ourcq there was limited artillery activity in the Courton and Roi woods region.
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Foleglows
Ourcq
Marne
Rheims
Courton
Roi Woods
Gerisolles
Berne St. Germain
Oureq
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Griselles
Thierry
Bezu-St. Germain
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Roi
Crown Prince Appeals for Bavarian Aid in German Peril
By the Associated Press in France the German imperial crown prince Frederick William appeals for help from his Bavarian cousin. German divisions from the front report worsening peril as Allied pressure grows and calls for aid intensify amid military setbacks.
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Hun
Cousin
Associated Press
France
Frederick William
Crows Pocht
Bavaria
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