28 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1916
Page
1
Article quotes Judge criticism of a proposed jury amendment and cites Magna Carta and U S Constitution as foundations. It notes the amendment would affect the right to a twelve member jury trial and references constitutional principles and state laws.
A military flyer attempting to land amid North Island traffic crashed into a line of autos. Harold Stoehe, four years old, was killed. Mire TA Stoehe and the boy’s mother were injured, while the lieutenant was not harmed.
Washington reports U S foreign trade reaching a record high with a trade surplus of 2089 million dollars. Exports and imports show substantial gains versus prior year, reflecting a strong balance and rising levels of commerce as stated by the commerce department.
July reports from Bremen predicted German naval activity and possible submarine captures. Sources cited a cautious denial of planned invasions by authorities in Chiewa and Halifar, while Allied advances and signals from the Atlantic loom large in current war rumors.
The theater called the Metregedivoat faced a sale dispute as the purchaser’s agents claimed ownership while the former lessee faced eviction. Statements from involved parties portrayed tension over the sale terms and possession, with a city authority referenced.
Nowata girl Helefi, 13, vanished July 18 after leaving home to live in a nearby city. Report says the Hutvbea family is affluent and influential. authorities issued a notice about her disappearance and possible relocation.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a health department report on infant illness rising, with unclear locality and details. The text mentions “Perealth departament” and vague numbers but lacks coherent data or names to confirm a specific event or place.
Austria signals readiness to allow food shipments to reach Polish forces. British concession extends to Washington, easing wartime supply routes and diplomatic gestures.
Fragmented text suggests opposition to using native food by armies may halt an agreement. Mentions various political figures and possible ministerial reactions, with references to international tensions and wartime policy debates. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
A telegram reported that Deutschland intends to sail in daylight, with Pereinen and allies confirming readiness to proceed. The Dutch Courant notes Harkness Conservative Deputy in Amsterdam and mentions Moalbeietott and Mer Prarie mapper Henmanty Head in the transmission.
Berlin reports Captain Charles Peynet of the Great Hy ern Malleag was executed by German forces after attempting to ram a U boat. The event occurred near Madkacim as Allied and German naval units clashed. Peynet's execution followed a court-martial presided over in the German capital.
Mexico City reports that Ignacio Media, reputed bandit leader, was killed in battle. The incident occurred amid ongoing clashes with rival factions and security forces near the capital, with authorities pursuing further leads.
A fragmentary notice describes Ohio Oil Company lowering prices by a dime, with unclear surrounding details and names. The readable text implies a price cut action by the company, but lacks full context or dates.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate births and deaths tracked in a seven month span. Mention appears of stork imagery and local references but exact dates and names are unreadable.
Fragmentary weather note mentions unsettled conditions for tonight with unclear location and timing. No clear entities or concrete details available to identify places, organizations, or people involved.
Fragmentary OCR text shows stray weather phrases and unrelated lines. Content includes sporadic mentions of heat and daily conditions but lacks coherent events, sources, or identities. No clear person, organization, place, or date can be established from readable material.
Fragmented text reports Panama Canal tolls far below costs with financial figures and unclear surrounding notes. The readable parts indicate a large negative gap in canal revenue versus expenses, mentioning May and dates but lacking complete context or proper names.
A local Oklahoma City company is isolated due to health concerns. Officials announced swift action and a temporary shutdown of operations to prevent further risk.
A brief wartime note reports two small British warships sunk in combat near Hevepet, with confirmation that the losses occurred while patrolling waters off Scotland. Details remain sparse as the foreign telegraph services relay the overings news bulletin.
A chaotic early World War I dispatch reports Russian and Slavic advances near the Greek frontier. Serbian forces push toward Aleatia while German lines in Volhynia and the Caucasus face renewed pressure. In the West, British claim gains at Delville Wood as German trenches are reduced.
Police announce enforcement of new all vehicle light law will begin Saturday. The notice references a crackdown and urges motorists to ensure lights are functioning for safety and compliance.
July saw a spike in new homes with multiple Oak City projects noted. Local inspectors reported numerous residences in progress while builders push ahead amid steady demand and zoning clearances.
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