14 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
1
A newspaper report notes subscriptions exceeding one million with BAN’S remaining open. Bells will ring hourly from 3 to 10 o’clock, marking the event and inviting public attendance or acknowledgment of the milestone.
Committee's Report by CW Russell shows total subscriptions at 5 033 900 with Oklahoma City oversubscribed by 935 500. City and state drives continue until midnight with bond registrar desk open and applications for small hands prioritized. West region banks add to purchases as the State Natal Bank expands its subscription by 2500 and more bonds are ordered to reach totals.
Tampa June 14 Ernst Keager of Tampa Engineering Shipbuilding refused to buy a Liberty bond causing 180 workers to quit. Construction of two steel ships halted as Rotary Club campaigners urged bond subscriptions. Officials said many employees walked off the plant, tying up operations.
A fragmented report indicates Jap ar plans to dispatch a mission to the United States though details are unclear. The item mentions June and Washington context with references to experts and a Mark of Jules, but the text is garbled and only partial facts remain.
A patriotic wartime piece urges Americans to support the Liberty Loan, warning that volunteers and soldiers will face death and wounds, while emphasizing that the funds aid the world’s civilization and humanity. It frames the loan as a noble, future benefiting contribution.
In a ceremony at the site of the new YMCA building president McMahan led the first shovelful of earth. Rotary Lions and Chamber members attended as Rev Baird gave the invocation and plans for the six story brick and marble structure were outlined including a dormitory with twelve rooms and a donated large American flag on display. City officials and business leaders voiced support for the project expected to take nine to ten months to finish.
June 14. The note from the American government to China expressing regret over dissension and urging tranquility has sharpened tensions between Japan and the United States. Japan repeats its policy that China’s future be coordinated with Japan, seeking recognition of Japan’s special and paramount position among the powers.
London June 14. Fifty persons were killed and many injured by a explosion at Ashton under Tyne a manufacturing town near Manchester Andrew Bonar Law said in the House of Commons today The blast struck the industrial area causing heavy damage and fear of further casualties.
Local forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures. The state forecast notes tonight will be warmer in the western portion, with Friday fair and likely a warmer spell late Saturday.
Constantine and family depart Athens aboard a British warship as Entente troops land at Piraeus and Castella to protect the new Greek government. Troops occupy heights near Phalerum Bay and move toward the capital while French forces seize rail town Larrissa. Germany reacts with shock to the abdication news.
Petition backers concede they cannot reach the required names before the midnight deadline as the Ferguson liquor law takes effect. Attorney Patton reports only about 14000 of the 16000 required names may be gathered with limited time left. Secretary Lyon notes the office will close at the usual hour if the petition is not filed today and efforts continue under tight deadlines.
The fatality list from yesterday morning’s head on crash five miles south of Oklahoma City includes two engineers. JA Hall of the freight train was killed instantly and George Rain of the passenger train died at B’n’cloce hospital last night. All other injured are on the mend and many have recovered enough to leave the city.
The Rev Herbert Lewis Smith began serving a one year sentence after conviction for stealing men s clothing and hats from retail stores in Chicago. He claimed graduation from the University of Michigan class of 1908 and had been accepted as an army chaplain. He came here from Maho
In Athens on June 14 a proclamation by former King Constantine announced his abdication. He declares he is leaving Greece with the heir to the throne and entrusts his son Alexander with the crown, urging the populace to accept the decision to avert catastrophe.
A Leslie's illustration features a patriotic poem by Minna Irving praising the flag. It evokes Civil War era imagery with references to battles and heroes like Farragut and Dewey while celebrating the flag as a enduring emblem of glory and immortality. The verse calls the flag to wave again and inspire courage in battle.
Oklahoma City shows Flag Day splendor as thousands of flags wave from flagstaffs across public and private buildings. National pride fills streets and storefronts as citizens observe the day commemorating freedom won by the nation’s founders.
President Wilson on flag day asserts Germany already executes much of its conquest plan and seeks a peace maneuver while aggressions stay secure. He argues a united autocracy across Europe and Asia, warns of German peace rhetoric, and restates U.S. aims to defend democracy and national honor. He vows to meet history with resolute action.
At Lincoln Nebraska a Theodore Roosevelt address on statehood centennial praises unwavering national loyalty and opposes pacifists while urging support for Red Cross. The report contrasts with a Utah double tragedy where Arthur Willard killed Cecil Holmes after accusing him of paying attention to his wife.
The Italian mission arrived by special train at 10 05 today for a southern tour. Crowds welcomed them as they passed from the station to city hall. Mayor Hehrman led the greeting with citizens totaling a general committee.
A fragmented wartime speech exhorts Americans to answer why they fight and to stand united under the flag. It links duty, history, and sacrifice to the nation’s purpose as thousands may fall in battle to defend ideals and homeland security.
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