16 Jun 1917
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
1
Oklahoma bond sale totaling 25 million prompts banker estimates by Harry Bs Rapley secretary. Revision shows subscriptions increase and federal ties noted. Local officers and banks report funds raised to support state needs with 11.25 percent subscription and listings of the latest figures and procedures.
Angry workers at Morris & ti demand the resignation of an alleged dodger amid wage and job-site tensions. A named employer faces scrutiny as employees report attempts to steal time, with a $50 threat noted and calls for action to resolve the dispute.
Military property valued between 40000 and 50000 dollars, issued to the Minnesota National Guard, is described as missing from 1910 records in the Adjutant General’s office. A full inventory of national guard properties is planned to identify shortages including pennants beds and base facilities.
A June note reports German submarines towed into Cadie earlier and now operating outside. On June 12 a Norwegian steamer was torpedoed off Halvetta and a Russian sailing vessel between Lararde and Carte, suggesting a group of submarines sent to blockade Cadie and Hulvetia ports.
Chicago mayor faces scrutiny after purchasing no bonds while authorities push back, alleging political maneuvering. The piece outlines tensions between the mayor and government officials, highlighting alleged retaliation and public responses amid ongoing city governance disputes.
Federal authorities moved on suspected anarchists after belated letters and protests surfaced from Atlanta to New York amid a wide effort to tally totals for county and state totals. Jonell Alexander Werkrman and others faced charges, with possible deportation after proceedings in the United States District Court.
A government report from Coppenagen notes a severe food shortage in Germany driven by a decline in potato harvests and limited imports. Officials indicate bread will be used to replace potatoes, with ration quantities to be cut further as shortages persist.
Readable fragments indicate a forecast of fair conditions for tonight and Sunday with mild temperatures. The text shows garbled sections but suggests stable weather, light winds, and no precipitation expected in the near term.
Dr F M Sanger arrives in Oklahoma City to serve as surgeon at the army base hospital in Nogales and Fort Sam Houston with the rank of lieutenant. He is a local physician taking a key military medical appointment in the period.
New York report notes Jonesy claims British Deitel office openings attract applicants. Since opening, Dyeliet shows rapid enlistment and several have been accepted. Local authorities and recruiters face growing interest amid ongoing recruitment drive.
An arrival in the United States today introduces Fane te j Toelieniinnt, head of the Belgian foreign office political harman, newly named chief of the Belgian mission in Havre. The envoy travels amid wartime tensions and aims to foster bilateral ties with the United States through Havre.
A Swedish paper publishes a cipher text claiming a German proposal to Russia and other nations. The message suggests Germany seeks an honorable peace with Russia and promises nonaggression, while outlining conciliatory terms and potential territorial considerations amid ongoing diplomacy.
Ola Ravia June reports claim a 19 year old Black man named Conley was captured after a pursuit near Wewoka Oklahoma. Mob violence threats grow as deputies guard him en route to Durant for identification. Authorities anticipate a possible lynching if the mob seizes the prisoner before arrival.
The Chamber of Deputies adopts a resolution urging remittance of minor army punishments and requests an extra pint of wine for militiamen to celebrate the arrival of General Pershing.
Chicago bureau reports a federal probe into food distribution and meatpacking suspected of price fixing and adulteration. Investigators question whether hoarding or manipulation of supply influenced pricing while tracing roles of distributors, government agents, and officials amid the larger inquiry.
The Annan was torpedoed in the Sene sea while under steam. It sank within hours with no casualties. Elin Aunt was noted as having 607 fans, while Cosperingen ariel was awarded in Maseilte.
Paris reports Grace Cae vette of Clicane, a painter and known figure in the Latin quarter, honored with the French Cross for her work with a German medical organization. She helped develop appliances for treating difficult fractures.
Fragmented passage describes traffic hold ups during peak hours and an incident involving beans. Nonsensical phrases reference pedestrians, trains, and police activity amid a chaotic scene with produce at a street location.
War brief notes the British cap turing a section of German trenches northwest of Bullecourt as part of a larger assault along the northern front. Reports discuss Spanish censorship and unrest in Madrid Barcelona and the impact of food shortages on revolutionary movements. The piece contrasts British tactics with German withdrawals and hints at broader strategic calculations across Europe.
Unclear OCR text indicates unrest linked to Spain and broad civic strain. Mentions tensions in governance, public condition, and economic strain amid rising discontent.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.