U S Troops Land in Italy and War Savings Drive Progress
Reports from Oklahoma County show strong gains in the national war savings drive with pledges nearing the $220 001 quota. Local officials tout generous support as efforts from precincts and institutions push toward end of summer targets amid war news from Europe and Allied plans for a possible August offensive.
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Grateyuity
Amrounr
Oklahoma County Upe
Fugar Honnelt
Belmond
State Normal School
Oklahoma County
Fifty Mile Gale Sweeps City Starting Several Fires
A fifty mile per hour gale with heavy rain and lightning swept the city, causing three fires and minor damage. A large timber from Kiigade hotel roof blew across to East Grand Street, breaking a window. Wires were torn from poles at Harrison Avenue and East Sovereinth Street, starting small fires. The weather bureau reported 0.77 inches of rain and a peak wind of 52 mph. Fire units responded to alarms on North Missouri Avenue and nearby areas.
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Niet
Weather Bureau
Kiigade Hotel
East Grand
Harrison Avenue
East Sovevithi Street
North Missouri Avrain
Bankrupt Smith Faces Federal Court Ruling in Guthrie
The federal court in Guthrie hears the case of Smith bankrupt against the First Mortgage Cattle Loan Company. Judge Cotteral presides as Savitt, president of the loan firm, faces scrutiny over resources and the case proceeds with related banking questions.
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SMITH
Federal
Riveal
Annikrupt
Ty Atv Fi
Guththene
Taylor
Inpeeien
First Mortgage Cattle Loan Company
Savitt
Jdmue Cotteral
Guthrie
Tankrupt
Our War Bill Tops 12 Billions For First War Year
Washington reports the first full year of World War spending reached about 15.8 billion dollars, driven by Army and Navy shipbuilding, aircraft programs, coast defenses, and allied aid. Daily outlays run around 50 million as the government records record high wartime costs. The annual tallies reflect vast expenditures beyond peacetime norms and project further wartime needs.
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Washington
Suvern
Navy
General Crowder Promoted for Draft Work
WASHINGTON June 4 The senate praised the army administration as it approved an amendment to strengthen the Provost Marshal General’s office. General Crowder received a promotion for his draft administration efforts and war work amid the praise by a senator.
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Enoug
He Crowder
Odent Reneral
Austrians Admit Loss Of 100000 In Piave Fiasco
Basil Suite reports on June 20 that Austrians acknowledge a 100000 casualty toll in the Piave battle. Hungarian forces pursue prisoners as fronts shift. Wekerle, Hungarian premier, addresses deputies in Budapest while noting heavy losses and high river casualties.
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Basil
Anwar
Austr
Moxanier Wekerle
Chamber of Deputies
Hudapest
Weberle
Malan
Thor
Sirkiiese
Canada Hosts 1200 Americans in Montreal Pageant
In Montreal the dominion government hosted about 1200 Americans for a day of entertainment. The Futors program included Incheon at the barracks of the Quebec regiment and a review by the governor general of Paneta.
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Montreal
United States
Incheon
Quebec Regiment
Paneta
Collapse of Oecar Ratf building buries dozens in Sioux City
A remodeling accident at the Oecar Ratf building in Sioux City caused the structure to collapse onto the rear of a grocery store and meat market at about 1 PM. Firefighters battled debris as fifty people were believed trapped with little hope of survivors. A later report notes a large army appropriation bill passed in Washington with significant changes.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Oecar Ratf
Fraud and Creed in War Business Report Disclosed
Washington June 29 Investigations show profit in war industries due to heavy production pressure and greed and fraud, with the Federal Trade Commission reporting to the Senate. The study highlights high profits by low cost firms under government price controls, meat packers, flour millers, and price maintenance against competition, plus salaries of high officials and prize fixing.
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Washington
Fedeal Trade Commission
Tod
Senate
Mee
Inter
Jane
Meat Packers and Allied Industri
Commission For the War Industries
Tel Administration
Gmt
Alea
Wright's Men Ready for Front Line War
The Thirty fifth division composed of Kansas and Missouri guards completed training in France and is prepared for frontline duty. Commanded by Maj. Gen. W. M. Wright, the unit trained at Camp Doniphan prior to deployment.
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Kansas and
Missouri Guard
France
W. M. Wright
Camp Doniphan
Washington
Italy
General March
Perghing
Unite
Geneeral Pershing
Ge Franks Hellet
Johnson
Gameeral Peraling
Wright
William M. Wright
United States
Fort 1
Olle
Sen
British Casualties Decline in June Month
London reports 18,147 British casualties in June, a decrease from May’s tallies. The figures show a lower month of losses as the war continues, with detailed totals indicating changes in various units and sectors.
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London
Pringle Father and Son By Private Hari A Peat
Journal entry recounts see-saw past from Dunvegan Ontario to World War I front, detailing Pringle family, agricultural life, and the strain of recruitment in August 1914. Narration contrasts rural toil with distant conflict, noting men enlisting late and journey to war beginning with river journeys and portages.
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Hari A
Peat
Vateartier Cam
Tele Prinaie
Init Pallraart
Dunvegan
Alleria
Partly Cloudy Weather Forecast For Local Area
Forecast notes partly cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday with variable winds. No significant precipitation expected as temperatures rise through the day with mild to cool ranges.
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Cludy
Toodniakt
Ram
Amin
Officials Await Survey Report Before Answer
City officials await a formal survey report on health conditions. Commissioner Kesler of public safety says budget limits hinder sanitation for the city. Horowite’s statements prompt calls for a written, verified reply to avoid misinterpretation.
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Horowite
Oklahoma
Mark BL Kesler
Pubic Safer
Mborawit
Ft Street
Public
Gropey
Winn
Red Cross pledges urged with July first due date
The notice announces the first metalized Cross war fund pledges due July 1. Checks should be mailed to the American Red Cross, room 404 Empire Building, 124 Main Street. Pledge reminders request exact address, and rooms are open Saturdays until 9:30 p.m. for cash payments.
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Cross War Fund
Empire Building
Main Street
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