03 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1917
Page
1
London report states that the imperial clothing committee warns against frequent changes in women’s dress styles. The panel says German women may wear the same dresses throughout the coming summer and later without disgrace, with drastic measures anticipated to curb fashion instability and material waste.
Washington reports on the president signing a bone dry prohibition measure. The action follows the post of the measure and signals enforcement steps aimed at curbing alcohol distribution.
Forecast calls for colder night in several areas with minimums around 18. Cloudy conditions expected with partial clearing by morning. Local and state outlooks mention fair to partly cloudy skies and cold temperatures into the weekend.
A garbled report describes a mistaken air raid alert faced by Chicago residents. The fragment references reflections, lighting effects, and a tense scene in an unidentified meeting where confusion about alarms and safety measures surfaced amid unclear text.
Local display features stock valued around 500 000 with participants from Oklahoma Missouri Arkansas Wisconsin Kansas Texas and Montana. Hereford bull Bean Franklin, owned by Late Sand M College, placed second at the International Livestock Show in Chicago.
A damaged report from London notes limited success in the U boat campaign. Figures for December and January indicate submarine activity fell short of German expectations, with shipping losses far lower than anticipated. The Associated Press cites unreliable data and cites analysts predicting continued struggle for unrestricted submarine warfare.
Fragmentary weather notice reports light precipitation in parts of Oklahoma with a chilly night. Muskogee noted 0.8 inch for the 24 hours ending at 7 this morning, while Altus reported no measurable rain. Statewide conditions show a layer of dark clouds with minimal rain across counties.
A crowded Senate chamber weighed Carver's contempt trial as demurrers were overruled. Attorney General presided as the prosecution called witnesses, including Howard Tucker, while lawmakers debated procedures and the trial’s next steps.
The guide explains arranging crops by growing season and spacing. Early short season crops like lettuce and radishes precede cabbage and tomatoes, with beans, corn, and peas interplanted. It covers row spacing, companion crops, and successive plantings to maximize yield throughout the growing year.
Reported Allied and German plots claim to push US toward war amid alleged conspiracies. Officials consider detente steps with Mexico and warnings of possible American entry, with references to German and American dispatches and diplomatic moves.
A American military attache to the American embassy in Rome was accidentally killed Thursday while riding at the Italian track. The officer was on observation duty when the incident occurred and the report was sent to the state department today.
Robert Wilder and Ace Voley were found guilty by a district court jury yesterday afternoon. They faced charges of stealing two lorries from Davie and Younger, two mule dealers.
A garbled foreign dispatch reports Mexico denying any request to attack the United States. The document contains numerous misspellings and stray names, with unclear attributions and incomplete lines. The chaos suggests OCR corruption from an international briefing about potential cross border military actions and political reactions.
A high ranking Austrian military official was dismissed in a sweeping personnel change. The move, described as a major disruption within the defense leadership, follows a period of internal friction and strategic debate. Observers note the dismissal signals potential shifts in command structure and national security priorities.
A damaged report notes American consuls remain in Germany as the United States weighs the breach of relations. The German position awaits word from Constantinople on whether the appointed envoys are acceptable, with calls for immediate release of American detainees.
Dr Menae Leeman reported to District Attorney Swann that examining Harry Thaw, he found no real insanity or mental illness. Thaw’s weakness after an attempted life attack limited travel and understanding, making the transfer from Philadelphia to New York for trial problematic.
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