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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
1
President Wilson comments on Congress completing its session noting that much remains undone as appropriations for the Postal Service and Indian Office expenses carry over. He says the Congress did its best under wartime strain, stressing patience, restraint, and a spirit of unity to strengthen the country and its global influence.
Reported arrests tied to incitement by Charles Carbone and associates at a secret bomb conspiracy site. Officials monitored movements as defendants faced arraignment and anticipated formal pleas. Names and details reflect ongoing court actions and potential defense plans.
Federal Reserve Board authorized banks to prepare for clearance procedures for checks amid disarray in the banking system. In New York, March 4, Tonko Mille and Gustavo Waldeck faced conspiracy charges linked to cocaine trafficking in a case involving German connections. Authorities report searches at Riverside Drive revealed details supporting the case and potential wider network.
Washington reports senior naval officers to be named as admirals and vice admirals. The list includes central fleet leaders to oversee operations and training. Critics say the designations may affect command structure and political balance within the navy.
FragmentedOCR lists chaotic reports about promotions and battles. Names and places are garbled but reference to German forces near front lines, Allied actions, and named individuals such as Hodges and Lew appear amid scattered terms like Calumet and Washington.
Russians report major victory after reinforcing fleet pounds Turk fortifications in the Dardanelles and sweeps enemy mime fields, signaling a strong offensive phase.
Mixed trading in Chicago drove down wheat prices as May delivery values eased. Market notes show substantial movement in spot and futures, with May contracts trading lower and demand cooling amid cautious sentiment.
Central States face snow rain and wind as storm moves across Oklahoma Missouri Kansas Nebraska Iowa Minnesota and the Dakotas. Reports note two inch totals in central Kansas eleven inches in North Platte Nebraska and Fort Smith Arkansas with gusty northeast winds and widespread wire and communication outages. Weather warnings extend to Texas Louisiana and nearby regions as rivers rise and farmers brace for flooding. A separate Tulsa dispatch notes the Arkansas River near flood stage and rising rainfall across the area. New York also reports the arrival of a flota carrying 18000 tons of war supplies bound for Liverpool with German submarine concerns.
Washington dispatch reports a cryptic incident involving a Progreso area event labeled as a latent report. The note cites March 4 and references an official dispatcher tying Vers Crus to UWium, with unclear details about location or outcome. The fragment suggests a political or security bulletin with unspecified actions.
War reports from London and Berlin describe shifting fronts as German and Austro Hungarian forces hold or retreat. Russian troops recover territory near Tarnopol while Romanian and Greek actions remain peripheral amid a broader Allied and Central Power exchange of advances and retreats.
After coercive efforts the morning, Andier notifies Hamon via telephone that he must appear before the special Home Committee probing Commissioner A B Watson. The committee, aiming to compel Hamon to testify, has pursued service by long-distance call. Hamon testified earlier, with questions limited to the time frame. Lawton contact failed previously, but this morning he was reached and notified as a witness.
Washington March 4 The president won Senate approval of a joint resolution expanding executive authority to stop ships of belligerents from bringing weapons or supplies to warships and tenders while the United States remains neutral. The measure, based on New York grand jury findings about shipments to belligerents, empowers customs to withhold clearance and carries fines up to 10 000 dollars and prison terms up to two years for violations. The president will sign to enact the law immediately, with enforcement continuing through the European war.
Berlin March 4 Emperor Wilhelm II sent thousands in aid to prisoners and civilians in France through the German Red Cross, signaling continued support for those affected by the war.
Rome reports a rebellion in the Tripoli district as native troops desert the commandery. Reinforcements have arrived, but key figures show retreat or desertion amid shifting loyalties, with fortifications under construction as the movement spreads toward the coast.
Fragmentary weather note reports colder air moving in by Friday with fair conditions in parts and chances of rain or snow flurries at night. Mention of colder temperatures expected tonight and over the next day with possible precipitation and fluctuating winds across regions.
The article reports railroads seeking a $10,000,000 four year increase with a plan covering ninety eight thousand miles of track. It notes testimony by leaders including Messrs Lee and Wright and discusses fears carriers would be allowed a higher rate if deadlines or conditions remain, highlighting impacts on hay products livestock coal and vegetables.
A protest or bill delays approval of an $8000 appropriation to pay military rifle warrants. A joint committee, led by Speaker Molrory, TF, Hensley, and Hil of Roger Mille, is tasked to investigate the warrants’ validity and report to the Senate and House. The resolution requests a short delay to allow scrutiny of the warrants and related payments.
In a developing bid to impeach Watson Homer, the apeetal hive committee of whith led by L. Pinktiww of Kanyte entravante is preparing a report on the intended action by the Corporation Commission. A general investigation into the board’s conduct is expected, with a decision possibly ready by Friday morning after late evening debate.
A cryptic postwar dispatch describes a minister and others near Keitormti Arkansas where an attempted escape led to a fatal incident. A bystander suggests a confrontation with police ended after a confrontation at a roadblock. Authorities released limited information.
A translated or OCR read segment shows lawmakers and witnesses debating policy on war-time prerogatives. It mentions preemption doctrine, delay compensation, and objections to confiscating enemy property. Names appear as Banes and Dolley Degail, with discussion of a representative stance and port measures.
Steed Judge Row Loothwierin and family return from Obiehore to their home in Braver. Leonel, appointed by Gav erin Orne, faced furmdimation on the beach. Hale, son of Juda Pow, told stories from the elevator stat at the Taw building and recovered from injuries.
Legislators demand details of a secret pact reportedly tied to a $100,000 payment and a larger appropriation. The controversial plan would cover damages linked to a shipwreck, with key figures named in discussion of who pays and who gains. The effort aims to uncover the origins and beneficiaries of the proposed relief and mid‑term funding.
A shattered historical fragment shows a wartime appeal to the Allies, debating the Pie Tt Declaration and the goals of preventing German aggression. The text references the United States and measures to deter enemy advances, hinting at blockade and strategic actions.
Fragmentary archival text discusses government debate on German shipping and potential retaliation. The document references Allies and a public stance by Hrensier Asquith WH, with unclear attribution and broken phrases. Contains no clear dates, places, or concrete outcomes due to damaged OCR.
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