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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1916
Page
1
Washington March 7 administration forces win 256 to 160 on the previous question delaying amendments to the McLemore resolution. Rule for four hours debate on the motion to table was adopted 271 to 138 as the House continues action on armed ship proposals amid party contention and political maneuvering.
Final figures list thirteen dead after a raid codenamed Zeps. The report notes injuries and captures, naming authorities involved and the ongoing investigation. Foreign references and garbled text accompany the main facts, but the closure highlights the death toll and post raid tallies.
Twenty German battleships reportedly departed Kiel and appeared in the North Sea. Reports from observers indicate a sizable flotilla passing through the straits, with naval officials not yet confirming precise destinations or operations.
The London censor delayed dispatch indicated twenty ships left Kiel with two days of hold up. A subsequent London bulletin noted a fleet of twenty five German warships seen cruising the North Sea. Paris dispatch says Austrian and German forces near the Balkans have moved to the western front.
A wartime report details German forces advancing toward Verdun, taking Forges and other positions along the Meuse. It notes heavy bombardments, a village seizure near Regenville, and continued Allied resistance as German units push toward strategic targets amid complex troop movements and fortifications.
Fragmentary European match report notes a royal contest between Hapsburg and Bulgaria. Names and details are garbled, but reference is made to a retreat and figures linked to Austria and Bulgaria, with unclear dates and locations.
A German officer issues an apology following a public boneheaded mistake. The incident prompted media scrutiny and official clarification amid ongoing tensions.
Fragmentary text shows clamor to ride an excursion train set for Thursday, with garbled names and places. The readable parts reference a planned excursion and public interest, but details are unclear due to OCR corruption. The piece appears to document local enthusiasm and confusion around travel plans.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a meeting about Hitler and a list of names including Magee and Giggs, with scattered references to a seminar, dates, and a venue. The text is garbled, offering no clear event details or outcomes.
A fragmentary report notes youths accused of stealing to finance film projects. Names, places, and dates are unclear, leaving only a vague outline of the incident and motive.
A terse report from a Texas area details a prairie fire brought under control after rapid response. Fire crews contained the blaze with few injuries and no property loss reported, though the event prompted nearby residents to evacuate briefly as flames threatened outlying fields.
A historic note shows 608 aiding job placement. The article highlights state support and local efforts to connect residents with employment, detailing programs, agencies, and outcomes aimed at boosting work opportunities. The piece emphasizes public action and community impact.
A Southern congressman, at odds with the administration, told friends he has no interest in seeking re election. The candid remarks signal strain between the lawmaker and party leadership amid ongoing national debates and policy disagreements.
A fragmented OCR note reports a nomination to the Senate involving Baker. The readable fragments mention states or places in a garbled sequence with names and dates unclear. The core fact appears to be a nomination sent to the Senate for consideration.
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