Germans Fire 240mm Shells On Paris Long Range Artillery
Paris observers report German guns bombard the city from a long distance of about 60 miles, with 240 millimeter shells striking Paris and suburbs at 15 minute intervals. Ten killed, about fifteen wounded, as officials confirm the bombardment and consider counter measures. The dispatch notes the front line remains about two miles from Paris, suggesting no breach in the defense and hints at possible new German invention.
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Paris
Paria
German guns bombard Paris at unprecedented range
Washington reports German artillery firing on Paris from a distance around 42 miles, dazzling American ordnance officers who claimed no prior gun could reach that far. Officials note the German feat surpasses the world record and surpasses the Iosvich rifle’s estimated 19 mile maximum.
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Washington
Paris
Belie
Dunkirk
Widow Sues for 27000 in Oilfield Death Case
Malinda Downing sues Lahuma Oil Co and Indian Territory Milling Co for 27000 in a district court filing over the death of her husband Timothy A. Downing. He was an air driller working at an Osage county derrick on May 19 when a derrick cable failed causing a collapse and fatal injuries including a broken back and severed spinal cord.
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Malinda Downing
Lahuma Oil Company
Indian Territory
Timothy A. Downing
District Court
Downing
Osage County
Vice Campaign Delayed A Day Women Leaving
Municipal officials postponed a roundup of all persons amid concern over the campaign’s character and the handling of those deemed afflicted with social diseases. Mayor Overholser ordered the ordinance publication for warning before action, with officials preparing to proceed once published. Police report no arrests for immoral lodging overnight and believe many immoral women have left the city in the past two days.
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Overholser
Nichole
Baker Visits Belgian King on Front in London
American Secretary of War Baker visited King Albert I of Belgium in London era. Baker arrived at an unnamed port and traveled to meet the Belgian monarch emphasizing alliance and wartime coordination. The report notes the high level talks and the significance for Allied efforts.
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London
Newton
Baker
King Albert Nf Belin
Hmpitiet Port
Generally Fair Weather Forecast Update
National and local forecast indicate generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with stable temperatures. The state forecast calls for fair weather, cooler in eastern and southern portions with potential frost. Sunday shows rising temperatures and continued pleasant conditions.
Germans Break Through Along Oise Front Near La Pere
German Jaeger battalions forced a crossing over the Oise west of La Pere and advanced through Omignon and Somme sectors. German report says they penetrated enemy positions, captured heights near Gouseaucourt Headicourt Villera Faucon, and drove Britons toward the bend south of Cambrai while pursuing them through Demicourt Fquieres and Ribecourt.
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Berlin
Oise
la Pere
St. Quentin
Jaeger
War Office
Ominon
Gouseaucourt
Headicourt
Villera Faucon
Omignon
Somme
Melnon Wood
Acrose
Savy
Roupy
Crosat Canal
Weet
Ienhouacement
Cambrai
Demicourt
F Quiere
Ribecourt
Where the Hun broke through on the British front
The map marks the west of St Quentin where Hindenburg massed thousands of troops to pierce the British defenses. Readers are advised to preserve this map for reference to follow the war actions on the British front.
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St. Quentin
Hindenburg
The
Times
Germans Pierce Front to Depth of Four Miles
London bulletin reports Emperor William II commanding the western front as German forces push deep into Allied lines. British fronts fall back slowly in good order with heavy German divisions pouring into the battle, while fresh assaults seek to break through near Cambrai La Fere and St. Quentin.
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London
Trier
William Ie
Western Front
Cambrai
la Fere
Douglas Haig
Hindenburg
Mary
Reuter
Mory
Arras
British Line Holds After Heavy Front Attacks Near St Quentin
London statement from March 21 describes continued heavy fighting on the battle front. Afternoon assaults with infantry and artillery broke through defenses west of St Quentin, with British troops ordered to fall back to stronger positions. Paris reports German attacks near the Pri.
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London
War Office
St. Quentin
Teachers organizing war savings drive across county schools
Members of the Oklahoma County Teachers' Association meet at the Lee-Huckins hotel to plan war savings societies in county schools. Prof. Charles Evans leads the effort with a keynote talk on organizing teachers. A. Brooks of the war savings stamps committee speaks on the campaign.
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Oktahoma County
Lee-Huckine
Charles Evans
A. Brooks
Stamps Campaign Committee
Muskogee Boy Meets Fate This Morning
A Muskogee boy, Moy, wins a steer named Avearalt Abertorn, sold for SH10 at a lobby sale. The carcass will ship to Chicago for freezing and delivery to a military force, while the steer’s hide will be made into an overshoe and presented to President Wilby.
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Muskogee Moy
Avearalt Abertorn
Angas
Lee Huckins
Winson-Ald- Forge Commission Company
Morris & Company
Chicago
Preslinp
Fragee
Wilby
Redmond Son Succeeds Father in Waterford Seat
London reports Capt William Redmond will succeed his father Tom Redmond as Waterford member of parliament. Returns show Cantaih Redmond with 1,245 votes and Wironpanant with 1,714 votes for the two candidates.
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London
William Redmond
Tom Redmond
Feader
Waterford
Cantaih Redmond
Wironpanant
White
Manilay Found Guilty in La Salle Street Bank Wreck
Charles Manilay was convicted by a jury in Morrig HK for complicity in the wrecking of the La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank. The case involved bank officials and the trial concluded with a guilty verdict reported today. William Larimer, United States Senator, was named as former bank president during the proceedings.
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Chicago, Mare
Charles Manilay
Morrig
la Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank
Harmer
United States
William Larimer
Sidelights On the Drive in World War News
London reports from March 23 and March 2 indicate German press commentary that current battles are the final exertion before peace. They note limited prospects for victory, with claims of large supplies and technology behind the front and a defiant but cautious mood among German papers.
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London
Geeta Press
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Germany
Antler
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