29 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
1
A garbled wartime dispatch discusses a former president urging patriotism and mobilizing support for Allied efforts in 1918. It references political figures, military actions, and public appeals, with mentions of nations, leaders, and a broad drive for unity and sacrifice amid conflict.
Taft urges duty to family and nation while touring New England with five addresses. He advocates patriotism rooted in family. Taft convenes with Republicans and lectures at schools, markets, and the city hall, drawing large crowds and police control for orderly proceedings.
National Guard leaders decide on a proposed army plan today amid tense debate.Officials from multiple units weigh implications for training, funding, and potential deployment across states amid national security concerns.
An apparent report on March 29 quotes Congressman Hanes A Gallivan advocating a bipartisan plan to distribute committee chairmanship evenly between parties. He notes he would not attend the Democrats' caucus but would vote for Chan Clarke for speaker if given the chance.
An oil bureau head appointment is announced with Art Walker named to lead the bureau. The move includes Walker’s entry as secretary to the governor and a salary of 2750 dollars a month.
Vancouver dispatch reports a German raider sank a Japanese warship. The account, credited to naval observers, cites uncertain details and attempts to verify the engagement. US officials cautioned about potential misinformation amid wartime rumors and press restrictions.
A garbled report describes a gloomy Bavarian food outlook with unclear details about markets, production, and prices. The text mentions interior conditions and a cautious forecast, hinting at supply difficulties and weak demand affecting bakers and vendors. Strong entities are limited by the damaged text.
Wheat prices for May delivery surged to near 197 as markets weighed war impact on Russian supply and Argentine exports. Traders noted tight global stocks and weather risks, with buyers seeking coverage amid ongoing uncertainty in Europe and brief trading pause at 8 PM.
Local forecast notes rain or mild temps tonight and Friday with warmer eastward. Separately reported, Spain suspends certain rights amid international tensions and nationwide measures, with security actions and descriptions of intercity developments throughout the year.
A garbled OCR style passage mentions Walden Aide Government, various names, places, dates, and events. It references opinions, cinema, races, and a thread of political and civic topics, with scattered proper nouns. The readable fragments imply a chaotic summary card from a historical newspaper page.
The piece reports that the state will respond to Owen on Sunday regarding the question of entering war. It notes public sentiment on war with Germany and how Western opinion could influence the president's decision. It mentions anticipated messages from officials and possible tensions in Congress.
A contest invites essays on the American flag with prizes for top submissions. Organizers announce eligibility details and submission guidelines for participants to share their reflections on symbolism and national heritage.
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