Oklahoma City patriotism program and parade details
The meeting opens at 5 pm led by AN Leecraft with Rev A P Aten, singing, and recitations including Your Flag and My Flag by Wayne Camp. Speakers include SP eneral, Paul Nesbitt, Col Roy Hoffman, Judge C B Stuart, and Rev Phil C Batra. A patriotic parade is planned with over twelve organizations marching from Gilpatrick to the auditorium, led by Adj General Karp, with numerous veteran and civic groups represented.
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AN & Leecraft
A. P Aten
Ant
Wayne Camp
Speneral
Ad Stripes Forever
Paul Nesbitt
House of Rep.tatives
Train Derailed Injures Four Men Near Mine City
Four men injured when a southbound passenger train derailed east of Mine City at about 4 o clock in the morning. Crew members Tom Stowall and Mire en Chat Thin were seated. two mail clerks sustained injuries. None fatal.
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Tyler
Tes
Mareh
Tom Stowall
Mireen
Pasenger
Cotto
Mls
Vier
Hall
Mapiece
Tin Soldier Epithet Triggers Guardsman's Fatal Shooting
In Anas county Massachusetts a guardsman killed a clerk and then himself reportedly after a taunt about a tin soldier. The victim was identified as Leslie McGirath, a Campane Ko phil Mico staff member, with police saying the incident occurred during a confrontation at a local shop.
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Ansas Cnty
Marty al K
Leslie McGirath
Rational Diardoman
Seare Olf
Campane
Mico Allantty
Chicago Patriots Day Parade Marks National Unity
Chicago honors a patriotic day led by Mayor William Hale Thompson with Tag Day festivities. Veterans and naval militia paraded as speeches urged increased enlistments. Independence Hall rally in Philadelphia drew crowds pledging support and unity amid wartime calls.
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Smec Agel
Otteage
Feday Sthgel
Amonstra
Willian Hale Thompson
Roy Sevate
Andeerinas
Teutonic Peace Offer Still Considered Good
Rotterdam dispatch says the Hungarian foreign minister told View that an interview with Pern Neriblatt indicates the Entente fears a durable peace with the Central Powers and that neutrals hope for peace talks soon, with the Central Powers stance described as uncertain.
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Rotterdam
Connie Crerarn
Colder Tonight Forecast Reaches Across Regions
National weather bulletin predicts a deeper cold snap tonight with clear to partly cloudy skies. Temperatures fall across the Panhandle and western areas, bringing a frosty start to tomorrow morning and light winds from the north.
Teuton Pirate Operation Reported in South Atlantic
French bark Cambronne reached Rio Janeiro with 25 crew members from ships seized by the raider Seeadler. The raider, armed and loaded with mines, attacked vessels near 21S 2W before sailing to Bravil. Survivors were landed and the raider’s actions prompted naval caution along the South Atlantic coast.
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Jan Kari Mareh
Heinle Wareips
Wrortesel
Rio Janeiro
Cambronne
Bailer
Janeiro
Heavil
Brazil
French Thrust East of Soissons Increases Push
Associated Press reports a new French attack under General Nivelle east of Soissons as Allied forces extend the line in northern France. French troops gain ground along a three and a half mile front near Newvake and Weeway, capturing support points and advancing toward the German positions while repelling multiple counterattacks in the Champagne region.
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Associated Press
France
Nivelle
Soissons
Fie
Newvake
Ean
Davin
Champagne
Cremans
Ferenity
Mavens de Champagne
Forged Names on Liquor Shipments Seized
County attorney George McCallan reports twenty more search warrants for liquor issued and seized at express offices and freight depots. Shipments included forged names of reputable entities, with entry of claims allowed via county court for those with legal interest.
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George McCallan
Yeatar Ny
Mente
Ani Hove
Callitat
Plan for Memorial Day Race Dropped
An unclear report notes a Memorial Day race plan was dropped amid widespread confusion. The piece references a proposed event at a Chicago venue and hints at discussions around promotional material connected to an international situation.
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Cutoagol Marvel
Jetera
Chicago Speedway
Len Ahan
Uncle Sam Calls On Oklahoma to Furnish 800 Men For Navy
Government telegram urges Oklahoma to recruit eight hundred men for the Navy emergency complement. Message stresses patriots joining for national defense, with emphasis on training, pay, and advancement for volunteers amid war mobilization efforts.
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Uncle Sam
Oklahoma
Navy
Children play with revolver. one shot at home
An 8 year old girl was accidentally shot this afternoon at 718 South Rielinein Avenue while playing with a revolver. The mother was present as two children, Vietia and Charlie, heard the shot and reported the incident. The girl was taken to Pimereenity for care.
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Charlie
Gine Nola
South Rielinein Avenue
Aceite
Muskogee Man Quits $6-a-Day Job Here to Re-Enter Army
Robertson, a civil war veteran and son of Todga W, left a six dollar daily job to rejoin the US Army at the local recruiting station. He had recently worked one day at a plant shop and took $40 of tools for $5, then entered service. He has six years of prior army service and four lawyer brothers. Robertson plans to accept a position in Oklahoma City but will rejoin as war looms.
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Muskogee
Germany
J M Roberton
Minkoger
United States Army
Oklahoma City
Robertson
Sereter
Sam
Todge Weerie
Missoury
Wiy
Essay Contest Open to All City Pupils
A local school district calls for submissions to an essay contest inviting every pupil in the city to compete. The prompt asks for a thoughtful piece on a community issue, with entries judged by a panel of teachers and local leaders.
Navy Recruiting Doubled in March Amid Active Enlistments in Oklahoma
March recruiting surged with 103 enlistees, doubling February’s 43 in Oklahoma. Names and stations include Talea Me Maskawer and Ant mite at Central Station in Oklahoma City, with others tied to MeAlester Purdy and Linstead railroad routes. Young Ross seeks nurse placement for active service prep, while Mine Cally Rogier from Ross requests information on Navy nurse opportunities.
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Navy
United States Navy
Rey Piatte
Oklahoma City Ceentral
Talea
Me Maskawer
Hicks Sia
MeAlester
Ant Mite
Banker Missing for Year Found in Seattle
MOBILE Ala March William McCausland former Baton Rouge banker and Louisiana political power vanished nearly a year ago during a hunting trip in marshes. He is said to be living in Seattle Washington according to statements from an insurance company with policies totaling 125 dollars. The charges claim he staged his disappearance to avoid presumed debts and to return to a city hotel. Police note similarities to the missing man case involving William Metall.
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Mobile
William McCausland
Maton Rouge
Louivana
Seattle
Mesertione
Bie
Seattleneasie Hall
Ander
William Metall
Rotarians to Take Part in Parade in City Event
Rotarians from the Metal City club are urged by Warren, president of the local Rotary, to join a patriotic parade and the subsequent memorial march after an emergency city gathering at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday afternoon near Furth Street and Weoadyene Street, followed by events at the City Auditorium.
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Wow Warren
Focal
Furth Street
Weoadyene Sterday
Prison escape ends in penitentiary capture
Film of a dramatic prison escape describes fugitives Tingle and Pratk Cuatella arrested after a vault dive and a revolver jam incident. They and accomplices were recaptured with sentences tied to prior convictions. A separate report notes Senator Stone’s stance on war and President Wilson’s plan amid U S Germany tensions.
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Ham
Marelli
Leo Tingle
Pratk Cuatella
Venkhe
Postel
Leir Farin
Tareier
Fen Con
Washington
Senator Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Stone
Congress
British ships destroyed without warning during wartime raid
Newport News reports list Americans aboard the British steamer Crignin and details several fatalities and missing persons. Names include John Lour Oklahoma City Frank Roper Houston and W. J Bradley Mena. Officials confirm two Americans killed and multiple crew members missing, with ship damage and torpedo hits noted.
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Newport News
Crignin
FE Kenworthy
John Lour
Oklahoma City
Okla
Frank Roper
Houston
Texas
W. J Bradley
Mena
Ark
Chicago bans white and one piece bathing suits
A disjointed clipping notes a dress rule banning white and one piece swimwear in Chicago. It mentions a committee and a ruling about sleeve length and arm coverage, with references to season wear and attire standards.
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Chicago
Memphis Teachers Must Be Patriotic or Lose Positions
Memphis Tenn March 1 The board of education announced a pledge requiring all public school teachers to demonstrate loyalty to the United States or resign. A national security league campaign began to urge senators to back universal military training and related measures.
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Memphis
Memphis Tenn
Momenal Board
Educathom
United States
Memphis Trance
National Sepurity League
Huw Senatores
Urvine
U. S. Flag Raised on New Islands
Washington March 11 final act of over fifty years effort to bring the Danish West Indies under the American flag completed with formal state department ceremonies. Danish minister Bran received a treasury warrant for 25 million dollars and wireless messages were sent to authorities on the islands to cover the Danish flag and raise the stars and stripes. Secretary Lansing said the warrant would cover transport troubles ensuing from a moving gale.
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Washington
Charges Against Gerard Disproven
Amsterdam report states Foreign Secretary Conmernan dismisses charges of American property transfers and coerced statements as unfounded after inquiry. An investigation found the allegations against Mr. Gerard to be incorrect, with no clear proof presented by the Vessterische Zeitung as to the specific claim that Mc Gerard leaked American reports to Englishmen.
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Amsterdam
Conmernan
Victorie
Ad Frewatioe
United States Ambaylor
Sherf
Vensioche Zeitung
Jommernan
Mc Gerard
Vossterche Zeiting
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Ay Walker
Adjlant
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Bert Logan
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Ross
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Farver
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Lee Miikeithott
Hwa Sal Marine
Whitey
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