Germans Staging Last Offensive, Gen O Neil Says
Brig Gen John P Nell of the Seventy ninth at Camp Travis Texas says Germany is staging its last offensive. Oklahoma troops praised as among the best. General O Neil cites German losses and reserve power waning as the drive aims to force a result before costs outweigh gains. O Neil emphasizes the training and discipline at Camp Travis and notes Gov. Williams and delegation meeting him before departure to France.
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Cinance
John P.nell
Camp Travis
San Antonio
Texas
Neral O'Neil
Hudson River
Thle
Laveran
O'Neil
Williams
Camp
Travis
Sarantee
Pat
Mes
Soe
Islands
Iit
Travia
United States
H.W. Pentecost
Country Club
Home Rule Bill Assumes Definite Shape Says Press
London reports that the press indicates a forthcoming Iris Dill with a general revision and preamble for a federal scheme covering the whole Kingdom. It mentions a dais for an Ulster veto and a proposed committee form to oversee legislation and administration affecting Ulster.
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Press
London
Daily News
Daily Chronicle
Jeies
Ulster
Pershing's Chief Changes as Harbord Moves to Field Command
General James W. McAndrew named chief of staff for the American expeditionary forces and assumes duties immediately. Brigadier General Charles R. Harbord, Pershing's chief of staff, is assigned to a field command and will take over during the week.
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Harbord
Frank
James W. MrAndrew
Cliel
RE Ty Harbord
General Pershing
All West States Oversubscribed Quotas in Loan
Washington May 3 The Liberty loan total reached 2858 07 300 with partial reports from yesterday’s business The Chicago district is the fourth to go over the top with subscriptions of 45 640 850 to cover its quota of 425000 Indications are that every state west of the Mississippi has subscribed its quota though official reports are lacking from the Dallas and San Francisco districts
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Washington
Liberty Loan
Chicago
Baker Seeks Funds to Expand Army in War Program
Secretary Baker and aides presented detailed estimates to the House Military Committee on May 3. The executive session noted an unlimited authority request for manpower. The immediate war program is estimated around 15 billion dollars, with major increases in ordnance and the quartermaster general's department.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Baker
Ordnance
Quartermaster General's Department
Taft Matches Wilson With Another Bond in North Carolina
Elizabeth City May 6 William H Taft matched President Wilson in a campaign stop by urging purchase of a $5 Liberty bond. Taft spoke as the principal speaker at a nails store in the city.
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Taft
Wilson
Elizabeth City
N.C
William Hi. Taft
Priecless Wilson
Memorial For Fake Oil Stock Warns Against Fraud
Defense Council urges citizens to reject Liberty bond backed stock schemes amid a French advance warning and a state letter distribution. The article notes farmers and others sold on wildcat oil promotions risk losses, with officials asking district councils to warn promoters and advise consulting banks or defense councils before purchasing securities. Funeral details for Hal Gentry are reported as his body arrives in Crakelahoma City.
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Defense Council
Hal Gentry
Avre
Rte
County Council of Defence
Commeil
County Council of Defense
United States
Council of
Defenne
Hill Haig Gains Advantage In France Front Action
British headquarters report May 4 in France as heavy artillery and fighting intensify along the Lys region near Givenchy Nuege and Loere. German thrusts around Amiens are checked as Petain forces push back from Castel and Halles, with Allied gains securing a strategic high ground overlooking the Aire.
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France
Lys
Nrilieh
Wonton
Nillere
Erlher
Amiens
Halles
Castel
Petain
Ayre
Wounded Prisoners Inhumanly Treated in German Camps
London dispatch notes Dutch reports that 107 severely wounded British arrived in Rotterdam for repatriation were not transported under proper conditions. No hospital train was provided and medical experts questioned the transfers of stretcher cases as officials faced possible admissions of inhumanity or wartime constraints.
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London
Onawe
Rotterdam
Trent
Germany
de Nek
Rome
Firemen's Pension Invested in War Savings Bonds
City commissioners this morning authorized investing $100 of the firemen's pension fund in war savings stamps. Bank sale yesterday totaled $0, per the city manager's report from EB Cathow.
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Firemen’s Pension Fund
EB Cathow
Seity Manager
IV Bank
Shriners Boost Red Cross Fund At Anniversary
Shriners celebrate an Oklahoma anniversary with a morning throng of visiting Shriners and novices preparing for a ceremony. War work features a Red Cross and Liberty Loan fundraising drive, with the War Savings Bank taken over by India Temple for a record day. Red Cross pie auction proceeds to Rayn D. Stone at Akbar and Bedouin Temples. goal surpasses one thousand dollars. Parade led by Col H Pentecost, with India Temple Oklahoma City and Tulsa Temples marching. 24 novices participate. Evening events include entertainment for Nobles and families at the auditorium and temple-hosted gatherings.
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Cnncey & Anniversary
Red Cross
Fear
War Sav Tgs Si Bank
India Temple
Rayn D. Stone
Atdar Temple
Tulsa
Shriners
India
Oklahoma
United States
Col H. Pentecost
Bands of India
Oklahoma City
Muskogee
T Ple
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Kirvin Hotel
Senate Arm Aims to Raise Wheat Price to $2.50
WASHINGTON May 3 The senate again formally records itself in favor of raising the government minimum price for wheat from $2 to $2.50 a bushel. It insists on the wheat clause in the agricultural appropriation bill and returns the measure to conference. The move was generally expected to die there.
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Washington
Senate
House
Record Dreath in Texas Is Broken by General Rains
San Angelo Texas May 1 A slow general rain breaks an unprecedented death toll in West Texas suffering Thousands of counties report relief from prolonged drought with rainfall measured around dawn and expected to intensify providing much needed moisture to farms and communities.
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Texas
San Angelo
Railroads Lose Money in First Months Under U S Control
Government operated railroads show a large deficit for January through March with 14 roads reporting net operating income of about 54.1 million dollars versus 141.7 million under private control in 1917. ICc data indicate total net operating income for 114 roads at 46.5 million versus 154.0 million a year earlier.
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Washington
Way
Agant Somlitiasz
Railroad Administration
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frente
Iteay
Kaiser Plans To Drive Poles From Russian Lands
An Amsterdam article quotes Corve ences arguing Germany must repurpose conquered territories by expelling Poles and resettling them with German refugees. It frames the move as practical for national interests, not morality, and emphasizes German modernization of seized lands.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Old
Russia
Montana executive tapped to lead aircraft board
Bulletin reports on May 3 President Wilson nominating D Ryane of Montana to chair the aircraft board as he takes charge of aircraft production. The formal nomination follows his recent selection for the leadership role.
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Washington
D. Ryane
Montana
Wilson
Aircraft Board
One Hour in Jail Then Army Service For Beckham Boy
Beckham County court records show a boy named Hasley Haster to serve one hour of jail then induction into the army. He was arrested weeks earlier for failure to register. He entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to jail before enlistment.
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Beckham
Hasler
John H. Cotteral
Hasley
Beckham County
Flo
Ypres Becomes Sour Grapes to German Command
Indications from German press and experts suggest changes in tone after defeats at Wore and Sedan talks. They warn no new Sedan is likely, praise British stubborn defense, and claim Ypres holds less strategic value, with German command possibly opting not to press for Ypres.
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Ypres
Undion
Ottawa
Geran
Wore
Draft Calls Peak as 250000 to Be Inducted This Month
Washington officials estimate about 290000 men to be inducted in May the bulk to start for camps around May 3. Oklahoma and other states face quotas with counties credited for volunteer enlistments since April 28. Senator McCumber warns that delays threaten war effort and urges rapid shipping and funding to sustain allies.
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Washington
6207 Skilled Men to Be Called to New Army May 17
Washington May 1 six thousand two hundred seven skilled men were called to join the new army as part of the national acme war effort. Provost Marshal General Crowder announced the call covering most states plus New Jersey excluded in the excerpt. The recruits will serve in roles across the medical gas defense quartermaster signal and engineers corps and other technical trades.
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Washington
Acme
General Crowder
New Jersey
Chaubentry
Medical Corps
Gas Defense Ice
Quartermaster Corps
Tie Mance Department
Signal Corps
Corps of Engineers
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