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Oklahoma City Times

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1916

Page

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Mayor outlines phases of plan for city water system

An extended discussion outlines multiple phases for a city water project. The mayor emphasizes honesty, value in works, and guarantees by the executive. Proposals compare the DrOHORR and Mechelen plans, arguing a permanent Canadian River supply via a large storage basin is best, with swift action urged to prevent property loss and ensure water for all districts.

Elly Bevan Mechelen Bowen

Santo Domingo's President Quits

Ambiguous OCR text reports the president of Santo Domingo resigns amid political turmoil. details unclear due to poor transcription and mixed language fragments. no clear names or dates can be confirmed.

Attacks and Voter Rights Debate Dominates Meeting

Walker, chairman of the party, argues that attacks lack reason and emphasizes the importance of protecting voter rights. The discussion references legal and procedural standards while addressing party actions and public response as state and local figures weigh response strategies.

Mary Pickford and a Tale of Temptation in Miners’ Town

A garbled reminiscence weaves Mary Pickford into a melodramatic tale of romance and danger. A young woman faces temptation from a dashing suitor, while family and community fear scandal and social ruin, with moral judgments and fateful choices shaping her destiny.

Cymric Sinking Report Ignites London News

London reports the steamship Cymric is sinking at sea. The clumsy OCR text includes garbled phrases about executions and a murder case, but the readable line notes the Cymric danger and London coverage on May 8.

Cymric London

Royal Welcome to Trippers at Town Exhibition

Report describes a nineteenth annual trade event with visitors from distant towns greeted by locals. Ambience, parades, and ceremonial moments mark the opening while exhibitors showcase crafts, machinery, and regional products. Officials extend hospitality as crowds gather for competitions and demonstrations.

President Explains Brandeis Selection Amid Senate Bid

Washington May President Wilkon explained Brandeis selection to a Senate confirmation bid Monday noting the nomination and the plans to forge ahead. The session reflected the administration's stance amid mounting questions about the nominee and its implications for policy steps ahead.

Washington Wilkon E Wilson Nately Heredia

The Times Announces Daily Essay by World’s Popular Girl

A note declares the most popular girl in the world will write a daily column for The Times, promising regular installments and ongoing public interest in her perspectives.

the Times

U S punitive force kills 20 bandits for every American slain

A fragmented historical item reports a harsh policy of punitive action. It mentions retaliation against bandits in response to American deaths and references a broader security stance. Names, dates, and locations are unclear due to damaged text.

U.S

Germans Hurl New Corps On Dead Man Hill

A chaotic report details German forces launching a fresh assault on Dead Man Hill amid fighting and heavy enemy action. The article mentions repeated attacks, shifting lines, and ongoing casualties as units press forward in the contested area.

Dead Man Hill

Bank Robbery Report From Francis Site

Disjointed OCR note describes an armed bank robbery at a Francis bank. Vague names and numbers appear, including times and amounts, with no clear suspects or outcomes. The text is garbled but implies a bank heist through a chaotic transcript lacking coherent details.

England Building Zeppelin Airships

An aged report details the development of airship programs in England, noting the construction of large Zeppelins and associated naval and aviation interests. It mentions locations such as Meritimeville and Collie Ville, with implications of expanded fleets and industrial activity. The piece reflects wartime urgency and ongoing efforts to advance airship technology.

Reinforcements Sent to Border to Aid Small Force

Reinforcements move to aid a small American force pursuing Mexican raiders who killed Americans near Glenn Springs and Boquillas in northern Coahuila. Troopers from the Fourteenth Cavalry and local detachments head toward Boquillas and Marathon, with reports of missing Private Tyree and suspected fatalities among locals and raiders. details remain unconfirmed as pursuit continues into the Big Bend region.

Honquillas Texas Coahuila Glenn Springs Boquillan Interior Marathon Fourteenth Cavalry Rio Grande Caspar Cole Boquillite Big Bend Roscoe Tyree T. J. Deemer Boquillas Compton

Obregon Warned by Scott on U S Concessions

A dispatch reports Scott warning Obregon that further talks will yield no concessions from the United States. The note reflects tense diplomacy and high stakes as negotiators seek a path forward amid mounting international pressure.

Obregon Scott U. S

General Funston to Act Without Any New Instructions From Washington

A garbled historical wire reports that General Funston would act without new directives from Washington. The piece references Secretary Winkes and a cabinet discussion, with scattered phrases about defense plans and a pending action. The readable segments hint at military coordination and decision timelines.

General Funston Washington

War-Mad Apaches Ride Into Battle at Head of Column

War mode Apache forces lead a column of Americans in a clash described with shrieking and combat across a town. Reports note intense pursuit by Major Renteent and cavalry, with scenes of firing and marching through streets as authorities attempt to secure strategic positions and drive them south.

Uma Rewles Gerne

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