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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
1
Vague precinct notes show bond ballot activity in three wards including central and southern areas. Reported voter turnout hints at uncertainty with precincts and ward results. details remain unclear due to garbled text.
An inquiry expands into the theft of war orders, tracing illicit copying and diversion chains. Investigators examine alleged insider activity and external interference as they map routes of compromised documents and potential private sector involvement.
WAUKEGAN reports a fragmented item referencing an Orpet hearing and related names. The readable text mentions May events, a timing night, and individuals such as Lambert Pier and Wave Peete alongside vague notes on a prospective agenda and tentative arrangements.
A garbled report covers no decision in a school case amid weather forecasts from Logal Forecart to Texas and Kansas. It references rain tonight, warmer temperatures, and mentions figures like Hor much change in Veruinerature and FP: minimum 92, with scattered names and locations. Readers are left with an unclear legal outcome and mixed regional weather commentary.
The report notes an embargo on Italian macaroni and its limited impact on Oklahoma. Local readers see trade tensions described with sparse details and unclear figures, yet reference broader sentiment about supply and policy.
A chaotic recap describes Oklahoma City Debating Team Tho winning a contest, with mentions of judges, a Santa Fe venue, and various misread lines. The piece notes the team’s victory amid unclear details and references competing groups and a final round setting.
A reported agreement on railroad rate concessions is expected soon. The Santa Fe is described as the sole line resisting the proposal, and the dismissal of an injunction suit is cited as a term of the plan.
Ambiguous OCR text notes a railroad charter approval amid regional development with scattered names and places, including mentions of state line figures and a set of parties. Details are unclear but indicate a formal authorization for a railway project and associated entities.
National Guardsmen gathered at Sheepshead Bay for a training camp with drills and maneuvers described amid a focus on readiness. The event involved multiple units and reflected ongoing national defense preparations during the period.
A fragmented report notes a Texan found dying in a berth aboard a ship or at a port location. The garbled text mentions names and dates but readable facts are limited. No clear outcome or actions are established from the legible portions.
Voters in Oregon show Hughes as the favored choice in a marked public sentiment. The fragmented text hints at political preference and survey style reporting, reflecting local electoral dynamics and public opinion trends.
In a striking incident, a baby associated with the Putin theme plunged from a window, prompting Democrats to claim a lead in city residences. Registration efforts in 1916 are noted, with county recovery expected by 1830. The fragmentary copy mixes names and nonsensical phrases, but the core mentions a high-stakes political event and a dramatic fall.
Reported notes on a church sale and debates over constitutionality of state oil and gas production taxes. Mentions an Oklahoma rate case and a potential buyout of the M K & T railway by New York Central. Indicates widespread emphasis on alleged fakes in current coverage.
Fragmentary clipping reports a youth injured in a mill incident and an American serviceman dying from injuries. The text references Northward, Porinine, and other scattered details, with unclear dates and locations.
A fragmented OCR text discusses America’s stance on peace and war in Europe with references to Wilson and wartime rhetoric. It notes questions about how conflict shapes American policy and public perception, mentioning political figures and evolving strategies amid global tensions.
British forces seize a strategic position near Lens Plain amid a heavy assault. The attack, described as brilliant and costly only in minor casualties, follows a mine explosion and trench rushes. Strong units like the Lancashires participate as forces gain crest while dealing with intense fighting and surrounding dangers.
Fragmentary wartime note describes German attempts to cross the Yser river line as Allied forces defend. Text shows garbled phrases but indicates efforts halted and lines held despite pressure near the canal and map references.
Fragmented OCR notes recount a German seaplane raid on the British coast. Mentions names like Landon Mier and unclear fragments refer to aerial action, dates, and individuals tied to the event without clear detail.
Report outlines alleged events surrounding Hadley during detention in Muskogee Jail. Names such as Horton and others appear in fragmented notes about charges, investigations, and internal proceedings. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a local inquiry into a death in custody and associated testimonies.
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