Oklahoma men among dead in transport loss
Washington May 25 The War Department lists 53 members of Company 1 Fifty-eighth Infantry missing from the torpedoed British steamer Moldavia. Among the dead are three Oklahomans Private Oscar Armbrong Private Virg il C Cook and Private Andrew Blackwell, with 480 American soldiers aboard. The list names dozens of others from various states and nations.
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Washington
War Department
Fifty-eighth
United States Infantry
Marth
Moldavia
Oscar
ARM Birong
Bridgeport
Okla
Virgil C Cook
Mobart
Andrew Blackwell
Hominy
Fifty-eighth Infantry
William A. Brown
George Nie Ie
Wis
Emil Chanet I
Cal
Josephee
Fred D. M. River
Mase
Jose
Caling
Gene Wis
Hobart
William G. Croall
Port Washington
Herman Diehl
New York City
Herman W Dietke
New Braunfels
Treas
Conrad Eckel
West Allin
Fred Gerhardt
Chicago
Manitowoc
Edward Gottenberg
Pigeon Falls
Giuseppe Graci
Lacati
Sicily
Charles F Hackler
Millville
Thaddeus Lodges
Mount Carmel
Utah
Clem Johnson
Martin's Mill
Texas
Isador M. Knapp
St. Paul
Minn
Joeson
M Knapp
St Paul Minn
John Kobus
South
Milwaukee
Henry
Lading
Strausburg
John S. Larsen
Barney B Willams
Dixon
Frank Lewandaski
Clyde
Lindsey
Clar
Anton W. Lundell
South Chicago
Boston
Mass
Rank McKinney
Stonington
Shetty Zie
Ray Swarte
Pleasant Hill
Maurice G. Sweetland
Albany
Willow Trapp
Hor Vitae
Edward N. Weber
Trolley
N. D
Men Saved After Moldavia Torpedoing In English Channel
London May 25 The British troopship Moldavia torpedoed and sunk Thursday morning left fifty three American soldiers and the entire crew saved with landing in a southern British port. The ship carried few officers and two non commissioned officers among the missing as survivors describe rapid abandonment within minutes.
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London
Moldavia
Unsettled Cooler Weather Forecast Hits Region
Forecast shows unsettled conditions across the area with cooler temperatures moving in. Expect cloud cover and chances of light showers as a cold front advances, bringing relief from recent warmth. Daytime highs slip into the mid 60s with nighttime readings in the 40s.
No Soft Jobs in France Infantry Best Life Work
Private Peat says there are no easy tasks in the war. In Allied Armies the infantry offers real work with rapid pace, no specialization, and general proficiency required. Those behind the lines seek easier roles, but combat life demands quick action and total commitment.
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France
Peat
Teachers Must Be Patriotic To Hold Jobs Briefing
The office of Ro AL Wilton, superintendent of public instruction, announced a national oath for teachers to uphold the Constitution and state, with every teacher evaluated for patriotism. Letters go to all district superintendents and heads of state schools requesting detailed examinations of training and parental opposition to German propaganda.
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Subier
United States
Ro AL Wilton
Allinsiry
Burial of Hopkins Nears Closure After Fatal Trap
The funeral of Lawrence Hopkins, Capitol Hill youth killed by a trap gun at South Side Supply, nears closure as investigators find the weapon discharged at the door. The victim’s auto, stolen from W. Morrison, bore shell fragments, while companions remain at large and an ambulance transport is suspected. Captain Soelson notes no inquest is planned and a report continues on Hopkins case.
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Lawrence Hopkins
Capitol Hill
South Side Supply Company
Wade
WW. Morrison
Soelson
Ieman A. Wilson
Hopkins
Germany's aid to Sinn Fein exposed by London
British and American officials hold a statement detailing Germany's efforts to foment Irish revolution with Sinn Fein links. It traces plans for Irish uprisings, submarine bases, and communications with Germany, noting arrests and undisclosed details to avoid further bloodshed and protect sources. The report covers events starting November 6, 1914, and outlines two linked phases of the German drive.
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Washington
Sinn Fein
London
Germany
Herland
Lad Hare
Trish
Jer
Vonz
America
Ireland
Great Britain
Trelane
Thelens
Treland
Sian Peis
Herr
Mexican President Carranza Calls Cuban War Status Obnoxious
Reports from Mexico City say President Venustiano Carranza ordered breaking relations with Cuba over wartime policy, criticizing Cuba for dictating terms to Mexico amid the war with Germany and insisting Cuba must stop pressuring his republic.
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Carranza
Cuba Island
Carranse
Mexico
Cuba
Menocal
Mexic
Germany
Fire destroys 40000 uniforms at Camp Beauregard
Alexandria crowds reported a warehouse fire at Camp Beauregard early today nearly destroying forty thousand winter uniforms for troops. Two explosions followed the blaze, which investigators believe was incendiary in origin, as firefighters battled the flames and secured the site.
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Alexandria
Camp Beauregard
Texas Begins Harvest of 1918 Grain Crop
Texas reports the 1918 wheat harvest starting in Amer yesterday with states Denton and nearby areas noting early activity. The brief item records harvest kickoff and regional references amid a sparse description.
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Texas
Worth
Amer
Denton
State Nears Red Cross Goal of Two Million
Washington May 25 The Red Cross war fund surpassed one hundred thousand dollars with subscriptions still pouring into national headquarters. Oklahoma nears two million while Kansas and Texas push past ten million, prompting officials to push for further growth. Local totals show $215,478.58 collected by noon with $9,137.10 since yesterday. State head Phillipe and J A Johnson discussed drive momentum at a Chamber of Commerce meeting.
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Washington
Red Cross
Ecompilers
LE Phillipe
Rand
Red Crows
Requirte
Oklahoma
Vitti
Kansas
Texas
Eddie Rickenbacker Notches Third Plane Victory
Washington May 25 Geneval Ferthing said in a war department communique that the hostile airplanes mentioned in today’s news were felled by Lieut Edward Rickenbacher and Lieutenant Bulord.
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Washington
Geneval Ferthing
War Department
Imo
Edward Rickenbacher
Bulord
Washington Sees Danger In Carranza Move On Cuba
Mexico severs diplomatic ties with Cuba amid recall of Mexican envoy and Cuban minister. United States worries the move signals broader strain with Cuba and potential spillover to relations with the United States as Cuba's sugar and petroleum exports face obstruction and Mexican policy considers economic retaliation.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico City
Mexico
Cuba
Havana
Foreign Office
Fereqniel Garcia Ensenat
Ludden
Cube Ie
United States
Eationitis
Senor Pabela
Argentina
Barnoo Aytes
Hasvana
Eurloma
Cers Hartt
Senor Fhela
Thse
Hajvana
Fabela
United Stat
Hetman
Proponanda Aga
America
Woman on trail of auto speeder near Twenty seventh street
Mrs Myron Chambers of McKinley avenue fought to stop a car speeds near her home endangering children. She testified against Rey Northup in police court but Northup proved innocent. Judge Wood Mitchell urged continued pursuit and warned of a fine if found guilty.
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Twenty Seventh Street
McKinley Avenue
Myron Chambers
Rey Northup
Northup
Woo
Mitchell
Death sentences in Teebrugge raid mutiny cases
London May 25 report says thirteen German sailors were sentenced to death and twenty years imprisonment by a German court for attempted treason linked to British naval raids on Ostend and Zeebrugge. Reports based on information from Bruges, Belgium.
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London
Jonnie
Broucht
Heath
Ostend
Zerbragge
Hruges
Belgium
Restaurateurs Freed From Card Requirement In Oklahoma City
Public restaurants, hotels, cafes and boarding houses in Oklahoma City will not be required to carry four flour and bread purchase cards due to strict compliance with wheat conservation regulations. County food administrator Ho Russell announced deputies have inspected most eating houses and found broad adherence to the food conservation measures.
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Oklahoma City
Ho Russell
Russell
Mns
Printers Memorial Services Tomorrow
Memorial services for the typographical union will be held at the now hall in the Colberts building at 2 o clock. Rev Charles Evang will preach and Mont Ry Powell, a union member, will give the memorial address. Afterward, attendees will proceed to Fairlawn cemetery where most of the 22 members buried since the union’s organization rest. Flowers will be placed on the graves. One of the union died in the past wie.
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For All Typographical Union
Charles Evang
Mont Ry Powell
Fairlawn
Army bill carry direct appropriations figure reported
Bulletin from Washington notes the army bill carries direct appropriations totaling 528,349,008 dollars with Congress considering new art adjustments before potential adjournment. The report mentions ongoing discussions and procedures in the capital.
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Washington
Congress
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