27 May 1916
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1916
Page
1
In a daring assault, robbers fortify the bank and clash with pursuing forces. The chaotic scene unfolds across the front of the building as officers respond and evacuations begin. No further details on injuries or arrests are confirmed.
Court sustains murder conviction of Kietie Mosetey in a disputed case tied to an Indian District game. The ruling, issued Saturday, affirms the prior verdict and sets the stage for sentencing. Additional details clarify the defendant’s role and the prosecution’s key evidence.
Eight men were tentatively accepted as jurors in the Orpet case as voir dire continued. The panel was drawn from a venire and further examination of jurors was underway with a possible completion date near the week’s end.
Violations prompt Mexican merchants to sweep streets on Friday under a new regulation. Authorities tightened enforcement with military support to deter noncompliance, detailing a five day street cleaning effort aimed at upholding the curb appeals and public order.
A group of youths involved in payroll theft divert part of the stolen funds to their mothers. The report notes the crime, the amount allegedly taken, and the suspects' movements after the incident. Officials announce ongoing investigations and potential charges as details emerge.
Report from the front describes French forces retaking the village of Cumières after heavy fighting. The battle included German counter actions along the riverbank and in trenches, with French gains described as decisive and strengthened by artillery and infantry advances.
A Sunday service note depicts a pastor declaring notable memorial observances at First Parish Church. The message outlines a solemn gathering to honor the deceased, with plans for the community to attend on a Monday observance following the service.
A court fixed an $18,000,000 judgment in a Western Pacific matter involving a dispute over damages. Details remain unclear due to garbled text, but the ruling appears tied to a civil suit with notable financial exposure and a focus on liability.
Unclear OCR reads as a forecast brief stating tonight and Sunday will be fair with little or no temperature change. Mentions Buntay and Heemperature ambiguous. The readable fragment suggests minimal shifts in conditions and generally fair skies with no notable lows or highs.
Convictions in Courts Here Affirmed as officer plans captivity. Amid chaotic courtroom notes, Embry states a prisoner is to work out a long term sentence. Rabid fallout describes raids, drugstore ties, and local offices raided as authorities pursue extradition and discipline. multiple names and places appear in fragmented OCR.
A disjointed report describes Americans in Mexico appealing for aid and urging swift action from Washington. The fragment hints at diplomatic concerns and possible responses to a tense situation involving U.S. interests abroad.
A clipping reports a meeting of land office commissioners to appoint Miley’s successor. An attorney is to consult with the boilers at the waterproof facility as part of the session. The discussion includes the general offer and related matters, with Miley’s return dated May 1.
A fragmented OCR text mentions a sheriff prize shoot with crack marksmen and various garbled names and phrases. The readable bits point to a competitive shooting event featuring sheriffs and skilled marksmen, but many details are lost in the scan.
In Washington on May 2 the jury returned an acquittal verdict in the Riggs Bank case after deliberations. Three defendants were cleared of charges as the court adjourned following the jury decision.
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Fragmented text claims Gallieni known as Savior of Paris is dead and charged with murder. Source includes garbled names and unclear details about a murder case and allied forces, with disputed authorial attributions and disrupted lines.
The former minister of war and commander who turned Von Kluck's wing near Paris early in the war has died after a prolonged illness. The obituary notes his leadership during the defense of the capital and his tribute by the nation, with funerary rites described and references to a public mourning period.
A fragmented Senate report outlines pressure from rail interests on lawmakers. It notes commissions and chiefs urging concessions while accusing opponents of obstruction. The piece mentions ongoing talk of delivery routes and alliances influencing votes amid tense parliamentary activity.
Polly the parrot provoked laughter when suffrage is mentioned as crowds gather at a civic event. The bird reportedly refused to perch for a photo and stirred chatter among attendees as it perched near speakers and banners.
An OCR readable fragment reports naval cadetship tests passed by a resident of Oklahoma City. The text is garbled and includes multiple nonstandard phrases and unrelated words, but confirms a successful cadet testing outcome involving an individual from Oklahoma City.
A fragmented reel of text suggests a theft involving diamond rings and listed individuals amid unclear details. The piece mentions a Miss or Mrs name and a local setting with possible references to trustees or authorities, but the exact events remain partially garbled.
A fatal blaze at an Iowa college claimed two lives. Firefighters battled the flames as investigators review the scene for the cause and note victims identified by authorities.
Unclear text reports a golf round with one player building a lead while another struggles. Specific names and event details are obscured by garbled OCR.
Unclear text shows protests by local officials over a proposed change to judge and clerk appointments or procedures. Fragmentary names and places suggest a political confrontation or committee action to influence county governance.
An article reports the 1917 oil superintendent gathering held locally, detailing attendees and organizational roles. It notes key figures such as Corr Meu Hlauberintendente and references the annual meeting activities and related administrative arrangements.
The article reports on Funston prohibiting withdrawal action amid a conference. Mentions General Berehing’s store in Namillipa and names Naruse. describes measures to prevent disasign amid ongoing talks. The piece notes May 22 as a reference point and references Mes in fener context.
A British steamship was sunk with its crew saved after the disaster. Reports indicate the incident occurred on a maritime route, with rescue operations swiftly recovering the sailors. Details on the ship name and exact location are incomplete in the text.
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