22 Sep 1916
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
1
A large Oklahoma City gathering for a grand council convention proceeds with a parade and pageant. Delegates, including grand officers and visitors from across the state, plan ceremonies, elections, and celebrations at the community event.
Western Republican headquarters announces a joint debate between Judge Dr Woodmansee of Cincinnati and U S Senator Robert Owen of Oklahoma on Monday in Albuquerque New Mexico. The event will tackle the key issues in the campaign.
The admiralty announced that a hostile transport was sunk in the Mediterranean Sunday by a German submarine near Berlin key route. Details are limited as the report notes the sinking occurred in the open sea with no immediate casualties confirmed.
New YorkSept 22 Mrs Elea nore Howley of Yonkers lights the gas with the dollar bills in court according to a complaint by her Irish and Thomas Howley. She accused her husband of being mean and savage. When Howley took the stand she charged her with reckless extravagance and produced a charred insert as evidence.
Secretary Lansing denounced as wholly untrue reports that he and President Wilson's advisers disagreed over legal phases of the retaliatory legislation Great Britain's interference with trade. Officials noted no course had been determined and some believed parts of the law doubtful in intent.
Army dispatches report Villista bandit group attacked Chihuahua City last Saturday and are being chased southward toward Jinsines and along the road to the southwest. Ranchers note Villa’s promised loot failed to materialize, dampening the attackers’ resolve.
Downtown windows vented, curtains hide outfits to be shown at 7 PM when the 1916 Fashion show opens. Retailers announce all stores will close for the event, crowds view displays from Grand avenue and Main street. Music by Emery's Oklahoma City Concert band to enliven the evening. traffic plans restrict Main street access. fair weather expected for the opening. In Texas, Private Fred McGibbons of H Company Thirty first Michigan infantry is reported killed after being thrown from an Army motor truck near Las Cruces.
Union leaders split over course as an immense workforce poised to vote on a general walkout. Early morning clashes and elevated line disruptions reported with passengers injured. Arbitration talks postponed while authorities prepare for possible widespread shutdowns across Cross Town and surface routes.
James Wart, attorney for Edward Morrison, was ordered held to answer by Judge Landes on perjury charges. Morrison’s missing millions tied to a grand jury inquiry, with Joseph Burnstein held on perjury claims after testimony about a supposed deathbed confession. Burnstein, reportedly a junk eater, is linked to Morrison’s two adopted daughters.
Reported at Galveston on September 22 two Herth‑dubierte ant jbittyesty were killed at a party of thirty eight soldiers near an air camp at Adulte cinapmng close to Tuxpania. Bandits called themartyr Villistas after Carranza officers fled to an Englishman’s house. British suspects were killed for sheltering Mexicans.
OLATHE Kan Sept 22 Investigation by county officials opened today into the lynching yesterday of Herr Dudley slayer of Henry Mutter aged German farmer and his wife A L Randall county attorney began summoning witnesses for an in fantry that possibly would be started late today Preparations also were being made for an inquest though legal technicalities have held this up and citizens began agitation for a grand jury
A German sea plane flew over Dover and dropped three bombs today. The attack caused no casualties, according to an official announcement. Antiaircraft guns chased the hostile plane away.
A Ford vehicle driven by an unconscious man swerved along West Fourth Street and crashed into a Doerr grocery storefront. A passenger, Armin Ivan, was pulled free and initially unconscious before recovering. The driver, identified as Dr. Cranmer of West Seventh Street, said he had been ill and vomiting while driving.
The Commerce Department said it would send the American consul general to Havana to verify a report that millions of tons of potash have been discovered near Matembo on the Matazas and Santa Clara border with an average grade around 25 percent.
Oklahoma readers are urged to join the Wetter Menow contest to submit daily meal recipes for three meals. Prizes include five dollars for the best daily meat dish for two and five dollars for each family meal up to eight. Submissions will be published daily in the Times Bar.
In San Antonio Texas on September 22 General Funston rebutted an announcement by Dr. Gambrell of the Baptist General Convention of Texas quoted by Dr. Gambrell at Dallas last night. Funston said he did not wish to dictate preaching to ministers but objected to revivals in camps and to the idea that army men need evangelization as a special case. He argued soldiers are a fine, capable group and should not be deemed lost.
Exhibits for the grand opening pour into the Oklahoma state fair area with county displays from thirty-one counties. Livestock and machinery arrive as organizers prepare a bustling fairgrounds scene while a federal agency delivers compensation for a messenger killed in the line of duty.
A man was pursued after an assault on 14 year old Olea Lah, a teacher at Roum Lake district, found in serious condition about twenty hours after she vanished near her school. Police in Itasve county issued a description and searched sixty miles north of here for the attacker.
New York health authorities report twenty new infantile paralysis cases, seven fewer than yesterday, as officials tally daily figures amid ongoing public health monitoring.
A state dipping vat for livestock at Carlisle Oklo was blown up by wreckers yesterday. Telegram to President Gault of the state board of agriculture from Inspector JF Johnean notes this is the second vat destroyed maliciously within ten days in Sellwyah county.
Washington ordered 22 Wyoming National Guard infantry battalions a cavalry troop and two naval reserve detachments to the Mexican border as part of a mobilization by the War Department.
A Times home edition bulletin reports that arbitration is to be compelled to prevent a widespread strike in New York while also noting developments in the Oklahoma City blackmail case.
Intense World War I battle updates detail Central Powers circling the defenders line and British gains near Bapaume. Reports describe Russian, Romanian, and Entente maneuvers along the Dobradja front, Somme offenses, and actions around Monastir Florina and Struma. Strong entities include Russia Humtane Romania and Paris.
Exhibition opens in Lelook this afternoon in the banquet room of the Lee Hucket hotel drawing Nevers and others to see autumn flowers. The display features plants suited to Oklahoma climates and colors, with Mrs. Dehout directing the event and inviting public attendance.
CHICAGO September 22 The Bank of Campbell Dutie and the tenth to fail in Chicago last month closed its doors today marking another setback in the city’s banking sector. Local authorities reported ongoing examinations and noted the swift closure followed investor concerns and liquidity strains facing regional lenders.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.