Oklahoma City Day Allies Drive On Somme Front
Allied forces report rapid advances in the Somme area with Combles captured and new thrusts toward Chaulnes. British and French units drive toward Serre and Vermand, as Entente observers expect further incursions into German held territory. Bulgarian resistance steadies near Macedonia while Serbian positions hold along the front.
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London
Setz Brin
Seine
Priscrivers
Combles
Yeas Rivell
Presidie
Somme
Bancourt
Chauines
Pritish Front
Haig
Macedonia
Vardar
Paris
Kianakes Jan
Bucharest
Texas Whisky Dealers Indicted for Booze Shipments
Five wholesale liquor dealers in Fort Worth Texas were indicted by a U S grand jury on charges of shipping beer and whisky to Oklahoma in large quantities for serious persons. The defendants include O P Haley W Haley Ho Lederman and J Chanowsky and company members. Indictments also named Shawnee men connected to the Oklahoma end of the liquor trade. Arrests have been made. investigation by the U S Secret Service led to the indictments.
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Port Worth
Texas
United States Grand Jury
Oklahoma
United States District Court
Fort Worth
O. Pf, Haley
W. Haley
Ho Lederman
House of OF Maley and Company
J. Chanowsky
TE Brents
United States Secret Service Department
Unionists Say 125000 Walk Out In New York Exposition
Crowds to Exposition draw attention as unionists claim 125000 walked out. Carranza envoy Arredondo meets officials in Washington to discuss full recognition and ambassadorial status amid Mexican crisis and possible U.S. troop withdrawal context. Autos flood arrival in morning congestion noted.
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Carranza
New York
More Soldiers Ordered Home From Mexican Border
Washington Sept. 27 The War Department ordered about ten thousand national guardsmen from thirteen states and the District of Columbia to return from the Mexican border. General Funston was instructed to select units to be mustered out. The move leaves roughly 100 state troops in the country and signals a gradual return to peacetime.
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Lansing
Arredande
Mesivati
Mente
Arredonde Simi
Carranea
State Department
Henry P Fletcher
Mexico City
Wastington
Colneg Hia
War Department
Pune Fot
Fedec
Tedlay
Eanth Ly ‘Tually
Guerdenen
Chamel Ant
Funaten
Celern
Woman selects casket invites friends then takes poison
Mrs Mamie C Van Alystine visited an undertaker and looked at caskets with a minister present, invited friends to witness, then walked into the front yard and fatally poisoned herself in the nephew's presence amid despondency.
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VINCY
Mamie C
van Alystine Vesterday
Patson
California
Slayer Identified in Philadelphia Hotel Fatal Shooting
A New York woman, Mrs Harvey Reber, identified by the dead man’s sister Frances Apman, is linked to a fatal shooting in a Philadelphia hotel. The incident involved a man killed and a woman wounded, with initial misidentification possibly as Mrs T Ledur. The sister and Harry Vo Fancy traveled from New York to identify the dead man’s companion.
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Philadelphia
Thhe Vear
New York
Seriusly Wennlert
Harvey Reber
Mra Frances Apman
Harry Vo Fancy
Murpie
Aman
Apton
Biggest Democratic Parade Planned for Oklahoma City
A Democratic parade in Oklahoma City is set as part of the state fair activities. Officials expect a large turnout with plans for a long procession from Powarth Street and Broadway to Grand Avenue, featuring crowds, bands, and banners. Senator Hoboken of Arkansas is scheduled to speak, with prizes offered for the largest delegation and best band.
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Oklahions City
United States
Hobilcen
Arkansas
Veaders
Meade Fire Rescues Children and Elderly In Blaze
A Meade incident left several children and aged residents endangered before firefighters arrived. The prompt rescue saved the vulnerable group from the blaze as alarms sounded and containment actions commenced. Local authorities investigate the cause and assess building safety measures.
Tulsa Boy Dies of Infantile Plague
Tulsa Ola Sept 27 infantile plague claims first victim in Homa today. Fred Pattie a boy about 1 year old, dies after illness. state health officers tighten measures to prevent contagion.
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Tulsa
Ola
Skull Operation Observed At Nazareth Hospital
Surgeon team at St Mary’s of Nazareth hospital performed mastoid abscess removal under local anesthesia as patient Mortin Trestay was examined by doctors during the brain test and operation. He was said to be getting along nicely.
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Chiang
Yaze
Evedt
Morton Trestay
St Mary's
Nazareth
Tota
Soldier killed in drunken brawl near Mexican border
Washington dispatch reports a drunken brawl between American and Mexican soldiers at a Fort Valle outpost. Brigadier General Pershing sent the war department a note stating Carranza officials considered the incident a drunken clash. no name was released for the American trooper killed.
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Washington
Salem
PT Valle
War Department
Pershing
Carranza
Britain Withdraws Tobacco Rules Affecting U.S. Growers
Washington reports Britain has withdrawn tobacco import regulations that American growers warned would ruin their business. The authorities based the policy on rules from 1913 1914 and 1915.
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Britain
Washington
Britany
Victims of Wreck Remain Unconscious in Rail Crash
In Reno on Tuesday an interurban wreck caused two deaths and left three injured. Warren Moody and Mr and Mrs Morefield remain unconscious with uncertain recoveries. Mrs Moody and her son William died at the scene. their bodies were sent to Mathaey for funeral arrangements. The interurban struck by an object at Malt and Cavanaugh streets is under investigation.
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Reno
Warren Moody
Morefield
Germans Tell of Blowing Up Big Shell Store
A German aviator force attacked Audurney in northern France on the night of July 10, causing huge cratered warehouses and widespread destruction. Reports claim bombs, flames, and the largest explosion seen, with observers noting substantial military impact and estimates of losses, while British authorities released a news wire note discussing the incident.
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Tweritn
Aviatirs
Het
Bertin Ammne Witon
Audurney
France
Catavete
Semiatfielal Nord Henteetic
Mlegemene Zeituie
Lenman Agiatirs
Kent Watch
Hewkes
Ieee
Speed Contests Highlight Ard Ogre and Grange at Capitol
Entries for speed contests are complete across exhibits with judging underway. Ard Ogre and Grange share top honors as officials assess performances and attendance figures across the event at the Capitol venue.
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Ard
Ogre
Grange
Capitol
Tulsa Day Derby Day Women of Tennessee Day Program
Thursday features judging of pole and saddle horses from 10 to 11 by J and Durham, pig club health conference, tractor demos on the south grounds, and music by Makovsky's band. Afternoon events include trotting futures and Oklahoma Derby, vaudeville between races, pony displays, and a Last Days of Pompeii show by Makovsky's band on the Midway.
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South: End of Grounds
Makeveky
Oklahoma
Makovsky
Pompeii
Oklahoma City State Fair Opens Under Crowded Trolley Conditions
State Fair crowds flood Oklahoma City with estimates near 30 000 on grounds before opening events as 10 000 attended last year. Interurban cars cars buses and autos fill streets while streetcar crush endangers riders. Weather promises ideal conditions for afternoon races as teams prep on the oil track. City officials close banks offices and shops to allow fairgoers to enjoy Roosevelt Day scale crowds.
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Oklahoma City
Fair Grounds
Tearr Grounds
Klay
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