Showers Bring Rural Folk to State Fair
Rain prevents work but rural residents flock to the exposition as attendance nears a record. A local minister attacks upscale society dinners amid the bustling fair atmosphere.
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
1
Flame Throwers In French Training Camp Surprise Troops
American troops in France witnessed a trench demonstration of flame throwers described as the most diabolic war weapon. The device uses a compressed reservoir to eject a long flame and black smoke, reaching fifty feet or more, with operators hooded for protection. Demonstrations aimed to acquaint troops with capabilities for defense and offensive use against enemy fortifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Associated Press
Whelmer
Herat
Tomorrow’s program Oklahoma Oklahoma City event day schedule
Tomorrow features a day of school day press day farm women’s day and boys and girls clubs. Final judging day for news papermen at 2:00. At 10:00 women of state assemble at Convention Hall. Grand Livestock parade at 2:00 in front of the grandstand. Racing ends at 2:40 with five events. 3:00 War Council in Theater Building 130 Banquet of Oklahoma Dairymen War of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Farm Women's
Dairymen' Day
Women of State
Convention Hall
Oklahoma War Council
Oklahoma Dairymen
Oklahoma State Fair Sees Weather Disruption and Busy Grounds
Clear skies gave way to showers and cold afternoon weather forcing auto races and night fireworks cancellations. Rain kept workers idle earlier, while hopeful crowds from fifty miles away filled the fairgrounds as attendance is expected to rise beyond yesterday. Rev Frank Rowel of the First Methodist Church delivered a speech during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma State Fair Association
Westerday
Ptinal Wergh
Llotafiana City
Kair
Lane to Speak Friday at City Auditorium
Committers from the Oklahoma county committee of defense and the League to Enforce Venerail Chamber of Commerce will meet Secretary of the Interior Lane at the Santa Fe station tonight at 218 ob chock. He will speak at the city’s auditorium tomorrow night at 15 o’clock, with patriotic selections and a likely visit to the State Park. Republican editors plan to attend the Shorea hotel event tomorrow to hear Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma County
League
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Fe
Brauklinko Lane
Lane
Shorea
Morrow Dew
Mirel Ithe Bole
Retail food price decline noted in latest month
Fragmentary report shows prices for staples easing in the month ending July 17. Notably a 10 percent drop in potatoes is cited, while other items appear below average.
Two Men Slain and Woman Attacked in Independent
Two men were killed and a woman attacked in an early morning incident. Local authorities identified a suspect, and police said a confrontation occurred near a farm. Investigators are reviewing evidence as they search for a second person of interest.
Hurricane due to strike land near New Orleans
Sept 27 indications forecast the tropical hurricane center moving inland from the Gulf near New Orleans tonight or Friday. Northeast gales with hurricane force winds and high tides are predicted along the coast. Warnings urged Barataria lowland and Grand Isle areas to evacuate exposed residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
Weather Bureau
Barataria Lowland
Grand Tele
Here
Secions
Errater
Fair and Warmer Weather Forecast
Local forecast notes fair weather tonight through Friday with warmer temperatures. Tonight and Friday expect warmer conditions in central and northeastern regions, with cooler values in the far east. Arkansas and surrounding areas show unsettled hints but no strong storms indicated. Hourly temperature readings incomplete in text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watner
Navy Yard Strike Ends After Norfolk Accord
Norfolk Virginia September report details a strike at the navy yard ending with an agreement to submit wage and allowances disputes to arbitration. A separate note mentions rainfall totals and financial market updates as of the period ending morning hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Norfolk
Surlotk Navy
Ehoe
Tives
Capitol Folk Fight Car Service Shortages After 5 PM
J S Hillman of the state school land department petitions the state corporation commission alleging insufficient cars for passengers, especially at 5 PM, causing long waits as no response is provided by the Oklahoma Railway company to the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Corporation
Loss of Gas Spurs Corporation Suit
A court action in Chimble County alleges a gas loss from a well and lease in the Thradion area. The case targets the Fat Ford corporation and seeks relief to conserve gas and address damages claimed by the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chimbre
Agape That Corporation
Teddy
Gagazine
Ccm Fearty
Cammunsean Revekedt Tn
Alleged Slayer of Wife Seeks Writ in Court of Appeals
The alleged slayer of his wife petitions the court for a writ habeas corpus. Green Hell of Atoka presents the writ to the central appellate court arguing he faced a charge of killing his wife while her child was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Hell
Atoka
Centinal Court of Appeals
Hell Ve
United States Must Recognize the Submarine War Weapon
A local address at the Chamber of Commerce recounts a World War I warning on submarine warfare. The speaker asserts the United States would be expected to respond fiercely, potentially sinking enemy ships, but would avoid exploiting civilian casualties. The talk recalls Lusitania and urges vigilance against German methods while stressing restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mus
Germany
Wesley
Qorenstown
Chamber of Commerce
Com Studay
Ner Wouk
Wroat
1 United
Lanie
Lusitania
Seven Anti-Draft Cases Dismissed in Tosas
Seven anti-draft cases were dismissed by the trial judge for failure to proceed and to convict. the court instructed respective defendants to refrain from further antiwar activity pending appeal or new proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tosas
Vito
Cout
Alan
Marines Withdrawn From Sibert Force
A garbled report notes Marines withdrawn from a Sibert force training effort in Whanch. The fragment references coastal settlement matters, village entries, and naval units, but the exact actions and locations are unclear due to the damaged OCR text. The piece mentions a possible reshuffle or redeployment affecting personnel linked to the Sibert command.
Prejudice in Epworth Suit Alleged by Attorneys
Irregularities cited in Epworth case against Epworth University and Methodist Church South. Complaint claims bias by Judge Clark and that excessive damages were awarded to Epworth University and related parties. Page 2 column 3 reference notes numerous legal errors and a possible new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tate Tresurance
Gwirth Univers
University Development Company
Vihers
Dqcess
Lariages
Kjiworthe An University
Vileabens
Renadne
Clark
Finil
Nyatinn
Ases
Epworth University
Tt Ve
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
British Premier Lloyd George visits front in France
Premier Lloyd George with General Sir William Robertson left London for France on Monday night for a conference with Premier Poincare. He then met Marshal Foch at headquarters in France before returning to London that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd George
Willam Bo Robertson
France
Me Parnleve
Jreiner Wy
Marshal Sip Qouelas Mary
Hitt
Jury Deliberating in Ax Murder Case
Jury deliberations continued in the trial of Rev von George J Kelly charged with murder in the Villa ax killings. The courthouse crowd grew as the panel weighed the evidence and sheriff reported the defendant sought to see the fetteriey tonight for a possible final bonfeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
von George J Kelly
Villa Ax
Frann Sant
Kelly
Fair donations boost tobacco fund to $1000
A chaotic clipping notes contributions boosting a tobacco fund to 1000 dollars amid a political event. It references Young Women Help at the State Capitol, with mention of campaign headquarters and a late update on page 1 column 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barat
Roosevelt to Join Times Editorial Page in Major Move
Theodore Roosevelt will join the editorial staff of the Times to write columns for the Oyster a Threat arrangement with the Kansas City Star. His move is hailed as a major feature, promising strong readership as thousands await his first editorial.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Iahouia City Pires
Ware Crem
Kansas City Star
Samuel Roosevelt
Hoosevelt
the Times
Everity of
America
Lave
Roosevelt
Tirpitz Warns Against Party Squabbles in Germany
Amsterdam dispatch quotes Admiral Tirpitz denouncing domestic party bickering and urging unity. He argues that only Germany can be the continental protector against Anglo American capitalism, warning that concessions would ruin Europe’s liberty and Germany’s future after costly sacrifices in war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Admiral Tirpitz
New
Berlin
Germany
Parks
Adviral van Tirpite
England
Helgium
Europe
Plans to Wreck Munition Plant Machinery Fail
Police say a plot to damage the Old Dominion Iron and Nail Works dam and other property near James River was uncovered. Two men, Arthur Davis and Hennie Rockaday, 29, were detained for drilling holes and admitted to wages of 2500 dollars for ten hours work. Detectives traced carborundum and German links to suspected agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Herma Agente
Europe
Ellis Island
Navy
Navy Department
Ems
Geriano
Germany
Kimoniya
Daeminion Tron and Nail Works Company, Inc
James River
Arthur Davis
Yeara
Ant Hennie Rockaday
Lightning kills hay baler worker near Brewer crew
Mealeaster Oklahoma reports Roy Grove a 24 year old hay baler crew member was killed by a lightning strike yesterday. The bolt struck the team as horses and workers were knocked down but no other serious injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mealester
Okla
Roy Grove
Yemready
Workun
American marries brother of King in Lisbon wedding
In Rome and Lisbon linked events, An American widow married the Duke of Oporto, a brother of the late King of Portugal, at an American Methodist site in Rome. William Vane Heresalier, secretary of the American embassy, and Willis Batfner, American vice consul, served as witnesses as the couple prepared to depart for their honeymoon abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Oporto
Philip von Volken
William
Vane Heresalier
Ribassy
Ant Willis Ro Batfner
al Tugal
Key Strikebreakers Arrested in Canada
Montreal dispatch reports that a group of American strikebreakers were arrested for violating the alien labor law. They intended to take jobs at the Great Northwestern Telegraph Company and faced charges before being released on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Montreal
Great Northwestern Felegraph Company
Chey Teaver
Bennett Wins Gotham Race Amid Recount Scrutiny
New York dispatch reports Bennett retained victory in the Gotham mayoral race after a recount. The tally upheld Bennett’s margin as recollection and admission of disputed ballots emerged. Political observers anticipate further action as committees vet the final figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Gotham
Adjustment board heads to Pacific Coast for Seattle mission
Washington Sept 27 Government building under adjustment head will leave next Wednesday for Seattle to take up at first chance the Vacilte coast street situation. The board will visit Portland and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Heant
Seattle
General Bridges Loses Leg in Action at Washington
Sept 27 Lieutenant General Hilees who accompanied the Hallow moswoo to the United States last summer has lost a leg below the knee due to a wound received in action, according to the Times.
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Tondon
Hiilees
United States
Times
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