29 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1917
Page
1
Report details a wreck near Frisco where 21 people died and nine had been identified. The majority of victims were Black, with several injured and extensive difficulties identifying bodies. A white man described escaping the mail car crash as rescuers worked amid chaos and flames.
The report describes rising waters in then-tsim china with the city of Tien Tein flooded. Electric service and water supply are disrupted. Steamship service between Viet Tan and Shanghai halted. Rescue work hampered by turbulent water and many homeless. Railways near Peking to Nanking washed out in multiple areas.
Pichun Warterson an attorney from Oklahoma City, jailed in Purcell on murder charges, speaks of Sam Williams, the Purcell banker killed. He and others claim self defense amid disputed pistol draw. Patterson's attorney reports a crucial letter may influence the case. no charges filed yet, county officials plan brief hearings for bond and trial timing.
New York September 29 A four cornered contest for the Gotham mayoralty emerged as Mitchell appeared certain to seek reelection amid fears raised by William McBennett once a pirate senator. Republican CT Be ament organized preparations for the campaign while petitions bearing thousands of names circulated to place Mayor Mitchell on the official ballot.
Washington reports the American battleship ashore in low waters is resting easily today with work underway to float her off. Prospect of success is good as authorities coordinate towing and salvage efforts.
Officials forecast higher profits for the eleventh annual Oklahoma State Fair as attendance nears one thousand early today. They expect record patronage and argue that newly planned facilities and the Arte Building will improve capacity and exhibits for next year.
The weekly newspaper Trench and Camp will first appear Monday at army camps nationwide. Published under the National War Work Commission, the paper aims to coordinate with publishers for distribution.
The United States government announced it has offered and accepted free use of a process discovered by Frederick A. Kormann of San Francisco. The chemist claims the method would raise national gasoline output by twelvefold, helping avert a looming shortage. Secretary of the Interior Lane authorized a government plant to implement the process.
In ICHITA Kansas, investigators found a letter on former Maryland Congressman Frank O Smith’s letterhead, allegedly signed by him, dated May 41 1913, seeking rapid war end to Germany’s advantage. A Barthelme check stub shows a $61,400 payment to the Pontal Telegraph company among fragile documents.
Mea Riley, a 44 year old Denver Tramway employee, confessed after shooting her husband through the head at their home. She had previously prayed over him, then killed him as he slept. Riley surrendered to police. the couple had no children and had lived in Denver ten years after moving from Paris.
Six workers perished at United States Steel Corp plant during a strike and material shortages. Emery Padgett entered a furnace to clear a clog when a gas valve failed, causing five coworkers to be asphyxiated.
In Buenos Aires on September 2 the archists declared a general revolutionary strike across all unions in their faction. Socialist workers refused to join. Only one streetcar line remained unaffected and was ordered by 2 pm to comply with workers demands.
Private John Rogers a deserter was arrested and confessed to plans to shoot at the Tower. A San Francisco railroad report noted working condition changes. The Times tally shows $1,147.12 raised for the Tobacco Fund with Watson as a contributor. The State Fair Republican HQ collected about $60.44 during Fair week as women led fund drives for tobacco purchases for the unit. Continued on Page 4.
The trial of the case concluded after several weeks with the verdict returning a life imprisonment term for the accused. Proceedings began two days prior and the punishment was pronounced at the state penitentiary following a lengthy legal process.
Hoover urges Oklahoma farmers to support federal price fixing plans despite concerns that such programs may affect the sale of farm products. The message emphasizes national demand and the need to tie local prices to broader economic policies.
Two thousand Seattle metal workers walk out today closing three large shipyards and ninety five smaller plants as they press for higher wages and better living conditions amid a broad labor dispute affecting the city’s shipyards.
Hondon reports two German planes in last night's raid over the southeast coast of England were shot down with no casualties. Most raiders did not venture inland, some headed toward London but failed to reach the metropolis. When warnings sounded Londoners took cover, two hours passed without gunfire or bombs, suggesting the German airmen were headed away from the capital.
In Savles ton Texas the Morgan Line will lift embargoes that have hindered freight and shipments for several weeks. The move ends a prolonged effort by companies beyond New York covered by the embargoes in connection with transportation no details on compensated arrangements or affected routes.
A garbled report states Kelly must face a new trial after a lengthy forty four hour jury deliberation. The case involves a murder charge and is set to proceed in county court in Iowa with further steps announced.
A noted private citizen plans to write editorials for the Times with dispatches from Chitter Bay and telegrams to Chicago. His writings aim to mirror progressive thought in the United States and will be widely read despite disagreement.
A convoy of Curtiss racing planes arrived for an aerial exhibition over Oklahoma City near the state capitol. Major C. W. Howard led the formation. one plane crashed gently into a field, two aviators unharmed, while the others landed safely. The display drew large crowds at the State Fair grounds as Army aviators demonstrated looping and stunts with the new Curtiss craft.
In a Washington appointment, Charles F. Page of San Francisco is chosen to be a man of the Nav y secretary after Theodore new Orleans resigned. Page’s nomination follows the Denman-Goethals era, signaling a transition likely with Senate confirmation anticipated.
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