Oklahoma draft resistance sparks armed bands across five counties
Oklahoma City reports widespread armed draft resistance in five East Central Oklahoma counties. Bands composed of tenant farmers Indians and others clash with authorities. estimates of resisters range from 500 to 1500. Posse patrols, arrests, and several guard actions follow as the situation unfolds.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
Pottawatomia
Hughes
Seminole
Pontotoc
Sem- Agole
World Class
Industrial Workers of the World
Jones
Roy Crane
Holdena
Carda
Resisers
Ada
Robert Duncan
Tomy
Pontonac
Okmulgee
Pittsburg
Canadian River
Sasakwa
Seminole County
Southwest
Dallas
Democratic Forces Face Imperialism In Third Year War
United Press analysis argues France as the democratic champion proves democratic vigor against imperial powers in 1916. It cites Verdun siege, Somme trench fighting, and the Marne counteroffensive as pivotal, noting German assaults and French liberation efforts that highlighted democracy versus empire.
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United Press
Imperial
France
Armie
Germany
Verdun
Somme
Paris
Marne
Dounoumont
Vaux
Somme and Verdun warfare discussed in war overview
A historical wartime summary discusses French and German strategies at Verdun and the Somme. It notes the shift from trench to open warfare, German retreat from February and March, and French adaptation on ground chosen by the French. The piece cites high casualties and counts Verdun losses at about 300,000 with Somme losses exceeding one million overall.
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Marne
Somme
France
the Somme
Hindenburg
Maneatyer
Verdun
Higdenburg
Aisne
Champagne
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Acra Street
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Pleasant
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ABA
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Princess Building
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