Tension Grows as Collapse Draws Near in Austria
AP reports official Austrian circles expect complete political collapse within weeks amid economic strain. Vienna shutters hotels at dusk amid communist protests, postal workers threaten strikes, and rumors say former Emperor Charles is traveling from Switzerland toward Hungary.
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Foil Bandits In Hauling Ellions
St Louis reports show over 80 million dollars in gold silver and currency moved through city streets with no losses during a peak crime period. Daily for weeks millions in cash traveled 15 blocks to the Union, with up to 5 million in a single trip. Guards concealed under arms protected vehicles and secrecy remained or.
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No Definite Action Proposed On Byng Bridge So Far
County Commissioners Brumley and Laughlin returned from Oklahoma City after a meeting of 150 state commissioners discussing road law reforms. Seminole and Pontotoc counties discussed funding for the Byng bridge repairs and expect a joint meeting to outline a tentative funding plan.
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Admiral denies plan to abandon Great Lakes naval station
Washington says Great Lakes naval training base will not be closed. He ranks it second only to Hampton Roads among navy fleet bases and stresses its importance to national defense.
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Oklahoma House authorizes broad judicial and executive probes
Oklahoma City January 13 The Oklahoma Eighth legislature moves to investigate any state official or department. The investigative committee chaired by R A Matthews gains power to compel testimony and issue processes. The push follows clashes over Senator T S Hensley's eligibility due to federal employment.
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Senator McCumber pushes wheat tariff against Canada
Washington January 13 Senator McCumber Republican of North Dakota announced he would ask for a tariff around 50 cents a bushel on Canadian wheat to be included in the Fordney emergency tariff bill, replacing the 30 cent duty that passed the House to curb imports.
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Marriage Letters Guide Readers to Better Outlook
The Evening News marriage editor publishes readers letters on why marriages fail and how to avoid unhappiness. The editor notes many letters were received, some share joy, others sorrow, and urges readers to choose the rose tinted view or the smoked view of life, hoping time heals.
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District Court
Dissolution Ordered for General Labor Union Leaders
Paris reports the court ordered the dissolution of the General Federation of Labor amid a case against Leon Jouhaux and officers for union law violations. Fines of 100 francs were levied on Jouhaux and four officers.
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Snow Blankets Oklahoma and Enid Amid Record January Storm
Oklahoma awoke to five inch blankets of snow with Ada and Enid among the hardest hit. The storm defied forecasters as temperatures stayed in the twenties, disrupting some streetcar and railroad traffic while boosting wheat moisture and overall crop prospects. Train service in Enid remained largely unaffected as the snow continued in early morning hours.
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Snow Blanket Covers Miami District in Heavy Snowfall
By the Associated Press MIAMI Jan 13 Snow fell with depths from two to eight inches across the district beginning after midnight and continuing through 10 AM today.
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Snowfalls Disrupt Travel In M A Lester And Ardmore
Six inches of snow paralyzed M alester streets and the interurban to Wartshorne while Ardmore reported four inches of snow. Noted as the heaviest in years, the weather brought a 34 degree high and 25 degree low.
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Snow delays hit Tulsa trains and streetcar
Snowfall of four inches disrupts Frisco passenger trains delaying arrivals by two to three hours. A suburban streetcar line derailed, halting service for about an hour.
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Snowy start to Bartlesville winter with five inches fallen
Light snow began at midnight in Bartlesville and intensified to morning. Temperatures ranged from 27 at midnight to 0 this morning as about five inches of snow accumulated in the last 12 hours marking the first snow of the season in Bartlesville.
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Funeral Follows Police Shooting of Local Youth
In Muskogee Oklahoma January 13 a funeral was held for 14 year old Eugene Wiley after policeman Howard Noble shot him Monday morning. Wiley’s father Thomas J Wiley attended as did many locals while Paul Bailey, charged in the burglary tied to the case, sat in jail awaiting trial. Bailey was released on bond two hours after the funeral and faces further charges in city court.
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Water For Foreign Ships Would Loosen Prohibition
Washington reports the House Judiciary Committee considers amending the prohibition enforcement act to let American passenger liners carry and sell liquor outside the three mile limit. Rep Edmonds asserts current rules divert travel to foreign ships while opponents quip about prohibitionists on non dry ships.
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Pennsylvania
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Missouri
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Women Prefer Homely Husbands for Contrast in Attention
A quip from Enid Eagle notes that few women object to marrying a homely man because such a mate attracts more attention by contrast, highlighting humor about social perceptions of appearances.
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Enid Eagle
Judge Joé Now Private Citizen Retires from Oklahoma Post
Former justice of the peace Judge Joseph G. Anderson, now private citizen, relinquished duties on January 1 and passed to notary public status. He jokes about staying involved locally while avoiding state matters, and spends time with successor Judge W. H. Fisher in the courthouse area.
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Honor Memory of Ben Franklin
The versatile Benjamin Franklin will be celebrated nationwide on January 17 the 215th anniversary of his birth. Tributes will honor him as statesman diplomat philosopher scientist journalist economist salesman philanthropist humorist printer and publisher. University of Pennsylvania alumni plan to hail him as founder of their alma mater. Libraries in many cities will note Franklin as founder of the first public library in the colonies.
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University of Pennsylvania
Four Pontotoc County whiskey cases handled in federal court
Sheriff Duncan reports four Pontotoc county cases decided in federal court this week with more hearings planned when court reconvenes Saturday. Art Sullivan pled guilty to selling Choctaw beer to a restricted Indian and paid 50 dollars. Morris pled guilty to material for making whisky and paid 250 dollars. Rance Jones was fined 100 dollars and jailed 60 days for possessing intoxicants. Maxwell pled guilty to possession of material for making whisky and paid 250 dollars. The judge adjourned to attend the funeral of former federal judge Ralph E Campbell.
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Former German Empress Augusta Victoria Nearing Death
Doorn Holland Jan 13 Former Emperor William of Germany and others at Doorn are convinced Augusta Victoria death is imminent and they are resigned to the inevitable as they wait.
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Oklahoma Cotton Outlook Brightens Says Growers Union
Oklahoma cotton farmers face a brighter outlook as officials of the Oklahoma Cotton Growers association report a state wide survey. Banks extend smaller but sufficient credit while buyers forecast higher prices as visible supply lags behind earlier estimates. A potential European market for low grade cotton may open with suitable credit, aiding cooperative marketing to lift farmers from unprofitable returns.
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Guthrie Dedicates White Way After Night Lighting
Guthrie newspapers report the city activated the new White Way Saturday night with 64 lamps at 400 candlepower on metal posts. The $11,000 cost was fully raised by subscription as part of ongoing progress in the city.
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Maud and Beatrix Debate Carol’s Habits
In Life magazine dialogue Maud praises Carol as clever and absorbing in conversation while Beatrix notes she has other bad habits. The exchange highlights contrasting views on Carol’s persona and behavior.
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Fort Worth Star Telegram Moves Into New Million Dollar Plant
The Fort Worth Star Telegram opens a new headquarters in a brick reinforced building of 100 by 100 feet with five stories above ground and two below. Louis J. Wortham leads the paper, which includes modern presses and a full conveyor system to streamline production and distribution. The structure supports future expansion with space for six more floors.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Shaw's Ada Store Launches Huge Win-Back Sale
Shaw's department store in Ada opens a sweeping three week sale with prices slashed by more than half on all goods. The event aims to move stock regardless of cost to reset the shop's finances and spark a new era for the Oklahoma retailer.
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Evening News
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Nearly Half of U S Population Dwells in Cities
The U S census bureau reports 54 318 000 urban residents in 2 500 or more population centers or 51 4 percent of the total. Rural population is 51 5909 739. Urban share rose from 46 3 percent in 1910.
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Greek King Vows to Stay on Throne Despite Allied Recognition
In Athens on January 13 King Constantine declared he will not abdicate the throne even if allied nations refuse to recognize his right as Greek sovereign. He asserted his resolve to rule despite potential diplomatic opposition from the Allies.
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