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Muskogee Times Democrat

Location

Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1918

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Peace Officers to Meet Here in One Day Oklahoma group to convene in city court sessions and banquet

Preliminary plans for the Oklahoma Peace Officers Association meeting on July 8 include a one day session in a city court, an automobile tour, and a Severshot banquet. The association, formed October 18, 1915, promotes officer cooperation and auto theft suppression with a $50 incentive for recovered vehicles and $150 for theft arrests. Committees named include Finance led by Warren Butz and Sheriff John Barker, with Entertainment headed by Chadwell Spaulding and F. Lo.

Oklahoma Peace Officers’ Association John S. Barger Severshot Oklahoma Peace Officers’ Assotation Association Warren Butz Marshall Harry Biske John §. Barker Ear Chadwell H. R. Spaulding F. Lo

Schneider Speaks Up Pep to Shipyard Workers

George Schneider of the Cleveland Athletic Club was chosen by Charles Schwab to boost morale among Great Lakes shipbuilders. His spirited introductory remarks impressed Schwab and led to Schneider touring yards to urge faster rivet work and greater productivity.

Harry B. Hunt Washington George Schneider Cleveland Athletic Club Charles Schwab Uncle Sam Big Ship Building Organization America Schneider Schwab Ehnelder

Local Hoxie Officials Named in Police Roll Call

Hoxie lists Deputy Sheriff J M Bron Deputy Sheriff J Zufall Police Chief A Harria and officers Minter Cottle Davidson and others in a badge and duty roll call reflecting municipal law enforcement roles including Police Judge Charlies McLees.

Telegraphers to Abide by Decision of President

Bt Paul Minn June 17 There will be industrial peace if telegraph companies accept the decision of the national labor board. B J Konenkamp president of the Commercial Telegraphers union telegraphed President Wilson yesterday stating there will be no strike of operators until after the president acts.

Bt. Paul Minn National Labor Board B. J. Konenkamp Commercial Telegraphers Union Wilson

All Traces of Scrofula Cleansed from the Blood

An old vegetable blood remedy S S S claims to cleanse the blood of Scrofula and impurities. It promises to reach every taint, remove disease germs, and restore vigor. Sold by druggists with medical advice offered via Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga.

Swift Laboratory Atlanta Grove

Kaiser Sees Victory From Militarism in Speech

Amsterdam June 17 Emperor William declares German victory will come from militarism praising the "most capable people on earth" as he responds to a congratulatory telegram marking his accession anniversary. He speaks of bearing sufferings with strength, citing strained war years and a duty to heal postwar wounds for a peaceful future.

Terdam Pruanian Germany William Chandellor von Wertling Leapress Bince Gersmany

Texas Cavalry Raised to Federal Duty in Mexico Era

Pallas, June 17. Governor Hobby announced the Texas national guard cavalry of 14 000 men has been raised under war department authority and will be federalized immediately. The move dispels fears the force would be used in Mexico and aligns it with the secretary of war, ending border duty rhetoric.

Colt Texas National Guard Mexico Para Hobby Feder Geveral

Burning oil on Healdton streams causes loss and suits

Ringling Oklahoma June 16 Special Thousands of dollars in damage to stock water and fires are involved in suits being prepared against oil companies operating in fields near Ringling by landowners whose creeks have been contaminated by waste. Ten cases will be filed soon against nearly all Dig companies in the Healdton field. Similar suits have been filed in Carter County and have affected Mud Creek Long Branch and other streams. Damages include $3,000 for John Cornish and $300 paid to John Mansy for damages'''

Ringling Okla Healdton Carter County Mud Creek Long Branch Jefferson County John Cornish John Mansy

McLeod Enforces Bright Light and Speed Rules

Police court this Monday morning dealt with offenders of traffic ordinances involving bright headlights and speeding. Judge McLeod imposed nominal fines and warned defendants to avoid repetition as Chief Harris announced strict enforcement. Patrols by Motor Patrolman Starkey will cover early morning to late night to curb reckless driving.

Starkey McLeos Harris

Qualifying Round Opens Golf Meet at Kay See

About 250 players began the qualifying round of the eighteenth Trans-Mississippi golf tournament at Hillcrest Country Club Kansas City Missouri. The event features 36 holes daily with match play commencing Wednesday and a Friday finale. The course is 6499 yards with bogey 80 76 and a 72 record.

Kansas City Hillcrest Country Club

Crown Prince Praised by Father for His Victories

Amsterdam reports Emperor Wilhelm congratulated the crown prince on recent troop successes. He praised General Boehm, General von Below, and General von Hitler for defeating the enemy and breaking their reserves. The dispatch credits 5000 prisoners and over 1000 guns as signs of triumph. The emperor thanks the crown prince, commanders, and troops and predicts final victory.

Amsterdam Wil Ham Berlin Fatherland

American Bravery Lauded by U S Army Unit

Paris June 4 correspondence reports that the Sixty-fifth sanitary section of the United States army was cited for courage in action in a communiqué issued by Divisional General Targe, commander of the 121st infantry division.

Paris Associated Preass Sixty-fifth Sanitary Section United States Army Targe

Battle Hymn of the Marines across land and sea

The song recalls United States Marines marching from the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli and fighting in diverse terrains. It extols the Marines as guardians from dawn to setting and vows to defend the nation with pride and courage.

Santiago Marne United States Montesuma Tripeli United States Marine Ayerelle United States Marines

Norfolk Police Chief Changes Name to Pershing

Norfolk Va police chief named Kizer changes cognomen to Pershing after Congress grants the request. G Kirer, secretary of the International Association of Ghiera of Poltes, petitioned Congress and the convention at Kansas City proposed Pershing as the new name. Chief Harris notes Kizer urged the gathering to approve the change.

Norfolk Kizer Pershing Kicer International Association of Ghiera of Poltes Congress Art Harris Association Kansas City Harris Perehing Itizer Io

Owen Anxious For Good Showing In Oklahoma

Senator Robert L. Owens expressed keen hope that Oklahoma delivers a strong performance on national war savings day. George W. Barnes, Oklahoma state director, received a telegram showing deep interest in the success of the intensive war savings campaign concluding with the national day.

Robert L. Owens Oklahoma George W. Barnes

Oklahoma citizens urged to answer president’s call

A message from Senator Owen urges Oklahomans to fulfill a patriotic duty and respond to the president’s call. The note stresses the importance of a June 2 mobilization and a united national effort, aiming for broad citizen participation across the state.

Owen Oklahoma

Grace's Baby Bowel Medicine Aids Digestion

Ad claims the remedy helps digestion and relieves sour stomach diarrhoea and flux for both children and adults. Describes the product as perfectly harmless and suitable for all ages, presented in an old time marketing style.

Grace

Christian Endeavorers to Hold Meeting Tuesday

Christian Endeavorers of Muskogee will meet Tuesday evening at Cumberland Presbyterian church for the monthly rally. Reports from ten to fifteen Muskogee delegates to the El Reno state convention will be shared. Miss Emma McClaran, Cumberland chapter president, arranged for fine music. officers will be elected and installed by Rev. C. H. Schiffier after the vote.

Christian Endeavorers Buskogee Cumberland Presbytariay Church Muskogee el Reno Emma McClaran Cumberland C. H. Schiffier Pnator

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