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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1919
Page
1
Mayor Walton announces a five part traffic law revision. A committee will tour eastern cities to gather ideas on traffic management. New night traffic officers will patrol downtown intersections under powerful spotlights. Safety zones will be painted six feet wide with green and red lights to guide vehicles and curb parking.
In Weimar the rail workers issue new government demands and warn of a general strike on April 10 if unmet. Poland’s Premier Paderewski says there can be no union with Germany and calls for a solution on Danzig. West Ukrainian Premier Holubovitch proposes a plebiscite under Entente control to settle the territorial dispute with Poland.
Cherokee Indian Zach Noel faces potential clemency or reprieve after a murder sentence for J. L. Jobe. The case was presented to Governor Robertson, with details of the crime and the sentencing noted.
Oklahoma City expected to host a recruiting detail as Col Martite prepares to deploy a Post Viel air service. About 15 000 men are sought for service with daily trips to extend air recruitment offerings.
Paris reports optimistic outlook for a settlement favorable to France on security in the Rhine neutral zone and pension indemnities. The Commission on reparation adopted a provisional report on damages and valuation methods amid muted sessions due to Premier Briand and President Wilson illness.
Rioting marked by firing by strike sympathizers and police opened the tenth week of the textile strike in Lawrence. A bomb exploded in the same neighborhood hours earlier. No one was initially reported killed though rioters and police clashed with sticks and clubs. arrests occurred. Women and children joined the picket lines amid disturbances.
Monard B. Hoppe of McLaury Hoppe Maw pin has returned from service overseas and will resume his law practice. He is visiting friends and was stationed with the headquarters company of the Fifth Division.
The article reports that the peace treaty will be signed in Versailles, a historic palace in France. The signing follows prior terms set at the Paris conference, with German representatives arriving for the formal act marking the end of a great world drama.
Orchardists report heavy hail at 1 am damaged peaches and other fruit by as much as 50 percent in near Oklahoma City areas. Colder weather and frost forecast may worsen losses. rainfall totals include 0.52 inches with hail, affecting several Oklahoma cities.
Merril Fisher of Oklahoma City earned an Oxford scholarship, the only man in his Aviation unit selected after written exams. Fisher, a former University of Oklahoma student and Missouri graduate, is cited for outstanding scholastic and military service.
Washington April 7 Navy official said no orders for the transport George Washington had been received though the ship was cleaning at New York in preparation to sail for Brest on April 18. She would return with the president aboard by May 10 if needed, and no move signals an early departure from France.
John Frederickson, former manager of construction in France for Stewart Construction of New York, arrives in city days after return. Brother of George Frederickson, Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce president, he spent nearly two years directing highway work and advocates substantial road spending. He supervised hundreds of miles of New York highways.
General William J. Snow, chief of staff, has been detailed by the War Department for a special mission to the Philippines for testing military actions and study of adapting the system to the peace military establishment. He will be accompanied only by his aide, Captain Charles Blakely.
Secretary of War Baker leads a delegation including Hugh Wallace ambassador to France and War Committee members aboard the Leviathan en route to Paris for talks with the Allied liquidation commission. They will inspect American camps and logistics in France and the occupied zones to review the ammunition and supply chain supporting U S forces.
Oklahoma City and Oklahoma soldiers in the Thirty sixth division will not leave France or home before July and possibly August. Report from Associated Press says General Pershing designated the immediate return to the United States, with the War Department’s schedule showing no convoy deployment for the Thirty sixth before June. Units listed include infantry and machine gun battalions with multiple company designations.
A Vienna based report says Hela Kun, long seen as leader of Hungary’s communist government, may be assassinated and a socialist revolt discussed with allies. Budapest reportedly remains under communist control as talks about borders and economy unfold.
The Bavarian social democratic conference voted 42 to 6 against introducing a Soviet republic in Bavaria. Berlin reports say no Soviet government has been proclaimed yet though radicals push the plan. Peasants threaten to withhold food supplies if a Soviet regime forms. Troops in Munich show sympathy but vow neutrality to prevent riots.
Oklahoma City architect Layton who just won contract for city school plans will travel to New York in a few days to study ventilation devices and findings from recent expensive experiments to improve local school systems.
Report outlines that Mayor Walton and commissioners clash over a public works pick for mayoral successor. Patterson backs a people vote, while Harrison and Hope emerge as contentious figures. Governor Robertson's potential hand in selecting Walton's successor factors into a stalled battle.
Washington April reports repeal of restrictions on General Pershing authority over court martial proceedings abroad. An amendment to General Order No. 84 of 1917 is struck out, removing mandatory recommendations by the acting judge advocate general in France and the power to set aside or modify sentences.
The weather tonight and Tuesday turns colder with a chance of heavy precipitation. In Kanbar, expect partly cloudy skies and near freezing temperatures Tuesday morning, with fair conditions later.
State and county leaders push a four million dollar Liberty Bond quota for Oklahoma County. Officials deny propaganda claims about Wilton’s Europe trip costs and outline plans for volunteer drives, public meetings, and investment from railroads and public utilities to fund the loan.
President Wilson’s condition improved morning yet, under Admiral Grayson’s orders, he will stay in his room and attend no meetings. Washington dispatch says he remains in bed but continues to regain strength.
Furl announces an airplane race in Enid next month with prizes from the Royal Flying Corps. Conger of United Aircraft Corp notes entrants allowed for all but explosive entries and that race machines must be identical to those previously used. Plans are under way in Enid as organizers prepare for the event.
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