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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1919
Page
1
Governor Robertson and Attorney General Preeling refuse to direct a grand jury investigation, insisting local authorities must act if a grand jury is called by a district judge or petitioned by ten residents. The dispute halts any formal inquiry into Oklahoma County political entanglements.
The report warns of a severe ice shortage as heat drives consumption and population growth strains supply. A new 6,000 to 108 storage plant is under construction to end the shortage within five years, with completion expected by November 1.
Police officer Garrison Kitchens faces a city commission probe next week. Mayor Walton suspended him during the inquiry, while Mike Donnelly would have sought dismissal if the probe had not been requested. A. P. Findlay, Oklahoma reporter fired by Kitchens, had his municipal court hearing continued after counsel’s agreement. Findlay is charged with striking a policeman and interfering with a officer in the line of duty.
Weather report notes cooler trend seen in Olla region with daytime highs unlikely above 100 degrees though near the mark is possible. Rain forecast for the city around 7 p.m. with heavier precipitation observed at the Fairgrounds just east of town. Light overnight showers may affect corn crops nearby.
A private was condemned to death for disobeying orders at Fort Leavenworth. The sentence was commuted to dishonorable discharge by order of the President, with records noting the case and officials involved.
Governor Robertson reiterates he has no intention of calling an extra session to probe profiteering in life’s necessities. He spoke amid questions tied to a report of an emergency session and reaffirmed his opposition to any additional assembly beyond current plans.
The Knight brothers Jesse and John Knight must serve twenty and fifteen years respectively in the penitentiary for the murder of Geogle FE Long, Parkingtown former fire chief. The Criminal Court of Appeals, in an opinion today by Judge James KR Armatron, affirms both sentences. The killing occurred a little more than a year ago.
Oklahoma City postmaster Claude Weaver announces July postal receipts rose over prior month. The monthly report says receipts have climbed steadily and may soon reach the one million dollar annual mark, with a new postoffice order issued to publish the figures.
Nebraska joined the states approving the federal woman suffrage amendment as the House, by a 100 vote, passed a joint resolution to ratify. The Senate had earlier approved by 27 to 0, making Nebraska the fourteenth state to ratify.
Program for the Wheeler Park concert afternoon from 4 to 6 features tunes including You Cannot Sit Here fox trot Semmer fox trot selection from When Come Reams True Tell Me fox trot Out of Best fox trot I'm Forever Lowing Bwbbles waltz Sahara Soon Be Dey Like You fox trot and others presented by Robert Moore Seends Cheat Braker March plus concert verses and selections.
Washington August 2 Representative LaGuardia told the House committee investigating aircraft expenditures that promises to supply Liberty aircraft motors to allies prompted French and state-owned manufacturers to slow production. He said 1,500 motors were promised to Italy, but none delivered two months before the armistice and only four American squadrons on the western front were equipped with this motor. Government ownership of flying fields in the United States was urged by the witness.
Hearing on mandamus to compel open records to reporters began in District Judge Clark's court. City attorney Charles Ruth moved to dismiss. argument scheduled after the evidence, with the session expected to fill much of the afternoon.
Washington reports the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic, may be sent again across the continent. Details are unclear as the transmission contains garbled text but confirms ongoing transatlantic aviation efforts and related plans.
Aug 2 Chicago reports Local Federated Railway Shopmen's Union leaders say the strike that began yesterday will widen into a nationwide movement. About 30,000 workers in the Midwest and similar numbers in the South and Southeast are out. Demands include raising wages from 68 to 85 cents an hour, effective from January 1. Negotiations in Washington continue.
Sheriff G E H Johnson seeks a circuit court mandamus against Mayor Walton Judge A M Mun don and Police Chief Mce to compel delivery of all liquor owned by the city within five days after closure Written details of the seizure appear in the mandamus petition Washington feet notes on military enlistment and a Democratic party statement about railroad policy
Washington Aug 2 The War Department announced plans to sell surplus subsistence to the public by parcel post starting Monday with only canned and cured meat and vegetables available at first. Parcel post delivery costs to be added, storage points and forms provided to postal clerks for carton lot sales.
Congress abandons a five week recess at President Wilson's request to stay in session and address the evolving labor crisis. The move follows the president's urging for congressional action on labor tensions and related economic issues.
Washington August 2 The net income to the government in its operation of the railroads during June 1919 was 23 000 000 it was announced today by Railways Directne Hynes The net operating the roads during that month wear 000 000 This covers practically all closes railroads and lie terminal ompanies.
London report dated August 2 from Geneva states rioting in a town with peace troops left several dead and many wounded. The unrest escalated as strikers clashed with authorities amid a chaotic scene.
Bela Kun ousted as Hungarian dictator and a new cabinet formed under Jules Peidu who becomes premier. Report notes military disaster in the Romanian campaign as a key cause shaping the political shakeup.
An incendiary blaze swept a block near West Forty-third to South Hermitage in Chicago injuring a score and leaving about 3,000 people homeless. Police say it was started by Negroes and state troops were sent to the scene as whites and blacks clashed amid property losses exceeding $20,000 in Polish and Lithuanian workers housing.
Looting and rioting raged through the night as police strikes spread, with the lord mayor appealing for military aid. Six lorries of troops from Crosby arrived fully armed, plus special constables. Loitering unrest continued in poverty areas into morning as volunteers aided guard duties. Loyal Liverpool police bayonet charges and about a dozen arrests occurred during efforts to quell looting.
A fragment describes Corporal Barber visiting Oklahoma City after arriving from Camp Funston Kansas. He dines at a Red Cross canteen and faces gossip about a girl named Clay. The note hints at home sickness, longing, and a casual, gossiping tone.
The Associated Press notes the new cabinet with Premier Jules Peidit as foreign affairs minister and Joseph Haubrich as war minister. Peter Agoston, Paul Garami, Joseph Miakica, and M. Keittelhofer fill named posts including justice finance and food. Peidit described as courageous with simple habits, past as typographer editor and worker. Haubrich, ex police chief, noted as anticommunist. Jurama linked to prior cabinet.
Aug 2 reports from Budapest say martial law is being enforced by the war minister in the new government led by Joseph Haubrich. City described as quiet. Vienna dispatches note socialist Hungary seeks peace with the Allies after Bela Kun’s resignation and safe contact arrangements.
Vienna reports Bela Kun has resigned and been replaced by a socialist government after pressure from the Iron Curtain and Soviet socialists. Capt Thomas Gregory, U S food administrator, credited with aiding Kun's exit. the crisis adds to unrest in Budapest with garbled quotes from a meeting and a stray mention of jobs and talk at the locale.
Washington Aug 2 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee completed work on enforcement legislation and plans to send the bill to the full committee. The measure is described as less drastic than the House version, with definitions of intoxicating liquor set at over one percent alcohol and tightened rules on private possession and seizure, though illegal sales remain a focus.
Ten mounted policemen, aided by Mayor Walton, begin a night patrol to patrol a frat night event. The squad, five per vehicle, will be ready for use by next week. Plainclothes officers currently work on the case in San Francisco.
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