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Oklahoma City Times

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1917

Page

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Mystery clears in Saulles child case at Mineola jail

The Longer de Saulles Jr. mystery ends as the 4 year old is found with G. Maurice Saulles, a business partner, amid court action over his mother Mrs. de Saulles who is jailed for murder. An inquest is planned with witnesses including Arthur de Saulles and the chauffeur.

Mineola N.Y John Longer de Saulles Jr Sianea de Saulles G. Maurice Saulles DeSaulles Jr DeSaulles Walter R. Jones

Oklahoma Victory in Western Freight Rate Cases

Oklahoma shippers celebrate a victory as the Commerce Commission closes rate cases. Oklahoma Traffic Association says the tenor of the ruling sustains the shippers’ interests. identical or similar rates to Texas and Louisiana are noted. Roads proposing alternative rates could affect freight charges across the state and beyond.

Oklahoma

Interstate Commerce Board Proposes Revised Southwest Rates

A tentative finding by the Interstate Commerce Commission proposes revised mileage based rates between Texas Oklahoma and Kansas regions in the southwestern loss case. The commission released the outline today, signaling changes to Shreveport rate cases and a revised schedule for future applications.

Washington Aug Pointe Texas Oklahoma Kansas Interstate Commerce Shreveport Interstate Cormerce Commission

English Girls Cigaret Fiends

London authorities warn against rising cigarette use among women and girls as war crowds urge moderation recedes. Reports describe factory girls as the most affected, with many teens claiming to smoke up to a hundred and fifty cigarets weekly.

London Avg &Fogland

Local forecast showers tonight cool weather

The forecast calls for cooler, cloudy conditions with possible showers tonight and again Thursday. In the state forecast, showers and cooler air are likely in the west. Texas forecast suggests partly cloudy skies with cooler temperatures and some showers in the south.

West Por Kanbar Stormim Texas Teomhd Fooler Mart

City dam passes six inch rise enables unrestricted water use

Heavy rains have raised the river above the dam letting residents draw water freely for sprinkling lawns gardens and washing vehicles. Dr JG Street city property commissioner notes flow remains strong near the wood dam and water bills for July will be low while August charges may rise.

Fr Oklahoma Civana JG Street Public Poperty Wood Doctor Street City Water Work

First Call for New Army Sept in Massachusetts

Boston reports that the first men accepted in the state for service in the new national army will be called to the colors on September 1. Orders from Provost Marshal General Crowder were received by Charles F Gettemy, director of military enrollment, stating entrainment for camps between September 1 and 5. One third of the state quota will be called on the first day of next month.

Boston Aug Ew National Army Charles F Gettemy Crowder Gettemy

Appellate Boards Meet With Earp

A conference of district appellate boards opened in the state capitol with Adj Gen Ancel Earp presiding. The three boards planned questions to submit to Provost Marshal General Crowder as exemption appeals are set to begin early next week.

Senate Cap Adj Ancel Earp Crowder

Ad Club to Stage a Humbug Circus Here on August 24

Oklahoma City Ad Club plans a tent circus on August 24 titled Sixtyree Raneloant Humbug Circue. The idea emerged at the Skieven hotel meeting with Okla homie City performers to participate and Victor F Hayden from Keeshen Advertising addressed members on copy standards.

Ad Club Oklahoma City Neat Oklahomie City Victor F Hayden Keeshen

Interest Rate Is Too Low to Sell New Bonds

Preparations for the second therty loan were begun in New York as the General Loan Committee of the Second Federal Reserve District asked Secretary McAdoo to proceed. The issue, expected around September 18, faces doubt about selling above par with an interest rate as low as 1 1/8 percent.

New York Reserve District McAdoo

Rainfall boosts Oklahoma cotton crop as rains spread

Central and north central Oklahoma received several heavy showers in the past day, boosting soil moisture and promising to lift cotton yields. Reports from Ada Alva Carnegie Enid Muskogee and Oklahoma City record 12 to 2 inches, with towns like Rush Springs and Ruth Springs noting significant rainfall and acreage impacts.

Oklahoma Rush Springs Ruth Springs Grady County ED Reno Oklahoma City Wight Lea Ada Alva Carnegie Handler Cherokee Chickasha Enid Hammon Holdenville Kingfisher McAleyter Muskogee Meridian Newkirk Okeene Okemah Lil Pauls Valley Shawnee Stillwater Yulew Weatherford

Food Short Triggers Wide German Cattle Slaughter

Dispatch from the interior reports Germany imposes a sweeping slaughter of home cattle stocks as fodder short ages press prices down about fifteen percent. Government purchases are discontinued until the nation can utilize domestic supplies.

Copenhagen Dinnmark

Dutch Capture German Airmen in Territorial Waters

Dutch forces seized two German airmen after a noted incident near Weat Kapelle in Dutch territorial waters. The airmen were disoriented and detained aboard a patrol vessel, then brought to Pie for processing and formalities.

Peushing Holland Weat Kapelle

Fourteen of 62 Examined Ready to Enter Army

District No 1 disallows many exemptions while 14 examined today will be certified physically ready for service. Of 62 examined across districts 2 and 3, 37 in district 2 and 25 in district 3. 44 called in district 2, seven failed to appear. One from Altus, Oklahoma passed but claimed exemption. District 5 saw 24 of 36 present. 10 did not appear. Provost Marshal orders exemption claims must be filed within seven days after notices. City Board No 1 met to pass on exemptions, many disallowed, appeals to district board.

Altus Okia Crowder Rust City Board No 1 District Board District No. 1 Imade

Loan of ¥100,000,000 Advance to China Under Joint Ally Terms

Peking reports that Japanese bankers have completed an agreement to advance China 10,000,000 yen as part of a larger 100,000,000 yen loan, likely secured by surplus revenue from the salt monopoly. Allies may participate if they desire, easing immediate financial pressure on the Peking government.

Peking China

He Looped the Loop 22 Times in Air Show

Newport News witnesses reported Edward Stinson looped the loop twenty two times in a single flight today. The stunt, witnessed near Ivy Pahl station, was described as a bold display of aerobatic skill and claimed to set a new American record for consecutive loops in the air.

Newport News Edward Stinson Ivy Pahl

Food Bill Vote At Four O Clock Today

Washington August action before night on central legislation was clearer when the senate convened today. Adoption of conference reports on the food control bill and the bill providing for a food survey and stimulation of production virtually was assured. Debate proceeded in earnest agreement for a final vote at four. The conference report on the stood saver HT next will be taken up.

Washington Senate House

Enloe Retains Federal Office Four-Year Term

Enloe Jr. continues as United States marshal for the Eastern district of Oklahoma. He has served a four-year term, succeeding Grant Victor, with the term set to expire August 18. Paloe has been active in rounding up draft resisters amid the Oklahoma uprising.

Muskogeke Okle Aispe Ial B. A. Enloe Jr Haw United States Lastern Otsehoma For Mugroger Okls Payne County United States Marshal's Office

Federal Agents Arrest Working Class Organizer in Oklahoma

Federal agents seized a man alleged to lead draft resisters in Payne County near MugoRger Oklahoma. Homer Spence, linked to organizing opposition to the draft, was arrested in Seminole County after deputies pursued reports of union activity tied to the conspiracy case. He faces a $5,000 bond and federal indictment for conspiracy under the conscription act.

Musaerogee Okie Homer Spence Iain Oklahoma Semniniole United States Marchal T. A Enloe Spence Hall Marshal Entoe Spener Share

German Socialist Demands Changes in German Leadership

Philipp Scheidemann a socialist Reichstag member spoke to about 6000 people in Manhattan urging rapid replacement of the chancellor and a government that truly represents the will of the German people in the interest of peace.

Amsterdam Philipp Scheidemann Reichstag Manhattan Haden Ener Chanellorichaelis

State Files Oil Shooting Charges Hearing Set

Five cases alleging violations of state oil shooting rules were slated for hearing on August 24 by the state corporation commission. All operators are in the Healdton area. Cases named Geneva Pearl on Company Rockland Oil company Glenwood Oil company and Wertheimer and Dewhe.

State Corporation Commission Healdton Geneva Pearlon Company Rockland Oil Company Glenwood Oil Company

Apache uprising near Globe disrupts asbestos mines

Reports from Globe indicate an Apache Indian uprising near the Tonto range fifty miles northwest of Globe has surrounded nine white miners at asbestos mines. Deputy Dan Armer leads riders toward the scene as forest fires blaze. additional cowboys and rangers race to assist, while lines to the mines fail and tensions rise over wage disputes and ore transport.

Globe, Ariz Ang Rai Ift Dan Armer Sierra Anchan Indiana Sheriff Armer Tmck Aurea Globe Tonto Range San Carlos Indian Reservation Don Armer Tonto

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D. C Zimmie City Dam Earp B.A. Enloe Jr A. Enloe Jr Wilson Spence Takene Bulletin Posse W. W Phoenix Aris Miami Thas Cibeque Asbestoniine
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