Dance Law Action May Go To Vote
Mayor seeks charter amendment by ballot on two ordinances amid disagreement between ministers welfare board and city officials. Officials argue for public sentiment to decide. welfare board resists drastic provisions, favors neutral policy. The mayor and Commissioner Donnelly favor submitting the question to voters as a charter amendment rather than an ordinance.
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Ava
Halle
Wallin Saus
Walton
Shes
Wellare
Ayne
Mike Donnelly
Donnelly
Rail workers to return to jobs today amid strike talks
J E Newland secretary of the Maintenance of Way and Shop Employes Union No 22 Oklahoma City said all railroad workers on strike will return today following President Wilson's note. Frisco agent H C Conley said last Tuesday’s strikers had not yet returned and freight restrictions remain. George B Johnson, State Federation of Labor secretary, noted shop laborers in Shawnee had gone back this morning and will work until further union action. A convention is planned in Oklahoma City on Sunday August 10 with delegates to discuss the situation and prepare for cohesive action after the strike vote results are announced in September.
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J. E Newland
Oklahoma City
Wilson
H.C. Conley
Frisco
Shepmen
George B. Johnson
State Federation of Labor
Oscar Heath
Shawnee
Kansas
Johnson
Ince
Johnton
Two thousand guns reported in city
Approximately two thousand people have reported weapon ownership to Chief of Police Jerry Smith. Since the notified period began, the chief’s office has been busy around the clock, with the mayor extending the reporting deadline to Monday and plans for continued hours tomorrow.
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Jerry Smith
Smith
Walton
Physicians Buy Hospital Here and Form Clinic
A deal completed yesterday reforms Wesley Hospital on Tenth Street and Harvey into a cooperative clinic run by physicians. Dr A. L. Weeh will direct surgery with a six person team, including Drs M. B. Stowt J. McDonald and Teetie Southgate, plus staff from army hospital practice. Possession is Oct 4. remodel plans include eventual expansion and unchanged current equipment.
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Harveyene
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Wesley Hospital Corporation
F. K. Camp
Julia Johnson
Courtesy Cards Bill Submitted in City Session
The city auditor's office reviews a bill from Harlow Purchasing Company for 68 dollars to reprint 1,000 police cards. Neyland Engraving also asks 31 dollars for a plate and 2,000 engravings for Mayor Walton. nature of items not stated.
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Walton
Neyland ~Engraving Company
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Treaty documents to Senate Monday
Washington August 9 documents used by the American peace delegation at Paris and sent here will be transmitted to the senate Monday in response to a request from the foreign relations committee. The president had planned to send the papers today but the senate was not in session.
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Washington
Paris
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Boy Held in Shooting Case at City Dam
Ray Watfare and Lewis Dutcher remained in county jail this morning as investigators probe the shooting of Ben Clark, a laborer at the new city dam. Dutcher is the father of the 10-year-old boy alleged to have fired the shot. no other arrests were reported.
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Ray Watfare
Lewis Dutcher
Ben Clark
New City
Hard Road Meeting to Be Held Monday
The county excise board adjourned to Monday to take final action on hard surface roads. Yesterday the board heard opinions of prominent county residents on the funds needed and how expenses should be distributed between hard surface and dirt roads.
Man Returns After Mysterious Absence in El Reno
Paul Farley proprietor of the Farley ice cream factory returns home after three weeks away. A scar behind his ear suggests he suffered injury, prompting hospital transport to the El Reno sanatorium. He appeared dazed and distressed, with authorities investigating the circumstances of his disappearance and return.
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EL Reno
Okla
Paul Farley
Farley
Reno
Fiery Senate Race Opens as Fears Fires First Shot
Oklahoma voters face a heated contest as candidate fearlessly declares support for a pro war record. Congressman Tom Lawter joins the race after a decisive period meeting state leaders. The forthcoming campaign centers on loyalty to the president and service during wartime.
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Tom Lawter
Oklahoma
Suspect Confesses Escape From Pen
Detectives Connors and Spears spent three days tying Yates Standridge alias Charlie Smith to thefts of suit cases. He then admitted he is an escaped life prisoner from Arkansas State Penitentiary Little Rock. Standridge gave the alias to police at first arrest. He denied involvement until property was found in his town. Clifford Hopper was arrested with Standridge and held during the investigation.
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Mike Connors
Wade Spears
Yates Standridge
Charlie Smith
Little Rock
Standridge
Smith
Clifford Hoxper
Perling
Kaiser to face trial in April at Hampton Court
International News Service reports London rumor that the former German Kaiser will be tried in April at Hampton Court with Lord Finlay likely presiding. The palace on the Thames, near Hampton, Middlesex, is described amid erroneous notes and scattered details.
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ONDON
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International News Service
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Lord Finlay
United States
Canada
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Middlesex County
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Iris
Frederick Policeman Slain in Duel at Parker Store
Special night policeman B Bowers was shot and killed at 2200 near Parker's store on Grant avenue. John C Parker is charged with the shooting after a quarrel at the opera house. Rogers, making rounds, was wounded fatally. Parker remains unconscious. Police found a 45 calibre gun and a .38 calibre gun. five bullet holes mar Parker's door screen. B B Rogers is brother of Frederick mayor Z Z Rogers, a Texas native who moved here with early settlers.
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Parker
Two More Roads Declare Embargo on Freight Food Stuffs
New Orleans August 9 Missouri Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads imposed an embargo on all freight can foodstuffs. The Kansas City Southern embargo extended only to points beyond its line.
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Kansas City Southern
Jpointe
France Reconsidering Short Prewar Return of US Bodies
Bulletin from Washington reports France now reconsiders the proposed refusal to permit return of American soldiers’ bodies before 1922. Secretary of State Lansing notified House Rules Chairman Potter that modified legislation is being prepared on the subject.
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France
Lansing
Potter
House
Explosion at Port Colborne kills many and injures dozens
Reports from St. Catherines say a government elevator explosion at Port Colborne wrecked the facility at 1 15 pm. Five were killed, fourteen injured, and about 150 missing. A barge nearby is believed to have borne the greatest loss of life as it exploded or was blown apart. The vessel is said to carry a large stew.
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Port Colborne
Pauls Valley Man Appointed Welfare Board Superintendent
Pauls Valley officials confirm John Hutcher of Pauls Valley as superintendent of the board of public welfare. Hutcher, well known locally for previous service as a city school principal, will assume duties around August 15 with a monthly salary of $200.
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John Hutcher
Panls Valley
Board of Public Welfare
Rutcher
Welfare
HH Cloudman
Butcher
Food probe cuts sugar price by two cents
Chicago August 9 a two cent cut in wholesale sugar prices followed inquiries by the city food markets and farm products bureau as officials probed price data. The findings show a minor drop in the commodity cost as investigations continue.
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Ibureau
Prosecutions Expected Across Many U S Districts
Fragmented text outlines anticipated prosecutions in numerous districts linked to evading protests and voting intimidation. Mentions Attorney General and officials signaling investigations into alleged attempts to influence election integrity and related conspiracy claims.
Wilson to Tackle Domestic Issues on Trip
President Wilson plans to discuss domestic problems during his upcoming trip as part of efforts to advance the peace treaty. White House aides indicate the president will seek quick actions from Congress, with Republican leaders signaling readiness to act promptly on necessary legislation.
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Weather forecast for Kansas and nearby areas
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with continued warmth. Kansas University forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Sunday, with warmer conditions continuing into the eastern portion tonight.
High Lights in H.C. L. Camaigi Leaders in apatene propane refinite
Local and state officials announce probes into living conditions and hoarding as Oklahoma county opens inquiries. Consumers League plans to aid women with 10000 in salary via church meetings. Frisco railway permits fruit shipments while federal probe looms.
Grain Prices Jump Despite H. C. L. Fight
Grain prices rose amid market uncertainty as a government crop report and a speech by Beedell Williamson failed to curb trading. The report highlighted record crops and limited anticipated price gains, while crop damage was seen as 75 percent in Italy, affecting market sentiment.
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Congress
Crewe
Seven City Men Face Liquor Case Sentences
In Oklahoma County district court seven City men including Hawkins faced liquor law charges. They allegedly operated a place dispensing liquor linked to Moose lodge rooms in Clinton. The defendants affirmed were Charles Gowher former city clerk CR Steel PON Molthaneer W Mothigaley JS Camphyl and AL S Jones. They have days to request a new hearing before the higher court.
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Frisco Gets Ice
Frisco receives cold weather relief with ice and related services amid circulating notices. Local officials distributed information about upcoming public safety and jurisdictional matters affecting the county.
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Frisco
No Special Session on High Cost of Living Declared
Governor Robertson announced there will be no special session to address the high cost of living. County Attorney Burns said an investigation into profiteering in Oklahoma County will begin immediately, with calls for detailed reports from residents, as no suitable state law yet exists to prosecute profiteering.
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Oklahoma
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Burne
Frisco Peach Movement Resumes Freight Reaches Northeast
Frisco railway lines report resumed shipment of peaches after receiving ice from Tennessee and Missouri. The Frisco and Santa Fe are cited as core routes in the northern supply chain, with movement easing after disruptions.
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Missouri
Frisco
Oklahoma
Elbert
Santa Fe
Circulars to Be Distributed at Churches Meeting in Werlock
Circulars are to be distributed at churches and other places by the newly formed Consumers' League in Oklahoma. Mes. CL. Daugherty, temporary foreman, arranged printing and prepared representatives. Jon A. Whitehurst of the state board of agriculture was expected to address the meeting but did not attend.
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Werlock
Chamber of Come Water
Consumers’ League
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Aore
Jon A. Whitehurst
State Board of Agri Pected
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