Joy-Riding Must Stop Fuel Needed
Washington August 13 warning of possible federal action to curb excessive pleasure driving and save gasoline for war needs. Director Van H Manning urged automobile owners to avoid unnecessary riding and handle fuel economically to ensure supply for aircraft, trucks, tractors and other machines. He called for a patriotic, selfless response to resolve the fuel shortage.
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Washington
United States
van H. Manning
Bureau of Mines
America
Manning
Army
Navy
Winners at Leon Springs Training Camp Announced
Twenty four Oklahomans who attended Leon Springs reserve officers training camp have passed exams and will be commissioned as officers of the United States Army, effective August 15. Names include Harry M Coppinger of Oklahoma City, Elmer Heard of Weleetka, Hobart Eotirk of the National Guard, and others from Oklahoma localities.
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Leon Springs
Texas
McCain
United States Army
Harry M Coppinger
Oklahoma City
Elmer Heard
Weleetka
Hobart Eo Tirk
National Guard of Oklahoma
Charles HopcNeese
Oklahoma
Lybn W. Landrom
Altus
Dick B. Creet Jove
Leutenants
Clewen Jefferson Watts
Wagoner
Calvin Crownaver
Five Americans Lost With City of Athens Shipwreck
A disaster near Cape Town on August 1 left five American passengers dead and nineteen missing or unaccounted. The liner City of Athens struck a reef and sank. Missionaries Mrs Naygard, Mise Robinsant, and Caroline Thompson were named among the lost. a Methodist mission painter was saved.
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Athens
Stenck
Nea Capetown
South Africa
State Department
Naygard Mise Robinsant
Caroline Thompson
AS Hilder Street
Brooklyn
Re Examinations For 28 Failures In Second District
Second District officials and Dr Gipson re examine 28 of 60 men who failed last week’s physical exam. Gipson fails all, leaving 32 awaiting a second round. Board plans tonight to review exemptions and certify those with no grounds for exemption or passing notes. Additional men to be summoned for further tests tomorrow at University hospital.
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RK. A. Webb
HH Gipson
Doctor Gipson
Overholser
Paul M. Pope
RA Webb
Distriet
Third City District Board
University Hospital
WEW Officers to City Thursday from Fort Logan He Riots
Oklahoma officers commissioned in the officers reserve training camp at Fort Logan He Riots will arrive by special train to Oklahoma City Thursday morning. The telegram to the Chamber of Commerce from FW Fisher, president of the Oklahoma Officers, notes the arrival before the officers travel on to their homes after a short vacation.
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Fort Logan
Aries
Oklahoma City
Chamber of Commerce
FW Fisher
Oklahoma
Orient Railroad Company
Hones
Local Forecast Calls for Showers and Thunder Tonight
Cloudy weather with showers and thunderstorms expected tonight. Tuesday outlook is partly cloudy with further showers and storms, especially in the northern areas. Warm temps in the north as Arkansas and West Texas see ongoing unsettled conditions.
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Teen
Arkansas
West
Texas
Saloons to Close Doors If Henderson Wins in Kansas City
Aug 14 dispatch reports U S deputy marshals advising 200 to 400 saloon keepers across Kansas City to cease sale of intoxicating liquor per Wilson proclamation. Large hotels affected. Missouri National Guard units stationed at Convention Hall, with warnings risking immediate complaints against saloonkeepers. Meanwhile in London discussions hinge on Stockholm conference attendance and communications between British, Russian, and French governments.
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Kansas City
United States
Tulay
Flestriet
Wilson
Francis M .Wilson
Unite of
Missouri National Guard
Convention Hall
Unite of the Guard
Wilson E
London
Arthur Henderson
Portfolta
British War Council
Lloyd George
I Henderson
Trish
Stockholm
Henderson
House of Commons
Kerensky
Albert Thomas
New Secretary for YWCA Assumes Office
Mice Tenniette, previously financial secretary of the YWCA in Wichita, becomes general secretary of the local YWCA in Oklahoma City. The association plans a membership drive to triple its roughly 400 members and elevate the group as a leading Southwest organization. Other YWCA staff include Rowena Brown, Ella Penry, Amanda Hawkins, and Misty O'Trevarthen. About fifty girls reside at the YWCA residence on East Fourth Street, with a summer camp program at McNabb Park offering affordable weekend nature outings.
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Mice Tenniette
Miss Cole
Oklahoma City
Southwest
Real Y. C. A
Mise Rowena Brown
Girl's Work
Deter Sion
Mise Ella Penry
Hostnese
Amanda Hawkins
Misty O ‘Trevarthen
VWSCA
East Poueth Street
McNabb Park
Diplomats Move Away From Jassy Amid War Fears
London dispatch reports diplomats leaving Jassy amid rising tensions in Romania and the Black Sea region. Observers expect shifts in diplomacy, with routes toward Kherior or Ekaterinoglin from Odessa as war rumors heighten the crisis.
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London
Odessa
Romania
Cidesea
Kherior
Ekaterinoglin
Notice to Read Fr Worn Paper Stamp On Hand
Army and Navy notice urges readers to return worn newspapers with stamps to the post, directing recipients to present the item to soldiers and forwarding officers. The instruction mentions postmaster general Turerson and warns against wrapping or addressing.
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Troy
Provost Crowder Announces Draft Calls Through September
Provost Marshal General Crowder said no percent of draftees would be called to the colors in September with movened days. Another 10 percent would be called on September 15, a third 30 percent on September W, and the remaining 10 percent thereafter as possible.
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Washington
Aug
Crowder
National Army
Japanese Mission Arrives in U.S. Amid Welcoming Events
A Japanese mission led by Viscount Ko Isai arrived in Atrunichort today and was greeted by Breckinridge Long and a State Department staff. The visit, planned to last four days, includes lavish entertainment before the group proceeds to Washington.
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Atrunichort
United States
Viscount Ko Isai
State Department
Breckinridge Long
Liyerty
Ovasion
Washington
Jordan Will Not Go to Stockholm
SAN FRANCISCO Aug 1 David Starr Jordan chancellor emeritus of Stanford University and peace advocate will not be a delegate to the peace council in Stockholm. The telegram states he cannot attend due to government restrictions and his ongoing duties with American peace groups.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Stockholm
Bonar Law
United States
France
Italy
Perenne
Williams College President Heads Fair Price Board
Washington announces government control of this year’s wheat crop to conserve supply for troops and allies. Dr. Harry Garfield of Williams College named chairman of a new fair price committee to set a price for the 1917 harvest and guide buying at main terminals.
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Williams College
Fair Price’ Board
Washington
America
Herb Hoover
Congress
Harry Garfield
Williamas College
Revolt Movement Exists in Germany Declared by Russians
Rome Aug 1 M Rosanoff Russian delegate reports to the council that a German revolutionary movement exists though its success seems unlikely. He cites German imperialism and Russian setbacks on the southwestern front as factors, while noting morale was restored in Berlin after the Reichstag peace resolution. The overall picture is a precarious central powers situation.
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Rome
M. Rosanoff
Italy
Russian Council of Soldiers and Workmen's
Council
Germany
Reichstag
Berlin
Sailor Recruits to Go to Norfolk
About fifty seamen who recently enlisted and have waited at home will depart Oklahoma City tomorrow for Norfolk Virginia to join navy training stations. Lieutenant Vanderbeck oversees local recruiting and received orders to forward the men to the training station. Ten sailors are to report for additional training here next week and will be sent to San Francisco for further instruction.
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Oklahoma City
Norfolk Va
Liautenant Vanderbeck
Navy
Ten Landamen
Yroman
Weilentay
San Praneisen
Army Education Series Promises War Dept Talks
The Times today announces a new war department education course aimed at 500000 young men selected for the national army. The program uses simple language and requires no prior military knowledge, offering practical information for recruits, relatives, and friends. The talks will be published daily as a complete series.
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War Department
Seldiere
Mettow
Semple
Terry Yoral
Times
City Budget Action Under Excise Board Review
Oklahoma county excise works on city budget estimates for 1917 1918 session. Public works and department of public affairs items examined. rest to be discussed at 2 pm. Police and street maintenance funds debated. total requests far exceeding last year. Walton seeks factory sale to fund street repairs amid tight finances.
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Oklahoma County Excise
Commissioners of Public Works
Department of Public Affaire
Department of Public Affaires
Citta
Police Department
Public Affaire
Department of Public
Whrkene
Ries Beloore
Iiver
City Business Faces New Tax Burden in Oklahoma County
Assistant Attorney General leads survey as state board raises Oklahoma county property valuation by 10 percent over 1915 16 levels, adding 47 808 to total assessed value. Discussion centers on bulk increases for town lots and downtown business property amid bickering over classifications. Governor and state officials insist on fair assessments. protesters seek precise placement of increases and relief for certain districts. Tulsa and Muskogee follow in high valuation while debates linger over rural land and residential property.
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Oklahoma County
State Board of Equal
Oklahoma City
Will
Oklahoma
Newcastle Bridge
Oblahoma County
Weastle Bridge
WL. Alexander
Lo Lyon
Prince Freeling
Fred Parkin
Alexander
Frank Gault
E A Howard
Main Street
Broadway
Tulsa
Muskogee
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