14 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
1
Washington reports say a Senate committee will press President Wilson to prosecute dealers profiteering from rising costs. Ames declares 11 cent price floor unfair while Congress weighs proposals to curb price gouging and extend enforcement to containers.
A garbled article describes a huge U S cannon claimed to throw 1400 pounds thirty miles. It mentions a railway car with a large system and suggests efforts to deter German forces from Veanee, reflecting wartime propaganda tone.
The article describes a Senate committee meeting at the White House to discuss the peace treaty and league reservations. It notes statements from Secretary Tumulty, speculation about committee aims, and mentions key figures such as Lodge, Hullitt, Hornbeck, and Wil liam. It covers expected hearings and the absence of certain witnesses.
Alexander Kerensky, former Russian premier and minister of war, is said to be in Vienna, according to a Frankfurt Zeitung copy received here. The note appears on page 2 column 1, with the August 4 dateline and Basel reference.
At a Chamber of Commerce gathering led by HH Russell ten to twelve prominent retailers, agreements set a 10 percent profit on flow sugar and a 17 percent markup on three main commodities to curb price rises. Large sales to be at a higher profit. small sales to be discounted. Prices temporary until the fair price board decides. Retailers to meet again at 8 PM to discuss current market conditions.
Chicago Carmen meet to decide strike question as railway shop workers in the Chicago district vote on returning to work following President Wilson’s demand. Officials expect a policy on the strike to be set before adjournment while traffic remains disrupted and livestock handling at 1480 cars differs from last year.
Twenty five employees of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Oklahoma who are members of the National Guard are affected by an order received today. It directs that during the fifteen day encampment at Fort Sill they are to receive full pay from the company. The order also specifies that the encampment time shall not be funded from the usual two weeks of pay.
Local Oklahoma City retail geodesy meet with CH Russell county price administrator to cap profit on agar meat and fat at ten percent for small quantities and higher on large quantities. State fair price organization forms preliminary body at 4 pm. County grand jury drawing delayed due to absence. Federal probe continues Howard P Riggs and price tint variation slated for prosecution. Sugar seized by county authorities to be sold within nine days. Palmer guided food control act provisions advance through Congress.
Reports from Chicago Toledo Austin Washington describe wartime price controls and profiteering. Officials announce seizures of butter and prunes, investigations into false weights, and a planned drive to curb profiteering as government and local leaders face food price pressures.
Construction on the new Christian Science church will start within the next month, says EL Fulton, board member. The building will be on the site of the present church at Eleventh Street and Rothwen Avenue, with choice of white stone or brick, and no start date for completion yet announced.
The county attorney reads a statement from Wolert Thetis and allied firms on meat price fluctuations claiming wholesale prices fell only two cents per pound while retail price reports vary. Officials say evidence of exorbitant pricing will be forwarded to the attorney general. industry reps insist transport and demand justify current levels.
Lt governor Trapp arrived in Oklahoma City to take over as acting governor during Governor Robertson's absence at a Salt Lake conference. Trapp did not attend the state dinner, and executive secretary A. R. Christopher said Trapp would begin work three hours after noon.
Senator Robinson of Arkansas said the measure to return railroads to owners will be reported to the Senate within a week or ten days. He stated the bill is being worked on by the Interstate Commerce Committee and that the Mumb plan has been centered but will not be taken up.
A heated House debate erupted when Representatives Manton and Hardy clashed over a resolution demanding a Labor Department expense report. Hardy lunged toward a colleague before restraint. MPs exchanged insults as Magra and others cautioned against abuse during the tense session.
In Mount Clemens Michigan on August 14 the jury in Henry Ford's $1,000,000 libel suit against the Chicago Tribune retired to consider its verdict after a long trial. Judge James G Tweker noted the right of fair comment, and the jury was instructed on issues involving allegations in the Tribune editorial. The case concerns Ford as a major employer and public figure.
A crude, piecemeal weather note describes generally fair conditions tonight and Friday. Kansas forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a chance of local thunder showers later Friday afternoon or evening in the extreme southeast.
Fragmentary report discusses American concerns over Carranza government in Mexico and potential responses. Mentions diplomats, foreign involvement, and unrest but details are obscured by OCR errors. No clear events, dates, or named individuals reliably identifiable.
A jumble of names and phrases describes a purported plot against Carranza. Readable details are limited, but mentions former Mexican federal officers and an employee of customs in a murky account from an early newspaper fragment.
Formal investigation of the ice business statewide by the corporation commission may stem from scattered complaints in numerous towns about shortage and high prices. The inquiry is expected to center on Oklahoma City. Attorney General Freeling’s advised letter and demonstrations over price increases prompted the pause, with the case likely to be turned over tomorrow.
Leroy Jeffers of New York, secretary of the Associated Mountaineering Club of North America, reports success in scaling Mount Moran in Yellowstone Park. The 12,800 foot peak, previously unclimbed, was reached despite its steep, treacherous surroundings.
Arthur Ko Pane, a rural carrier at Avery Vitahema, was arrested yesterday by federal authorities on charges of embezzling post office funds. He allegedly accepted small payments to divert funds for himself. Pane appeared before United States Commissioner Paine this morning, waived preliminary hearing, and posted a $1,000 bond.
Aug 14 a British munitions dump at Kalk an eastern Cologne suburb exploded this morning killing 14 workers and wounding many in the area. The blast caused property damage and drew emergency crews to the scene.
Oklahoma City officials heard C Z Ingalls and J He Holland urge training and better equipment for the fire department. National Underwriters warned of possible insurance rate effects and emphasized civil service exams, a longer chief term, and a dedicated water engineer to improve the system. The meeting at Skirvin Hotel also noted roofs largely being shingles and water system inspections underway.
Fragmentary OCR recounts an officer from the city leaping from a balloon near Oklahoma City. The note mentions Major Wale lace and a connection to artillery fire, with unclear names and sequence of events. Details are garbled but indicate a fatal incident linked to balloon jumping and a broader military context.
W V Aug 14 a train crashed into a picnic party injuring many. Reports say the car carrying a group was wrecked near a townsman gathering two miles from a small town. Authorities and witnesses described a chaotic scene as responders treated the injured at the roadside.
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