Township Seeks $50,000 Bond For Grand Highway
Council Grove township residents petitioned county commissioners to call a special election on a $50,000 bond issue to build seven miles of road from near Bethany to the Oklahoma City limit at Twentieth Street. If approved, the highway would connect with the El Reno interurban and improve links to El Reno and beyond. CountyAttorney Embry will review the legal aspects before the commission votes on calling the election.
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Tropical disturbance southeast of Jamaica moves west
Washington Aug 15 reports a tropical disturbance now southeast of Jamaica and drifting westward. The Weather Bureau says it appears to be of moderate intensity and is central to the north of Jamaica as of this morning.
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Jamaica
Washington
Weather Bureau
Oklahoma City Schools Vote On Eight or Nine Month Term
Light turnout reported across Oklahoma City precincts as voters decide whether schools should run eight months or nine. Yes side campaigns urge support, with $51 000 proposed from a new mill levy for salaries, insurance, apparatus, supervisors, and desks. Failure would shorten term and may reduce graduates' college standing.
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Oklahoma City
Board of Education
Laticians
Clube
Tale Of Model Husband Seeks Separation In Brooklyn
Ang 19 neighbors say Samuel Richards of Henokisi War stayed home every night saved notes and worked daily. His wife claims cruel treatment and separation is sought after a life of abstinence and constancy, with no theater outings or vacations.
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Dake
Bad Eggs Hit Local Market Losses in 1945
Local Swift and Company produce house reports 1945 July spoilage and mis-handling of eggs. Six hundred fifty four cases of spotted eggs dumped in July with seventy five cases refused in one day. A H Brooks notes high egg value means losses hit farmers and poultrymen. urges cooler storage and frequent marketing to cut waste. Weather conditions accelerate spoilage. many eggs stored in heat become worthless after candling.
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Swift and Company Produce House
A. H. Brooks
Partly Cloudy Day Forecast and Weather Notes
Weather summary notes a partly cloudy day with temperate conditions. Forecast emphasizes mild skies and scattered clouds, with no strong storms expected. Local measurements or specific figures are unavailable in the readable text.
Order to move troops to border revoked
The War Department announced revocation of a plan to deploy all troops to the border. Only enough supplies were provided for one week and an acute border crisis was anticipated if rail transport failed. Guardsmen from South Carolina were not yet underway and may be moved to the boundary later.
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Horider States
South Carolina
Ambassador Elkus Sets Course for Turkey
Ambassa dor Elkus prepares to depart for Constantinople this week to pursue efforts in support of the Allied cause. His mission focuses on education, religion, and cultural diplomacy as part of broader wartime objectives.
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Elkus
Turkey
Prairie Posts Dime Cut to 95 Cents
Prairie Posts Dime Cut to 95 cents as of August 15 reported by Ukia. The Prairie Pipe Line Co operated the market today posting a crude oil price cut of one cent, affecting midcontinent markets and clarifying pricing signals for buyers and traders.
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Ukia
Prairie Pipe Line Company
Hughes changes Topeka date to August 31
Topeka Kansas August 1 1901 or 1910 telegram states Republican presidential nomineer Hughes will speak in Topeka August 31 instead of September 1. Message comes from William Ro Wileux in charge of Hughes literary work.
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Topeka
Topeka. Kan
Aue
S. Charles & Hustes
William Ro Wileux
Girl Branded by Jealous Women in Vermont Tragedy
A troubling report from Vermont details a victim’s body marked during a jealous attack. The article names Mary, Sarah, and others, describing branding with hot irons and the suspect’s arrest.
Navy Posters Replaced by IWW Signs in Haginia District
Navy recruitment posters have been torn down and replaced with IWW literature in multiple cities. In Haginia Lt Will son orders indoor display of the Whitehead torpedo model to spark interest as jobseekers remain idle. RE Bonney attributes reduced local interest to IWW strike actions affecting recruitment.
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United States Navy
Willson
Whitehead
Minneapolis
RE. Bonney
Focal
1 WW
Minnesota Guardsman Succumbs on the Border
The body of Sergeant George Jones of the 2nd Company, Second Minnesota Infantry, was shipped to his home in Farrbach, Minnesota. He died yesterday of intestinal trouble while on border duty.
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George & Jones
Second Minnesota Infantry
Farrbach
Minn
Tla Srande
Crowds Pack Oklahoma Parade as Barnum Hailey Circus Arrives
Crowds line downtown streets to watch the Barnum Hailey circus arrive in Oklahoma City. Spectators report large crowds, a parade by street cars and carts, and many animals and performers in the procession. Officials expect record attendance for afternoon and night performances near the old Delyrar Garden area.
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Oklahoma Choy
Warn
Delyrar Garden
Italian warship Leonardo da Vinci sinks. 300 crew drown
The Italian battleship Leonardo da Vinci blew up in Patani harbor after a fire broke out during a day of heavy fighting. One magazine exploded. the ship sank to its side as survivors were swept by the sea. The disaster leaves the fate of the crew in question and details list her tonnage, dimensions, and armament.
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Leonardo da Vinci
Taranto
Paris
Leonardi de Vinci
Patani Wray
Turin
Etter
Chinese Attack Japanese Garrison Escalates Siege
Chinese forces attacked the Japanese garrison at Ching Chiatun between Moleten and Chanyangti. Seventeen Chinese soldiers were killed or wounded and one Japanese officer died. The garrison is besieged as reinforcements rush to the outpost following the arrest of a Japanese merchant.
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Tokio
Ang 1S
Ainese Trang
Ching Chiatun
Moleten
Chanyangti
Mexican Bullet Incident Near Captain El Paso
A report from El Paso dated August 15 recounts shots fired at a man near a fort outpost. A Mexican bullet struck the wearer, injuring him as others investigated the scene and questioned witnesses about the shooting and possible assailants.
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EL Paso
Texas
Chester Statler
Massachusetts
Ceverelmes
St John governor Tobn P Tobn Kansas recovery hope grows
Former Kansas governor Tobn P St, once a presidential nominee in prohibition circles, shows improved condition after six weeks since a stroke during a Fetimore Kan speaking tour. Physicians express greater optimism for his recovery today.
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Olathe
Emperor William Heads to Eastern Front
Emperor William departs for the eastern front amid reports of mobilization on the eve of major campaigns. The movement underscores Germany’s war posture as commanders reinforce lines along anticipated fronts.
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William
Arbitration Demands Dictate Railway Labor Talks
Managers press arbitration on all issues as President prepares a scheme for employes. Operators expect a workable system built by compromise with railroads ready to offer debt relief if gains are made by workers. Union leaders remain cautious about optimism and plan to present concrete proposals to the White House for consideration.
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Brotherhood
New York
Raiload
President Wilson Withdraws From Speaking Tour
Washington August President Wilson will not undertake a speaking tour this season. Campagne chairman Vance McCormick announced after a conference that the president would accept invitations but would not schedule a major tour at this time.
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Washington
Wilson
Democratic Campane
Vance Cy McCormick
National Committee
Hughes Accused of Stirring Prejudice in Senate Clash
Washington report states Senator Hardwick of Georgia responded to Charles F. Hughes remarks about a committee chairmanship, accusing Hughes of stirring prejudice and passion while addressing a Senate audience. The piece notes the Democratic nominee faced questions on motives and party support amid tense political rhetoric.
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Hardwick
Georgia
Demutrat
Charles F. Hughes
Pete Regivaner
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