Realtors To Discourage Rent Hikes In Oklahoma City
Agriculture Board Head and Real Estate Board leaders agreed to curb rental rate increases. A committee, appointed at the board meeting, endorsed a resolution to study conditions and prevent profiteering by landlords and agents. Whitehurst announced the conference results and urged Realtors to stay vigilant against rent inflation.
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Oklahoma City
Real Estate Board
Jabut A. Whitehurst
State Board of Agriculture
Whitehurst
D. R. J. Classen
Rioting in Londonderry as Troops Quell Nationalist-Unionist Clash
Londonderry Aug 16 soldiers used to suppress riots between nationals and unionists were withdrawn at 4 o clock. Rioters clashed with police and soldiers injuring officers and several rioters. Looting damaged property estimated in thousands of pounds. Troops charged mobs, shots heard, windows smashed in a long-night disturbance. More rioting feared in Lisburn area later Friday.
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Londonderry
Benea Athh
Edward de Valera
Trish Republic
Hoover's Job Taken Over By Judge Ames
An Oklahoma City man now holds a highly responsible post overseeing food and necessities for the United States amid global price unrest. Howard B. Jay notes Judge Ames, as prosecutor for the Department of Justice in the high price fight, mirrors Herbert Hoover's wartime food administration role.
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BR Ames
Herbert Hoover
Oklahoma City
United States
Howard B. Jay
Amer
Che ‘Department of Jdustice
Ames
Hoover
The
Food Administration
Amce
Oklahoma Governor Robertson Reaches Denver for Utah Conference
Aug 16 news notes Governor Robertson of Oklahoma arrived in Denver en route to Salt Lake City to attend a conference of state executives convened by Utah Governor James W. Bamberger for Aug 18.
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Denver
Oklahoma
Salt Lake Bay
Bamberger
Utah
Large War Contracts Still To Be Liquidated
Records released today show war contracts awaiting liquidation totaling billions of dollars with most emergency commitments already settled. The report notes estimated needs will reach about 8.9 billion to settle remaining obligations.
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Washington
Two Soldiers Visit Canteen On Last Day Of Open Hours
Mrs Rex Boland ran the Red Crows canteen for its final day. Two soldiers stopped for breakfast this morning including J B Pamboro a Pottawatomie Indian en route home to Lexington Oklahoma after serving with the Eleventh FA of the Fourth Division. He served on five fronts during the war.
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Rex Boland
Red Crows
J.B. Pamboro
Sterilizers for Fountains Voted in City Meeting
Oklahoma City Retail Dragon association members voted to install sterilizers at soda fountains citywide. City commissioner Donnelly explained the ordinance governing fountain sanitation during yesterday's meeting.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Retail Dragon Association
Donnelly
Tountain San
Postal Pay Hearing To Open Next Month
Hearings on salaries of postal employees will begin in September and October in multiple cities. New York hosts the first session from September 8 to 10 for New York and New Jersey workers. Other dates include Cincinnati September 22 and 25. Memphis October 1 and 2 for several states. Kansas City October 3 and 4. plus locations across Ohio Indiana Kentucky Missouri Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas Colorado and western states to the Pacific.
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Washington
Joint
Congressional Commission On
New York
New Jersey
Cincinnati
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Memis
Tennessee
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Kansas City
Missouri
Nebraska
Kanass
Oklahoma
Texas
Colorado
Pacific Comet
U. S. Officers Seize Large Egg Shipment
U S officers seized 16 169 360 eggs and 42 0 percent cans of eggs held for seven years following a raid issued by the United States district attorney The holders of the eggs were not announced and the seizure occurred in St Louis on August 16.
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ST. Louis
United District Attorney
Carranza Expels British Envoy
Government plans to cut food prices and issue further reductions after investigations. Oklahoma City learns a new price schedule issued August 1 will govern army rations, with shipments from St. Louis affecting local availability. The post office received word as the War Department rushes the revised schedule to Oklahoma and other first class post offices.
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Oklahoma City
Washington
War Department
St. Louis
First Close
Lawton
Shawnee Guthrie
Tulea
Muskogee
Reservists Seek Aid Of Ents Public May Get Report
Washington August report outlines divisions over treaty reservations with President Wilson and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Negotiators say twenty or more Republican members needed to ensure ratification. Newspaper access to White House talks undecided as hearings resume Monday with official stenographers ready to publish details.
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Washington
Aug
White House
Wilvun
White Howe
Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Lodge
Senate
Tomatoes and Potatoes Rally Amid Price Increase
Commodity prices rise as tomatoes and potatoes surge despite policy talks. Tomatoes are near $1 per basket in Tex week and potatoes at $5 per hundred. A three-car shipment from California arrived yesterday, boosting local potato costs. Heat is blamed for tomato crop damage, prompting fears of further relief needs.
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California
Oklahoma Springs Festival Plans Postponed In Colorado Springs
Oklahoma citizens postponed their planned celebration in Colorado Springs as many intend to stay longer and more are expected later this month and in September. Mayor Charles E. Thomas will appoint a committee to set a new date and details.
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Oklahoma
Colorado Springs
Planne
R. B Ringland
Charles E. Thomas
French Brides Unhappy After Separation From Soldiers
Paris reports sixty French brides returning to France with unhappy reactions to separations from their husbands. They said their husbands did not object to divorce in the United States, and some indicated distress over the lack of a quick resolution. In Washington, Britain faces a possible diplomatic move as Carranza orders a British envoy to leave Mexico City amid tensions over recognition and protection of British citizens.
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Paris
Branen
Rochambeau
Orivre
New York
United States
Walton Against Water Election
Mayor Walton argued against a bond election for water department extensions unless voters initiate it. He noted such a move would require a petition signed by 25 percent of those who voted in the next preceding election. The petition must be presented to the commissioners, and only eligible tax paying voters may vote in a bond election.
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Water Department
Walton
Bend
Federal officers seize 75000 pounds of beans in war stock
Kansas City August 16 Federal authorities ordered the seizure of 75000 pounds of beans stored during the war. The lot included 697 cases of canned green beans and 48 bags of Manchurian pinta beans imported from Japan. The beans were in a warehouse run by grocery brokers and owned by non resident companies. Officials indicated another libel action might follow today.
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Kansas City
Francis M. Wilson
Japan
Seven Die and Three Hundred Forty Three Hurt in Train Collision
Paris report says seven persons were killed and 343 injured in a collision between an express and a troop train. The express train was curving from Paris to Nancy and Strasbourg.
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Paris
Hawai
Nancy
Strasshoure
Federal Grand Jury to Probe Packers September 3
Chicago, Aug 16. Federal grand jury will begin a major probe into alleged food shortages and profiteering connected with Chicago Packers. Officials plan to consider evidence in prosecutions of individuals accused of crossing state lines and diverting supplies, with about thirty warrants awaiting signature by District Attorney Clyne.
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Federal Grand Jury
Packers
Chicago
Ral
Chingoers
Iinois
Oro
Clyne
House prohibition bill favored by judiciary committee
Washington Aug 16 The house prohibition enforcement bill as referred by subcommittee was ordered favorably reported to the senate today by the judiciary committee. It is planned to call the measure up for debate in the senate late next week.
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Washington
Senate
Judiciary
Local Meeting Plans Run into Weather Delays
Fragmented notes describe a community gathering or fair schedule facing weather impacts. Mentions of timing tonight and Sunday, with references to grounds, forecart fair, and fair events. Readable names and places are unclear, but the tone implies a postponement or partial disruption of a scheduled meet.
New Ordinance Targets Road Hog Drivers In City
Mayor Walton orders a draft of an ordinance to curb aggressive motorists. Welton cites numerous complaints about drivers who refuse to let others pass and block signals. The measure may define obstructing traffic and is expected to come before the commissioners on Thursday.
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Walton
Welton
Commis
Overhead on Footwear for Women in Shoe Stores
The article reports on rising overhead in women’s footwear departments compared with men’s, noting higher costs due to longer shopper engagement. It cites Howard Figg and state officials blaming shopping habits and slower sales processes for longer clerk time per sale.
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Hiwward
Milady
Stork
Farmers feed peaches to hobs near this city
Oklahoma City faces high living costs as truck route delays waste carloads of produce within four miles of the city. State official Singletary notes farmers feed peaches to hogs and watermelons sell low because no road allows delivery to town. Eggs fetch 27 cents locally and 50 cents city wide. Government seeks hides for truck line. if completed, may cut living costs. Weather outlook shows normal temps in West Gulf and Texas with possible showers.
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Oklahoma City
Perinhatl
Ity
R. A. Singletary
State Good Roads Association
Singletary
RA. Griffith
Ir. Sinetetary
Normal
Beating Hi Costolivin Mrs C L Padgett
Mrs C L Padgett, principal of Guthrie Business College, shares a plan to beat high living costs through conservative buying and frugal habits. The letter cites cutting cold drinks, fewer cafe visits, paying cash, and buying substantial meals to save and live comfortably despite rising prices.
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the Times
CL. Gett
Guthrie Business College
H.C. L
Records of Office AR Available for Oversight Probe
Federal agents in the Western district plan calls to dealers across Oklahoma to provide details on overhead and profits as part of a broad probe into profiteering and high living costs. Howard E Fige said dealers will be summoned before the executive committee to justify figures, with investigations extending to all business lines and possible confiscation of food stocks if necessary.
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Internal Revenue Department
Kee Falemale
Federal
Praes
Howard E Fige
Wea
Fain
United States
Qoom
Oklahore
Sutter
Russell Cannot Accept Chairmanship
Mr Queen county fair price chairman announced this morning that it will be impossible for him to accept the offer of the chairmanship tendered after the announcement that Howard E Five, present chairman, has been called to Woebbeeton to act as assistant. Ames Me Reoedeald said Liv willing to accept the position temporarily, citing war service and time spent in various active duties. Frey will leave for Washington to take up duties with Ames.
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Queen
County Fair Price
Kia
Howard E Five
Woebbeeton
Frey
Washington
First Division Leaves Coblenz in Aftercare
The American first division, Che Fig listening to Hand in France, will depart Cantigny and begin work after the Rhine. Expected to have all troops hold for several years, the division from Camp Taylor Kentucky remains on the Rhine for now.
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France
Cantigny
Rhine
Coblens
Taylor
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