President Plans Drastic Action on Coal Supply
President Wilson met with Herbert Hoover at the food administration and later with the Federal Trade Commission to study coal production costs and distribution. A decision on price control or mines operation is expected next week, with the aim to lower prices for miners, jobbers, and retailers while preventing profiteering.
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Washington
Wilson
Food Administration
Herbert C. Hoover
Federal Trade Commission
Howe
The
Trade Commission
Commission
Oil Price Rises to Two Dollars a Barrel in Independence
In Independence Kansas on August 18 crude oil advanced ten cents to two dollars a barrel. The rise was posted by the Prairie Oil and Gas Company and reflects continued price strength in the local market.
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Independence
Kan
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Guard Regulations Mailed Out Today By Oklahoma Council
Copies of the rules and regulations provided by Governor Williams are mailed by the state council of defense to the executive committees of the county councils. The council will not organize the guards but aims to stimulate interest and form county units across counties.
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Willams
Oklahoma Home Guards
State Council of Defense
State Council
Air Raiders Fail to Reach Paris
Aug 18 an air raid siren sounded at 1 am over the city. Within minutes the hum of distant planes was heard as the threat moved away. At 4 05 am bugles signaled the danger had passed.
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Paris
Body of Senator John Kern Sent to Virginia for Burial
The body of John W. Kern former Indiana senator who died in Asheville was sent to Hollins Virginia for burial. Funeral arrangements were not yet completed at the time officials in charge announced the transfer to the summer home for burial. The death followed a period of illness culminating in chaemic suffering after a long illness.
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Asheville. NG
John W. Kern
Indiana
Hollins
Kern
Asheville
Guynemer Adds Two More Victims To 52
From the French front Captain George Guynemer downed two more German aircraft, bringing his confirmed total to fifty two. He received a decoration from a Romanian general, and the king of Belgium had awarded him another honor the day before. He reacted to a Berlin newspaper report by remaining silent then moving with resolve, saluted by soldiers along the headquarters route.
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Associated Prest
Fran
Belgium
George Guynemer
Cuynemer
Associated Press
Guynemer
Berlin
Rly Ru Ff
Times Tobacco Agencies Raise Funds for Our Boys in France
The Times Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund surpassed $300 with $131.60 in donations from eighteen sub agencies located in cigars shops, dry goods stores and other businesses. Yesterday’s collections added $131.00, supporting a total of $1534 to date. The Huckins cigar stand led with $15.25, followed by the West Star store with $3.75 and the Lee-Huckins hotel news stand at $11.75. Collections continue from ten more locations scheduled for ape. 6. Selene $1
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The
Times
Our Boys In
France
Tobacco Fund
West Itar
Lee-Huckins
Generally Fair Local Weather Forecast Summary
Weather forecast notes generally fair conditions with limited notable changes. Forecast week ahead hints at mild temperatures and light winds with no major storms expected.
Gore Effort to Block War Prosecution Aims at Manpower
Washington August 18 The senate rejected a finance committee plan for a one cent stamp on bank checks to raise ten billion dollars. Senator Gore proposed an amendment to bar spending raised funds on transporting nonvolunteering soldiers to Europe, arguing manpower is abundant and that the war needs munitions not more troops. The amendment passed over without action and another proposal by Senator Underwood sought to limit postage rate increases as the basis for higher port charges.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Europe
Gore
Oklahoma
Germany
Underwood
Alabama
Oklahoma guardsmen depart to Fort Worth for Camp Bowie training
A crowded scene at the North side armory sees Company C Oklahoma engineers depart by train for Fort Worth. Soldiers march to the Santa Fe station amid cheers as families bless them and wish Godspeed before they head to join cantonment duties. The unit plans to train with the national guard ahead of potential service in France. Continued on Page 8.
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Oklahoma Engineers
Oklahoma
Citat van Methine
Fort Worth
Camp Bowie
Gall Tional Guard
France
Cpa
Sante Fe Stati
Aleters
Sree Tate
Gary
Santa Fe
Oklahomana
I W W Leade Plans Phosphorus Crops Burn
The Industrial Workers of the World intend to burn crops using phosphorus to destroy grain fields and storage across Idaho Oregon and Washington according to sheriffs reports. President Wilson is studying the Northwest labor situation amid IWW threats of a national strike.
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Boise
Maho, Ave
Industrial Workers of the World
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Daho
Harvey Allred
State Farm Markets Bureau
Wilson
Northwest
Montana
Pope Seeks Teutonic Backing for Peace Plan Amid Pan German Sentiment
Rome Aug 18 neutral powers including Switzerland assure the pope of support for his peace proposals. Berlin says it will back the plan while Vienna leans toward negotiations though central powers delay reply. Pan German papers doubt success. Lord Cecil notes US to issue independent reply. relief mixed on prospects.
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Pope
Teutonic
United States
Rome
Pi Benedict
Berne
Idea Nasionals
Switzerland
Beriin Chancellery
Pontiff
Mora
Vienna
Copenhagen
Cologne
Germany
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Erin Tag Zeitung
Belgium
France
von Hethmann- Hollweg
Lord Robert
Campana
See
Cosi
Vatican
Robert Cecil
Pershing Says Ward Blows Essential War Blow
Major General Pershing told the Associated Press that victory hinges on hard forceful blows delivered by well trained American troops in conjunction with the Allies. He stressed the need for sustained offensive action to win the war.
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Pershing
Ward
Paris
Associated Press Today
Allie
Hog market and packers price expectations shift in Chicago
Chicago August market notes hog values from August 10 to today with prices $17 to $19 per hundredweight. Trade arrivals totaled 2500 head as receipts of 6000 were expected. British government reportedly urged packers to offer ham and bacon for September, with quotations anchored around $20 per hundredweight.
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Chicagooo
Hoga
Wine operators refuse to meet unions in Alabama
Alabama coal mine operators will not confer with miners union officers or recognize it, per Jones J. Davidson, secretary of the operators association. He said they would meet Secretary of Labor Wilton or any accredited representative instead.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Miners’ Union
Jones J. Davidson
Operat Association
Wilton
Sant
Hoover Week Sermons Urge Food Saving Across OKC
Oklahoma City churches prepare for Hoover Week with clergy plans urging food conservation. Ministers will emphasize Herbert Hoover's six pledges to Save the Wheat Save the Meat Save the Milk Save the Sugar Save the Fuel and Use the Perishable Goods. Local pastor Rev. W H Uregh will lead sermons linking the war effort to civilian sacrifice as the campaign expands via telephone broadcast outreach.
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Herbert Hoover
National Food Administration
He Wives of
America
Ube
Oklahoma City
Woh
BH. Ureh
Pilgrims Congregational Church
Chamber of Commerce
District Board Sets Week to Hear Exemption Appeals
The Western Oklahoma district appellate board acknowledged lists of men certified by local boards. Dr John W Duke, chairman, said the board will begin handling appealed cases next week after affidavits are filed within ten days. Many exemptions arise from dependents whose prior exemptions were denied by local boards. Awaited affidavits and pending claims dominate the docket as the board prepares to hear appeals.
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District Appellate Board
Western Oklahoma
John W. Duke
Guthele
Duke
Pene Board
Demolition of Large Factory and 40 Houses After Explosions
A massive blast event destroyed a large factory and about 40 houses affecting 6,000 workers. Three blasts were heard up to twenty miles away. Railway service near the Pacific line was suspended. Rescue teams and nurses were dispatched to the scene as officials gathered more facts about casualties and the extent of damage.
Stratford Slacker Salutes the Flag At Mob's Request
An alleged slacker was held by federal officers in Stratford Oklahoma and made to salute the flag at a mob's request. Nelson Neal, 27, was the man held and the report notes unclear details of the incident and actions taken by authorities.
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Stratford Slacker
Mob
Stratford
Okls
Ang
Irene
Peag Orf
Apo Fe
Nelson Neal
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