Jones City Fire Destroys Store Depot and Cars
Early morning blaze in Jones City destroyed a depot, store, and cars with estimated losses near 20000 dollars. Firefighters faced bad roads and no pressure, authorities appealed for aid from Oklahoma City and Frisco railroad connections failed. overland auto trucks were rejected due to rough routes. Firefighters saved neighboring buildings including Mullen’s store and a drugstore.
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Thie City
Jones City
Sioner Highley
Oklahoma City Department
Frisco
Threatened Miners Strike Averted in Midwest Deal
Aug 19 Kansas City report says 35,000 pool miners in Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma avoided a strike through a compromise. Negotiators from both sides reached full agreement on six points in the two year contract, and a report will be sent to the general conference of the Matisny.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Matis Ny
Barrett Home Destroyed by Incendiary Fire in Shawnee
SHAWNEE Okla Aug 19 A fire of incendiary origin destroyed the home of Senator Charles F Harrett early today The senator and his family were away in the city State Fire Marshal C Hammond began an investigation to determine the cause The property was estimated at 4 and the senator, a director of the democratic press, was born in Oklahoma City in response a telegram reported his home had burned.
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Shawnee
Okla
Charles F Harrett
Barrett
C Hammond
Democratic Press
Oklahoma City
Judge Spitler rejects charge against juvenile court
Municipal Judge Spitler dismissed the accusation by a Charity and Corrections commissioner that the juvenile court operated unlawfully. He called the commissioner's claim misleading and said it wrongly suggested juveniles were mixed with hardened criminals.
Eight-Hour Day Plan for Railroad Settlement
President Wilson declares a plan to settle the threatened railroad strike as thorough, practical, and fair. He proposes replacing ten hour days with eight, delaying overtime pay seeks while data are gathered, and asking Congress to authorize a small impartial commission to study impacts before any wage or practice readjustments. The plan aims to avoid immediate rate increases and allows either side to end current agreements while inquiries proceed.
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Ashington
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Fort Worth After Governor Weighs Capitol Aid and Dome Donation
Fort Worth officials and local chambers discussed a proposed land bank district involving Texas Oklahoma and possible extra states. Oklahoma City attitudes were studied as Fort Worth considered joining a multi state district with Texas Louisiana and perhaps others. A Texas donor offer of two hundred thousand dollars to back capitol projects drew attention amid campaigning efforts and official replies.
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Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
Texas
Oklahoma
Flour Price Advance Predicted By Local Market Attache
An attache of a local market team stated this morning that another advance in flour prices is expected following a sharp rise in wheat. The exact timing depends on market crates, with wholesale price listed at £74 per share.
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Keiwin Ani
Unstable Weather Prediction Closes Weekend Forecast
Local forecast indicates unstable weather tonight and Sunday with general unpetted conditions. Weather services urge readers to monitor updates for changes in temperature and precipitation.
President Blames Rail Heads as Arbitration Talks Open
President Wilson pressed heads of railroads and operators to accept arbitration as the talks resume next week. Labor and management posture show each side seeking public support while the White House aims for a definite announcement Monday on resolving the railroad labor dispute.
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Tours
White House
Rai
Precalente
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Marutay
Wisconts Wan
Ranromity
Wilson
Ther
Hesmese
Interstate Commerce Commission Suspends Produce Rate Increases
The Interstate Commerce Commission halted proposed rate increases on produce and related services affecting Southwestern states and nearby areas from Oklahoma to Kansas City and St Louis. The suspension lasts until December 18 to allow investigation into the changes and their impact on communities and transportation costs.
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Washington
Aug
Oklahoma
Kansas City
St Louis
Interstate Commerce, Commission
Crown Prince Injury Report Denied by Paris Office
Paris reports that claims of the crown prince being injured and hospitalized in Verilini are officially denied by authorities. No confirmation of injuries or hospital admission is provided.
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Paris
Rerman
Verilini
Destructive War News From Atlantic Coast and Mediterranean
The report details widespread coast crop destruction and fires with tents razed in New York and surrounding areas. It notes ships and armed vessels sailing, Italian steamers encountering submarines, and naval gunners serving on boats during tense Mediterranean patrols.
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Weber
Genoa
Washington
Horfield
Jung
New York
Sardinia
Ering
Mediterranean
Sar “Joa
Bonifacio
Corsica
Russians Break Line of Teutons Along Stokhod
Front reports show Russian forces breaking German lines along the Stokhod area while Italian and French actions on other fronts push gains. Serbian and British fronts describe pushes and counter-moves with mixed outcomes, including Turkish irregulars clashes in Mesopotamia and reconnoitering activity near Huplyrates.
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Tenrman
Czerwisece
Kuvel
Ailispateh
Saloniki
Fleury
Verlon
Somme
High Wood
War Office
Schofield Seen as Likely New Chairman of Democrats
The Democratic county central committee met at the courthouse to select a chairman for the autumn campaign. Sam A. Calhoun was elected, Schofield and Tomerlin declined to serve, and a subcommittee to handle the fall campaign was expected to be named.
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Justice
Democratic County Committee
Sion
Sam A. Calhoun
Democratic County Central Committee
Schofield and Tomerlin
Seston
Srt
Frenunty Atere
Tokingy
Ion Moor Sehufield
John Tomertin
MOH
Withdrawal of Pershing Army Urged Report
Washington reports that Major General Pershing may be advised to withdraw the expedition from Mexico. Secretary Baker and War Department officials refuse to confirm, while Funston declines comment amid border discussions. San Antonio dispatch notes possible mobilization review and White House talks with President Wilson.
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Washington
Baker
War Department
Pirston
Imerediate
Keneral Pershing
Mexico
Bliss
Wiss
Funston
Pershing
Wise Wriday
Wilson Ceneral Missie
Natural Guard
Finston i
San Antonio
Texas
Fragmented OCR Letter Fragment Teases Daily News Motto
A garbled note contrasts newspaper comparisons with Times headlines and city safety items. It mentions gas offers, railroad news, and a reference to The Times motto about delivering all the news first, though the text is heavily corrupted and mosaic in tone.
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Myelin Uy
Assure City
Okabama
Kansas City” “Railroad
Pres Mets
Keyeet Wilsons Peace Vian
Murvicane
Foam
Texas
Storm Hits Texas Coast Drowning Reports Rise
Aug 10 reports from Rockport to Beeville and Corpus Christi describe inland damage and several drownings after a gulf gale. Port Aransas and Fishers Resort areas suffer heavy damage. lines and causeways damaged. soldiers’ camps escape major harm as reconstruction work under General Parker begins.
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Waldas
Cormis Chiiesas
Rockwiort
Texas
Beeville
Gulf
James Parker
Seven Towns Are Cut Off
San Antonio, Aug 19. Army wireless reports show limited damage from the tropical storm along the Texas Gulf coast, with emphasis on Corpus Christi where a steamer Pitot Hoy carried 13 crew, three saved at Port Aransas. Brownsville reports are meager, tents blown down, equipment lost, and many soldiers housed in public buildings. Corpus Christi sees wrecked cottages and business damage though rail service expected to resume. other towns remain isolated.
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