Robbery Motive Tied to Murder At Hodges Roadhouse
J W Hodges, keeper of a Hodges Roadhouse at Fifth Street and Santa Fe Avenue, was murdered after a quarrel over beer. A Black man, McGowan, confessed involvement, saying Hodges had demanded counting beer bottles. McGowan faced murder charges. sheriff reports indicate possible lynching talk but no action taken. Hodges’ 30 year old son found safe. information filed by County Attorney as investigation continues.
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Dean Receives Car Gift From St Pauls Church
Dean Frederick J Hate of St Pauls Episcopal Cathedral will be presented Wednesday with an auto touring car to be used in religious duties. The car becomes part of church equipment and follows a popular subscription among members of St Pauls.
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St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral
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Wheat Crop Nearly Of Average Size
Rome reports the 1916 world wheat supply will be about 25 percent below last year as harvests near completion in most European countries. The Institute notes 1915 was bumper and the new crop should average near the 1900 to 1913 mean.
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International Institute of Agriculture
Wind Kills Woman 104 Years Old In Texas
In Taforta near Alice a hurricane Friday leveled homes killing a 14 year old Mexican girl and injuring a woman who died Saturday from the injuries she sustained. The elderly relative died from the same incident.
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Taforta
Alice
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Eight Die In Jackson Tenn Blast At Saloniki Event
A blast in Jackson Tennessee today killed eight people and injured many others. The report notes chaotic scenes and ongoing investigations. Greek military authorities have agreed to withdraw troops from eighteen villages near the frontier.
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Saloniki
Youth Walks 100 Miles to Confess Robbery
A youth confessed to a mail robbery after walking an estimated 100 miles from Slab Park toward Charleston. Authorities say the defendant declared the crime and agreed to face penalties. Police report indicate the route included the Hyoutimain region before reaching the capital.
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Charleston
State Insurance urged by labor head in report
The Oklahoma State Federation of Labor outlines proposed changes for state workers compensation, including broadened covered occupations, removal of the two worker threshold, removal of the waiting period, longer medical attendance, higher compensation weeks, wage-based increases, and higher maximum weekly payments. The annual report highlights growth, affiliations, and strong finances under President Pitear Penton.
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Visitors Pack Oklahoma State Federation Gathering
Opening sessions of the Oklahoma State Federation convention at Labor featured about AM delegates and nearly 1000 visitors registering. Early arrivals at the convention headquarters in the Arady hotel included state officials and several principal speakers. All business sessions will be held in the Grand opera house.
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Ulla
Oklahoma State Federation At Labor
Arady
Grand Opera House
Partly Cloudy Forecast With Little Temperature Change
Local forecast notes partly cloudy conditions with no significant temperature shift. State forecast predicts unsettled tonight and Tuesday and cooler, with a likely fair atmosphere in the region.
Italians Join Allies Drive On Saloniki Front
Paris dispatch reports Italian troops joining Allied forces on the Saloniki front as German and Bulgarian units press southward in Greece. Indications point to Italy entering a broader campaign, with Vienna and Trieste defense shifting amid war tensions.
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Greece
Gallinger Seeks Rublee Inquiry in Senate Action
Senator Gallinger's resolution asking the FTC chair to state by what authority George Rublee of New Hampshire served as a commission member without pay, after his nomination was rejected, was adopted by the Senate. The move aims to resolve the long controversy over whether a presidential appointee can stay in office when the Senate refuses to confirm.
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Washington
Gallinger
Federal Trade Commission
George Rublee
New Hampshire
Senate
Nonagenarian Dies On First Auto Ride
In Salem Virginia a 90 year old man named Garner died on his first automobile ride when the car from Drapersville plunged down a sixty foot embankment, overturning five times and killing Garner along with four others including his wife. The accident occurred Sunday afternoon as the car veered off the road, killing Garner and injuring others.
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Salem
Scarcity of Paper Dims New York Hotel Menu
New York, Aug 21. Due to paper scarcity and high costs, a leading hotel here announced it will shrink the size of its menu cards starting in September.
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Hay
Japanese Seek Panama Land Probe Ordered
Panama reports state that a Spaniard named Fernandes is pressing for Japanese interests to obtain land at the Atlantic end of the canal zone. Secretary Lansing ordered an investigation, noting the rumor and prior inquiries into land deals via Spanish intermediaries and Panama politics.
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Senate Hears Immigration Bill Amid Tax Debate
The Senate voted to take up an immigration bill amid tax discussion. Democratic and Republican senators supported the motion as debate began on provisions affecting Asians, drawing gallery interest and tense proceedings.
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Washington
Senate
Woman's Revolver Settles Problem Of Mother-in-Law
Mrs Katherine Whitereave invaded her mother in law Somity's home with a revolver and compelled removal of her. The granddaughter Carol Mulligan commanded the Twenty First Brigade in the Irish war era. The younger Mrs Whitereave claimed the weapon was laid down. Her father Merle S Whitereare ran an automobile sales business in the south.
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Aielaw
Fay
Calolel
Janes Mulligan
Aly
Dean
Year's Oil Yield Tops All Records Worldwide
The industry shows a global surge in crude oil output with the United States and Mexico leading the increase in 1415, while Russia Argentina and Japan also post notable gains. The United States produced 104 barrels, Russia 42910, and Meaten 308 barrels.
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Russia
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Pris Docthin
Chicago Hearse Delivers Child and Mother to Hospital
Chicago report tells of Otto Rodenburg a chauffeur who halted a streetcar to transfer a sick woman Mrs Mildred Volensky and her baby to a waiting hearse. They were taken to a hospital where both mother and child were reported doing nicely. A second brief item from Missouri describes a fatal accident involving a horse and buggy near a farm, with injured and a dangerous scene reported.
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Otto Rodenburg
Rodenburg
Mildred Volensky
Mra
Volonsky
Freighted Sinker Sighted In Lake Erie Mystery
An unidentified freighter was seen sinking off Harbor Point near Port Erie as reports from Detroit and Cleveland warn of a vessel going down. Investigators patrol the area while authorities assess the incident and risk to shipping. Freight rates rose unexpectedly as Interstate Commerce Commission delays suspending coal rate reductions on Chicago and Alton routes.
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Washington
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Kansas City
Bar to Pulpit Long Leap Made by Pennsylvania Man
CHICAGO Aug. 21 The Rev William M Saunders has deserted the saloon business for the pulpit. Saunders formerly conducted a saloon in Smithton Pa and has been appointed pastor of the Avondale Presbyterian church here. He decided years ago to devote his life to the ministry, closed his bar and entered the McCormick Theological Seminary as a student.
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William M. Saunders
Saunders
Smithton
Avondale Presbyterian Church
Inders
McCormick Thelogical Seminary
Heads of Roads Receive Summons to White House
The Western railway presidents and other leaders gathered after a tense meeting to chart a way to avert a strike amid the freight impasse. Congressmen were urged to study the controversy while a plan for arbitration and possible government mediation was discussed as the railroad chiefs prepared for a broader assembly.
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Arta Herr
Tnef
Ante Tocedas
Aw Developments
Seng Prates
Oitnatiu
Storm Death Toll Reported Around Thirteen Case
Reports indicate thirteen fatalities connected to the recent storm with authorities estimating damages near two million dollars as the toll and impact remain under review and response teams continue assessments and relief efforts.
St Josephs Troupe Faces Reorganization Under Painter Plan
In St Joseph the headline notes a push by Governor Painter to overhaul the police, forming a new elite unit from loyal officers and removing others. The plan, supported by local commissioners, aims to place a tougher force and may lead to mass arrests in the county jail. Citizens in Training comments from Salt Lake City reference Fort Douglas training camp opening with seven hundred fifty attendees.
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St Joseph
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