International Spy Karl Graves Interned in Kansas City
August 22 dispatch from Washington orders internment for Karl Armgaard Graves an alleged international spy once described as the personal spy for the German emperor Graves was arrested last Thursday by a Justice Department agent and held by Washington officials Graves will be confined in the Jackson County jail before transfer to an internment camp He carried admission cards to several prominent clubs in New Orleans and other cities
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Kansas City
Karl Armgaard Graves
Washington
Francis M. Wilson
United States
Graves
Department of Justice
State Department
Shington
Jackson County
Wilson
New Orleans
No Second Call To Army Before Spring Of 1918
Washington reports a full statistical draft report will be prepared after mobilization of 687000 men, with no steps toward a second increment. First increment fills training slots. regulars exceed strength, National Guard similar. Training facilities taxed. possible amendments to law and married men exemptions may be considered. Status of aliens and men past draft age under review.
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Washington
Ward
National Guard
National Army
Newbery
Itsell
Rotarians' Shoes Packed and Stored for Belgian Relief
The Rotarians collection for Belgian relief has been packed and stored at the Chamber of Commerce reception rooms. Shoes were placed in the Merchants' Storage and Transfer warehouse awaiting shipment after arrangements are made to send them across the Atlantic. The packing cases are large to hold the footwear. The report also notes a separate item: Syndicate Buys Argentinian Ships in Buenos Aires.
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Rotarans
Chamber of Commerce
Edi
Syndicate
Buenos Aires
Piartres
British Strike Spreads Across Ypres Front
British and French forces renew blows along the Franco Belgian front with dawn advances between Langemarck and Frerenberg. Italian prisoners climb past 13 000 as Austro Hungarian losses mount on the Isonzo while Italians report gains and new successes along the entire line.
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Associated Press
Ypres
Forth
Langemarck
Frerenberg
Lena
Verdun
Meuse
Isonzo
Italian War Department
Cadarna
Coal County Youths Join Honors Record Kept
A letter to the state council of defense says youths in Coal County are being written into parchment and their enlistments added to county records. The council urged adoption in all counties and a record of the men’s achievements be maintained.
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Coal County
State Council of Defense
State Council
Two Die In Wreck Of Grocers Train At Lime City
A Toledo Ohio Central freight wreck at Lime City at 10 am injured fifty or more and killed the engineer and fireman. The train carried Columbus grocers to a Detroit convention, per dispatches.
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Toledo
Ohio
Toledo & Ohio Central Railroad
Lime City
Columbus
Detroit
Dollar In Vest Pocket Saves Life of Ardmore Man
Ardmore Okla Aug 24 Luther Paine avoided a fatal wound when a silver dollar in his vest pocket deflected bullets from a shooting on the highway between Ardmore and Kerwyn. Carl Peat fired ten shots, striking Paine in the left side. Pruitt later confessed to firing two rifle shots and an automatic pistol. Pruitt and two brothers, ME and Claud, were arrested as officers claimed the brothers fired part of the rounds.
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Romore
Okla
Luther Paine
Carl Peat
Paine
Dark Privet
Pruitt
Ardmore
Kerwyn
Claud
Lincoln County Sheriff Fatally Wounded in Shootout
Chandler Okla Aug 2 Special Sheriff George F E Arnold died this afternoon from wounds received earlier today when shot by two alleged robbers whom he attempted to arrest. A posse pursues the pair as details of the morning incident remain unclear.
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Chandler
Okla
George FE. Arnold
Okmulgee Gas Company Challenged Over Gas Supply
A complaint filed with the state corporation commission alleges that residents in two Okmulgee sections received August 1 thirty days notice that the Okmulgee Gas company would stop supplying natural gas. City attorney L Crowley asserts the firm refused to serve additional areas including Fairfax Melrose and Cummings additions.
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Okmulgee
State Corporation Commission Today
L. Crowley
Fairfax, Melrose and Cummings
Ferris itinerary change announced
Scott Ferris will speak in Edmond at 2 30 Friday afternoon instead of Saturday to allow a Pawnee appearance at 1 o clock Saturday morning. Stiles also hosts Ferris Saturday, while the Oklahoma City meeting remains unchanged for Friday night.
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Scott Ferris
Edmond
Pawnee
Longreasman
Ferrisales
Stiles
Oklahoma City
Tax Increase Aimed at Incomes Over 500000
Washington Aug 22 Senate debate favors heavier levies on high incomes and war profits in the war tax bill. Senator Gerry’s amendment tentatively adopted would raise taxes on incomes exceeding 500000 and attack perceived tax evasion by the wealthy. Senator Lewis of Virginia criticized treasury estimates as misleading.
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Washington
Miter
Senate
Gerry
Lewis
Viinow
Treasury Department
Coal Rate Hearing Set For October
The Oklahoma State Corporation Commission set October 1 for the hearing on the railroads coal rate increase request. Carriers seek a 15 cent per ton rise in the interstate coal sales price. Local details mention no specific railroad names in the readable text.
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Oklahoma
State Corporation Commission
Austria Opens Door to Pope Peace Plan
Diplomatic circles report Austria accepts the papal note on peace methods while Germany and Bulgaria show reservations. Chancellor Michaelis told the Reich Main Committee that Germany will not respond until allied positions are clarified. Officials in Vienna and Sofia seek assurances and possible territorial terms.
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Rerne
Switzerland
Georg Frerman
Germany
Berlin
Vienna
Sofia
Michaelis
Reich Main Committee
Sum
Germany to Prohibit Smoking in Streets Nationwide
Amsterdam press notes Die Morgen Post reports Berlin police plan a comprehensive ban on smoking in public streets across Germany due to a drop in tobacco stocks. The measure would apply nationwide, extending beyond Berlin to all German cities and towns.
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Selumn
Germany
Amsterdam
Die Morgen Post
Berlin
Austria to Seize Church Organ Pipes in Monarchy
Basle dispatch reports Bohemian papers say Austria will requisition all church organ pipes and organ builders will supply pipes to meet industry needs within the monarchy. The move affects churches and instrument makers across Austrian territories and challenges religious venues reliant on pipe organs.
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Austria
Paris
Haves
Basle
Ure
Governor Ferguson Faces Impeachment Test Over Loans
In Austin on August 22, proceedings on thirteen charges against Governor James B. Ferguson centered on whether he should reveal the names of lenders who supplied more than 156000 to cover bank debts. Attorney Crane seeks to record the governor’s position as the case proceeds while questions probe loan details and loan handling of funds.
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Austin
Texas
Foo. Fuller
James B. Ferguson
Ferguson
Crane
Fdr Bevan
Hryan
W A. Hanger
Auditor Warns State Deficit Seems Certain
State Auditor BB Howard warns of a deficit over 1 million dollars next year while pledging to maximize tax collections. He criticizes Governor Williams for claiming the state is in strong financial shape and notes revenues from the penitentiary and revolving funds may not cover obligations, urging caution over alleged funds moves.
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BB Howard
Colorado
Howard
Williams
Sak
Cemeine
Tony Lier
Tulsa Production Shows Decrease
The notice reports a decline in oil production at Tulsa with officials citing falling output and lower totals. Metomley of the Land Commission in Oklahoma City commented that prices would not offset the reduced production levels and indicated overall state declines.
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Tuhew
Metomley
Disarmament and Cotton Control Discussed in Oklahoma
In Chickasha Oklahoma a special session addresses disarmament national control of cotton and fever tick, urging wartime loyalty and farm production. Resolutions praise Senator Gore and Thomas Gore for war work, call for government price support, and urge increased acreage. Farmers' Union plans cooperation with Arkansas and Texas for marketing and breeding stock. Oklahoma City hosts 1918 convention planning. leadership re elected.
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Thomas P. Gore
Ers’ Educational Co-operative America
Oklahoma — Divisios
Ela
Oklahoma Era’ Union
Lesa
Darter
Farmers’ Union
Dents’ Association
Washington
Aricultural Department
Co Rio Grande
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Oklahoma Union
Mets
Oklahoma City
Chamber of Mmerce
Misery
John Siapeen
Weatherk
Y Pauls Valley
Lawter
Norton
Louisiana oil price rise prompts district adjustments
Shreveport records a 10 cent per barrel price rise for Caddo light oil, with De Soto at 1.90 dollars and Red River values noted. market bid details in the Shreveport District reflect updated trade pricing for August.
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Shreveport
Caddo Light
de Soto
Red River
British Deserter Captured In Sewer In Galveston
Detectives with two citizens crawled eight blocks of storm sewer in Galveston to catch a man living in the sewer since last Thursday. He claimed to be a British army deserter and said he believed he was being pursued. His cane is being investigated.
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Galveston
Texas
Plot to Destroy Courthouse Fails in Virginia
Richmond: An apparent plot to destroy Accomack County Courthouse by fire failed. The plan, seemingly prepared to oppose the draft law, surfaced as authorities reported gaps and interruptions in the alleged conspiracy.
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Richmond
Virginia
Evor
Accoumac County
Steamer City of Lahore Refloated After Shore Incident
An Atlantic port report says the City of Lahore carrying fifty three passengers ran ashore in a jam off New England today but later refloated and resumed its voyage after a radio message confirmed its progress.
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Atlantic
Hiigh
Lahore
Oriental
New England
Lincoln's County Makes a Perfect Draft Record
Lincoln's County Kentucky reports a flawless draft record with all examined men passing physicals. Larue County's quota for the national army appears fully met with no exemptions recorded in the district board’s late today tally.
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Lincoln
Ouisville
Serve County
Kentucky
Abraham Seals
Larue County
National Army
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