27 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1919
Page
1
A Meridian bank was robbed by three gunmen during a daytime assault. Local authorities launched a search, with residents urged to stay indoors as police coordinate with state agencies. No injuries reported.
Twelve crew members of the four masted schooner Eimer Roberta report the vessel loaded with ammunition caught fire and blew up at sea amid a lamp explosion in the engine room. The boat escaped with their belongings, later picked up by the Roseway 110 miles south of Cape Sable, as a transportation tie up looms.
Judge Watts rules the 1917 act invalid but upholds the 1912 law, granting Oklahoma county two judges and Canadian county one in the Thirteenth district. The decision voids the recent election, nominally vacating the temporary holder Judge E D Oldfield and signaling gubernatorial appointment, with voter rights to choose three candidates regardless of county.
In Washington on August 27 the U S government sent a reply to Mexico regarding Mexican troop movements into Mexican territory. Officials refused to reveal the note’s contents, noting the full text would likely be published in Mexico City.
A missing woman was located near Tecumseh after her brother, who had searched for days, reported she is safe. Authorities say she will return to her home city within a few days.
Three youths described as amateur bank robbers held up a Meridian Oklahoma bank at 2 15 pm, forced officer J M Heath to open the vault, and escaped with about 22800 in cash and unknown Liberty bonds. Heath was forced to stand with hands in the air as the robbers fled to a nearby car. Sheriff’s office and Logan county deputies pursued toward Guthrie and Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma meat dealers at their annual convention propose inviting state or government operation of one to three meat markets for 30 or 90 days to test price relief. If accepted, markets would be chosen by the authorities and dealers signaled their willingness to turn over operation. The group argues prices are not excessive and the move aims to find a definite solution. The convention, a largely business gathering, seeks broad attendance and discussion.
SP Freakeg Tomer general of Oklahoma will address a meeting tomorrow on Americanism. The event is set to discuss patriotic themes and community values.
Ordinances provide a temporary hold on fines and jail penalties as authorities outline the slow rollout of the new schedule. The document notes continued enforcement pauses while transitional changes are implemented across jurisdictions.
Miss Winifred Gardenhaire stenographer at the First National Bank of Lindsay Okla faced two revolvers in a bank robbery yesterday. She ducked behind the cashier escaped through the back and led the way to help as the thieves fled. She recalls not feeling fear during the tense moment and says she ran like never before.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee failed to press action on the peace treaty as no amendments were ready. Senator Fall proposes striking the labor section creating an international labor body, but he postponed a vote to discuss the motion at length. Further action to remove American representation on international commissions also stalled due to missing text of changes.
Sera Gronna of North Dakota presented Binet's amendments to the food control act to aid prosecuting profiteers. No action was taken on the crossing case as the investigation stalls. County officials report no definite progress yet and advocate moral suasion to railroad officials for better crossing alarms.
Canton reports another death linked to tainted meat from a storage supply. Frank McAvoy, chef at the Lakeside dining club, died last night, with several others ill after consuming the same food at the event. Authorities investigate the meat source and timing of the outbreak.
A fragmented item notes a parish debate over benches and church funding. The readable text hints at local tensions with religious figures and seating decisions, mentioning a stern tone and odd spellings.
President Wilson plans to begin his tour in two weeks with stops possible in Columbus Cincinnati and St Louis. The itinerary aims to visit New York Chicago and Missouri with a general Pershing greeting expected in New York next week.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a marine, defiance, a girl’s father, and references to medals and wounds. The readable segments are garbled and do not present a clear, verifiable event, names, dates, or locations.
Berlin reports Dr Haniel von Haimhausen, former adviser at the Washington embassy, selected as German ambassador to the United States. Also named were Dr W S Solf as ambassador to Great Britain and Herr Radowitz as ambassador to China, with August Thiel chosen for Tokyo.
Washington reports no inquiry about Haniel Haimhausen becoming ambassador, but the government signals it will reject him or any ex German embassy figure from the Bernstorff regime. Many tied to the prewar German embassy are viewed as involved in intrigues ahead of U S entry into the war. Complete gubernatorial primary returns show Oscar G. Johnston leading Clark County aspirant with a narrow margin over Lieutenant Governor Lee M. Russell. final tally expected soon.
The Oklahoma Bankers' Association is investigating a Lindsay bank robbery, with secretary Eugene P. Gunn saying no noon update had been received. Investigators pursue unnamed leads as authorities coordinate with local officials.
Paris August 2 Informal warning to Turkey to end Armenian massacres was delivered by Admiral Bristol of the U S naval forces in Turkey. The move caused friction in French quarters and the peace conference council as America sought to act independently of the conference. Turkey protested to Britain and France, while the American delegation explained the warning was informal and not a formal note.
Edward M. Howse, long a member of the American peace commission in Paria since last November, will return to the United States next month. Reports of disputes between Colony House and the Lomantry are unfounded. An old University hospital hosts one patient with a single physician, head nurse, janitor, and cook. the rest have moved to the new University facility on Fourteenth Street. The state leased the 1911 building ten years ago and plans to move to the new base in August. The private patient at the old hospital remains secluded as the new building houses most staff and patients, with few remaining in reserve for private care.
Secretary Baker urged rapid overhaul of U S forces and sought authority to recruit up to 18 000 officers as part of wartime measures. He outlined adjustments to command and supply structures to speed mobilization and strengthen leadership for ongoing conflict.
Rail traffic in California stalls as trainmen and shopmen strike Oregon and Pacific Electric actions ripple nationwide. Reports say most transportation halted and passengers stranded while sanctions spread into southern cities. Strikes center on railroad labor unions and related sympathy actions affecting schedules and services across main corridors.
District convened amid mixed signals as mail issues and local governance prompts unsettled attendees. Officials urged calm and outlined steps to restore communication and public services amid uncertain local tensions.
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