Norman Priest Alleges Sacramental Wine Confiscation Incident
Oklahoma officers seized a barrel of sacramental wine from Father Metter at St Joseph’s in Norman. He asserts the act violated church rites and asks the attorney general for redress and a means to obtain wine for future services.
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Atention
John Metter
St Joseph's
Noritan
Metter
Oklahoma
Father Metter
Cleveland County
Mather Meter
State
Pather Metter
Custer Bark
Omar Khayyam
Bather
Burk
Attorney General’s Office
County Officials Face Probed Scandal In Court Inquiry
A county board of inquiry with Judge Zwick and attorneys summoned many witnesses this afternoon to probe alleged shielding of Red Cameron and Billy Gregg at the Country Inn roadhouse on West Reno Street. Witnesses including Tucker and five women were ordered to return, while police officials and officers face potential scrutiny.
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Selby
Morgan
Red" Cameron
Billy Gregg
Weat Reno Street
Rucker Recalle
Howard Tucker
William Lo Garnsley
Wqurey
Nave
Tele Cwirk
Russell First to Speak for Council Patriot Speaker
Campbell Riesell state corporation commissioner is the first speaker for the newly formed patriotic speaker unit of the state council of defense. He volunteers to give patriotic addresses anywhere designated to honor the Cherokee celebration in September.
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Campbell Riesell
State Council of Defense
Russell
Holdenville Sees Weavy Rainfall Across Oklahoma
A broad statewide rain event ends at 7 am with Holdenville recording 2.28 inches and other towns reporting varied totals including Ada 4, Enid 1.7, Stillwater 1.20, Durant 1.0, Shawnee 2.0 inches, reflecting widespread rainfall across the region.
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Oklahoma City
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Kingfisher
Durant
Stillwater
Cartewie
Marmion
Shawnee
Herokre
Ay Enid
Keen
Tulya
Vinna
Woodwari
Two Men A Day To Be Sent By Board
Mayor Overhulver led the Seconddistrict exemption board in directing the two men per day to be sent to the training camp. Orders specify departures from Oklahoma City on September 1 6 7 and 8. Five nonclaimants who passed physicals request to join the first shipment, named CW Lyman Earl Jones W B Askew St Clair Buchanan and Busgene Cecil.
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Nnit
Lay
Oklahoma City
CW. Lyman
Times-Oklahoman
Earl Jones
W B. Askew
St Clair Buchanan
Busgene Cecil
Tax Committee to Report Thursday on County Tax Shakeup
The special committee of the Commerce investigating the fiscal tax muddle plans a plan to double the Oklahoma county assessment as urged by the state equalization board. They will report to the county equalization board tomorrow morning and the board will begin raising assessments on certain property if the plan is approved.
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Oklahoma County
State Equalization Board
County Equaliation Board
Equalization Board
Two Wesley Hospital Doctors Join U S Army Surgeons
Sir George McLain and Dr Char ence Ler of Wesley hospital have left for the base hospital at Fort Worth Texas to serve as surgeons in the medical department of the United States Army. Seven Wesley doctors have resigned to join the surgeons unit of the Army.
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Charence Ler
Wesley Hospital
United States Army
Piet Worth
Texas
Chicago man heads Catholic societies
Thomas T. Flynn of Chicago was elected president here today of the American Federation of the societies, succeeding John Whalen of New York.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Thomas T. Flynn
American Federation of the Societies
Joh Whalen
New York
Fair and Warmer Tonight Forecast
Local forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with increasing temperatures. The southeast portion may see warmer readings followed by a Thursday of fair weather and rising temperatures in the west.
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Donight
Thured
War Profit Tax Raised From 26 to 33 Percent
Senate Finance Committee orders increase to 33 percent for war profits and retains 26 percent for existing rate. Proposals add a new 40 percent maximum on profits over 20 percent and 10 percent exemption for capital invested. Debate on publishers taxes continues with Shields opposing higher magazine taxes and McKellar backing postage provisions as Weeks move to strike publishers' taxes.
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Michigan
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Wheat price committee fails to reach agreement
Washington August 24 The wheat price committee held sessions today but could not agree on a price for the 1917 crop. Votes were taken without resolving the main question, and no action was disposed of.
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Washington
Third Burglary Hit Miller & Son Store Last Night
Miller & Son at 28 West Aero avenue reported a burglary last night, with about 450 in merchandise stolen. Police note a third break in a week, with other robberies at a Kansas City rail yard and Santa Fe station mentioned in the same report.
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Missouri, Kansas & Texas
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Santa Fe Plas
Lewis Milly
Saud
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Spe
Russian Troops Desert Lines On Romanian Front
An annotated AP war summary reports Russian forces deserting positions on multiple fronts. Austro German units menace Moldavia and Wallachia with advances toward the Romanian railway hub. British raids near Jangemarck and other sectors aim to probe and disrupt Franco Belgian operations amid heavy weather.
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Wilson's Reply to Pope Approved Across Country
Washington reports confirm broad approval of President Wilson's note to the pope detailing terms for peaceful German relations. The statement rejects punitive postwar measures and urges German emancipation from military rule while inviting Germany to share in global economic opportunities.
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Wilson
Russia
Hor Kiasia
Araidy
Ardmore Engineers Move to Camp Bowie in Texas
An Oklahoma engineers unit, quarantined at Ardmore for smallpox, arrived by special train at Camp Bowie Texas as part of a larger movement. Eighty infantry railcars from Oklahoma and several trains from Texas are en route.
Ten suffragists fined at White House protest
Ten suffragists arrested today near the White House for a protest in support of the national party were fined 1 each in police court. They posted bond and were released after furnishing funds.
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Washington
Ten Wortel
Geatentay
Ero
White House
National Worry Party
Coun
Mayor Signs Labor Day Proclamation Amid Holiday Observance
Mayor Overholsen issued a proclamation urging all businesses to observe Labor Day as a paid holiday allowing employees time to celebrate. The article notes widespread public support and mentions a national headline about labor celebrations reaching three million signatures.
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Overholsen
Oklahoma
Belgian official sentence in Dutch massacre case
A Belgian official group faced death sentences by German authorities over alleged involvement in aiding rebels during wartime. The case centers on charges linked to plan and monastery activities and pits Belgian figures against a German occupation tribunal.
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Amserrdam
Ham
Yom
Helen
Poeta
Planeet
Petefere Hollings
Madore
Erreta
Adie
Tawi
Fashionable Woman Adopts Inverted Triangle Silhouette
A fashion feature notes fall trends favor an inverted triangle shape with wide shoulders narrow hips. Models showcase sleeved outfits and tailored coats emphasizing dramatic lines and bright accessories.
Gore Speech Cancelled by Grady County Officials
In Chickasha Oklahoma Senator Gore had been invited to speak on September 13 but Grady County Fair Association withdrew the invitation citing potential political discord. The move follows a telegram from Crady County association president WR Smith stating the county funds support no political speeches.
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Gare
Wot Smith
Cray County Three Air Association
Oklahoma
Chickasha
Me Smith
WR Smith
Crady County
Kate Association
Pune
Leas
Ty Toke
Mr Smith
Lore Wae
Politica
Grady County
Gore
No One To Swear In Senate Trial Postponed In Austin
In Austin on August 20 the senate adjourned a high court impeachment trial for James FF Kergisen until 10 am as no one present could swear in the senate. Chief Justice Nelson Phillips was asked to hurry to Austin by long distance to preside tomorrow. Demurrer or motion to quash expected. officials suggest a demurrer may be filed, risking a potential end to the proceedings. New witnesses were noted, and another session seems likely. Bodine to pay extra helpers to clear backlogged recordings in the deeds office as work resumes.
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Austin
Texas
Senate
High Court
Tyon James FF Kergisen
Neer Eawe Arve
Nelson Phillips
Supreme Court
Milford
Ferguson
Pay Tent Smith
Withers
House Committee
Bodine
Six Men Arrested in Payroll Robbery and Double Murder
Chicago police continued the hunt for six men nabbed last night on suspicion of aiding the payroll hold up and the double murder of two messengers delivering 9100 at Winslow Foundry. Charles Carew was seized on a tip leading to a late arrest. five others detained after a saloon fight remain held for investigation.
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Chicago
Winslow Foundry Company
Charles Carew
Italian Aviator Smashes Paris Air Record
An Italian captain from Turin sets a living aviation record after flying from Turin to Paris without stepping. Dispatches report the remarkable feat amid tense news coverage from the era.
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Paris
Taurean An Nallany
Turin
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