Trainmen Return to Work Amid Rail Embargo Lift
In Los Angeles Aug 20 rail workers resume duties as a nationwide strike ends. Brotherhood members back at their posts after the rail embargo is eased. San Francisco reports orderly returns with California freight flows normalizing as Pacific Electric seeks state control of Los Angeles lines. Senate panel in Washington completes bill draft to guide railroad privatization, intro due next week.
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Palmer Confer with Governors of Seven States
Washington August 20 governors from seven states arrived to offer state cooperation with the federal government to reduce the cost of living. They met Attorney General Palmer to discuss methods to curb profiteers and hoarders and planned talks with President Wilson at the White House. The delegation included Gardner of Missouri, Stewart of Montana, Cooper of South Carolina, Sproul of Pennsylvania, Milliken of Maine, Campbell of Arizona, and Burquist of Minnesota.
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Best Distance Record Challenge for Oklahoma Roaders
A quirky promotion asks if drivers can average fifty five miles daily for ninety days. The forum notes the new car of the Oklahoma Good Roader assocla ck one mile this me ingletary and mentions a manager in New York to San Francisco. The text is garbled but points to a road distance challenge and organizational involvement.
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Drum Major Made Hit With Young Warren Pershing
Paris reports a young Warren Pershing, son of Gen. Pershing, impressed by European royalty during a London military review. He marveled at kings and queens, noting a major’s dress and asking his father if the royal spectacle was as fine as he saw. The boy’s remarks reflect childlike awe amid grand ceremony.
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Can Teen Hut Moved to State Fair Grounds Memorial
The canteen hut at Santa Fe and Crand Avenue is being moved to the fairgrounds where it will remain as a permanent memorial.
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Lawton Couple Killed as Train Hits Auto
A Lawton couple died when a Frisco passenger train struck their automobile at a crossing about twenty miles north of Lawton late Thursday night. The incident left the driver dead at the scene and the passenger injured.
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Mayor to Designate City Day at State Fair
Mayor Walton will issue a proclamation next week designating Wednesday September 24 as Oklahoma City day at the annual state fair. He will urge all business houses to close and seek cooperation to make Wednesday a feature day at the fair.
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Oklahoma City
Little Girl Hurt in Fall From Porch
Virginia Robinson a three year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Robe on, B14 North Lindsay Avenue, was injured yesterday after falling from a rear porch. She struck her head, was unconscious, feared paralyzed, but by morning her condition was much improved.
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City Jury Trial To Start Wednesday
Municipal Judge A. Munden announced that jury trials will start Wednesday in municipal court. The jury panel was sworn in, with the budget funding for this fiscal year already approved.
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Embargo on Grain Hurts Farmers Across Regions
Government embargo on wheat movement disrupts storage, causing serious inconvenience to home farmers. A. J. Walker, chairman of the corporation commission, notes congestion at terminal centers. Farmers report storing wheat in homes, wood sheds, tents, and other unlikely places.
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Corporation Commission
Poisoning Attempt Ties to W. W. Accused in Chicago
In Chicago on August 2 police questioned several suspects linked to recent assaults as arsenic was found in coffee urns at a local restaurant. Thirty people were poisoned and many were at risk of fatal harm though officials say all who drank the coffee will recover.
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Medicine Park Sale Signals Thomas Congressional Bid
Thomas announces candidacy for the Sixth district seat left by Scott Ferris as friends note he would campaign full time if Medicine Park's development stabilized since 1908. The move heightens a crowded race with ROH Wilson and Judge Bailey among possible contenders, while state official J. Cham Jones and George Beauman have already announced.
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Merheine Park
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Wilson
Fair Weather and Saturday Notes from Local Page
Local brief notes mention fair weather and a Saturday event. Details are fragmented but indicate general community updates and upcoming activities.
No Glues Found To Robbers Of Burbank Bank
Report states no trace of the three bandits who held up Farmers State Bank at Burbank, where cashier R Q Dive was locked in the vault delaying alarm. Two men connected with the robbery, which netted 1500 cash and 8000 in Liberty bonds, were arrested at Ponca City but released after Blue failed to identify them. Bonds set at 10000 each. suspects A W Friend, Ernest Haskins, and T Kile noted as Guthrie residents.
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Oil promoters held on bond for time in federal case
Filesorth J Green and yan Titewarty WS Green face bond on July 9 in a federal inquiry into the Western Guaranty and Investment Co. formed in 1917 to promote oil ventures. Investigators allege multiple firms and Norman students and professors were involved. Several defendants in the case await further action.
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Don Green
Franke
N.S. Browsing
Hob Col
Claims at Auditor's Office August Totals Released
A report from the state auditor shows August claims totaling 970,296.25 for maintaining state government and institutions. The monthly activity covered many expenditures with an average of about 273 claims per day.
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State Auditor's Office
State Uses Army Food in Institutions
The state purchases carload lots of government surplus war food for state institutions. One car of meats canned goods dried fruit beans and sugar was bought for the Penitentiary at McAlester. Arrangements are made for car load purchases for the asylum at Supply Norman Virata and for the reform school at Cranite. Goods bought through postmasters at towns where institutions are located at prices below Oklahoma wholesale houses.
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George Clark
McAlester
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Norman
Virata
Reform School
Cranite
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City City Club Building Talked On Wednesday
A meeting of the board of directors and stockholders of the Oklahoma club is set for Wednesday to consider contracts for the new building and discuss the membership campaign. President John Shartel says 490 memberships have been subscribed this morning and the club hopes to reach 1,000, but will not rush the drive.
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John Shartel
Negro boy injured by billiard cue assault in city
A negro boy named Baker was seriously injured this morning when struck by a billiard cue at 16 West California. The skull was fractured and he was taken to University hospital in critical condition. Harry Greenhill is held by city police on a charge of assault with intent to kill.
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President Wilson to Speak Across West on Tour
President Wilson’s White House announced itinerary shows departure from Washington next Wednesday evening with first address in Columbus Ohio Thursday morning September 4. The schedule lists stops in cities including Nebraska Iowa Montana Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Colorado Utah Nevada California Oregon and more through September 20, with arrivals in Nashville and Louisville and final return to Washington by September 28.
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Labor crisis discussed with Wilson as Gompers meets presidency
Washington reports place Gompers and AFL leaders at the center of national labor talks while railroad director Hines presses a strike solution. In Oklahoma City the State National Bank plans to rename as First National Bank, awaiting shareholder approval and new currency plates.
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Wounded Negro Refuses to Name Shooter
Harry Bridgeman man about 35 was found by police near the Katy depot with a bullet wound in the right breast. He was taken to University hospital expected to recover. Bridgeman declined to identify shooter saying he did not want to cause trouble, but admitted a woman shot him. He left instructions for his mother in law in Russellville, Arkansas to be notified if he dies.
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Katy
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Riesellville, Ark
Shadowing Suspect Draws Police To North Dale Ave
Police respond to a report of odd behavior on North Dale Avenue and discover a plainclothes man shadowing another person. The incident ends with no injuries and authorities questioning the involved parties.
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No Grade Crossing Action Planned This Week
No new developments in the grade crossing inquiry today as county commissioners focus on the equalization board. The regular commissioners’ meeting is moved to Tuesday due to a holiday, with discussion expected on improving crossing alarms. Also notes Kansas corn crop forecast: 56,445,000 bushels from 4,190,000 acres at 137 bushels per acre.
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Svermary
Night Talk Delays Oklahoma City Visit By President Wilson
Washington announced the president would be in Oklahoma City on the evening of the 26th but Democratic leaders pressed for a daylight appearance. Ben LaFayette and Scott Ferris sought to modify plans, aiming to arrange a reception at the state fair with Governor Robertson introducing the President and a citywide display, while others planned meetings with officials and the Chamber of Commerce.
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Plans for a mass meeting urged by Mayor Walton in Chemier Commerce to arouse interest in funds for relief of mat diets deprived under new narcotic laws. Hubert L collector of internal revenue announced officials. Bolen will meet tomorrow with county official to determine the amount the county will provide. Bolen said he is well pleased.
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