YMCA Fund Surpasses Goal With Extra Donations
The executive committee reports a further thousand dollars added to the Y M C A fund. Donations include 300 from Robert McFarland of Tulsa and Ho Newell of Oklahoma City via Fordyce Arkansas. Oklahoma City post workers close the campaign with about 261,000 raised, funding a new Y M C A building project and surrounding costs. The site is yet to be chosen, with anticipated total near 190,000 to 140,000 for construction and equipment. Steel contracts nationwide may delay start.
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Robert McFarland
McMan O4! Company
Tulsa
Ho Newell
Oklahoma City
Fordyce
Ark
Yo McA
Oklahoma City , . A
United States
YMCA
Mayor skips Toledo meet due to waterworks duties
Mayor Overholser will not attend the Toledo convention of dealers as planned. He explains his stay in town is required to sign the waterworks project, delaying his departure with Dick Carhart leading the local delegation.
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Overholser
Toledo
Overland Motor Company
Dick Carhart
Two Are Convicted of Peonage Charge in South Carolina
In Charleston a magistrate Dee 9 Toor Hayes and J M Taylor both of Lexington county were found guilty of peonage in federal court. They received one year and a day in the Atlanta penitentiary and fined $500 each for conspiring to force a white man William Cook to work for Taylor.
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Charleston
Toor Hayes
J M Taylor
Lexington County
South Carolina
United States District Court
Atlanta
William Cook
Taylor
Ban on Cattle Shipments Lifted in Oklahoma
President Frank M. Gault of the state board of agriculture lifted the quarantine on cattle imports into Oklahoma from Missouri Iowa and Kansas City stockyards after reports showed foot and mouth disease signs had disappeared and no further precautions were needed.
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Frank M. Gault
State Board of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Jerraska
Missouri
Iowa
Anise
Kansas City
Gault
Mail Car Driver Fined for Speeding by City Court
Judge Spitler fined Levi Negro, United States mail car driver, and costs for speeding. Patrolman Thomas testified the motorist was traveling twenty three miles per hour on a city avenue near Bremernhurst with a registered mail pouch bound for Fort Smith.
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Spitler
Levinegro
United States
Thomas
Douglass
Brteiernhurst
Fort Smith
Jeweler identifies prisoner in $7,000 diamond robbery
McDowell jewelry clerk in Arkansas City Kansas picks Frank Langney 26 Pittsburgh Pa stage carpenter as the man who held a revolver and took diamonds valued at $7,000 on November 27. Langney, ready to face charges, was taken in by detectives Pickett Witten and Charley Post. He says he came from Tulsa to Oklahoma City and refuses to discuss the case further. He awaits a possible requisition as Winfield officers head to the scene.
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Mogle
McDowell
Arkansas City
Kan
Frank Langney
Bat
Charley Post
Pickett Witten
Langney
Pittsburgh
Old Metropolitan Stock Company
Tangney
Vangney
Winfield, Kan
Langley
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Cotton Falls Sharply From Recent High Prices
New York December 9 heavy liquidation hit the cotton market with prices tumbling 14 dollars per bale from the recent high. Early declines of 25 points carried the market to 18 50 on some contracts, with selling broad and bullish confidence shaken. Rallies appeared as cover orders reduced the nadir, but trading remained unsettled and nervy through the forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Warmer Tonight Is Weather Forecast
A weather forecast notes a warmer night with generally fair skies. Overnight temperatures rise modestly and the eastern portion of the area should see the mildest conditions. The outlook calls for continued fair weather into tomorrow with continued warming trend.
Modern People Eat With Eyes Says Food Expert
Miss Omhertie, supervisor of home economies at the high school, outlines a plan where a plain hearty breakfast lunch and dinner are tested to prove inexpensive meals can be palatable and nourishing. The experiment, presented to the plain food squad, argues modern taste is driven by appearance rather than nourishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Heh
T. P. Gilmer
Oklahoma Gas and Electric
Lowry Hartland
Osborne
More Power Less Speed Admirals Urge Big Warship Rise
Admirals Fletcher and Badger testified before the general board urging a substantial increase in battleship size and power for future U.S. warships. They cited European trends toward larger ships and bigger guns, noting Japan already under construction of a more powerful vessel than planned for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dmirals Fletcher
Badger
General Board
Congress
Vetirals
Cuctinre
Japan
United States
Ford Profits Grand Jury Probe Ordered By Court
Unclear OCR text mentions federal grand jury actions and court orders to begin a probe. Contains misreadings and fragmented phrases about investigations, New York and Detroit references, and mentions of Ford profits in a garbled context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Profits Federal Grand
Federal crackdown on price fixing broadens nationwide
Reports indicate federal investigators plan to begin actions in New York Detroit Cleveland and Kansas City while Liberty stockpiles and freight concerns rise. Attorney General Frank McSwarkey will seek tax measures as government moves to charge the New Haven gate. Combines are said to be widespread locally and likely to be sent to grand juries amid near border disruption and shipping shortages. The attorney general’s procedure plan awaits approval for submission to President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oilers
Cleveland
Kansas
Lowe
Minnesoaf
Ier
Frank McSwarkey
Tommey
New York
Wide Combinas
Frode
Wilson
Two children die in Shamrock house fire
A Shamrock home in the Disney Center area burned with Mr Pith away and Mrs Fisk found near a window. A boy months old and a four year old girl perished, while Mrs Fisk and others survived the blaze that damaged the Park home. The cause remains undetermined.
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Trap Inta
Disneys
Pith
Unfilled Steel Orders Hit New Record for US Steel
New York December 9 records show United States Steel Corp unfilled orders for the month ended November 30 at 11,058,542 tons, up 1,045,082 tons from October, marking a new record for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Happiest Man in Town Draws Crowd at Urch Dedication
Rey Urch, pastor and head of the Pilgrim Congregational church, proclaimed to Oklahoma City crowds that he is the happiest man in town. The Community House, funded by TR Jones’ $5,000 gift and a $2,000 bank addition, was dedicated with a special program at the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Rey
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Me Unch
TR Jones
Nypl
Outsider Sends Check to Times Christmas Fund
The Times Santa Claus fund has $59 so far with only checks of $1 received in this morning’s mail. Receipts total 228 acknowledged. Contributions listed include Patricia Jean Finerty $10 Fr Walker $10 May C Finerty $5 G Weaver Jordan $5 JK Waldrop Rocky Okla $1. Funds go to Rev WH Urch for distribution to Oklahoma City children.
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the Times
Patricia Jean Finerty
Fr. Finerty
Fr. Walker
May C. Finerty
G Weaver Jordan
JK. Waldrop
Rocky
Okla
Oklahoma City
WH. Urch
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Times
Rumanians Lose 70000 in Week of Fighting
Associated Press reports over 70000 Romanian troops have been captured or killed as Teutonic forces press toward Bucharest. The German account claims Romanian dead wounded equal prisoners, citing rapid advances from Transylvania to the Danube front and multiple river valley operations. Ottoman and Russian actions nearby are noted as part of the wider war scene, with Greece also briefly referenced amid regional tensions.
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Teutonic
Romania
Bucharest
Hep. Herlits
Vania Alpe
Samui Heth Tee Wey
Judge to decide Christmas custody for Dorothy Slaughter
In Romore Oklahoma a district judge will decide whether Dorothy Slaughter will spend Christmas with paternal grandparents in Dallas Texas or maternal grandparents in Amarillo Texas. A new trial was granted after Mrs Slaughter of Dallas won a prior custody ruling. the case seeks a time share during the holidays.
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Romore
Okla
Der
Dorothy Slaughter
M Th
Slaughter
Dallas
Texas
CE Oaker
Amarillo
Freeman
Oakes
Dallas Attorney Fatally Wounded in Busine ss District
In Dallas Texas a local attorney was fatally wounded during an exchange in the busy business district. Clarence Pratt a well known salesman was struck by gunfire and died shortly after at a hospital. Four other shots were fired with one striking Pratt. Police report ongoing investigation into the confrontation and alleged accusations of talking.
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Tiallas
Texas
Ermmy Aptheney
Pobatly
Busineus
Clarence
Pratt
Prrkrisut
Tia Hospital
Peronson
Lan Altercapin
Perkinson
Automobile Packed Women Thrown Out
Mrs. George A. Landrum of 1715 Young Boulevard injured when the car she rode in with her brother in law Claude Butts locked wheels and threw her through the windshield onto the pavement. She was taken to her home and later reported resting easily at 2 oclock. Butts uninjured. Accident occurred in the 28 block on West Sixteenth Street.
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George A. Landrum
Young Boulevard
Claude Butts
Mutts
West Sixteenth Street
German Cruiser Breaks Through British Cordon
A German warship has broken a British cordon in the North Sea, according to a captain who says his vessel was held and searched in the Atlantic. He reports the ship is a regular light cruiser.
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Losdon
Dee
North Sea
Atlantic
Gridiron Club Banquet Tonight at Willard Hotel
Washington December 9 The Gridiron club holds its annual dinner at the Willard tonight with a brilliant program. Distinguished guests including presidential figures justices diplomats senators and leaders from many walks of life will attend the event promising lively satire and a showcase of the club’s famed humor.
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Washington
New Willard Hotel
United States
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Questa
Federal Control of All Wireless Stations Urged
Washington December 9 government monopoly of radio communication aboard ships is urged to unify and strengthen naval wireless networks. Commander Dow, director of naval communications, says centralized control would reduce inefficiency and ensure reliable shipboard signaling amid growing channels. The annual report highlights the need for stronger government oversight of wireless stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Dow
Namter
Two Ports Open to War Shipments
An embargo movement confines war shipments to two western ports. Eastern roads are blocked, leaving New Arbeate and Gale veston as the only commercially viable routes for munitions makers. The Atlantic trade port system is closed by embargoes, restricting shipments to select western facilities.
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Chicago
Dee 9
Galeveston
Myers Fails to Appear for Trial in Oklahoma City
Wig Dave Myers known locally as a persistent bootlegger did not appear in district court today. Court records show an arrest warrant issued and property at 1001 Sonik Robinson reportedly locked as officers prepare to pursue suits to collect debt and damages.
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Dave" Myers
Oklahoma Citys
District Court
Sonik Hobinson
Dave
Hazel Wadlow Seeks Divorce From Charles Wadlow
Hazel Wadlow files for divorce alleging long separation and constant drinking by Charles Wadlow. She states marriage began July 16 in BeRensark and cites co respondent John Barleycorn as a frequent visitor and intimate associate of the defendant.
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John Barleycorn
Hazel Wadlow
Charles Wadlow
Warilow
BE Rensark
DeArmond Fendant
Simone
Eich Tie
Three-Cent Drops in Elgin Butter Trade
Elgin prices fell sharply as butter dropped three cents amid a federal probe into road prices. POR Millant, a DOJ agent, was present with officers and officials during the session. The national price stood at 7 cents versus 40 cents previously.
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Elgin
Futter
Department of Justice
Anl
Carranza Approves Protocol Belief In New Accord
Washington December 9. The Mexican American conference date was set for December but postponed pending Albert Vinay’s return. Carranza’s signature is awaited as the commission prepares to reach an agreement. Mexican and American commissioners will confer in New York early next week and again after the U.S. delegation arrives.
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Washington
Albert Vani
Commiermaner
Gener
Carranca
Laredo
United States
Paemer
New York
Utiy
Crneral Carranea
Carranza Army Fights Bandits Near Chihuahua
Reports claim Carranza forces clashed with bandits near Chihuahua and Presa Wet Ob Onihuas. Dispatches say fighting began yesterday morning with ten Carlos Douna in command at Chihuahua City as reinforcements moved in. details remain uncertain.
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Carranza
Chihuahua
Carlos Douna
Chihuatla City
Mexican Bandits Strip Oklahoma Colony at Chamal
Brownsville Texas December report describes bandits stripping a Chamal colony of Oklahomans. Two men two women and eight children were part of the group, forced from refuge in the mountains. They were robbed of livestock and possessions as they traveled toward their Oklahoma homes.
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Oklahoma
Chamal
Brownsville
Texas
Tamaulinay
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Y. M.C. A. Fund
Oklahoma Dial and Electric Company
Oklahoma City Post
YM . A
Skirvin
Meyrar
Charles Eo Wheatly
Af Carrotton
Obs
Deine Dee
Nethe Stewart
Carolin
Martha Threramme
Wheatly
Jim
Unday
Zimmie
Miss Osborne
Pxtands Didwe Brothers
Injitetion
Mutar Car Gase
Vontheert Hemuifein
Detroit
Shamrock
Urch
Outsider
Times Christmas Fund
Teutons
Greece
Atlantic Ocean
Gridiron Club
D. Myers
Carrara
Villa
Presa
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