09 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
1
The forecast warns a severe cold spell across the Midwest and South Central regions. Temperatures plunge below zero with dangerous wind chills. Travel disruptions grow as trains and streetcars face delays and outages. Officials report ongoing power and traffic impacts across major cities.
Fuzzy OCR outlines a scheduled mandamus hearing involving municipal officials and state tax matters. It notes participants from Oklahoma City and other entities, with references to a two day bankers convention and a mayoral welcome address, all set to unfold tomorrow.
County commissioners after final adjournment prepared to seek funds for the $360,000 hard water project. Commissioner John Aberpathy announced the board will adjourn for a trial, while Beturdar Arbttle is noted as a board winner pending export.
Local authorities announce enforcement of grocery closing laws with restrictions on sale hours. Grocers may sell meat and milk until 9 o clock. wine sales are prohibited and will be strictly enforced.
Police report a break in at The Physicians' Supply hose at 217 West First Street with surgical instruments and general supplies stolen. Value not yet learned, but believed to run into hundreds. officers continue searches for clues and suspects.
About 198 attendees expected at the Mirvin hotel for the Oklahoma Hort Implement Dealers Association convention led by secretary W. Ford. The day will focus on arrivals registering and convention prep with wire and telephone notices indicating many more are en route. George W. Himmons, a regional director, will speak on business trends and future plans for the industry.
Reports indicate a favorable early tally for a local bond measure as voters cast ballots. Analysts note turnout and support levels vary by precinct with observers watching for a decisive margin.
Warnington reports Tom McKeown may be ill with sleeping sickness after a Baltimore visit. He grew weaker in Oklahoma and has been confined to his room since a doctor’s arrival. Friends fear for his recovery as the illness worsened during his stay.
Fragmented text shows a local plea for truth from Mayor Dechren and mentions a probe into a shortage. The unreadable OCR mixes names and phrases, limiting clear facts about time, place, or outcomes.
County attorney reports ongoing proceedings after a man facing charges appeared in court. Officials say the case centers on alleged offenses at a residence and involves jail time consideration.
A labor official appeals to miners to accept negotiated terms amid wartime fuel shortages. He cites emergency measures and urges unity to prevent broader economic disruption while noting ongoing government action on fuel economy and production.
The Lone Star company and other Elks lodges contributed to a Christmas fund totaling $132.05 as safekeeping measures and donations were approved. Authorities and the community await details of the initiative and its timing for the forthcoming Skirving meeting tonight.
The item notes recall petitions filed to dismiss or fire city officials. It mentions a city clerk named Mmetbeck and references the orderly process surrounding the recall petitions in the normal civic framework.
A report notes Vienna's severe food shortage with thousands dying as famine expands. A chamber delegation plans travel to Guthrie to discuss relief, while local business leaders weigh actions amid the deteriorating urban crisis.
A fragmentary report describes Austria facing famine and political tension as discussions of Germany or other powers influence the country. The piece mentions famine, women, and a strong central government response amid wartime fear.
The article notes community leaders and the Oklahoma organization meeting amid extreme cold to discuss stocking fund distributions and charity drives. Names include TD L Johnston and regional outlets like the Times and the Oklahoman, highlighting fundraising challenges and public response during winter.
Fragmentary OCR describes widespread suffering in northwest regions with references to Montana officials and a governor, noting expenditures and emergency actions. The text is garbled and crowded with errors but implies a crisis affecting hundreds and children, with mentions of cold conditions and county emergency funding.
reports say volunteers from the Dienriet fields move from McAllestar to famine-stricken western Oklahoma counties to aid coal districts. They will assist miners and pay mine operators as aid funds are allocated, with arrests and heightened security reported amid ongoing labor tensions.
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