Federal marshals take control of Kansas City street railway
Under Judge Pollock order federal authorities seize Kansas City Kansas street railway amid a recent strike. Deputies sworn in as train staff to ride each car. many veterans among applicants. Chamber of commerce petition backed intervention. operations to run with motormen and conductors in federal service. No change reported in Kansas City Missouri at press time.
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Kansas City
Jobe
Allock
United States
Culay
Kansas City Railwaye Company
Kan
Juge Pollock
Kan City
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas
C. Jackson
Polish Army Raids East German Front in WWII Context
The report notes a Polish Army raid into eastern Germany amid postwar tensions. It mentions a split in votes unlikely to favor funding, while discussion in the House centers on reservations. British officials claim differences can be resolved through negotation and diplomacy.
City Returns To Normal After Severe Blizzard
Oklahoma City resumes normal operations after a harsh blizzard. Temperatures near ten degrees, highs around fourteen, with widespread outages. Southwestern Bell reports 400 toll circuits down. 50 poles down near El Reno. 150 poles between Lawton and Altus. Some rail and gas issues persist but expected to improve tonight.
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Lawton
Altus
Rock Island
Brisco
Santa Fe
Orlock
Kansas
Western Union
Toda Vere
Panhandle
Weather Bureau
Legislators Invited to Democratic Club Victory Luncheon
All members of the legislature are invited as guests of the Hon Men’s Democratic club for a Victory luncheon on January B at 6 oclock at the Chamber of Commerce. Luncheon tickets go on sale tomorrow at noon in the Colverd cafeteria when committees meet.
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Peasants Trade For Cigarettes With Forces In Dina Vaga
A tobacco famine along the Dina and Vaga rivers drives Russian peasants to swap almost anything for cigarettes. A correspondent, ashore from a paddle steamer, exchanged ten poor cigarets for twelve eggs, a half bushel of potatoes, and ten pounds of cheese. Tobacco supplies in the south have been cut off from the north for six months by fighting lines, leaving peasants smoking tea leaves and dried moss.
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Vaga
Russia
Parole Decisions Prompt Court Contention in Local Case
Court proceedings center on parole implications and alleged penalties. Judge comments reference tragedy and public reaction as attorneys argue over potential outcomes. The case highlights tensions between sentencing, appeals, and police actions in a community dispute.
Influenza Death Toll Climbs in Oklahoma in Three Months
State health figures show 5 683 influenza and pneumonia deaths in the last three months, with 76 400 influenza pneumonia cases. Health officials warn the yearly death rate could exceed normal levels, potentially making this the state's deadliest period on record.
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State Health Department
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Sy Hall
Oklahoma City Man Injured in Sleeping Car Attack
William Gordon of Oklahoma City was assaulted and robbed in a sleeping car in Cincinnati Ohio and may die. Gordon was the star witness in the Vaitress million dollar land fraud cases.
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William Gordon
Oklahoma City
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Polish Army Advancing Toward Berlin Invasion
Polish forces push toward Berlin with infantry and artillery, claiming objective to raid Germany. Reports state occupation of crucial railway centers Kreuz-Driesen Pose nau and advances toward Frankfurt on the Oder, with German demobilized troops rearming and some resisting.
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Wilson Party Reaches Italy at Modane Frontiers
President Wilson and his party reach Modane on the Franco Italian frontier after a long journey. The group is tired but proceeding with their European visit amid global tensions and wartime considerations.
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Tan
Wilson
Modane
First Sight Lovers Parted Dukes to Obtain Divorce Rumor
New York and Philadelphia society buzz as Angier Duke and Benjamin Duke, known as the King, reportedly separate after a 20 year marriage begun post engagement. Mrs Duke, living with her mother in a New York hotel, and her husband apart amid circulating rumors of an impending divorce.
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Local Boy Is Sergeant In Champion Anti-Plane Battery
Oklahoma City homecoming story of George Hoardman a son of Mrs Edward Boardman stationed with an allied army anti aircraft battery. He served overseas about six months and his unit claims the allied artillery championship after downing four German planes. Hoardman enlisted in 1917 at Perry and trained in France before participating in St Mihiel and Argonne actions ending with a gun firing at 1 o clock on armistice day. He returned to visit his mother and plans to resume ranch duties near Perry.
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Oklahoma City
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Paris
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Newelman
Noardman
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Shirley Dyer Pneumonia Victim at St Anthony's
Shirley Dyer of West Frisco died of pneumonia at St Anthony's hospital early today. Funeral at 2 pm at Marshall Harper parlors with Rev W H Boulreh officiating, burial in Fairelown cemetery. Dyer served as deputy under Sheriff Garrison, later as plainclothes officer and chief detective for Oklahoma City. resigned six years ago to start a private detective agency.
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St. Anthony's Hospital
Marshall & Harper
W. H. Bo Ureh
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Faire Lown
Garrison
Mike O'rien
State's 1918 Fire Loss Estimated at 5 Million
Oklahoma's fire loss in 1918 is about 5,000,000, figures released by the state fire marshal show. The total is roughly 250,000 less than 1917, reflecting a decline in fire damage across the state.
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Oklahoma
Wilsons Lucky Day Allusions in London Peace Talks
Messages from Paris and London recount Allied leaders and diplomats discussing President Wilson and Premier Clemenceau. Articles describe preparatory travel plans, anticipated speeches, and expectations of concord among the United States, Britain, and France ahead of formal peace negotiations.
French and Wilson Aim at Same Ends
The Times compares Premier Clemenceau and President Wilson noting no fundamental discrepancy in their aims. It says both men seek security against German aggression and the avoidance of recurring evils, differing only in phrasing and emphasis.
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M. Clemenceau
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