Oklahoma rail plan aims single-direction service
A Dallas meeting of railroad officials discussed consolidating routes with Frisco and Katy trains, eliminating downtown office ticketing by January 15, and shifting to monthly payrolls. Officials warned labor and tax complications, while state officials debated war tax exemptions and broader government control over interstate services. The piece notes passenger and freight operations, and public petitions urging action amid broader transportation reforms.
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Southern Railway
Dallas
Campbell Russell
State Corporation
Dallas Katy
Frisco
Russell
Oklahom City
Mashogee
Katy
Oklahoma City
Muskogee
Runsell
Dowdtow T McKet
Sant
Kits Dell
McAdow
Safety First Rally in Tulsa February 21
A progeimic for the third annual congress of the Obstona ty First council will be held in Tulsa February 12 and Mo Wo Ashton, state labor department commissioner and Safety First council president, says the congress should attract the largest enthusiastic gathering in the organization’s history. War conditions demand stronger industrial safety efforts to boost efficiency and prevent accidents across industries.
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Tulsa
Obstonaty First Council
Mo Wo Ashton
State Department of Labor
Safety First Council
Howard Tess
Velahiorna
Oklahoma City Women Failing in Registration Lecture
Citizens urged to attend at the Chamber of Commerce to hear C Johnson discuss the use of the Oklahoma City division of the women's national council. Aimed at motivating patriotic women to register, with Norton Cook as vice-chairman guiding arrangements.
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Oklahoma City
United States
Chamber of Commerce
C. Johnson
Women's National Coun
Mr&e
Oklahoma City Women Reach First Day Industrial Registration
Mrs Norton Conk vice chairman of the Oklahoma City registration says the first day of industrial registration opened with only a few women signing in. She notes the move aims to advance women into defense work, though turnout remains low as officials explain the process and purpose behind the registration.
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Oklahoma City
Norton Conk
Okla
Vihiet Citiek
Mobo! Cok
Menges Vern
Cate
Slavs Plan to Re enter War Amid Peace Talks Collapse
The Jan 7 dispatch notes Slav peace delegates balk at transferring talks to neutral soil. The exchange centers on terms and the fate of the Austro German negotiators. The report cites protests against articles in the yearly Austro German terms and revived Russian and German positions affecting the conference.
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Associated
Brose
Petrourath Weilnestag
Husptath
Nias
Austroefferman
Stockholm
Crews on U boats Have Good Morale
Report from Washington on March details a naval unit morale assessment amid wartime tensions. Officials indicate sailors exhibit confidence and discipline, with operations supported by steady supply chains and leadership.
Red Cross Welcomes New Oklahoma City Infant Member
A newborn in Oklahoma City was enrolled as a Red Cross member just two hours after birth. The ceremony occurred at West Fifth Street with hospital staff and Red Cross officials present. The rapid recognition highlighted community support for the Red Cross and its services.
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Red Cross
Oklahoma City
Red Crone
Adwen Tage
Non Lage
Tl West Sieh Street
Kel Crose
Eup
Tie
Stig
Hart
Red Crordeservice
Hay
Mt LC
Lolayptel
Veal Real Cruse Claginel Esterday
Ats Emonh
German Soldier Warmer Clothes than American Troops
A Washington report quotes cloth expert Michael Fo Driscall stating German soldiers wore warmer, costlier apparel than American troops. The committee convened to review uniforms amid debate over gear quality and protective value for soldiers.
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Washington
Jay
Armerica
Senate
Hilary
Michael Fo Driscall
Brite Haran
Hoover Hides Behind Coat-Tails of President Charges
Senator Reed accuses Hoover of shielding the president as investigations continue. A clash between Senator Keel of Mississippi and Herbert Hoover escalates into public exchanges as they trade allegations about collusion with the press and concealment of information.
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Hoover
Sen. Reed
Trulay
Keel
Missin
Fog Albunisteath
Herbert
Reed
Hoover and Reed Clash at Senate Hearing
In a tense Senate hearing on sugar and coal shortages, Administrator Hoover and Senator Reed spar over authority and price stabilization. Reed pressed Hoover while Hoover defended executive power, with Wheat policy and trade actions under sharp critique.
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Hoover
Reed
Senate
Washington
Mouver
Miser
Howitt
Wiley
Leentig
Hooter
Ari
December Weather Record and Local Advisory
An unusual cold spell dominates December with references to Cotinine nit ont Deventer and weather patterns. The report notes a notable shortage of alerts, mentions a December heat trend reversal, and records a braking deficiency in TIPETILIer events while detailing the local weather bureau’s observations and forecasts for the period.
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Tiepetilier
Fire Tragedy Climbs in Petrograd Killing Twenty
A severe blaze in Petrograd claimed twenty lives and destroyed a factory complex. Authorities report the fire erupted near a railway yard, with flames spreading rapidly through dense workshops and adjacent storage rooms. Ermittling teams search the ruins for victims as a preliminary cause remains under inquiry.
County Prospers in Its Chase of Bootleggers Here
County records show bootlegger raids yielding fines totaling 16377 dollars in the past year. Karl Waller, chief clerk, notes county efforts under court jurisdiction contributed to the liquor law enforcement.
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County
Karl Waller
Aneatsin Wan
Lawyer Gets Check for 25 for Plea No Good
Atty Halsey spoke for the defendant in the plea bargain before the court. Robinson, an attorney, faced a $1800 fine and warded sorrowful remorse after pleading guilty to the charge.
Texas to expand border patrols at the border
Texas outlines plans to bolster border security with additional guards following reshaping efforts in the Rio Grande region. The move, tied to reorganizations and wartime measures, will be taken up with Secretary of War in Washington next week.
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Austin
Texas
Jan
Treas Ranger Force
Vrsas
War Department
Washington
Waylingtiet
Adjairor
Hani Juilios
Marlee Cery Reall
Food rationing for England to be ordered
The text discusses England's upcoming food rationing plan detailing household staples and distribution measures. It references tea, meat, and other provisions, along with department oversight and anticipated signaling actions by authorities. The fragment emphasizes governance and public impact of rationing decisions.
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England
New Company CHAMBER REPORT Seeks Reforms and Bond Plan
A chamber report urges reforms amid tax tangles and a proposed $2500 fire equipment fund. It details corporate setup for a Revenue Reporting company, with plans for a bond issue to finance new gear and a broader reorganization of the Oklahoma City fire department under civil service rules.
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Tines
Okabe Fitnen
Nerivany
Ciblahelien
Wannerhieh
Anmercin National Bank
Hie
Wak
Bennington
Treasury Department
General Cou
Directo
Oklahoma City
Hotarion
Chamber of Outmerge
Chanber Board of Dicerture
Skirvin
Jimmins
Cyne
Wied 1
Wearly
Shelley Jo Tracy
Oho Ane Merson
Tom Fergie Wow Warren
Manrokey
Civil Service Plan
Civil Service
Cite
Spershe
Fith Street
Congress Awaits Wilson on Railway Laws
Congress pauses after holidays awaiting President Wilson to speak on railway legislation. Senate and House honor late lawmakers Newlands and Hathaway as sessions resume. Officials anticipate a speech outlining government policy and potential measures, with officials restricting advance disclosure.
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Congress
Wilson
Lions Plan Help in War Campaigns
A local committee on national ant during wartime met at The Shire tele today. Members include Wo Ginter chive and S WooHayes with Parnam Mee Ebtran New olfrris erated were Menten and Aletiee. Dockers treasurer Charter Te Carpets and Sy Naw were noted in attendance amid the discussion.
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Nie
Catanis
Diets
Teonday
Shire
New
Wlivoets
Wo Ginter
Chive
Parnam
Peentes
KOT Dockers
Charter
Americans Die in Yaqui Hold Up on Mexican Route
Several Americans were killed during a Yaqui hold up near the Mexico border. Names include Acie PLO MIN and Miguel Marines of Nogales. Reports say victims were among the workers on a transport route when bandits attacked. A Justice Department convoy and local military units are investigating, with officials crediting security forces for recovering remains and noting deaths likely from combat.
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Plo Min
Acie
TTD Boe
Los Angeles
Miguel Marines
Nogales
Arie
Searerdins
Mexico
Marder Tradie Company
Anni
Farades
Gault Petitions for His Furniture in Court Hearing
A petition was filed in TF Deasnell court by Warren Ko Snyder seeking Gault and Daphar's furniture. The case references a 1918 Porter Morgan contract dispute and a church warrant request to sweep near Tipty North Heradway. Gault and Saphan were arrested. three others charged with aiding. The preliminary hearing is set for January 8 in the jie tree court of AT Barley.
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Deasnell
Bornena
Warren Ko Snyder
Neetalf
Porter Houte Morgan
Neah
Tipty North Heradway
Thie Rath
Gault
Saphan
Barley
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