Esley Pledges Self to Dig Up Planted Nitro
William Easley of Oxage County has offered to dig up ten buried nitroglycerin charges for a reduced bond of 2000 dollars. He faces possible penalties under federal explosives laws and the plan involves a railroad right of way through his land. Release is expected Monday as authorities weigh the case and safety implications.
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Willian Easley
Oxage County
Tarneer
Grewent
Santa Ve
Wereworth
John
Kastey
550 Women Register in Oklahoma City
Fifty five women sign industrial registration cards in Oklahoma City at Kerr's dry goods and the Chamber of Commerce with 20 more from earlier, totaling 75 signatures. Helen Glood, chairman, notes stenographers are most common and plans a Monday meeting for all women involved in industrial registration.
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Kerr
Helen Glood
Women's Council of National Defense
Glood
Norton Cook
Comme of National Defense
Moridas
Fetter
Man Arrested After Guest Overstays Night at Hotel
An incident at a hotel led to the arrest of Jack Porter after a guest report. Porter allegedly spent the night and left with about $4 missing and a ticket to Kansas City. Police charged Porter at the Santa Fe station following a complaint.
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Lee Fucking Hotel
Jack Porter
Porter
Ward
Santa Fe
Kansas C
Kansas Bandits Slay and Pillage Report From Topeka
In Topeka Kansas bandits shot and killed a man after robbing two stores in the area. The incident occurred early morning near Wor en in Dinighas county, according to received word.
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Kansas Bandits
Topeka
Kan
Jan
Metartney
Permet
Cheawae
Danly
Woren
Dinighas
Truley
Selby Threatens Fraternity Probe at High School
County Attorney Charles H. Selby announced at the courthouse that he will pursue an investigation into a fraternity matter involving a high school. The statement signals forthcoming legal action and potential charges as part of a broader review.
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Selby
Cary
Charles H. Selby
God Is Still With Little Willie Too Crown Prince Wilhelm
Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany congratulates the army on the past year in a New Year message. He praises valor and leadership, expresses gratitude, and vows to stand ready with sword to strike and win in the new year.
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God
Little Willie
Wilhelm
Amsterdam
Jane S
Germany
Fire bond vote to be considered at Tuesday meeting
Kesler, commissioner at the city eatery, reports a proposed 75,000 bond to fund essential equipment for the fire department. He notes a committee will meet Tuesday at 2 to review the plan and determine its fate, with officials seeking prompt action to equip the tenant department.
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Kesler
While Eatery
Commerce Comtee
Addr jHoral Tire
Tatianna
Comamissianene
Ghent
Kester
Democratic of
al Tie Tire Department
Hengielana
Wilkins-Hale State Bank Doubles Capital Stock
The Wilkins-Hale State Bank increased its capital stock significantly. On July 1 the stock rose from 50,000 to 250,000 and later to 75,000 to 100,00, reflecting a large rise in capital due to favorable conditions and official actions.
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Wilkins-Hale State Bank
Wilkins Mate State Bank
Ieilenk
Fay
Bombs Hit Padua Again Amid Heavy RaiN Damage
War report states Italian city Padua suffered extensive destruction as a large air raid demolished a central area. About twenty squares were affected with several injuries reported, including two serious. No further details available.
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Italy
Jan
Russia Offered Dardanelles Use In Turks Peace
Delegates at Brest-Litovsk find no Russian reps, telegrams show Moscow seeking transfer of talks to Stockholm. Turkish concessions include free Dardanelles passage for Russian ships, demobilization plans, and Turkish military commitments while Russia evacuates Turkish land within weeks after signing the accord.
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London
Brest-Litovsk
Vienna
Zurich
Exchange Telegraph Company
Stockholm
Jan S
Dardanelles
Blak Sea
Petrograd
Turkey
Ce Ee
Hansen
Persia
Vee Armire
Black Sea Navy
GOES OF JOY High Coat of Living In on Day Washington Bureau Figures
The Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics reports declines in food prices from October to November, noting drops in pork chops and other items while several categories held steady or rose. Overall consumer prices show a downward trend as the inquiry awaits November’s full data.
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Washington
Ashington
Jan S
Matement Today
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Standard Artilles
Capitol tapestry mocks Oklahoma culture in bacchanalian scene
Readers describe a tapestry in the Capitol portraying a drunken revelry with two central figures, a brown jug and a dancing couple, amid critics who call it a revelation of Kultur. Col ALN Leertaft doubts the artwork, suggesting it may spark discontent among future governors. Colonel Leverat proposes an Indian or Oklahoma water scene in place.
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Walter Ferguson
Capitol
Statrroms
Olla
Oklahoma
Omar
St. Vitus
Edinburgh
Col Aln. Leertaft
Board of Affairs
Leverat
Water
Hoover Banquet Plea For Herbert Hanner Guest
Herbert Hanner national minister may attend Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce banquet later this month based on secretary LeLroy Gibby request. Gibby learned on February 22 from the Denver conference that Hanner could respond if telegraphic reply is favorable.
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Herbert Hanner Navinal Tual
Vlay
Fle
Tanney
Mer
Giblys
This Man May Be Ambassador to U.S.
Lord Reading, the Lord Chief Justice, has been asked to accept the post as ambassador to the United States to succeed Sir Cecil Spring Rice. Reading, recently in this country, indicated consideration of the Washington appointment as London and American officials weigh the option.
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Reading
Cecil Spring Rice
United States
Washington
Meat industry may come under control of U S
In Philadelphia on January, federal trade commission sessions indicated the United States government may seize the meat industry to secure meat coal and transportation for wartime needs. An official connected with the commission said government seizure of passing and allied industries is being contemplated, with Francis J. Heney examining witnesses and not denying the plan is being pursued in Washington.
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Philadelphia
United States
Federal Trade Commission
Me Commission
Francis J. Heney
Washigyvon
Lord Reading Considered for Washington Post Ambassadorship
London reports that Lord Reading was asked if he would serve as ambassador to the United States, with Jan Sethiy noting the inquiry as reported by the Taily News.
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London
Jan Sethiy
Lord Reading
Friel
United States
Cold Wave Warning Issued For Oklahoma
A late afternoon bulletin from the US Weather Bureau warns of a cold wave threatening central and northeastern Oklahoma. Temperatures are expected to drop by several degrees within the next 24 hours.
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Focal
Weather Bureau
Oklahoma
Switch Foreman Hammond Killed At Frisco Station
Tom M Hammond longtime Frisco railroad employee and switch foreman was killed early today when he stepped in front of an oncoming passenger train at a Frisco yard. He died instantly as the fast train struck him near the yard affice. Hammond left a wife and two children.
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Tom M. Hammond
Frisen Railroad
Revolt in Spain Suppressed by Government
Fragmentary report from Madrid indicates a January revolt was contained by authorities. Government says precautions remain in place as investigations proceed and details are limited.
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Madrid
Spain
Dissolution of Central Powers Not Sought Says Lloyd George
Lloyd George declares the Entente will fight for the restoration of Alsace Lorraine to France and for occupied portions of other nations. Reparation stands as the principal demand and first condition for peace.
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Central Powers
Lloyd George
Entente
Alsace-Lorraine
Lloyd George voices terms for a just, lasting peace
In a London speech Premier Lloyd George argues for a peace honoring self-determination, territorial guarantees, and arms limits via an international organization. He urges democratic settlement in Germany, an independent Poland, and clear conscience behind war aims while warning that no permanent peace can rest on unequal foundations.
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Avid Lloyd George
Great Britain
Constantinople
Turkey
Germany
Count Czernin
Brest-Litovek
World War I Era Diplomacy Fragments at Brest-Litovsk Talks
Fragmented garbled quotes from a wartime meeting referencing Lloyd George and French democracy. It mentions withdrawal of alien armies and reparations as conditions for permanent peace and vows to defend democracy until death. The text preserves terse, period-voice phrasing without clear event details.
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Lloyd George
Karset
Brest-Litovek
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