Bank deposit drop seen in city banks during holidays
National banks across the country report a seasonal drop in deposits by year end with most showing declines since November due to money drawn for holidays taxes and year end needs. Farmers National Bank is the sole exception showing an increase amid Oklahoma City figures.
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National Lab Sleposite Oy
Stat National Bank
Hank
William Mee
Arcurity National Bawk
Oklahoma City Clearing House
Oklahoma City National
Nationa
Hlete Rae Yar Treo
Jovian Club Buys Thrift Stamp At Luncheon
The Oklahoma City Jovian club held a noon meeting at West First Street where members purchased thrift stamps during a talk on war savings certificates by Postmaster Claude Weaver assisted by Graham and Keeshen. The session marked the first in 1918 with twenty members in good standing and an anticipated twenty candidates for initiation.
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Oklahomas City
Cone
West First Street
British Premier Gains Strength From War Address
London reports indicate growing support for the British premier after a wartime address. The press notes a strong reaction at home and abroad, with key questions about the premier's statements and policy shifts. The piece cites reactions from Germany, Austria and Hungary, and mentions the Morning Post as skeptical.
Kaiser decorates Baron Munchausen second for work
Morowtyam January 3 reports Kaiser decorates Baron Munchausen the second for work at Tour ta Metite. A debrief outlines general duties and a promise to Cape Nocate Untanite Daren Unie Cemeg Haitel.
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Kaiser
Baron Munchausen
Morowtyam
Jan
Tour
Cape
Lee
Seelew
Daroet
Cape Virde
Anil Netuy
$100000 Store Planned by Retail Merchants of America
A cooperative buying and selling system will start a Summa wllecalle grocery in Enklahome City within a few months, announced by KH Maurras, attorney for the company. Over 100 merchants attended the meeting, forming a board of directors and selecting a manager. The organization will be known as the United Retail Merchants of America, with plans for a building and initial operations depending on board action and rapid detail finalization. About 500 merchants are reportedly interested, with existing wholesale houses in Cleveland, Indianapolis, Evansville, Omaha, Davenport, Chicago, St Louis, and other cities.
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Uklahome City
America
KH Maurras
Campany
Cympans
Tae Hoon
Sion
Beneengan
Tin Lee Huckis Hotel
United
Ameria
Informatin
Cleveland
Ohi
Sto Dank Mann
Hanapolis
Ind
Caro 1
Evans Willy
Omaha
Injunction Sought Against Road House Becomes County Action
County attorneySelby announced an injunction filing in district court over a Riverside road house raid Saturday night. County officials led by police inspected the premises w strike whisky seized and a charge will be filed against Jack Stand ter for illegal possession and sale. Morgan asset and county involved.
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Ak Rogers
Riverside
Lim
Sathelay
County Agtorney
Selby
District Court
Rand
County Attorney's Office
Jack Stand
Condi
Morten Morgan
Kaiser Recognizes Finnish Republic Amid Turmoil
Amsterdam reports Germany recognizes the Finnish Republic after Kinsian government actions. dispatches indicate a formal imperial acknowledgment, with plenipotentiaries involved in Berlin. The move follows declarations of independence and shifts in governance, signaling a new international stance.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Antin
Bertin
Finkaid
Gertin
Chapeed
Ehanerlor
Rising Temperature Weather Forecast
Local forecast shows fall-like conditions tonight and tomorrow with rising temperatures. The forecast calls for rain tonight and again on Sunday with mild temperatures.
Parole granted for bootlegger Red Cameron in Oklahoma City
Governor Williams explains move to grant parole to Red Cameron, a noted bootlegger and gambler tied to the "big four" in Oklahoma City. Cameron must abstain from alcohol firearms and gambling, avoid bad associations, and conduct himself as a law abiding citizen while serving the remainder of his sentence through parole conditions.
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Hubert Willants
Oklahima Chay
Cameron
Camerot
Halle
Tovernor Williams
Arate Cameron
Ob Tahaan
Lowgever
Oklahomia City
Willians
Commerce Chambers of State May Come to Hoover Meeting
State chamber officials discuss possible attendance at a Hoover meeting in Oklahoma City. Secretaries note a strong chance of securing speaker Verhert Heever during a week in January at the Greater Oklahoma Committee gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Chambers of State
Hoover Meeting
Ivomia
Mblahoma
Verhert Heever
Oklhoma
Shira
Tovlay
Lackey M. Cabbie
Oklahoma City
Hever
Washington
Fea
Pie River
U S Meat Control Story Denied
Fragmented dispatch claims the United States plans to have receivers take over meat packing controls. The article notes denials from officials and mentions the Roe–Petey controversy and federal action affecting industry operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dan
United
Murray Rumors Of Democratic Gubernatorial Exit Surface
Observer reports a rumor of a coalition including Alulia Murray and state treasurer WoL Alexander that could oust Murray from the Democratic gubernatorial race. The notice notes fund pledges, postponed convention, and early delegate chatter as contenders whet interest.
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Alulia Gill” Murray
Wol. Alexander
Murray
Mossip
State Central Committee
Agane
Coal price control raises costs in federal probe
Washington report cites Ian P Clifford Thott on investigation into price controls and coal costs. Officials say government price regulations pushed coal prices about 50 percent higher than earlier, impacting the National Union Peak company at Wind Town and rail shipments.
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Washington
Ian P
Clifford Thott
Ivestigatiog
Neal
Yale
Erie
Uni
Wind Town
Orime Rine
D Adoo Proclaims Freight Clearance Week for Monday
Washington Jan 7 Next week has been designated by Director General McAdoo as Freight Clearance Week. A campaign will be conducted nationwide to induce shipments to road and train cars to relieve railroad congestion on Monday. A formal appeal will be issued to governors, railroad officials, city leaders, and others.
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Washington
Gener MiAdoo
McAdon
Luckenback American Ship Torpedoed in New Surf Clash
The Luckenback, an American steamer, was torpedoed and shelled amid renewed hostilities. Royal forces and local crews report heavy damage with several men missing. owners notified as rescue and salvage efforts proceed.
Binder Twine Goes Under U S Control
Washington January 7 The food administration has arranged to control binding twine supply for farmers especially Grangers. The move aims to fix reasonable prices and replace former practices. Henry Walter, ex warden of Minnesota state penitentiary and head of the largest binder twine mill, will oversee the transition to federal control.
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Washington
Henry Walter
Minnesota
Enemy Alien Is Indiana Mayor Claim Muddled Text
OCR fragment mentions an alleged enemy alien and an Indiana mayor with garbled phrases. The readable items imply a contested claim or political note but lack clear facts, dates, or outcomes. The piece references Millet, opposition, and a court or official action, though specifics are unreadable.
FIRE REPORT IGNORED AT BLUE GOOSE MEETING
A garbled note describes a meeting at Blue Goose where a fire report was ignored. It references internal club matters and personnel, with unclear names and dates due to OCR errors. The passage hints at controversy and potential follow up by authorities but lacks concrete details.
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Blue Goose
Railroads Asked How Much Money Needed in 1918
Interstate Commerce Commission chief Daniels asked railroad presidents to telegraph the capital required for 1918 and the work already planned. Directors General McAdoo and others were to determine the purposes for which funds are needed to meet obligations and improvements. Railroads were also ordered to report earnings for the year ending June 30, 1917, to aid establishing a standard return. Private car owners were directed to report the number and kind of cars owned and their status.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce
Daniels Ato- Day
Arihe Directin
Gener McAdoo
Savers Tire Commerce Comm Tny
Cnts
Allies Silence Signals Dissent In Amsterdam
In Amsterdam on January 9 the allied leaders remain silent, signaling dissent over a key issue. The lack of public comment is interpreted as a collective stance against the proposed measure.
University Church Mission Pageant Observed At University Place
The Christian Women’s Board of Missions Day at University Place Christian church featured a morning sermon on Inspiration and Realization and a missionary pageant at evening service. Mrs. Irecbonnt gave a stirring appeal for general peace. Eighteen new members joined the church and the society planned for continued work this year.
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Christian Women's Board of Missions
University Place
Chrstian
Ire
Gilliam
Entente
Mt Cave
Tiene
Annette Pilave
Mostoiary Society
Supreme Court Upholds Consitutionality of Selective Service
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice White, upholds the law granting Congress power to declare war and compel selective service. The decision, described as reinforcing constitutional reach, covers cases from New York Ohio Minnesota and Georgia. Defendants including Kramer Hecker Goldman Berkman Graubard and others face sentencing for failure to register and related charges.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
White
Wmaninions
Aps
Hte
New York
Olin
Tour Tron Minnesom
Ffm
Geafwin
Busis
Emma Goldman
Louis Kramer
Morrie Hecker
Roma Goldman
Alexander Herkan
Meyer Graubard
Wny
Kramer
Alony
Becker
Shina Goldman
Berkman
Graubard
Cherie FE Ruthenburg
Albert Wagenknecht
Charles Baker
Ohio
Federal District Court
Alphonse J. Lehove
Bach
Minnesota
Joseph A. River
Alfred F. Grahl
Otto
Walter Wangeri
Two Americans Die in Plane Crash in France
Deaths of Lieut. William Ely of Rochester New York and Sergeant George Bo Houdek of Chicago were reported by General Pershing after a plane accident in France. The men served as part of the American forces and their losses were announced amid ongoing wartime action.
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Washington
William 5. Ely
George Bo Houdek
France
Pershing
Ely
Cheater
N.Y
Houdek
Chicago
Army Officers Salary Tax Exemption Debate
The attorney general outlined that army officers receive a salary exempt from income tax, while noting related deductions for charitable and religious organizations. The discussion covered how exemptions impact public finances and potential reforms.
Oil Men to Urge Lower War Taxes
A group of representatives gathered in Washington to discuss reducing war taxes on oil interests. They urged a plan to lower taxes tied to corporate capital stock and urged consideration of changes benefiting oil producers and investors.
Tom Randolph Dies of Apoplexy in St Louis Bank Leader
Tom Randolph longtime banker and chairman of the board of directors of the National Bank of Commerce of Laws died at his home in St Louis from apoplexy. Born in Rome Tennessee, he began as a bank messenger in Sherman Texas and rose to president of Merchants and Planters National Bank of Sherman. An earlier role included leading the American Trust Company of St Louis. Also noted was a federal application seeking a receiver for United Railways of St Louis amid local traction concerns.
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St, Louis
Tom Randolph
National Bank of Commerce of Laws
Randolph
Rome
Tennard
Sherman
Texas
Merchants & Planters’ National Bank
Ameanwentiy Trust Company of
St. Lowe
St. Louie
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