08 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
1
The article reports Falggo winning the Democratic convention with the treaty indorsed. It notes June 28 as the convention date and mentions President Wilson’s pact, growing international tensions, and speeches by Bryan and others. The text also references Wilkes and Palmer figures and a controversial robbery claim tied to a speaker.
Council fixes Saturday as the definite date for ratification. The decision confirms the expected timetable and outlines the steps toward final approval. The community awaits the formal signing and implementation details.
The text discusses democratic opinions on ratifying a world peace treaty, minority opposition, and questions whether the Senate can act constitutionally. It cites The Commoner and critiques by democratic figures about minority rights and the path forward in national policy.
The War Department reports a transport ship will carry Czech nationals from Siberia to Vladivostok then onward to New York for passage home. The vessel departs with a crew trained to handle the refugees and ensure safe relocation.
Amelia Galfi-Harel a soprano singer seeks American citizenship within the United States district court record after obtaining a divorce from Hula Cure. The proceedings note her declared intention to become an American citizen as part of the legal action.
In Kanbar City Missouri Bandits robbed a downtown venue early and seized a large safe from a Walton Avenue building. The safe contained an estimated 6000 dollars in cash and valuables. Police investigate as witnesses describe a swift break in and escape by the thieves.
Ose Hola, Ark, January report states a man bound to a post was burned to death in his Holt store after looting. The fire started during the night as farmers found the building ablaze and suspects fled. The victim, Hansel, came from Teaneveee ten years ago and had worked for a contractor in Moeuls Rhoala, Ala.
Fragmentary notes describe weather impacts on city streets and traffic. Unclear lines mention fronts, tracks, and conditions affecting travel and safety during a winter event.
The scene echoes pre Civil War tensions as Walsh and allies push or oppose an industrial disputes bill. Legislators pack galleries as leaders push to kill the measure with bea rish rhetoric and high stakes for labor rights and government action.
Snow and freezing conditions cripple Seduigent patterh and city transit. Officials report the heaviest weekend traffic surge in months as streetcars struggle through unplowed streets. Mayor Walton orders police to assist in moving people toward business districts while the state capitol remains effectively closed.
Street cars are derailed and service halted as drift conditions persist. Gas pressure drops to minimum, two coal cars are lost, and trains run late. Temperature reads 22 degrees at 7 o'clock with wire service reports noting school openings delayed by pupil shortages and widespread suffering among the poor.
A historic snowstorm paralyzed utilities and transit across the city. Gas pressure fell, road and streetcar service degraded, and offices operated with great difficulty. Officials reported record snowfall unmatched since 1914 and near-total disruption through early morning.
The Times received a 1920 message urging a snow plow fund amid heavy snowfalls. It argues Plow plan would ease street service disruptions, reduce overtime, and support transit workers while urging action to keep home care and commuting through harsh winter conditions.
A fragment notes that Cnear Ameringit and Wister Berger were ordered out of Jersey City, with unclear context and missing details due to damaged text.
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