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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
1
Weather bureaus note record snowfalls and a storm’s end near night. Streetcars run nearly normal. trains hours late, gas pressures low. Interurban services to Guthrie and El Reno disrupted. buses aid routes as forecasts promise warmer tonight and tomorrow.
A Muskogee woman devised a death hoax to regain her estranged husband. She told her parents in a hospital telegram that she had died, prompting police involvement and a dramatic investigation across Muskogee and Kansas City. Her plan reportedly included letters and a staged burial, with details tied to a wealthy former husband and a New York boarding house sighting.
A warehouse fire in Independence, Kansas damaged Kean-te Noddaird’s business and injured several. a northbound passenger train derailed near here with minor injuries. In San Francisco, one thousand Soviet soldiers return from Siberia, with Russian brides accompanying and four British wives. A steamer fire in Hoboken caused a $1.9 million loss, while Paris political shifts hint at cabinet reshuffles and League of Nations ties. In Washington, Attorney General Palmer plans talks on packer consolidation, and President Wilson makes a rare White House grounds walk despite bad weather.
Census taker lists five generations with a great-great-grandmother noted.
Wil Robertson a longtime Bennett pew regular known as Nobertaan died from injuries after an Interurban collision near Norman on September 22. Bennetts mourn his loss as mourners contributed about 160 dollars to help his family, while local figures recall his familiarity with flowers and his steady presence in the community.
A fragment from a city scene shows North winds bring snow and scarce food for sparrows. The National Audubon Society notes several inches of snow threaten the birds. Some kind residents scatter crumbs while others withhold feeding, fearing insufficient sustenance for all.
A Leader of Labor candidate visits Ames, outlining policy priorities and rallying local supporters. Residents hear plans on jobs, housing, and community services as organizers emphasize civic engagement and party unity.
A proposal urges immediate formation of a housing corporation funded by Oklahoma City residents. The plan envisions acquiring land to build and rent around 50 homes at nominal rates, aiding the city’s industrial growth and easing the housing shortage. The Chamber of Commerce committee recommends swift action and a broad public campaign.
The New York Socialist Party executive committee calls for revocation of five socialist assembly members. It accuses them of autocratic acts and urges restoration of republican government. The statement says the people of New York deserve representation that serves public welfare.
Frank Adams of Bunion 1a was elected president of the Southwestern Hard wood Manufacturers' club at the annual meeting in New Orleans. New Orleans was chosen as the permanent convention site. The movement of hardwood lumber in the near months is expected to be curtailed.
Fragmented OCR notes show John J. Ehal d commenting on treaty pace while Jake Vein and US District Attorney discuss prospects of ratification. In Oklahoma and elsewhere, political conflict centers on President Wilsons stance and Republican opposition amid claims of concessions and public sentiment concerns.
A report states that invitations to William Jennings Bryan to speak at a hotel event during the presidential campaign were dropped after his stance on the treaty. Lafayette factions of the Democratic stake ceremony say Bryan’s position influenced the decision. Lafayette prepared to invite Bryan to participate in state convention activities.
James J. Odell and wife Pearl admit first degree murder in the death of Edward Kneip. Police report says Kneip was beaten and tied to a tree, then dragged to a country road where Odell struck him with a file. The couple allegedly orchestrated the assault as revenge for alleged relations between Kneip and Pearl.
City officials led by Mayor Walton and Finance Commissioner Mike Donnelly pledged to settle outstanding warrants soon. They stated all creditors will be paid within months as the budget settles.
An effort to place eighty oil workers stranded in this state after being brought from New Jersey and Pennsylvania by employment agents will be led by labor commissioner Claude Connm. He planned to visit the Isher department and travel to Inetstedt for Tulen to investigate who was responsible for bringing the workers. Reports say the men were misled to believe they were coming to Mars for the Hindale CA company.
Washington officials seek a gas industry expert to assist in a Mines Bureau probe. The Chamber of Commerce discusses a survey to measure bank deposit growth, noting 1918 figures show substantial increases over the prior year. Deposits across all Omaha banks rose markedly with a notable jump in late 1918.
Unclear readable text mentions names and scattered phrases. The fragmentary lines reference people and possible actions but lack coherent events, dates, or places to form a complete report.
Fragmented discussion across parties shows Democrats and Republicans divided on granting treaties. Leaders warn that ratification could drive a factional split, while independents urge turnout. Campaigns pivot on whether to back or block the pact and its attached reservations.
Oliver, chairman of the county defense council, says the fuel situation is not bad though supplies are tight. He notes state and federal orders request measures to conserve fuel and urges readiness and vigilance.
In Little Rock Arkansas twelve negroes sentenced to death for murders during the rebellion era were brought to a supreme court after an appeal from the lower court. The governor issued a proclamation delaying execution and the court ordered the stay pending review.
Incoherent fragmentary text appears to be a scrambled query about buying cheap shoes. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable. The readable bits offer no event dates places or outcomes to summarize meaningfully.
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