13 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1919
Page
1
The report covers a High Court challenge to dry law provisions and related state acts. It notes nullifications, legal arguments, and potential implications for enforcement as authorities address the road traffic and governance issues tied to Prohibition era policies.
The federal state employment office confirms 1000 Oklahomans will be demobilized from Camp Pike Arkansas and depart for state posts and return to hometowns. Returns include officers and enlisted personnel with processing at the bureau and nearest home station.
The tacwret amickestack near the New State ice plant on Second Street near the Santa Fe tracks will rise to 125 feet with a ten by twenty foot base and seven foot top taper. Construction uses reinforced concrete with a ten foot opening frame. cost about 40 thousand dollars and completion expected by February 15.
Off the Nova Scotia coast Castalia in distress since Friday. Rescue effort began after 9 AM with Mergensfjord and War Fijian aiding. A lifeboat with 17 men capsized. two drowned as oil spilled to ease drift, hindering survivors.
A garbled OCR text mentions gas bills and an election in Wy tet with towns and figures. It references a vote and local actions, but the readable parts identify gas costs and possible rate relief, with scattered names and places.
A proposed state budget amendment aims to overhaul the salary framework for public officials. The plan, advancing in the Senate, targets the governor, secretary, and cabinet salaries with a new pay scale and oversight provisions.
A morning meeting at the Skirvin hotel set the arrangement of Senate committees. Officials announced the lineup and noted that details of committee content would follow, with Senator JM Retray expected to confirm the final allocations.
Local forecast warns of colder tonight and Tuesday with likely snow. North and west portions to be somewhat colder, cooler Tuesday. Shippe ar forecast shows 28 to 30 degrees in north and west, 40 to 38 in south portions of Oklahoma tonight.
AP reports from PAKS dated January 15 noting the inter allied conference's first session debates on representation and delegation among nations. The French press emphasizes entente policy and the question of American troop deployments in Poland or Russia, with no intent to send new forces beyond current numbers.
Report states German sailors at the Klemm plant were assigned by John Vain and kept on government service. They were required to invest a quarter of earnings in war savings stamps. The workers faced a mix of suspicion and wartime controls, with union activity noted and a statement by management and officials about their status and duties during the war.
The Paris peace talks faced objections to the French plan fixing duties and a delay in ratification. Delegates prepared new discussions with Hoover and the five powers to reach a broader agreement as preparatory talks continued.
Washington dispatch reports three French transports Rochambeau Lapland and Cred sailing from France to New York carrying 190 officers and 4,000 men.
Senator Johnson of California introduces a measure urging immediate withdrawal of U S forces from Russia. The resolution argues there is no U S policy in Russia and criticizes action as illegal and unnecessary, seeking swift Senate consideration this week.
Jan 1 London reports Grand Duchess Dusseldorf ready to quit. British worry over a republic movement, urging support for the dynasty. Contention: retention of the throne could harm economic alliance plans with France and Britain. Harbor bill advances in Washington. Fort Worth tragedy details two airmen killed and two injured in a crash.
President Wilson urged Congress to authorize 100 million dollars for European food relief arguing famine and Bolshevism drive instability. Henry White cited Bolshevik expansion in Russia Poland and Germany as linked to hunger and viewed relief as key to peace and the peace conferences.
The report describes a failed Bolshevik defense in Berlin as forces clash at the rail station and surrounding streets. Soviet troops advance and casualties mount, with German authorities and observers noting the collapse of further organized resistance.
Robertson outlined his inaugural policies at the state capitol at noon today. He urged a constitutional amendment for reform, measures to improve the school system, and fair treatment for capital and labor. The Hill text of his address will be found on page six of the Times.
Fragmentary readable text mentions a participation event and a debutante, with scattered names and times. No coherent story emerges. data relies on partial names and a tentative schedule.
Details of the Oklahoma inaugural events describe Robertson taking the oath as chief executive while Governor Williams gives a farewell. The procession through downtown features guards from multiple cities, state officials, and parade bands, with Williams and Robertson receiving cheers and ceremonial honors.
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