Commission May Order Adequate Gas Supply
Mollinard, Oklahoma Natural Gas official, blames distribution limits for a Saturday gas main break that cut supply in Oklahoma City and five other cities. The commission weighs an order to require the company to complete an additional pipeline into Oklahoma City as Ribble files a complaint alleging inadequate gas supply after a January 13 outage.
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Anniversary of Steamer Appam Capture Spark Legal Fight
SGTON Jan 15 On the anniversary of the capture by the aide Meowe of the British African liner Appam cases to determine redisposition of the vessel and cargo were heard before the supreme court. German claimants seek return of the ship and cargo arguing neutrality and treaty interpretations while British and American interests press their own claims. The Appam was seized at Hampton Roads after an Atlantic dash and is now in federal court under Judge Waddell.
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Cotton Sudbery Slumps $3 A Bale In New Orleans
New Orleans January 15 cotton slumped three dollars a bale in early trading as bear selling followed small December consumption figures from American mills and cold south weather. Bears pressed the market at the open causing a decline of 4 to 68 points or about four dollars and twenty five cents a bale on the weakest months. Substantial long liquidation emerged on the consumption report while snow rain and colder weather in the cotton region were noted as improving the outlook for the new crop.
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New Orleans
German Socialist Given Longer Term
London reports Dr Karl Lich tenecht a German socialist leader received an additional sentence of four and a half years at hard labor and expulsion from the Berlin bar according to a Central News dispatch from Amsterdam. A Berlin court-martial last year had sentenced the same man to imprisonment for military headquarters offences.
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Milwaukee cruiser grounded near Eureka in rough seas
In Eureka California on Saturday the strand ed hull of the cruiser Milwaukee ran aground amid rough seas. Local authorities reported damage but no immediate details on casualties or rescue efforts.
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Dowry proposal for American girls sparks debate
Dorothy Dix argues for dowries as a remedy to changing marriage economics. The piece contends many men cannot marry without the wife’s financial contribution, praising dowries to ensure independence, avoid friction, and prevent spinsterhood.
Aerament Wins Railway Mail Case
Washington Jan. 15 Supreme Court decisions in test cases determine about 00 railroad claims against the government for roughly 35 million dollars in extra compensation for carrying the mails from 1907 to 1911. The court ruled against the railroad plaintiffs in most test claims submitted by the Chicago and Alston and Yazoo and Mississippi lines.
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Snow Tonight Forecast Prompted Widespread Snow
Weather notes warn of snow tonight and Tuesday with possible heavy flakes in scattered areas. Forecasters urge travelers to prepare for slick roads and reduced visibility as winter conditions spread across regions.
More Snow For Oklahoma City Is Prediction
Snow is forecast for Oklahoma City tonight as a winter storm hits the state. Last night saw several inches of accumulation across regions from 7 inches at Blackwell to 1 inch at McAlester, with southern cities reporting low temperatures and heavy snowfall due to a cold front moving from Texas. Locally the disruption was minor, power crews restoring wire service and coal dealers noting ample fuel as rail tracks recover.
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Probe of Election Frauds Is Resumed
Natched Whe Ind Jan 15 The investigation resumes amid reports of new frauds aimed at altering votes. Frank C of this city special agent in charge is noted, with the U.S. Attorney General overseeing further action.
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Kidnappers Sentenced To Twenty Years In Prison
Two men JS Fuldher and FE Young received twenty year terms each from District Judge Mawson for kidnapping Mrs Helen Fulcher of Joplin Missouri. The case followed an alleged forced drive from Vinita Oklahoma at gunpoint. Mrs Fulcher, watching nearby, clung to hope her husband would not stay twenty years. She planned to return home after a fund was raised for passage.
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Tampico braces for Villa attack from Torreon forces
Railway workers report Tampico may face assault as Villa troops operate from Torreon and have seized rail assets. No train service since January 7, signaling military actions and disrupted transport in the port city.
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Slayer of Husband to Be Prosecuted
Denver on January 15 District Attorney Foley announced the prosecution of Mrs Stella Moore Smith for the death of her husband. The case stems from an inquest held in the afternoon with evidence suggesting self defense as a possible plea from the defense.
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Mayor's Son Admits Murder After Prison Sentence
In Orfolk Va police report, 21 year old Aman giving his name as Mayor I E Deegan of Coal Grove admits to killing George Moore at a coal yard in Yola Va. He says Lupitie Booth was accused and that another man was previously imprisoned for the crime.
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Admiral Dewey Near Death Amid Decline in Health
Washington reports Admiral Dewey, famed for Manila Bay, is near death at his home after a five day confinement by general breakdown. Physicians cite arterial sclerosis affecting organs, with tools showing gradual decline and low hopes for a 36 hour survival window.
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Dewey's Classmate Allen Reed Dies at 79
Rear Admiral Allen V. Reed retired after 40 years service and a career spanning the Civil War blockades, naval yard command at Pensacola and Portsmouth, and surveys for a canal project. A Dewey classmate at the naval academy he died suddenly at his home in Washington last night. He was a native of Cole Hill New York.
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Submarine Off 6 Coast Near New York Sighted
An unidentified submarine was seen moving southward in the Atlantic and later reported near port, possibly the German merchantman Deutschland on a third voyage to America. The vessel did not engage as it stood miles northeast of Newnecm.
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Russian Internal Affairs Improved Report From Petrograd
Petrograd reports a mixed tone on the New Year from public leaders and press comment. Optimistic reviews of past events and forecasts for the future fill current coverage. Leaders of public organizations express belief that Russia's international affairs are not overstated or broken, despite ongoing political graft.
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Alaskan License Laws Upheld by Supreme Court Ruling
Washington January 15 The Supreme Court upheld territorial license tax laws on fishing and mining corporations. Suits from lower courts challenging the legislature tax acts were dismissed, confirming the tax regime.
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Immoral Escapades and Mann Act Dissent in Oklahoma Case
The Supreme Court held prosecutions under the Mann Act for transporting women in interstate commerce need not be limited to commercial vice and can cover personal immoral escapades. Convictions of Diggs and others were affirmed amid divisions, with Justices White Clark and McKenna dissenting.
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Foreign envoy names withheld in Wilson era hearing
A Washington hearing on the leak charges related to President Wilson's peace note discussed not naming any foreign envoy. Officials stationed in the Washington area were urged to testify about who they referred to in earlier sessions. The committee aims to protect identities while pursuing the inquiry.
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House Invites Owen to Speak to Legislators
Oklahoma House passes Robertson resolution inviting United States Senator Owen to address a joint session this week to explain his proposed changes in federal judiciary power. A separate measure inviting Marion Hughes to speak on the same topic was laid over. An appropriation of 125000 for aid to a university school remains on the calendar.
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