15 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1919
Page
1
A fragmented report describes a molasses tank explosion attributed to unconfirmed causes. It references relief funds, international aid, and the United States role in wartime and famine relief efforts, noting global anxieties and calls for coordinated aid.
Fragmentary report states Germany captured large cannons and the action was sent to the capital for possible placement in ponds if obtained. The House of Representatives convenes today to consider the matter and potential imperial priorities.
Fragmentary report shows President Wilson resisting ceding titles to Italy over the Fiume coast and Dalmatia. The draft notes mention opposition in Congress and diplomatic pressure, with emphasis on maintaining American wartime positions and caution about regional stability. The text reflects confusion over postwar borders and strategic entitlements.
Fragmentary notes suggest a political or legal push urging completion of state approvals. The text hints at rapid action and a looming deadline, with references to Barlogcori and a stock or claim related to financial or constitutional matters.
Governor Robertson plans to urge a joint resolution in the legislature to honor Colonel Roosevelt with memorial services. Taft and Hughes coordinate plans for the nationwide observance to be held on a February date aligned with congressional memorial events.
A village Baptist church near Ranger Texas has become wealthy after a big oil well on its property was sold to an oil company. The church, with twenty nine members, moved to a new site and began distributing $20 to various Baptist organizations as part of the sudden fortune.
Commissioner of charities and corrections has resigned as chairman of the state board of pension commissioners administering the Confederate pension law. Leecraft, state treasurer, will succeed him. Matthews remains a board member. Governor Robertson urges pension law reform and severance from charities and corrections.
The US national prohibition amendment advances as legislatures in Colorado Oregon Wisconsin Iowa and others ratify. Reports note state actions push toward the 36-state requirement with remaining states weighing final approval. A San Francisco writ delays certification of ratification and a navy dirigible voyage progresses toward Key West.
Fragmented text outlines diplomats debating a proposed world police force. Mentions of Argentina, dictatorship, violent unrest, and regional turmoil appear amid garbled lines suggesting political upheaval and potential international control.
Paris January 15. Two approaches to a league of nations move toward a shared aim. One backs armed enforcement and the other relies on nonmilitary means. Diplomats see convergence as conferences shape a framework for a peace treaty and a possible small committee to draft it.
Inspiring dispatch from Paris and Vienna reports long debate on a proposed league of nations and its impact on the Monroe Doctrine. Lord Robert Cecil signals possible arrangements if disputes arise with Britain acting for the league while awaiting German behavior. The Susan B Anthony amendment to suffrage is discussed as part of the broader rights debate in the United States.
The chamber of deputies voted thirty to nineteen to appoint a delegation to receive Princess Charlottes oath of office after the abdication of the grand duchess. Princess Charlotte will assume office on Wednesday.
Secret ary of State Jor S Mortis reports a record 71.9 million in charter filings yesterday, reflecting removal of federal restrictions. The surge marks the highest daily filing fee take since records began, signaling a boom in new enterprises in the state.
Smaller nations oppose a proposed agenda at the pesen congress as delegations await official appointment. The dispute centers on representation and timing of sessions, with tensions evident among participating states.
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