15 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
1
A wreck near Guthrie involving a north bound train and two autos left one man with serious injuries including internal damage and a broken leg. Details are unclear but a hospital report lists the patient in critical condition with extensive injuries.
A temporary chief position was sworn in by attorney A Pain and John W Cottersl in Minnesota. The appointment relates to a penitentiary operation and a Maye r Panadol matter, with the new appointee linked to the class of 1938.
A concise note reports WOUEE's plan to observe the mise of John 8, mentioning pecans via oe o as readable fragments. The item preserves basic event framing with limited context and no beyond-text details.
Fragmented notice reports a profit commission nearing expiration and the need for renewed funds. It mentions city hall and a board meeting with unclear details and dates.
A garbled report notes a female impersonator named Robbie Thunean remains in custody. The piece references a breach of entry and alleged deception of men, with recruiting officers and the public warned. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragments indicate a bank intrusion at the Steger bank with gunfire and a suspect named Velicoman Pronklas involved. Details are unclear due to the damaged text but point to a pre-dawn entry and a confrontation.
Cage County Attorney Robert Byrne announces a court injunction to bar a local club from hosting gambling activities after police report two visits by enforcement to the West Grand Street site. Investigators found no evidence of wagering during the visits, but action continues.
Local supporters gather in town for a meeting backing Lowden for president. The event promotes a campaign push and outlines plans for outreach and voter engagement tomorrow.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local chamber item. Readable parts reference a site decision and a committee designation but lack full context or clear names for event, place, or date.
The jury returned a verdict after a lengthy session in a capital murder trial. The defendant, The geedbet one te tied sD ew eliew M forenoon 4s ambalts et te bnpriant cof, faced a charge of hive murder. The courtroom was crowded as the verdict was read, with the defendant attended by his supporters. the mother was not present.
Report from the court today centers on Leila Leaverton who is described as in severe pain in City Hospital. The case concerns an alleged theft of diamante from the Gerard place and her attendants note a hard battle ahead with uncertain recovery while her mother remains uninformed of the alleged suicide attempt.
A wrap of contenders for minority leadership, listing 16 hopefuls and noting their bid for key posts. The piece profiles each candidate's aims while signaling potential shifts in the body’s balance of influence.
Unclear OCR notes show Robertson stating his right to speak for counting votes. Governor and business leaders attend Oklahoma Employers Association meeting with plans for a key afternoon session and banquet.
In a broad mobilization, about 400 federal agents prepared to enforce the new dry law as it goes into effect at midnight. Officials expect widespread compliance and significant inspections across major cities.
A major fraud case involving ships is uncovered, with authorities tracing millions in illicit transfers. Investigators name multiple vessels and financial entities linked to the scheme and are pursuing arrests and asset freezes.
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