City Officials Back Municipal Ownership Of Utilities In Oklahoma City
Dr J G Street leads push for city ownership of lighting heating water and streetcar systems with support from Mayor Ed Overholser and Commissioners Mackwelder Highley and Street The push cites economy of city plants and cites a net profit from the water department and cheaper rates. A separate complaint against Tulsa gas and electric firms is set for January 2 before the corporation commission.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Gas and Bleeting Company
Corporation Commission
Senate
Wee Supply and Street Car Company
Overholser
Doctor Street
Doctor Street Theok A CY
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Arid Lighting of
Oklahoma
Willan C. Ribble
Oklahoma Natural Gas Company
Drainage Meetings Planned for Here and at El Reno
A flood prevention meeting is set in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 1218 Colcord Friday night at 8. An adjournment to confer with Canadian county commissioners will follow. A drainage meeting at the courthouse in El Reno begins at 10 the next day to hear local input and discuss an agreement with Canadian authorities.
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Chamber of Commerce
Colcord
Canadian County Commissioners
el Reno
HF Burn
Citi Rene’ Drainage Committee
Oklahoma
Coal Scarce as Chicago Janitors Threaten Strike
Chicago chronicle reports janitors at 1100 plus city buildings threaten a strike over a wage raise as coal and fuel shortages loom. Mayor Thompson signals emergency measures to keep power and heat available while railroad yard operations face disruption.
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Chicago
Hla
Thempson
Progressives Call for Full G O P Committee Meeting
New York figures George W Perkins and Everett Colby issue a signed statement urging a meeting of the entire Republican National Committee. They seek action to rescind yesterday’s executive committee move, arguing it failed to heal the split with progressives and accusing the old guard of seizing party control.
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New York
Joneh
George W Perkins
Everett Colby
Republican National Committee
Perkins
Colby
Old Guard
Trughes Thar
Republican Party
German General at Greek Port Reported in Saloniki Dispatch
London reports General von Falkenhayn, former German chief, was seen in Greece with forces tied to the Romania campaign. Dispatches say he embarked on a submarine at Kavala and traveled to Larissa, with Berlin reports omitting his name. Earlier messages named Baron von Falkenhausen in the same context.
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London
Greece
von Falkenhayn
Romania
Saloniki
Larissa
General von Falkenhayn
Kavals
Ing Reva
Berlin
Baron von Falkenhausen
Foreign Military Systems Debated at Senate Hearing
The senate military subcommittee heard testimony from foreign born citizens and former U S soldiers opposing compulsory military training. Speakers included Phillip Schhacifer of Chicago on Swiss systems W A Har vey of Weston Pa on Austrian methods and Frank Rohn of Orange N J presenting a veteran perspective. A U union against militarism organized the final hearing in the series.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Phillip Schhacifer
Chicago
W. A Harvey
Weston
Frank Rohn
Orange
No J
American Union Against Militariom
Continued Cold Tonight Forecast Local Weather
The forecast indicates continued cold conditions tonight with cloudy skies. Temperatures remain low across regions with light northeast winds and a chance of light rain in southern areas.
Thief Thankful for Short Term Given by Judge
D Moore, a confessed horse thief, thanked Judge Hayson after a five year penitentiary sentence. He said the judge never sentenced a man happier to receive a short term. The elder Moore also pled guilty to a similar charge and got the same five year term. Fred Ellison John Myers and Clyde Campin also pled guilty and drew five year sentences. Bob Wilder and Roscoe Roddam are under arrest awaiting action on related theft charges.
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D. Moore
Hayson
Sam
Moore
Davis & Younger
Joh W. Mure
Fred Ellison
John Myers
Clyde Campin
Bob Wilder
Roscoe Roddamr
Rotary Banquet Set for January 30 in Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Rotary club decided at noon today to hold its annual banquet on Tuesday January 30. Details will be provided by a banquet committee. Speakers included John W. Duke state health commissioner A L Shaman Fort Worth Star Telegram advertising manager and Representative Glenn Comdon of Tulsa. Dr Duke spoke on conservation of health and Mr Shuman praised Oklahoma City’s prospects for hosting the cattlemen’s convention next year.
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Oklahoma City Rotary Club
John W. Duke
A. L. Shaman
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Glenn Com
Hdon
Tulsa
Duke
Shuman
Oklahoma City
Liquor Ban Tightened at Capitol by Speaker Nesbitt
After the house opened Speaker Paul Nesbitt warned against bringing any liquor into the state capitol. He ordered a thorough search by the sergeant at arms and instructed to bring the person or party responsible before the Aggaber's desk for action.
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House of Presentatives
Paul Nesbitt
State Capitol
Capitol
Aggaber
Wilson Peace Note Wins Papal Acknowledgment
Pope Benedict XIV sent congratulations to President Wilson on the American peace note. The papal message was conveyed in Washington on January 16 by Ian Riano, the Spanish envoy, acknowledging the U S government’s stance.
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Washington
Benedict XIV
Wilson
Ian Riano
Carranza Forges Defeated by Villa Near El Paso
Refugees arriving from Chihuahua City report a battle between Satevo and Sieste-saien in which 1,500 Carranza troops were defeated by Villa forces. Villa troops reportedly occupy Santa Ysabel as de facto forces retreat to Palomas, eighteen miles west of Chihuahua City.
Boston Red Sox May Play Here in Oklahoma City
The Boston Red Sox may visit Oklahoma City on March 1 to play the Western Association team. Mayor Overholser plans to declare a half holiday if the game is confirmed. The team owner Ho TL Vrazee sent the formal request to city officials.
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Boston Red Sox
Oklahoma City
Hame
Philadelphia
Fal Overhustser
Overholser
Ho Tl, Vrazee
Boston Americans
Sox
Woman Charged With Bootlegging Seeks Injunction
Mrs. Fannie Ammerman of California faced injunction proceedings in county court after her arrest on bootlegging charges. The defendant was released pending further action as the case proceeds in the county court.
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Fannie Ammerman
Alz Wen
California
Avenue
Davenport Seeks Recount in Congress Race
Tulsa Oklahoma January 16 special Appearing in the Tulsa county district court Congressman James Davenport filed for a recount of ballots in the race against Congressman elect Hert Chandler from the November 7 general election Davenport through his attorney asked the county election board to excuse ballots believed to contain radical errors It is expected that this will be ruled upon soon The election board is chaired by Broken Arrow's Tone and includes Tulsa residents Renton and Short.
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Tulsa
Olle
Jan
Tulsa County District Court
James Davenport
Hert Chandler
Davenport
Jonge Conn Linn
Tin Seees
Ed li Sanee
Hiad
Ins
Renee Pe
Tone 1
Broken Arrow
Joe Renton
Ray Short
J Tulsa
Death of Dewey Expected Today by Doctors
Washington Jan 16 Admiral Dewey’s condition worsened early today as doctors said he was distinctly worse with rising temperature and pulse. The admiral's breathing was labored and swallowing difficult as he slowly sank, with doctors noting he may not live through the day.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Doctauntleroy
Sheldon
Jersey Governor May Ask Repeal of Corporation Law
Trent on January 16 Walter F Edge of Atlantic City became governor of New Jersey and suggested in inaugural address a careful review of the seven sisters acts on corporations. He noted language is uncertain and could nullify provisions while seeking terms that avoid fostering monopolies and protect revenue and business prestige.
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Trenton
N. Jo
Walter F. Edge
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Ins
Woodrow Wilson
Edge
Pam
Sounds Magnified by New Instrument in Berkeley
A Berkeley UC report notes a newly improved instrument enhances audible signals and scientific measurements. Researchers highlight clearer tones and broader applications, predicting significant progress in acoustic experiments and observational studies at the university.
Lawson Accuses Henry Of Perjury In Leak Probe
Law son tells house rules committee that if chairman Henry did not repeat his words he is guilty of perjury and unfit for freedom. He asserts Henry supplied names tied to the peace note leak and describes cross examinations about Cabinet members and prominent figures involved.
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Boston
Rules Committee
Thomas W. Lawson
House
Henry
Lawson
Ruth Thomason Visconti
William W. Price
White Hose
Jothers
Price
Bentity
McAdoo
Tumulty
Paul M. Warburg
Federal Reserve Board
Investi
Financiere
Harrisson
P Morgan
JS. Dache
Henry Montitaan
Raph
Exler
Penton
Hartison
Lawton
Pertures
Tam
M. Bars
Risen
Campbell
Jett Aeineton
Shale
New York
Vreveral Publishers
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G. O. P. Committee
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Uneet
Ted
Nignt Weiss
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O Henry P. Davison
Frank A. Vanderlip
Davison
Vanderlip
Morgan
House Rules Committee
Rotary
Capitol—Nesbitt
Carranza
Villa
Congress
Tulsa County Election Board
Dewey
Jersey
Berkeley
Cal
Bartestat
Physics Univiversity of California
Washington, Jan
House Rules Committees
Thomas W. Leena Ene
Hay
Law Bomen
Johm
Hara Congrave
Belmont Hotel
Donald Me
Mc Dae
Acre
Yan
Lt McDonald
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