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Oklahoma City Times

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1919

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Paris Notes on Peace Conference Press Rules

Paris reports indicate the peace conference will limit public disclosures with formal communiques only. Officials consider a joint press meeting to exchange views on publicity with allied nations, while Russia questions are to be examined later.

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Deeds Exonerated Of Graft Charges

Washington report states that deeds tied to graft charges have been exonerated after an investigation by wartime records. Secretary Baker announced the board’s findings and said the inquiry is closed with records reviewed.

Desde Washington Jan Ih Cateneh Slanal Warles F. Hugues Wyarty Baker

City Manager Plan Probed By Local Men

Civic Council Committee to report next Monday on a proposed city manager plan. Letters from other cities are requested to share experiences with the plan. The committee will question four members and prepare a report for the chief council. Oklahoma City and others have debated the plan, with letters guiding the inquiry into one executive directing city affairs.

Logal Men Civic Council Narlan Deupeee Real Attornean Jay Linget Phoema Cry Chie Council Mounday Tropassale Oklahoma City Enrmaration Hus Art Win

Road Bill 10.08 Moves to House Swift Action

A $90,000,000 road bill heads to the House early next week after passing initial review. The measure, backed by legislative leaders, will be submitted to the governor for executive approval before consideration.

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More Power for State Charity Head Proposed

A state Senate bill would grant the commissioner of charities and corrections sweeping investigatory powers over city and county bodies and private or corporate groups upon sworn affidavits, with authority to order abatements and prosecute via county attorneys. The measure also creates an assistant commissioner position at $2000 annually.

Commissioner of Charities and Corrections Commssioner of Charities and Corrections Thomas Mayfield Hoge Charities and Corrections

Crosby Resigns Financial Post

Crosby has resigned as special commissioner of finance for the United States in Europe. Secretary Gis will accept the resignation but Crosby intends to remain in finance advisory work on American peace def amation.

Washington Tanti Qooae Crosby United States Europe Gis Soos

Capitol Door Opens After Four Years of Diplomatic Strain

The door from the executive suite to the secretary of state’s private office opened this morning for the first time since the new administration began. The entry had been kept locked, reflecting a long period of tense relations between the governor and the former secretary, with no visits between their offices in three years.

Covenors Secretary of State Joe Martin Ral Les Secof Lyon Williams Willame Mr. Lyon Fie

Ohio rejects L D rates plan for intra state service

The Ohio mobile utilities commission on January 16 rejected the proposed schedule of long distance rates and ordered that they shall not affect intra state service in Ohio. Postmaster General Burleson was referenced in the decision as part of the dispute.

Columbus Ohio Mobile Utilities Commission Burleson Ohio

Liberty Crisis Warning From Page At Oklahoma Event

George T. Page of Peoria addresses a crowd urging vigilance as America faces postwar problems. He warns Bolshevik influence, unemployment, and economic strain threaten liberty and demands national unity to preserve democracy. The piece lists new military titles amid the governor's staff reshuffle and notes many officers appointed in Oklahoma.

George T. Page Peoria American Racy Association Olahora Oklahoma Bar Association Williams Greavet Iran Nis Pen Jet Ventecost Pellewnet Hanora City Frank Sueford Oklahoma City JP. Alten Jeane Watts Wagoner Marbee Mivek Newille Jonen Ta Onity Hos Dohieon Oktebonir City

Army arrests German girls in Coblenz

Twenty German girls swept streets at Andernach near Coblenz and were arrested for fraternizing with American soldiers. The arrests underscore American command resolve to enforce General King’s order. Enforcement remains strict in Coblenz and larger towns, with minor relaxations elsewhere.

Associated Reas Coblenz Anderbach Nking

Plan to Spend Millions in Last Ditch Battle Over Prohibition

A lengthy, sensationalized account details the fierce national fight over the liquor industry as states move to ratify the federal prohibition amendment. It highlights the billions invested in distilleries, the constitutional arguments concerning state versus federal powers, and the anticipated July 1 enforcement date. The piece notes political support in Chicago and remarks by Senator Borah, with mentions of the Little Brown Jug song and the broader moral reform context shaping the dramatic national clash.

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Dangerous corner to be rounded at busy city intersection

City engineers begin rounding the north corner at the intersection of Lass en Houtevard and Tenth Street after numerous auto accidents. A 100 foot cut will be made with ten feet added to the street at its widest point, per city commissioners.

Senate committee hearings on labor and commerce bills

The senate committee on labor and commerce will hold hearings on January 14 and January 24 on bills regulating firemen's hours and workers' compensation. Firemen's bill to be heard first, then the compensation bill, as mayors and city officials attend the session.

Senate Committee On Labor and Commerce

Fragmented OCR Voting Fragments Mention Multiple States

An unclear OCR passage lists scattered phrases about voting, with many garbled names and state spellings. It references various U S states and places without coherent context or clear events.

Whisky Plants To Be Converted Into Factories

New York reports plans to convert distillery plants within a year, converting remaining whisky and spirits into factory-grade production. Norman Re Sterne, head of the Trans- Oceanic Commercial Keradeen, announces the reorganized export security group overseeing the conversion and enforcement steps.

New York Tanto Bood Norman Re Sterne Trans- Oceane Conmmeruel Keradeen Eypurt Othe Distillers Encanation Tod

Beverages Tax Rates Accepted in War Revenue Act

Washington January 16 Senate and house conferees agreed on beverage tax rates in the war revenue bill. The conference accepted most of the Senate’s rates, estimated to raise about 49 million dollars. The panel reported just as thirty six states had ratified the federal prohibition amendment.

Washington Senate House

State Legislatures Move on Prohibition Ratification

Nebraska becomes the 36th state to ratify the federal prohibition amendment as the legislature votes to concur in a house amendment to a joint resolution. Wyoming ratifies prohibition unanimously in Cheyenne. Minnesota Senate passes prohibition measure. House adjourns without action on restation.

Nebraska Lincoln Neb Ebraska ST Paul Mion Minnesota State Senate Ion House

Missouri for Jefferson 4 Mo Jon via the

A fragmented note references Missouri and Jefferson with a four month period, mentioning federal involvement and a person named Jon. The readable text is sparse, but indicates a legal or administrative context with federal action and a time frame of four months.

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