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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1920
Page
1
Walton announces a plan to bring wage increases for working girls and women in Ely. He cites a forthcoming ordinance, a state victory banquet, and ongoing investigations. He claims the issue spans police court cases and downtown workers earning less than their worth, signaling a broader fight through legal channels if needed.
Obscure OCR fragment notes El Vi figures in Obichems City showing over 100,008 percentage erases perceived work. City seven in the same area are referenced.
A university sports department announced a change in leadership as it seeks a new recruiting head. The move comes amid efforts to bolster talent acquisition and strengthen program prospects for the upcoming seasons.
Oklahoma City's Carnegie Worary will follow the example of Springtiol4 Mane library officials say books containing formulae for making liquor would be confiscated under the prohibition law. Hubert J. Bolen, collector of internal revenue, stated any home recipe would face prosecution. the library warns no such texts are allowed.
Bruniwick Georgia June 11 Miss Witte Rockefeller dies at the Rockefeller winter home on Jekyll Island near here. The death comes at the family residence where the Rockefeller fortune and social prominence are well known.
A mass convention of Democratic women of the county was scheduled for this afternoon at the district court. The event aimed to organize support for Men F. Davie and to advance county Democratic efforts.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Wasonic Legioners organizing a post with mention of beer and someone named Mal Brod, suggesting a local gathering or event. No clear date, place, or outcome is readable.
Community housing group seeks formal formation at upcoming public meeting. Details vague due to OCR errors but mentions housing corporation and a future session to discuss, with residents invited to attend for input and potential governance.
Fragment strings describe a planned detention home for women linked to a Dr de Be Lagitsks Somme and government involvement. The readable text is garbled with misspellings and nonsensical phrases, preventing a clear, cohesive summary of events or specifics.
A garbled telegram from Hamon Mecraw attacks General Wood's campaign in the state. He accuses McGraw of political scheming and blames his friends for weakening Wood's support, claiming the telegram reflects attempts to influence the upcoming party convention and delegate instructions.
Banks in the city announce capital increases and personnel changes. Several institutions lift capital from 100,000 to 350,000 and add directors and officers. New equipment and office redesigns are planned to modernize banking rooms and automate desks.
The funeral is to be held today at Lincoln for Langetrest. After the service, Judge Ames is scheduled to return to Washington.
Report from ARNEVA quotes Allied forces capturing the Austrian fleet and disabling ships. Telegraph mentions ships heavily damaged, propulsion stripped, and only hulls remaining seaworthy. Several months needed to repair vessels including cruisers and torpedo boats amid blame cast on rival powers.
French voters choose Clemenceau as premier after Deschanel withdrawal. Deschanel held firm support but did not cast a vote, while the nation watched a tense assembly ceremony. Deschanel’s caucus backed rival, but Clemenceau secured a 74 vote lead in a field of 88.
Governor Robertson reports a peace treaty with reservations acceptable to both sides will be adopted soon after remarks in the capital. He notes growing support for a rival candidate and cites divisions over the method of securing adoption while urging unity and public service.
Chicago to New York case of olives linked illness and deaths prompts urgent anti toxin shipment. A US mail plane landed safely after engine failure near Hammond Indiana. Urbana Illinois sent antidoxin to Yale and New York hospital to treat several patients. The strain on antidoxin supply grows as authorities pursue the strange betullem poison outbreak.
A 1910 incident in Mexico City is described where Carranza soldiers compelled an American to accept a Negro pug, Jack Johnson, amid tense race tensions. Witness Gardner testifies of a drugstore confrontation and a cafe division demand, noting orders against serving Negro patrons and threats of further trouble from armed guards.
Allied claim filed against Bute Paka with partial readable details showing the parties and court action. The fragment notes a demand or filing in a dispute, with no clear dates or full names provided.
Allies waited ten months for relief as Admiral says the Navy Office mishandled communications and action. A confused chain of command slowed response, with criticism of earlier decisions and calls for inquiry into delays affecting American naval aid and operations in Europe.
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