Williams Warns on Coal Order in War Time Rallies
A wartime rally reports Governor Wall and state thrift leaders urging unity over Garfield’s coal order. Speakers praise Samuel Gompers and Vanderlip while urging Oklahomans to work together, defend the government, and support thrift stamp campaigns amid war mobilization.
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Labor Movement
Garfield
Gompers
R. Walland
Chamber of Commerce
Vanderuip
Oklahoma
Arwin
Fore Sith
Equap
Munitions Chief Bill Introduced in Senate Today
A sweeping bill to create a central war munitions office and cabinet authority to direct production and distribution is described as a step toward unified control of war materials. The proposal outlines presidential appointment power, broad executive reach, and oversight by military committees to manage ammunition, ordnance, and related supplies.
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Senate
Woman Sues for Slander Over Damaging Remarks
Mrs S Castell sues for 15000 dollars claiming slander and defamation of character from remarks attributed to Gilbane Mat. Witnesses testified in court as the case proceeded, with dates and locations tied to the city center and Maine.
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S. Castell Aneliet
Peter Calais
Castell
Gilbane
Ancelen
Maine
Age Elson
Gilbbone ii
Heme
Wilson Backs Garfield Coal Order Amid Great Confusion
The fuel administration issues a coal shortage relief order affecting American war production. Industry protests and mixed local enforcement dominate the response as Ford Packard and Willys plants are exempted for aircraft work. City and national officials report confusion and vigilantly monitor compliance amid a tense labor and supply climate.
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Packard Motor
Detroit
Signal Corps Mecesnarien
Willys-Overland
Ford
Packard
President Won't Interfere With Forced Holidays
A government statement from Waterlnne today says President Wilponts will not interfere with a five day forced holiday plan along the Mississippi River region. The fuel order to expand steel plant operations to 100 percent capacity for Emergency Fleet production ignited Senate anger and House criticism over alleged bypassing of the Hitchcock resolution. Congress pledges to clear congestion as exemptions for woolen and cloth production for soldiers uniforms are debated, with calls for delaying the order and restoring Senate authority.
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Pewa
Wil
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Congress
Fae Administration
Hiram
Beg
Army poster seeks prettiest girl in the U S
A garbled Army recruitment notice mentions a contest for the prettiest girl in the United States. It references Washington and dates, with unclear details about eligibility, applicants, and poster distribution. The fragmentary text hints at exams, photos, and a formal declaration, but specifics are unreadable.
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U. S
ARMY
Trotsky Lenin breach feared as Lenine considers quit
Jan 1 Brest-Litovsk peace talk sees Trotsky, Russia foreign minister, pressed by German secretary von Kuehlmann. A split with Lenine grows as Trotsky acts independently, with reports he may resign to seek a confidence vote at the workers and soldiers congress.
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Brest-Litovek
Leon Trotsky
Rus
von Kuehlmann
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Stockholm
Levine
Trotsky
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Stadybladets
Lenine
Wil
Friends of
Congress of Work
Harrison Act Violation Hearing Pending for Paris Couple
Paris and Mee Jesvie Pari face a preliminary Harrison Act violation hearing before United States Commissioner Varneet Chanders on a charge connected to a Harrison warrant. The couple were arrested recently. Mee Jesvie Pari was released on bond.
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Mee
Jesvie Pari
United States
Varneat Tc Handers
Anlar
Harrison Warentie
Luni
Hertling Postpones His Answer Again
Paris dateline reports Hertling delays response amid currency and price fluctuations. The piece notes decree sums, market notes, and anticipated government actions affecting trade, with references to miners, bankers, and international policy developments in Europe.
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Hertling
Patriotic League Plans School Unity and War Support
Oklahoma officials report a plan to form a school patriotic league aiding soldiers and sailors. Superintendent Wilson says chartered units will appear in classrooms statewide with flags and pledges. Support comes from Mrs Love and other educators urging active student involvement to boost loyalty and public service during wartime.
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Simvers
Amervan
Wilson
Love Endorees
Anna Burke Love
Oklahoma County
Patriotic League
Mra. Fannie
Cuban sugar crop distribution approved by decree
President Menocal of Cuba has authorized worldwide distribution of the entire Cuban crop via the international sugar committee allied with the food administration. Federal grand juries in many districts probe coal operators and wholesalers for alleged violations of government fixed prices. only a small share of towns expect indictments soon.
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Menocal
Cuba
International Sugar Committee
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Food Administration
Federal
Grand Jurion
Coal moves Freer at NW. Y. Seaboard
News from New York reports clearer coal movement improvements on the Northwest and seaboard routes. An unspecified director general of railroads announced measures to alleviate coal transport issues.
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NW. Y. Seaboard
New York
Conviteralite
Jane W
Senith
Serait
Railtoarles
Kerensky Reports Arrival in Sweden
Postwar era bulletin notes Alexander Kerensky has reportedly arrived in Sweden. The terse dispatch confirms relocation amid ongoing political reshaping, with no further details on destination or activities.
Soldiers in France Save Town With Hose From 1743
A stray OCR piece describes American soldiers in France extinguishing a fire in a small village. It notes an old type of hose not used since 1743 and mentions local tensions, a felled line, and a chaotic scene with an onlooking crowd and officers directing efforts.
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France
British Premier Calls for Stronger Forces to Fight War
British Prime Minister Lloyd George urged labor delegates to support expanding forces. He argued democracy across Britain, France, and Europe faced a brutal autocratic foe and warned delaying manpower would threaten the war effort. He contrasted Allied unity with German refusal to concede. emphasized readiness near the fighting line and cautioned against premature withdrawal.
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Premie
Jay Kacorge
Ite
Lloyd George
Wilson
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von Tirpite
Britain
Europe
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Hfe
Soealiste
Rita
Demarile
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Lorraine
Mesopotamia
Mindens Furry
von Ludentorit
Vik Baleklin
Pope and Kaiser to Propose New Peace Plans
Washington date January 18 German hopes for peace moves cited by Benedict Senator Lewis of kinde says the leader plans new peace proposals to be offered to all opponents including Russia Italy may join in peace drive and defer Senate endorsement of peace program according to reports from Washington daybook sources
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Hope Benedict
Lewis
Kinde
Id Benstor Lewis
Helin
Russia
Italy
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