Army Demobilization in Germany Reduces Units
General March announced a plan to demobilize most US Army forces in Germany, retaining only necessary guard and medical detachments. Total demobilization to about 1,077,000 personnel discharged. 1,381,000 already sent home, with 768,000 men and 55,000 officers discharged to date. Some units remain on southern border and coast defenses, with gradual reductions in medical service personnel as care needs decline.
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Uileroa
Marchear Doeh
Guise Gates Haveso
Ieneral
Ava Lalry
March
Fragmented Dossier Covers Uncertain Nightlife and People
A garbled OCR page references a colorful figure nicknamed Red Bill and a string of disjointed anecdotes. The text hints at a period involving cigarettes, rallies, kidnappers, and a tense mood, but readable facts are sparse and names or clear events do not cohere.
Former Local Reporter Dies at Fort Sil
Lieutenant Tom Ferguson Jr. died at Post Field Fort Sil Okla this morning from pneumonia after influenza. He was 24, son of former Governor Tom Ferguson Watonga. Ferguson trained as an aviator, earned his wings, and married a year ago. A former Daily Oklahoman reporter, he had been ill for weeks. brother Walter Ferguson of Cherokee was with him. No funeral arrangements have been made.
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Tom Ferguson Jr
Post Field
Fort Sil
Oklo
Ferguson
Tom Ferguson
Watonga
Menia
Young Ferguson
Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City Lines
Walter Fergison
Cherokee
Bolen Not to Run for Mayor Amid Tax Law Duties
Hubert Bolen, internal revenue collector, announced he will not seek the mayoral race. The decision comes after Washington indicated his services would be needed to implement new tax laws.
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Bolen
Hubert Bolen
Internal Revenue Collector
Washington
Wilson to Be Asked By Young Democrats To Make Talk Here
Oklahoma City notes show the Young Men's Democratic Club inviting President Wilson to address residents during a former European peace mission. The article records naturalization for a German refugee and mentions Father Mutsaers and community figures. It outlines plans for a national tour to inform and rally public support for peace terms and European sentiment ahead of Wilson’s return from Europe.
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Wilson
Oklahoma City
West
Europe
Paris
Price
Klahoma City
Young Men's Democratic Club
League At
Young Men's Democratic Clubs of
Oklahoma
W. J. Armstrong
Pacife
Congress
Code revision suggestions asked by committees
The house and senate join committee plans the next revision asks for suggestions from state bar association members and the bench to determine how work should be handled. Porter Newman, chair man of the house committee, stated the aim and that several bills have been proposed to win the broadest lawyer approval.
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Senate
FeViNi
State Bar Association
Porter Newman
Man Who Saw City's Birth Is Visitor
Rip Van Winkle had nothing on Herty Sherman, a former member of Troop H y, Fifth United States Cavalry. He was stationed in an Oklahoma outpost under Cantor Stiles in TRY, a spot now called Oklahoma City.
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Rip van Winkle
Herty “T Sherman
Sherman
Fifth United States Cavalry
Oklahoma
Cantor Stiles
Try
Oklahoma City
State charges for appealing speeder in Oklahoma City
An account from Oklahoma City describes Captain Stiles recounting early city history at city hall as alleged speeders, warned by Municipal Judge Spitler that any motorist speeding over thirty five miles an hour and threatening to appeal will face state charges, with SC Wilkes instructed to bring charges. The piece notes law prohibits driving faster than thirty miles an hour.
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Oklahoma City
Tna Cavenlry Company
Fort Riley
Kas
Stiles
Camiles
Tall Prairie
Oilahoma City
Oregon
Noth
Eli
Spitler
SC Wilkes
No Familiar Sights in a Modern City Scene
A first person reminiscence contrasts old rural life with a growing cityscape. The narrator laments the disappearance of deer and wild turkey today replaced by skyscrapers, paved streets, street cars, and new automobiles. The piece reflects on roots and change in a changing landscape.
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Tam
Pentecost 3 Money Claim Turned Down
State auditor notice addressed to Rep Julie Bripadier Gena indicates a money claim action has been denied under Pentecost 3 provisions. The document outlines the decision and related formalities without further details.
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Julie Bripadier Gena
Major's Salary Stop Sparks Board Controversy
A board dispute centers on Haron and Pentendat claims over authorization of major's salary and Carter's denial that Harrelsin's pay was approved. The tense proceedings note vacancies, hiring, and questioned payroll practices, with the treasurer and trustees pursuing a resolution.
Walton’s Election Sparks Public Works Controversy
Fragmented article fragment discusses potential Oklahoma official Walton and possible conflicts over public works, attorney general ties, and confirmation processes, with mentions of officers, dates, and authorities.
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Eoter
Oklahoma
Jack Wallmaton
Chandler man reappointed to state board of agriculture
In a bid to fill vacancies, Julian Whitelist appointed by Governor Williams announced a Chandler resident as a member of the state board of agriculture. The appointment follows a change in administration and comes as one of several confirmations that faced withdrawal by Senator Robertson.
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Chandler
Tute Senagr
Thiy Soemine
Robertson
State Board of Agrinltute Tranceeed
Julian Whitelist
Toed Mph
Eijpioneon
Williams
Robern
Senate
Governor Asked by Soldiers to Aid in Release
Soldiers from Camp Pike petition Governor Kotiortany, seeking discharge and demobilization for Oklahoma volunteers held in service. They argue many have dependents suffering as delays stretch beyond the wavering pace of wartime clearance. Governor Robertson plans to forward the plea to the War Department.
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Orrin
Kotiortany
Phan
Robertson
War Department
Local Man Said to Hold Two Colonels at Once
WB Hinds, a local newspaper figure, faces trouble amid confusion over his claimed titles. Reports suggest his parents raised him to bear multiple colonel ranks, with Governor Robertson allegedly appointing him to a personal staff role creating further title disputes.
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Lord Smythe-Smythe
James-Jones
Jones
Hinds
W. B. ‘Hinds
Joe Framey
Plan for Open Meet Weekly Fought in Peace Congress talks
The report from Paris on Friday January 17 notes officials plan one open and five weekly sessions to favor a limited peace congress. FP calls for a joint meeting with all Qifeas representatives including Fresnel Ty boy. President Wilson faced vigorous discontent from British delegates over concessions he termed halt salvation.
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Prema
Paris
Supreme War
Meran
Sur
Wilson
Wilbon
United States
Tom
Smith Fined Five Thousand Dollars in Federal Case
A federal court today fined Smith five thousand dollars after a complex sequence of claims and settlements involving a controlling interest in Western National Bank from MoT Carne and subsequent actions with the American Nae Aint Treated bank amid voluntary proceedings and creditor settlements.
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Alvate Sanith
Hoy Wayker
Tide Woodrough
Seth
Sanihaner
Oklahoma City
Senith
Smith
League Plan Taken Up by Envoys at World Peace Meet
Reported in a world war era dispatch the congress of allied powers debates the creation of a league of nations. Five great powers plan formal study and memorandum process to organize the league with plenary sessions and allied committees.
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League
League of Nations
Remy
Husua ix Atrel
Lott
Halshevike
Avis
Clemé
Ries Erty
General Secretariat
Malioty
Peace Delegations Hold Final Meetings Before Assembly
Delegations conclude talks ahead of the opening of the peace congress this afternoon. The American delegation met at ten, but President Wilson did not attend, remaining at the Mirat rmwneton. No opening speeches were planned except those by President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau when the chair is taken.
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Jayne
Fcare
Wilson
Poinenre
Poncare
Clemenceau
Presmier
Songr
First Formal Peace Session Opens in Paris
Paris reports readiness for the first formal peace congress session at 3 p m in the Salle d Horloge renamed Salle de la Paix with all preparations completed today.
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Paris
Jan JA
Salle d'Horloge
Salle de la Paig
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