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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1917
Page
1
Federal court in Guthrie hears about bullet removal from the coffin of Nellie M. Dunn, a Wheeler ward leader slain last Thursday. The burial resumed with relatives present after a Pilgrim Congregational service. Attorneys Pruiett and Newell deny discussing John Couch’s whereabouts.
New York January 22 a sensational break of three dollars a bale occurred in the core market during today’s early trading as news from London that the president would address Congress on foreign affairs shook traders. The market opened steady with buying, but later prices slipped as selling intensified and March contracts traded around 16.30 cents, well below recent highs.
Washington January 22 President Wilson planned to go to the capitol two or three times weekly to be in close touch with members of the state and house to hasten consideration of his legislative program and avoid an extra session He began the new practice today and will likely continue it Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays
J A Frates president of the Ort Fields Shortline announces plans to build a rail line from Enid to the Garfield county oil field and northeast. Construction will begin immediately after charter is granted.
A Rio Janeiro via Pernambuco dispatch says the British cruiser Glasgow has sunk a German commerce raider miles off Para No details are provided. The cablegram originates from Pernambuco and notes the sinking with no further confirmation or specifics.
Washington reports inquiry into whether any of the 103 neutral sailors taken aboard the German prize Yarrowdale were Americans. State Department cites reliance on press reports, not official information. London dispatch notes German praise for raider Moewe II and remarks on past Channel attacks.
Hobart Oklahoma January 22 Mrs J W Worrall forty and three of her five children Marie Elvin and one other child died at their Mountain Park farm home from poison administered while she was believed demented The show in Oklahoma City's first mid winter auto exhibition opens next day at 6 pm with motor industry leaders and side attractions including bands fashion shows and vaudeville acts amid union labor tensions and broad dealer interest.
CB Stuart, attorney, will address the legislature tomorrow at 21 oclock replying to Senator RL Owen. Stuart will oppose Owen’s stance on limiting the supreme court’s power to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional. He says the court has right to rule and Congress cannot curb it.
Fire Chief R. M. Brooks fell in front of his home while rushing to answer a fire alarm from St. Anthony's Hospital early today. He sustained a badly bruised hand and knee, with hospital staff tending his injuries.
New York January 22 a court brief reveals the German ministry in Washington once received side information about J P Morgan & Co on behalf of the French and English governments through a compact with a Washington lawyer tied to Ambassador von Stort. William Jaosean allegedly secured as tappers of private wires.
City urged to act quickly as soldiers in town react with loud cheers and dancing upon news of mustering out. Local authorities consider offering immediate incentives to speed housing and services for returning personnel.
In Benito Texas on January 22 a crowd heard Colonel Hoffman announce the order for returning Oklahoma troops to muster out. The soldiers shouted We are going home as cheers and embraces filled the moment, and discipline briefly collapsed in joy.
Captain Murchison musters report required before Oklahoma City can be released as the muster point. The report hinges on Chamber of Commerce plans to install shower baths and heating in the Epworth campus building. Secretary Baker letter to The Oklahoman referenced.
Omaha dispatch reports a large blaze today destroying the livery and garages owned by Levi and German. Fire crews battled the flames as several horses and vehicles were lost. Authorities continue to investigate the cause amid extensive property damage and economic loss for the owners.
Proceedings detail the new Frisco Rock Island union station project in Oklahoma City with plans for a passenger station to be built west of a central avenue area. Officials confirm the January/February discussions and emphasize no cost details yet as the commission reviews the blueprint.
President Wilson addresses the Senate on foreign relations detailing the need for a definite peace plan and an international league. He says the war must end with a durable settlement guaranteed by a universal major force, and that America must form terms that ensure lasting peace rather than victor’s terms.
President Wilson spoke to the senate about ending U S isolation and joining a world league to preserve peace after the war. The address, read as policy guidance to foreign governments, explored how a league might prevent future wars and whether the United States should depart from traditional practice.
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