23 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
1
Auto and power machinery displays drew big crowds with about 1,500 visitors on flat fairgrounds. The event paced higher than the previous automobile show, highlighting a surge in public interest and exhibitor participation.
The Farms Power Show opened in the Emerson Brantingham building near the Santa Fe station with exhibitors showing enthusiasm. A lighting plant system sold for a small amount and tractor companies each moved multiple units with prices over a thousand dollars.
MRE Wille wuttin to bite stew at Carhart Twili with Sexi Street and Bhreadway guiding a "low Eight" night. Pay Phau manager predicts strong attendance, touting Marie Wells cabaret singer and the La Salle Mixed Quartet as key attractions. Oklahoma City Advertising urges larger turnouts for the second banquet night as crowds set new records.
A long reader letter questions if former President Roosevelt should be allowed to publish in a patriotic newspaper. The writer advocates for clear limits and asks editors to weigh constitutional rights against public order and national loyalties.
A fragmentary report notes Mr. Hoover’s anticipated program drawing heated discussion. It mentions weather, pork futures, and federal orders, with officials claiming details will be announced and plans limited, though impacts on hotels and commerce remain uncertain.
Red Cross appeals to local laundries to support Camp Dank and St Louis hospital operations amid linen shortages. Reports indicate two military hospitals lack adequate laundry capacity, with units working around the clock to meet urgent needs.
An embargo on all freight except fuel and war supplies was ordered from the Pennsylvania lines east of Pittsburgh to the Philadelphia area. The move aims to free empty cars for mines and coal shipments to New England and New York amid severe winter weather and rail congestion.
A Dallas bank clerk admits to stealing 65000 dollars in a heist. Investigators say the confession was made after officers linked the crime to the clerk’s actions. The case details include the amount, motive, and timeline leading to the arrest and admission.
A bizarre report describes a creature labeled a German spy frightening miners in a Texas coal shaft. Skeptics are told a two day window to be convinced by officials amid rumors of alien agents and hidden agendas at the mine.
General Ershing announced three American soldiers killed and several wounded in a North African engagement. Names listed include Private Albert Cook of Wert Mitt, Private Harry V Gar Man of Catawla Virginia, Private Leq F. Radi of Cleveland, Private Ovid Herrick, Private Thomas M Coyne, and others. No tactical details were provided.
Vienna reports show newspapers resumed after a general stoppage as workers return to factories. The era remains unsettled with civil tensions and hunger contending with government promises and media censorship.
A fragmented report describes an Austrian strike beginning with a single man as a spark. It mentions curfews, dispatches, and streets affected, noting workers and merchants unsure of next steps. Authorities and local figures are referenced in a tense, unclear account.
Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with warmer temperatures. Eastern and southern portions expected to rise gradually as a high heats toward the mid seventies. Light winds and no precipitation are anticipated with overnight lows around the mid twenties.
London dispatch reports two British steamers torpedoed in the Mediterranean by German submarines three weeks ago with untold casualties. Admiralty officials refused to name vessels or ownership. A Turkish cruiser Gneisenau faced air attacks, and suffragists pressed the government for aid while Governor Williams urged patience in wartime politics.
The notice explains immediate physical examinations for all men newly classified and to begin second quota drafts. It indicates exams start at once, with districts placing men in order of classification and local boards preparing notices to appear for tests.
The Verdun France native Walter Alles is to be examined by Dr Gipson of the second district exemption board this afternoon. If approved he will be sent to San Marino Kelly Field for basic training and then return to work as a bricklayer due to bricklayer demand at the front.
The report notes Roosevelt with many admirers visiting confirmed by local observers. A sequence of references to associates and supporters is reported, highlighting ongoing political activity and public engagement at a significant residence.
Berlin Vorwärts files for vacation as staff undergoes a break. Disjointed lines mention possible changes in leadership or operations during the absorber period with unclear specifics.
War costs mount as Britain billed for substantial daily wartime expenditures. In a broad financial breakdown, reports outline the daily outlays affecting Allied supply lines, naval operations, and civilian relief funding, highlighting the escalating burden shared by wartime economies.
In Wastington on January 21 a heated session discusses a proposal to create a war cabinet to advise the military and White House. The measure faces stiff votes as leaders seek to defer action and avoid broadening legislative procedures. Tomorrow’s debate is expected to push Chamber Lynn Carries toward a reply to the president and possible cabinet referrals.
Wordy garbled report states Miss Burgmeister was charged as a minor at Hon Rorniter wali biewer and returned a verdict of not guilty in San Antonio proceedings.
A gathering of the Traffic Association examined proposals on interstate control and government involvement. Leaders debated the прилож of federal authority over state and local road networks and the impact on commerce and travel.
The government orders bread rations extended to preserve wheat for ships bound to cargoes. officials say rationing will gradually increase and meet vital needs. Farmers report surplus grain as exports and production improve, with hopes for further gains in supply.
Washington report notes a slight rise in illnesses in national army camps and national guard camps for the week ending January. The death toll in the national army stood at 14, with 147 illnesses compared to the prior week. National guard recorded 84 deaths and 44 pneumonia related deaths across camps.
In a limited draft memo an assistant and a governor discussed a conference topic. The note references educational criteria and forwarding a plan for training of men in citizenship. The text is garbled but indicates a formal state education effort and capital considerations.
Indianapolis dispatch reports Gompers endorses Garfield policy shift toward a seven hour workday. He argues for reducing industrial strain and congestion, urging a national move from Saturday to an earlier weekday end, aiming for better productivity and peace.
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