24 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
1
Oklahoma City hosts a busy auto and power show with record crowds and high exhibitor satisfaction. The event features a large dance, free admission, and extensive dealer participation from Tulsa to Oklahoma City. Attendance doubled, with distributors and manufacturers reporting strong interest and numerous sales sessions.
A robbery at a local shop ended with a fight as suspects fled with merchandise valued between 298 and 500 dollars. Police and county authorities pursued the robbers while a cashier and witnesses described the event. The incident occurred near Pametty Street and involved a factory-related theft at the scene.
Twisting OCR text suggests officials plan action against moonshiners in states with strict alcohol laws. Names and places are garbled, but references to governors and duty notifications imply a regulatory crackdown and enforcement.
Vieut Patrick Alva O'Brien of Momence, Jr. is home again after escape from a German prison camp. He leaped through a window and fled along a line of trains to safety, reaching Holland on Christmas Day. He then contacted London and his mother to report he was safe, completing a dramatic wartime escape.
The report notes possible orders to cut flour sales by 25 percent in England as the government seeks more wheat. It outlines plans involving mills, retailers, and suppliers, with calls for action to secure supplies and support during shortages. The article mentions US-European trade dynamics and ongoing policy debates affecting bread and meal markets.
Local forecast calls for fair skies tonight then Friday with cooler conditions. Lows tonight around freezing and highs Friday not rising much, bringing a brisk end to the week.
Russian delegates reject German peace terms and threaten action as Petrograd reports insistence on vast territorial concessions. Maps show front lines from Gulf of Finland to Brest Litovsk, with Denikins and central powers negotiating amid adjournment.
Washington reports discovery of impurities in canty supplied to canteens aboard many ships. The Navy Department stated contamination caused a pause in issuing canity to sailors while purification steps are investigated. No continuation of supply issues was confirmed and the incident prompted quality checks aboard.
The Italian front report states Austro German forces have evacuated a frontline position along Monte Tomba from the Piave river southward. retreat spans from the area of Serre to Arash and Veneta, with lines pulling back under pressure as Italian Army Headquarters notes a strategic withdrawal.
Fragmentary text reports heavy casualties in Moscow during a violent Sunday clash. The scene centers on chaotic street unrest with unclear local dynamics and security responses.
A garbled bulletin cites Premier Berensky arriving in Petrograd from the Don and claims Bolsheviks called on antlers from Helsingfors and Kronstadt. It notes fighting on the Neva and an underway mobilization, reflecting unsettled wartime reporting and potential political shifts.
A telegram informs that General Hoffman is bound for Atlantic port headquarters with plans for a reception by Oklahoma officials. The message mentions General Hotton and messages about other commanders departing for France, while a mother in Oklahoma is urged to travel to see her son.
Five boxers arrested at the county jail face trial on February 6. County Attorney Charles Selly urged a guilty plea or restraining terms while Dr. Kennety and defense counsel argued the case. Prosecutors labeled the matter a genuine prize fight though one attorney claimed it was only a staged exhibition.
Senator Chamberlain of Cheam asserts in the Senate that somebody lied about the truth behind President Wilson’s speech on military affairs. He reads a verbatim report of the speech and defends his remarks as duty to the country, while Congress and the War Council bill move to committee.
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