26 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1918
Page
1
Fragmented text indicates allegations that a Packers ring sought to influence Congressman Morgan of Oklahoma. The garbled source mentions varied names and phrases, but centers on political interference concerns tied to a group described as Packers. Further readable context is limited.
A disputed report details a price cut on livestock feed in Oklahoma aimed at lowering consumer costs. The text mentions middlemen eliminated and shifts in wholesale pricing, with references to federal oversight and the impact on farmers and the dairy sector.
Fragmented wartime note reports Bolsheviki block an American trip to Petrograd. The text includes garbled phrases about political action, legal warnings, and various names and places, reflecting a confused censorship era bulletin.
A sharp cold wave is forecast for tonight with cloudy skies and strong north winds. Temperatures drop to near zero degrees, with afternoon sun and cooler conditions expected Sunday. hourly readings will track rapid changes as the cold air mass settles in.
The article reports Williams planning to present Perigord style items in a local event at the city venue. It notes a speaker, possibly Gov, and mentions Mealtime Monthly and various names connected to the talk. Details appear fragmented and partially obscured by OCR.
Frank H. Gould dies suddenly at his home following a brief illness. Services were pending at Saint Olivet church with burial in local cemetery.
Fragmented wartime report describes Austrian readiness for renewed conflict, British press urging peace, and Russian responses. Mentioned are Hindenburg, German political shifts, and Allied war weariness with heavy inference to broader theater. The text blends political rhetoric and battlefield conjecture.
A fire in Newark caused over a million dollars in damage to warehouses and a submarine plant, with investigators treating it as arson linked to espionage. Authorities said the blaze originated in the warehouse district and spread to adjacent factories, triggering flood of emergency responses.
Freight congestion stems from neglected roads and underperforming locomotive service. Officials cite delays, equipment shortages, and maintenance gaps as key factors driving the tie up. The report notes widespread disruption across routes, urging immediate action to restore cargo movement.
In a muted move the railroad wage board acts to cap labor costs and control work hours across key terminals. The decision affects unions and workers in several regions, with implications for existing contracts and future negotiations.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a chaotic report likely about Cossacks and a conflict involving a general. Key readable entities include Cossacks and mentions of war or military action. Details and dates are unclear due to garbled text.
Fragmented OCR reports Trotsky returning to peace talks as Maxim Gorky is shot. Mentions Bolshevik leadership, unrest in a besieged city, and looming elections or power struggles. Contains garbled lines about Helshevik governance and foreign mines amid wartime political tension.
A shaky OCR fragment discusses recent postal census data for Oklahoma City, noting progress over the past year. Mentions planning, lines, and place names with uncertain context. Contains numerous garbled words and illegible sections.
Packets blocked a federal inquiry amid allegations of improprieties at a major factory operation. Officials claim obstructive actions hindered investigators as questions rose about funding and labor practices.
Fragmentary notes describe upheaval in Berlin with mentions of price changes and political tension. The text references figures and places in a garbled form, suggesting reports from different sources about revolutionary activity.
Washington dispatch reports Henry urges Morgan to back a packing industry reform while disclosed correspondence shows attempts by five major packers to divide markets and suppress competition. Officials outline a drawn out federal probe with potential political consequences and evolving committee stance.
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