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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1919
Page
1
Paris dispatch notes American labor leaders to craft a program for the peace conference while debates over colonial administration intensify. Britain backs Australia New Zealand and South Africa claims, with Japan seeking Pacific partition and a possible internationalization of German colonies. Officials promise no censorship during the talks and full media access.
Delegates from the United States, Britain and other nations gather at Furme to outline feeding plans for Europe and other hungry regions. Ministers and church leaders discuss logistics, with key figures including Northan K Davis, Herbert Hower, Shiels, Wilward, and Lord Heating among those present.
Fulbright of Houston testifies before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee opposing government ownership and operation of railroads. He urges restoring all rate regulatory powers to the Interstate Commerce Commission and rejects the railroad plan for a railroad department, warning government operation would risk policy influence and delay a hearing.
Local forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Wednesday with little change in temperatures. Northern portion may experience light winds and slightly cooler conditions, but overall conditions remain calm and dry with no significant rainfall expected.
Paris January 24 The Times reports a dress allowance controversy amid the peace conference. A British foreign office typist earned 125 dollars while male officials received 139 dollars for ceremonial dress. The system followed past congress practice, granting women a smaller amount by 25 dollars, sparking debate over gender parity.
Fire at the Gent and Western Cotton Oil plant on San ta Fe and Chickasaw streets destroyed a warehouse and goods worth about 4000 dollars. Chief Kost Brooks said it likely smoldered before discovery. Estimated total losses reach 40000 dollars in materials and 2500 in building and equipment, insured.
J H Helms of Enid obtained release for his two daughters Georgia and Victoria ages 13 and 15 from the State Industrial School for Girls following an exposé in Jessie W Hilton's Times report. Governor Robertson ordered their immediate release after a brief interview. Helms said his wife had secured commitment to the home during a separation and that he earns about $1000 a month and is ready to care for the children.
A Zurich dispatch to the Journal, quoting the Press of Baden-Baden, reports two full corps of German troops assembled by the Nazi army to strike at Poland. Eight troop trains are said to be passing daily through Frankfurt on the Oder as part of the buildup.
The Lions club passed resolutions endorsing the city manager system of government for Oklahoma City at a Skirvin hotel meeting. It was the club s first open gathering planned for monthly discussions on public questions and committee reports. Dr A C Scott, president of the Men s Dinner club, will address the next meeting on Roosevelt the Leader of Men.
The Oklahoma Stock Yards National Bank of Oklahoma County had its appeal of its assessment dismissed by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. The court effectively sustains the board of equalization ruling and notes the original record was filed late, resulting in dismissal of the appeal.
Religious services were held in the castle chapel here today in honor of the birthday of William Hohenaul- Tern, the former German emperor. With this exception, the former emperor and empress passed the day as usual.
Maj Herbert S. Peck on leave in Oklahoma City says he has not decided whether to run for mayor. If friends urge it and think he should run he may enter, but will decide before returning to Washington Friday. Peck, formerly assistant United States attorney, is with the chief of staff in Washington and plans to address the Young Men's Democratic club tomorrow at Colcord building.
Strikers across Belfast caused widespread power outages delaying work and disrupting daily life for nearly 200000 people. Reports note outages affected homes and businesses as unions pressed demands amid ongoing labor actions. Authorities warned of continued disruption until negotiations resolve key issues.
A plan to plant a Roosevelt memorial flower bed moves forward in Wheeter Park. Local officials propose a enduring flower display to honor Roosevelt Day, with about thirty volunteers and mowers needed to prepare the site.
The article reports Wilson backing a management plan for seven state institutions, aimed at standardizing oversight and reducing conflicts. It notes endorsements from the State Superintendent and mentions a proposed board to supervise corrective measures and institution welfare within Oklahoma county.
CHICAGO Jan 28 The American association season will open April 5 with major league play. Kaneau ity at Columbus Milwaukee Taureville Minneapolis at Toledo and St Paul at Indianapolis were set for opening matchups. The schedule will be voted on by club owners for adoption. President Mickey 1 In New Cabinet Formed LISBON ta A new Portuguese cabinet formed with Jo ve Relwas as premier and minister of education.
Fragmented OCR text shows a chaotic report alleging a Spartacan group toppled a government, with garbled references to German locations and public order disruptions, unclear names, and mixed street traffic notes. The readable core hints at a political upheaval and ensuing unrest but lacks verifiable details.
The Trowns Cody Grievey store meat manager notes no beef price change for thirty days while a broad pork price reduction is anticipated immediately. Market timing depends on producer conditions and integrity of supply. butter prices may stay high unless market forces shift. Local conditions in the rag market point to continued elevated prices for butter in the east region.
Advertising division of the Weanization outlined a help the business policy at its meeting in the CA hall. Over thirty active ad writers attended. Joe Dawton elected permanent manager Fal Galloway named deputy manager. Tom Fahy and Ro PL Locke chose best page ad in Saturday Evening Post and explained why Ed Galloway and LoL Baum led a discussion on the Oklahoma copy from last Sunday. Sam Trave and MC Harpen offered views on the best ad from Friday's News in layout and typography.
House moves to probe the state industrial school for girls with a five member committee. Impeachment and removal action targets WD Mathews and other officials over alleged neglect and conditions at the home, with debate on accountability and responsibilities ongoing.
A debate on statutes and state conduct unfolds as Senators Wall Hall and Mayfield recounts of alleged misdeeds at a state institution. Mayfield cites a Times reporter and warns of threats at the home, including a hatchet threat to young girls, sparking unease over enforcement of regulations.
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