Price is Fixed Italians Take On Stored Oil Attack
Article reports a fixed price ruling and noted military actions as Italians contest stored oil. It mentions state board assessments, arrests, and a broad description of U S and Austro German military movements, with references to pontoon lines, artillery actions, and battlefield positions near Asiago and Col del Romo.
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Col del Romo
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Arenta
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Prenta
Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules Board Warrants Non-Taxable
The Supreme Court today held that the exertion fee aiding the depositors guaranty fund is not exempt from taxation. The ruling affects the First State Bank of Oklahoma City and involves the county board in its qualification from a hearing in Oklahoma County.
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State Banking Board
Bell
Eupreme
Mate
Birst State Bank
Oklahomy City
Orla
Navy Recruiters Report Idle Week In Training
Navy recruiters report a calm period with few enlistments this week. The office notes completion of recent enlistments and two sailors, Creed Methaw and Luther Cooley, from Oklahoma, joining the fleet reserve amid low activity.
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Navy
Fleet Reserve
Creed Methaw
Luther Cooley
Oklahomia Hove
Lions Club Members Buy Thrift Stamps Event
Lions Club members in the city purchase thrift stamps at weekly meetings and luncheons. The club pledges each member to buy at least one thrift stamp every workday, with Watonga resident Hennessey entertaining attendees at the Skirvin Hotel luncheon.
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Lions Club
Skirvin
Hennessey
Watonga
Explosion wrecks Michigan foundry in Marquette
An explosion and fire wrecked the enemy department of a local Tor Towers foundry on the outer edge of Marquette Michigan. The loss runs over five thousand dollars and the fire halted chemical and contracting operations, delaying machinery replacement for six months. An incendiary device was suspected but not confirmed.
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Marquette, Mich
Conepany
Fionn
Ardmore Private Dead in France in Paris report
General Pershing announced the death of Private Hiram Sirray of Ardmore Oklahoma, an American aviator killed in action near Paris during the recent fighting. The record notes his age and service but omits full details from the damaged source.
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Ardmore
France
Washington
Fionary
Teneral
Pershing
Hiram Sirray
Paris
Shimarenque Sprite
Highland Wark
Bliss Represents U. S. At Council Versailles
Fragmented OCR notes claim Bliss and officials from the United States attended a council in Versailles. General Tasker H. Bliss allegedly led American representation while French premier Clemenceau presided. The scene was described as extraordinarily important in wartime diplomacy.
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Versailies
Fratier
Jan
Yeent Wertven
France
Jaly
Girpree Clemenceny
Tasker H. Blies
Snow Wednesday Weather Forecast
Cloudy forecast expects snow on Wednesday with a cold northwest cold wave and fresh northerly winds. Temperatures range from 18 to 24 with warmer conditions tonight across southern portions.
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Calder
Captain's Wife Dies at Fort Sill in Soldiers' Comfort Work
Walter J. Stauffer Hind and others report the sudden death at Fort Sill Oklahoma of a captain's wife noted for her work aiding soldiers' comfort. Early details indicate she was a popular Chicago society figure before moving to the post.
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Fort Sill
Finnish Air Raids Hit London and Helsinki Amid War Turmoil
London reports an air raid causing casualties and fires as German planes strike the capital. In Finland, unrest and fighting continue with the White Guard and government forces clashing, while reports describe casualties, material damage, and political tension across the front.
Two Miners Die in Blast at Lute Mine
Two miners were killed in a blast at the Lute coal mine. The accident occurred amid reports of a cave-in and delayed mail orders. Investigators were ordered to probe the incident as authorities review collapse conditions and safety procedures.
School board office targets amid gunfire report
Unclear text shows a bullet fired into a school board office. Fragmentary names mention a superintendent and local officials. The readable bits suggest an incident disrupting education administration with limited detail on suspects or motives.
Baker Recalled to Explain War Program Details
The article details Secretary Baker being recalled to clarify the war program as Washington weighs the War Cabinet reorganization. It notes Chamberlain and others pressing for testimony and possible Senate action, with emphasis on the administration’s war authority and forthcoming committee votes.
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Baker
11 Ounce Ration for Parisians Soon
11 ounce ration for Parisians to be issued soon as authorities confirm a daily allotment of about eleven grams. The plan, approved by the chamber of deputies yesterday, affects civilians in occupied areas and reflects wartime controls on food distribution amid the ongoing conflict.
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Varis
Chamber of Deqines
Hoover Seeks Federal Controls on Food Factories
Washington reports Hoover to ask food manufacturers to be placed under federal control to prevent hoarding and ensure uniform distribution. The move aims to curb excessive profit motives and protect public supply amid wartime demands.
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Hoover
Wood Alcohol Fatalities at Francis Leave Seven Dead
Report from Francis details seven deaths after wood alcohol poisoning. Victims include Lloyd Sharp age six and CD McKer of the Frisco railroad. Authorities investigate alleged contaminated liquor and broken vials. two others in critical condition.
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Francis
Lloyd Sharp
Mie
Nine Sharp
CD McKer
Frisco
Bing
Bhermany
Alcot
Wileoting
Senate Committee Approves Railroads War End Transfer
Washington main reports the Senate Commerce Committee voted seven to today to amend the administration bill to require government relinquishment of railroads within one year after the war’s end. Some members planned to seek rescission or a minority departure if the motion failed. Scratter Watson’s amendment was adopted with support from Stith Pomerene Uniferwind Watson Mcfean and Kellogg. Poindexter opposed.
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Washington
Senate Commerce
Colummitee
Stith
Pomerene
Uniferwind
Watson
Mcfean
Kelloge
Poindexter
War era letter from Hitler era with final victory prayer
Fragmentary telegram style note praising loyal support and final victory, referencing Reichstag, war effort, discipline, and civilian sacrifices. Mentions relentless workers and soldiers, morale, and anticipated collapse or endurance as the war nears its end.
Ice floes threaten lives on Tennessee river
Reported ice gorges force evacuation as fifteen boats are carried away by floes. Two sternwheelers, the Nald Eagle and Spread Eagle, are said to have sunk in the turbulent river conditions.
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Tennessee
Ets
Carrie
Questionnaires Drive Changes in Draft Plan Crowder Says
Crowder outlines new plan to Senate on draft registration for men reaching 21. New classifications aim to reduce calls, with class one exhausted before lower classes are drafted. Crowder cites potential 200,000 class one men for near term and highlights census detailing special trades by Feb 15. New York Times reporting notes industrial claims and quarterly earnings.
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Washington
Crawler
War Department
Cromder
Eral Crowder
Baler
General
General Crowder
Crowder
Bolshevik Split Over Peace Terms Sparks Debate
Dispatch from Petrograd reports the Bolsheviks divided on peace with the Central Powers, with factions favoring a separate peace and others pressing for a wider coalition. Trotsky warned against guarantees and a separate pact, while the congress of workers and soldiers delegates debated negotiations and policy amidst revolutionary tensions.
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Petrograd
Manny Jaithes
Kamenetz
Petros Peak Viday
Hrest-Litoyek
Kasdan
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