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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
1
New York telegram warns President Wilson over a peace note connected to Lloyd George. The House debate and letters reference a writers note about cooperation with Britain and U S policy. The incident centers on a telegram linked to the Wil sis administration and the press reaction.
The fragment lists various terms and names linked to a Death Book theme. It references a aged late pen, marked feente, carrk, and a switchboard manetactivess. The passage appears as partial OCR with unclear context and distorted terms.
Lawton man Tob Kothsteadt seeks information on his wife Tila Mrrelint Keer who disappeared last Saturday near Lawtotyne. He reports they planned to move, and he went to the face to take arrangements but she was gone. The couple have two children, a 2 year old and a 1 year old.
The message issued from Washington is described as not pressuring belligerents for peace but recording American demands and warning neutrals not to have rights further encroached upon. The note, sent by E. F. Hutton & Co. on December 20, reached journalists three hours before public copies were released by Secretary Lansing.
Reports describe a tight coal supply at Lowell and Hy nan Hetalite as schools stockpile and utilities brace for demand while a severe winter storm sweeps the plains and midwest. Temperature drops dip to 26 below in places like Montana and Nebraska, with widespread travel and heating disruptions across the region.
A chaotic dispatch blends political debate over poll tax measures with aviation news. Reports describe a committee's favorable advance on tax reform, while a separate item notes a fast aircraft at a NASA facility, claiming the so called hale stat could be the fastest plane yet. Additional brief mentions cover local incidents and awaiting events at Stock County and Sapulpa.
President Wilson nominated six officers for rear admiral in the navy. The list names WP Hiter Rasher Stariéfin, George Wo Mand, James He Olver, Tol Viet and Willan for flag ranks aboard the fleet.
Berlin dispatch from Vienna reports Austrian women rally for peace. Overseas News Agency notes demonstrations while weather forecasts warn of a cold wave with temperatures dropping to near zero tonight. Local forecast predicts cloudy skies and freezing conditions across regions.
San Angelo Texas reports that Janet Ar nuiments in the Spanell case proceed as the jury will hear the charge of billing his wife Crystal Spanell. The trial date blurred with notes that Lieut Col Mc Mather was excused and a vital announcement about a Heather proposal was deferred.
The house prepared a new resolution related to Owen and the plan, with supporters urging action as the debate and votes move toward a floor decision this afternoon. Opposition and party lines shape the expected outcome as the general orders schedule consideration of related bills.
Paris reports that the transport Amtral Magen carrying US troops to Salotovkr, escorted by destroyer Arco, was torpedoed by a submarine. About 140 lives are believed lost with remaining survivors or divers still sought.
Chicago plans to ship multiple carloads of eggs to New York over the next days. Officials say New York wholesalers are offering fair prices and orders are to be filled as shipments depart from Chicago dealers.
Muddled dispatch claims a U boat entered Saloniki harbor amid afternoon chatter. Report notes a submarine chase near Mile and a merchant steamer Harniy Polparth and cattlemen described a submergence near tarhar as watchers prepared to fire before the craft vanished.
Specie Joe Clark found guilty today of perjury and theft in district court. He received a ten year sentence for perjury and a separate sentence for theft, while details of the case referenced state penitentiary terms and involvement with local sheriffs.
Mrs Alice Wheeldon her two daughters and Alfred George Mason, husband of a daughter, faced Guildhall charges in Derby for conspiring to murder Prime Minister Lloyd George and Arthur Henderson. Prosecution alleged a plan to poison the leaders on diverse days between December 25 and January 31. The defendants, silent in court, denied knowledge of the charges.
A fragmented report describes a jilted lover backing a romantic effort to win the girl’s heart. References to people like Miss Watt Mulan and a protest at a Mir street event appear amid garbled text about a national tealight convention and movements led by a teacher figure.
Fragmented account shows Senator Owen accusing lawyers of pursuing personal interests while criticizing an Omaha and West Cheyenne context. The text mentions committees, public works, and a recurring theme of political influence, with unclear specifics and numerous garbled names.
A readable fragment reports Mrs G D Kile supporting a Cigaret Bill before a prohibition enforcement committee. The account mentions a tense scene with public reaction and questions about who attended and what stance was taken, noting confusion in the proceedings.
In a New York court hearing, Mire William—Custodian of the Astor infant—described annual costs totaling about $29 000 for upkeep of the child. She cited attorney fees and living expenses, including the mother’s share of maintaining the Avior residence on Filthy Avenue as part of the sum.
Report from General Versting via Gene Hinston notes about four thousand refugees including Megeay Chinese and Moran moving toward the Texas border from a territory held by expeditionary forces. Projections estimate the group will be formed of 100 Mexicans 500 Chinese and 400 Mormons, with American troops departing Mere toy. The travelers fear possible occupation of the territory soon after American withdrawal.
The new New York child labor law tightens rules for youths under 16. It limits work for students completing public elementary, private, or church schools of the same grade, aiming to curb escapes from education and reduce exploitation in workshops.
The Senate today passed the Jones bill for Alaskan Day, proposing prohibition of liquor fabrication and transportation within the territory. The bill moves to the House for consideration as lawmakers debate the measure.
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