Telegraphers Strike Called Off
Federal employment bureaus and agencies had suspended operations yesterday but orders were rescinded today allowing normal service to resume. The Labor Commissioner confirmed Congress faced appropriations that would extend continued operation, with six workers at the state labor office among those affected by the prior suspension.
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Tas
Ty Agvistans Labor
Murphy
Congress
Yeatentay
Capitol
Blimp Covers 550 Miles at Sea Amid Dense Fog
Oklahoma City obituary notes prominent attorney A. C. Cruce dies after long illness. He was brother of former governor Lee Cruce. Funeral services for Cruce are scheduled tomorrow at Fairlawn.
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A.C. Cruce, AG
Chace
Oklahoma City
Lee Cruce
Hurial
Fairlawn
Government Prosecution to Continue in Telegraphers Strike
Koneskano blamed Burleson Pickle and unions as the telegraphers here face continued legal action. About forty to fifty workers are affected as the national strike winds down and plans for a Lees Work Hotel dance press ahead amid uncertainty over reemployment and union leadership.
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J. Pickle
United States
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Toon
S.J Konenkamp
Burleson
KonesHkamo
Agi
German Assembly May Ratify Treaty Early Next Week
Berlin hopes to ratify the peace treaty next week and have the blockade raised upon ratification. Germany also expects war prisoners released at the same time per a note to the allies.
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Paris
Ministers Demand Salary Increases in Chicago District
Episcopal ministers in the Chicago district demand higher pay due to living costs. They propose a 50 percent raise for those earning over $1,000 a year, 33 percent for $1,000 to $1,999, and 25 percent for $1,500 to $2,000, with adjustments to reflect the cost of living.
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Chicago
Pershing Abolishes Military Censorship
Paris and Blenz dispatches report that General Pershing orders immediate abolition of military censorship. Censors over correspondents with the American army and censorship of soldiers mail and telegrams will cease tonight.
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Pershing
Blenz
Army occupation ends as troops begin to sail home
The rational news summary states the U S Army of Occupation has ceased and divisions including the First Second and Helena are scheduled to return home within days or a month, signaling the end of the occupation as originally constituted. Officials claim duty remains and the occupation will be wound down with transfer of presence to others.
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Tey Laer
Aner
Helena
Liquor Selling at Atlantic City Probed
Washington July 2 Attorney General Palmer ordered an investigation into liquor selling at Atlantic City and promised federal prosecution if the newspaper reports are accurate.
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Atlantic City
Washington
Palmer
Federa
France and Britain Agree to Divide Former German Africa
Paris reports an agreement between France and Britain on partitioning former German colonies Kamerun and Togoland. The Petit Parisien says both governments will soon approve the terms, formalizing the division of these overseas possessions.
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Paris
Havas
France
Gres Britain
Kamerun
Togoland
Petit Parisien
Italy May Get Land in Africa for Fiume
Senate opponents face a week of congressional recess before ratification battles. Knox and Fall resolutions falter as plan shifts to a straight fight over League of Nations acceptance. Paris reports indicate opposition tactics hinge on reservations while Italy may seek colonial gains in Africa in exchange for Adriatic accord.
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Italy
Africa
Fiume
Washington
Congress
Senate
League of Nations
Knox
Pennsylvania
Fall
New Mexico
Germany
Fane
Althe
Tomah
Paris
Adriatic
Eliza Root
Wilson
City appoints Earl Hickmar court stenographer
Mayor Walton announced at the city commissioners meeting the appointment of Earl Hickmar as court stenographer for the new municipal court. The position carries a salary of 100 dollars per month and was confirmed unanimously.
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Earl Hickmar
Walton
Roosevelt to Seek Nassau Assembly Nomination
Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt of Oyster Bay announced as a candidate for the Republican nomination for the assemblyman seat in Nassau County's second district. Edward J. Conalin, chairman of the Oyster Bay Republican town committee, delivered the news.
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Mineola
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Nassau County
Edward J. Conalin
Oye Oyster Bay
Thisbe
Col
Roowe
Supreme Court Denies Insurance Surcharge Order
The supreme court denied the application of insurance companies for an order superseding the action of the safe insurance board. The denial prevents a surcharge on fire insurance and means the new premium hike won’t take effect July 15 as planned.
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Supreme Court
Safe Insurance Board
Special Trains to Move Harvesters to Kansas Washington
Emergency measures by the railroad administration rush laborers into Kansas to harvest the wheat crop. Director General Hines acted after a clash in Topeka. Passenger service increases aim to move workers into Kansas, Missouri, and other points.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Kaneas
Hines
Ott Capper
Opeka
Kameas
Missouri
Elephant for Wheeler Park Is Proposal
Patterson, commissioner of public property, plans a penny drive to fund a Burin elephant for Wheeler Park. He cites Park Park in St Lowrylas where two elephants bought by local children with a penny each inspired the idea. He estimates the total cost around five thousand dollars and seeks broad community support.
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Patterson
Pully
Wheeler Park
Jeer Hood
St Lowrylas
Pares Park
Acat
Wilson Works On Message As He Sails Home
President Wilson boards the U S S George Washington at Hoboken and heads for Washington to prepare remarks for a joint session. He plans a coast to coast speaking tour once he arrives and finalizes the peace treaty briefing in the capital.
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Wilson
Message
International News
U.S
George Washington
New York
Washington
Hoboken
New York City
National Capital
My International News Service
United States
U.S.S
Ever Nest
Senate
National
Sam Newell Named City Water Engineer
Sam Newell assumed duties as chief engineer at the waterworks after Bert M. Hart returned as city engineer. Newell will oversee the new dam project with a salary of 150 dollars per month, as announced by Commissioner Toeerson this morning.
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Sam Newell
Bert M. Hart
Newell
Toeerson
Features of World's Greatest Airship R24
The R24 airship rivals liner Adriatic in size and length, with a large diameter and vast weight. It carries 2 tons, uses Sunbeam motive power, and can travel 6,000 miles without landing, showcasing its immense capacity and endurance.
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Sitone
Sunbeam
Singer
New York City
British R34 dirigible advances on Atlantic crossing
London reports the British airship R34 leaving East Fortune Scotland at 1:43 am local time and 2:13 pm Greenwich time, sailing west toward the United States. By midafternoon it was about 530 land miles from its starting point, with commander Major Scott confirming continued progress and the ship’s good condition.
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London
E. Fortune
Scotland
United States
Scott
East Fortune
Greenwich
North Green
New York
Atlantic
Pensance
England
Ireland
George
Mr Wilson
Former Leader of 90th Heads Rhine Forces
Major General Henry T. Allen was named to succeed Lieut General Hunter Liggett as commander of the forces on the Rhine for occupation duties based in Coblenz. Allen, a Kentucky native, formerly commanded the Ninetieth Division from Oklahoma and Texas, which trained at Camp Travis and served overseas.
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90TH
Rhine Forces
Paris
Henry T. Allen
Hunter Liggett
The
Rhine
Coblenz
Maine
Allen
National Army
Oklahoma
Camp Travis
Kentucky
Fight night at Toledo boosts Oklahoma City baseball tribute
The Oklahoma City Times and The Daily Oklahoman organized a direct wire from Toledo to the grandstand at the Western League park. Fans in the booth will relay blow by blow coverage as Wilard and Dempsey headline the championship bout while fans vote on entries at 9:13. The event also honors Mana Hollands efforts to bring a winning baseball era to Oklahoma City with a tribute to clean play and record crowds.
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Toleto
Oklahoma City Times
Daily Oklahoman
Sew Park
Mana
Holland
Oklahoma City
Toledo
Ballpark
Wilard
Dempesy
Grandstand
Sree
Aso Fae
Dally
Extra Express
Bvary
No Trouble Reported by Commander Radiogram
Radiogram from Major Scott says all well with no trouble reported by the commander.
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Scott
Dirigible Romains In Fog Drops Speed Over Atlantic
Report from East Fortune states RM dirigible at noon travels westward through thick fog at 32 knots. Position given as 35.7 N 145.0 W, about 250 miles west of Ireland, with average speed at 42 knots and true speed indicating engine thrust. A later message notes slight southward turn as fog thickened.
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Mervin Don Don
Scott
East Fortune
Ireland
Perm Is Captured By Prussian Reds
London reports a wireless dispatch claiming Bolsheviks captured the city of Perm from Kolchak forces. The occupation is dated as having occurred Tuesday.
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Perm
London
Kolchak
Russia
Wheat sold in city as Little County grain marketed locally
Thatcher of the Oklahoma City Mill and Elevator company stated this morning that firth wheat has been received from Oklama county. Most wheat grown in the county is marketed in nearby towns, with city mills obtaining it by wagon haulage.
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Little County
TO Thatcher
Oklahoma City Mill and Elevator Company
Firth
Oklama County
Only Taxpayers May Cast Votes On Bond Issue
Taxpayers who meet the city’s criteria may vote in the $2 000 000 bond election. Commissioner Mike Donnelly notes the city’s bonded debt exceeds 5 percent of assessed valuation, restricting voting to qualified property taxpayers. The total indebtedness rises to $7 757 400, a figure Donnelly deems excessive for a city of this size. The bond election is expected to be held Saturday July 25.
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Mike Donnelly
Donnelly
Postal Receipts Break Records in 1919 Fiscal Year
Postal receipts for the fiscal year ending June 1919 climbed to 941,136, shattering prior records and marking the largest quarterly receipts in post office history. Fiscal 1918 receipts were 821,944, up 119,391.88, the greatest since establishment. Last quarter yielded 246,490.71, exceeding all 1918 quarterly totals. Calendar year 1918 ended with about 1,000 less than 1919 fiscal year. Weaver projects next year’s receipts to exceed 1,000,000 at current growth.
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Weaver
Businessmen Form City Club Tonight at Skirvitz Hotel
A dinner in the Skirvitz hotel tonight will include four prominent city businessmen as tentative plans are discussed to form a regular city club. Names listed include Toh Wo Strartel Braniff Walter Lobrand Richard Owens and Ro Cotting. Ly brand is temporary secretary with no full slate yet.
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Skirvitz
Doughboys Seek Permit to Wed German Girls
The judge advocate’s department at army headquarters received more than 240 inquiries from division headquarters and other units across the occupied area asking if fraternization with German females would be allowed after the peace treaty. A ruling will be issued in the next few days.
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Army
Third Army
Burleson Blamed By Konenkamp Ends Strike
CHICAGO July 2 The strike by Commercial Taphers Union members at Wes Vinten and Portal Telegraph lines ended by an official order from S J Konenkamp president. The order says the walkout was meant as protest against wire administration, not an endurance contest, and directs workers to return to duty immediately.
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N International
Seevien
Chicago
Commercial ‘ Taphers
Wes Vinten
Portal Telegraph
Nows
S J. Konnenkamp
Konenkamp
Moon
Iot
Trainroad of See ws oer today on the tr r tpike
Fragmented OCR text reports travel or transit notes about Rotterdam and Charleston with unclear timing. The readable fragments mention a railway or roadway and a July date, but key details are missing and names are garbled.
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Rotterdam
Charleston
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Hay
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Kansas
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