Water ban sparks lawn irrigation charge against resident
City officials in special session impose a water use ban for lawns under an ordinance. J L Longlade faces a charge after sprinkling his yard despite the governor or mayor's order. Police file cites violation and water supply cut orders were issued, with officials stating the stream seen on the lawn originated overnight.
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J. L. H SI
Terith Street
City Commission
Nichols
Longlade
Commissioner Street
Crverholser
Letghade
Liberty bonds fall to new low on stock market
New York July 14 Liberty loan bonds priced lower on the stock exchange today with small lots at 925 50, a 50 cent drop on a $100 bond. Later large lots over $1 000 sold at 99 41 50.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Strike Disorders in Brazilian City
RIO JANEIRO July 13 Several persons were wounded in strike disorders at Sao Paulo today as strikers and police fired on each other. Reports say the strike movement is spreading and anarchists who recently entered Brazil from Argentina are said to be behind the movement.
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Rio Janeiro
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Argentina
U Boat Attacks Spanish Steamer Eolo Towed To Port
The Spanish steamer Eolo of 1,013 tons was attacked by a German submarine and towed into a British port by a trawler. The crew abandoned ship and later returned to the vessel after the attack while iron ore cargo remained onboard.
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London
Danbury Hatters Case Settled In Foreclosure Action
Danbury Connecticut July 14 The Danbury Hatters versus Loewe and Company dispute over a cage has been settled and the foreclosure proceedings are terminated or suspended as a result of the accord.
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Danbury Hatters
Danbury, Conn
Loewe & Co
Paris Celebrates Liberty Day With Flags From Front
Paris on July 14 marked Liberty Day with jubilant parades and somber pride as 134 battalion flags were carried through the streets. Thirty men from each regiment walked, bearing crosses and medals earned in wars, including the Legion of Honor and the War Cross, honoring decorated units in a city-wide observance.
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Paris
Legion of Honor
City of Paris
One Killed When Two Story House Collapses
A fatal collapse at 1010 South Robinson Avenue killed Jim Hall who helped workers tear the house down. Several others were slightly hurt and taken to Emergency hospital. Police struggled to locate Hall’s brother Arthur Hall of Edmond as details about Jim Hall remained limited.
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South
Robinson Avenue
Jim Hall
Hall
Arthur Hall
Edmond
Dry States Move to Ban All Liquor Transport
WASHINGTON July 14 Every form of liquor transportation into dry territory is forbidden whether on the person by common carrier by private conveyance or mail according to instructions sent to United States attorneys throughout the country by the department of justice.
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Washington
United States
Department of Justice
Cooler Tonight With Scattered Thunder Showers
Local forecast indicates cooler temperatures tonight with possible thunderstorms in Unnetting area and rain showers around KANBAB. Elsewhere in AIUKANSAB and EXAS regions expect generally fair to fair weather conditions with light winds.
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Kanbab
Aiukansab
Doctor Testifies Lindberg Gave Powder to Leota Lindberg
Dr N F Lawson testified at Karl Lindberg's preliminary murder hearing that he prescribed a white powder for Leota Lindberg containing caffeine and other substances but not arsenic. He noted Lindberg left town during her illness and that Lindberg drafted letters to his wife, who could not write herself, with endearing terms and assurances of medical care.
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Lindberg
Lawson
Karl Lind
Sixteen Suffrage Pickets Arrested at White House Gates
Sixteen women from the Woman's Party attempted a picketing demonstration at the White House to mark Bastille Day. They were promptly arrested and jailed, each paying a $25 bail to appear in court Monday for trial on the charge of impedifying.
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Washington
Woman's Party
White House
Bastile
Are German Agents Behind This Strike?
IRWIN Pa July 14 With 3000 coal miners of the Hermini Yukon district near here still on strike after winning an eight hour day demands federal authorities were considering an investigation of reports that the strike was being promoted by German agents as the strikers are Austrians it is said
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Irwin
Hermini-Yukon
Here
Lion Attacks Farm Worker in Decatur Farm Incident
A farm worker was reportedly attacked by a lion near Decatur Illinois on July 1. Authorities believe the animal escaped from a crate or enclosure and was pursued by armed farmers in the vicinity.
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Decatur, Ill
Volunteers Sought for Baking Corps Draft-Era Offer
Washington July 14 The War Department notes that forty baking companies will organize to provide service options for young men before the draft. Each company will consist of volunteers joining a bakers corps, offering a path to contribute to war needs amid uncertain deployment.
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Washington
War Department Today
Baker's Service
German Plot Stones Found Near Wellington Farm
Stones hidden in wheat bundles on a farm three miles west of Wellington were uncovered by a threshing crew. Three or four rocks were concealed in many shocks, and much of the field had been searched to damage the threshing machinery. The owner warned that throwing a bundle into the separator could have wrecked the equipment.
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Wellington
Kam
Here
Italian Extradition Blocked Over Italy’s Law
A July 14 report states Italy refused to extradite Alfredo Cocchi, killer of Ruth Cruger, citing fundamental law and capital punishment. President Wilson issued a personal arrest warrant for Cocchi in the United States, but Italy’s Foreign Ministry warned extradition cannot proceed. Cocchi confessed the motive was jealousy after Cruger spurned him.
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Rome
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
New York
Wilson
Italy
Earare Swann
Attorne
Cocchi
Capitol Grounds Driveway Plan Moves Forward With Gran ite Contract
The state board of affairs announced land purchase around the capitol for driveways and parking. Oklahoma Pink Granite Co won a 29,988.65 contract for steps and surrounding work, with Maine and New Hampshire Granite Co bidding higher. Ground payment to Calbertson Clair and Harn noted. terrace and basement window balustrades to be completed.
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State Capitol
State Board of Affairs
Calbertson
Clair and Harn
Capitol
Troy Granite
Oklahoma Pink Granite Company
Maine and
New Hampshire Granite Corporation
Oklahoma Granite Company
Unconfirmed Kaiser's Abdication Rumor Flees Berlin
Reports from Berlin say General von Stein and the war ministry may run affairs as empire, while rumors claim Emperor William abdicated in favor of Prince Joachim. The Reichstag clashes with the ruling military party over peace terms, with war credits blocked amid a growing peace clamour.
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Ram
Kaiser
Prince Joachi
von Stein
Hollweg
Germany
Austria
Berne
Evite
Berlin
Prussia
Empire
von Broix
London
Epa Willan
William
Joachim
Associated Press
Reichstag
Austria- Hungary
Oklahoma Sets Rules for Oil and Gas Well Shooting
Art Walker heads Oklahoma gas bureau which issues regulations to prevent wasteful practices in oil and gas wells. The order defines waste as venting gas, burning gas, and wasteful use. governs dry and abandoned wells and procedures for well completion and plugging.
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Oklahoma
Art Walker
Bureau
Women Prepare for Bond Drive Plans in Meeting
Washington July 14 Plans to mobilize women for the next Liberty Joan issue were shaped at a meeting of the Woman's Liberty Bond Committee Mrs E E Rephert was chosen chairman to oversee districts and campaigns across the country.
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Washington
Liberty Joan
Woman's Liberty
Bond Entruttee
E. E. Rephert
Stray Bullets Wound Americans in Chinese Battle
Three Americans were wounded as stray bullets struck during ten hours of fighting when Chinese republican troops forced the surrender of monarchist forces under General Chang Hau. The occupation of Peking followed the Thursday surrender of 10,000 monarchist troops, signaling restoration of the republic. Firing around the capital ceased after hours of bombardment.
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Washington
State Department
Chang Hau
Peking
Fang Tai
Fire wipes out Arkansas town early today
A brief fire destroyed most of a town in ElDorado Arkansas, leaving behind extensive damage. Authorities estimate losses around $40,000 as responders busy securing the area and assessing the scene. The fire, reported early today, prompted evacuations and an investigation into the cause.
House Considera Airplane Mag
Washington reports House considers aviation policy related to airplane magazines and industry oversight amid ongoing debates over safety standards and media regulations.
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House Considera
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