Embezzlement Case Against Promoter and Midland Plant
County attorney reports embezzlement charges against J Henry Bow of Oklahoma Lily Promoter, tied to Midland Motor Car and Truck Co. Bow faces six counts with an indictment filed July 4, 1917. An associate linked to the scheme remains at large. company wound down after government wartime contract cancellation and financial strain.
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Henry
Bow
Oklahoma
Lily Prometer
Midland Motor Car and Truck
Robert Nunn
Joseph Diragree
Haig
Midland Pony
Atx
Hes Allewe Ie
Midland Motor Car and Tram Company
Ins
At & Meeting
Sammone “Ager
T Ie Company
Oklahoma county budget revision allocates funds for schools and roads
County commission completes budget revision totaling 1 219 710 dollars with 176 120 earmarked for schools and 417 900 for roads and bridges to match federal funds. The plan also includes 3000 for inmate treatment and SWI for jail improvements, plus salary and operation changes across departments and a 103 110 reduction from last year’s estimates.
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Oklahoma County
Oklahoma City
Sherifs
Mirror Proves The Undoing of City Zoo Monk
Hyram the prige monkey at Wheeler Park Zoo bored with ordinary grub licked quicksilver from a minting plate Sunday afternoon. Funeral services were held yesterday. Joe Patterson, his former keeper, praised Hyram as the smartest monkey with playful nature and intelligence. A circus reportedly offered $150 for Hyram weeks ago. A stray mittent caused the incident that led to his death, leaving eight monkey companions mourning.
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Wheeler Park
Joe Patterson
Hyram
Lile
Patterson
Myram
Salvation Army Quota Nears Full Drive Target
The state capitol Salvation Army drive reports the home service campaign total within a little over $39,000 of the $40,000 quota. The drive continues to canvass firms and individuals as it progresses.
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State Capitol
Salvation Army Home Service
Affairs Board Men To Penitentiary Mission
Secretary George F. Clark J W Kayser and U S Russell chief clerk of the state board of public affairs depart tonight for McAlester to investigate the penitentiary in preparation to carry out an act of the last legislature appropriating 90001 dollars for new industries and revenue measures.
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George F. Clark
J. W Kayser
U. S. Russell
State Board of Public Affairs
McAlester
Indus
Postmasters Named for Three State Towns
President Wilson sent to the Senate nominations of about 500 postmasters including Tony in Texas Oscar Nar Tom and Fort locations in three states, with the White House indicating the selections cover towns across the region.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Wees Jam
Tony
Texas
Oscar Nar Tom
Wwty Fort
Aenea L. Peacher
Fort
Muskogee Street Cars Running Again After Dispute
Wuskogee street car service resumes after stoppage caused by wage and recognition dispute. A board of arbitration will settle the controversy between workers and the company. Workers expected back at work tomorrow after several arbitration attempts.
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Muskogee
Ohia
Ones Beye Ten
Visitors Invited to Fire Stations for Insight
Notices posted by Commissioner Marke Kesler invite the public to visit fire stations. The aim is to acquaint residents with the need for new fire equipment and to show what a modern department requires. The message appears amid a set of partial, fragmentary notes.
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Marke Kesler
Senate envoys note against pact in peace treaty talks
President Wilson began conferences with Republican senators on the peace treaty and the league covenant. Senator McCumber said talks were confidential. Invitations were sent to several more Republicans, including Borah and Johnson, to visit the White House to discuss the treaty and league proposal.
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Wwashinu Tun
Withon
Senate
Horkh
Idaho
Ty Senf
McCumber
Wilson Sealay
League of Allons
McCumbher
North Dakota
Jones
Washington
Colt
Rhode Island
Nelson
Minnesota
White House
James Wa
Ae Borah
Johnson
Hoyas
Horah Idaho
California
Senator McCumber
League of It
McNary
Oregon
Kel Bh
Capper
K 10
No Rain Prospect in Weather Report Despite Clouds
Slaughter of the weather bureau says no rain is expected despite cloudy conditions over the city. A few drops are possible, but charts show no significant precipitation. Last night rain fell in several parts of the state with some spots reaching 129 inches.
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Slaughter
Weather Bureau
State Auditor Commits To Withhold Helms Salary Pending Court Order
Paw Frank Carter told members of the Supreme Court he will not approve salary increases for Helms without a court order, citing authority of the legislature. The statement signals a clash over the new five year term and the salaries of supreme court officials.
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Frank Carter
Supreme Cour
Helms
Local Oklahoma hopes stir over film talent free for all
A Times story sparks a flood of letters from Oklahomans and others seeking audition roles in a coming picture company. WC Meier, a city theater man, is described as handling talent with requests from Okla City and Norman. Brive confirms many applications from young society girls and says the names to be employed will be announced soon, all talent to come from Oklahoma.
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Bull Hart
Times
WC. Meier
Hlahama
Greameing
Ostaloma
Forgan
Okla
Howe
Hull Hart
Brive
Oklahoma City
Theda
Oklahoma
Raynhams Machine Complete Wreck in Trans Atlantic Flight
On July 17 at St Johns Newfoundland Frederick P. L Raynham failed again to take off in the Martinsyde plane for a Trans Atlantic flight. The machine rose about three feet then swung down and was completely wrecked, but neither Raynham nor his navigator Lieut Conrad H. Biddlecombe was injured.
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ST. Johns
Frederick PL Raynham
Martinsyde
Neiher Raynham
Conrad H. Biddlecombe
Spiritualist defrauded Oklahoma farmer says
July 17 report from Bristow Oklahoma farmer LA Miller, 43, says he lost 100 dollars to clairvoyant Madame Vonda at Sixteenth Street and Troost Avenue. He also says his wife has fallen under the spell and has not eaten for more than a week.
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Kansas Cit
LA. Miller
Bristow
Okla
Madame Vonda
Sixteenth Street
Troost Aevine
Miller
Wonder what a seven month old triplet thinks about
Three infant triplets, born to Mr and Mrs Ros Thompson of 110 West Seventh Street, recently moved from Meridian, Mississippi, to improve health. The article humorously ponders the babies’ thoughts and describes their condition as thriving, though the text is fragmented and humorous in tone.
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Priggs
Ros
Thompson
West
Seventh Street
Meridum
Miss
Santa Fe May Be Ordered to Build Viaduct Crossing
The Santa Fe crossing on Twenty third Street near the capitol has caused several accidents. A. J. Walker, chair, said the railroad crossing may be eliminated by a corporate commission order. The engineer will inspect immediately to pursue a bridge or viaduct to clear the street. Walker stated the commission has authority and will push hard.
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Santa Fe
Twenty Third Street
Capitol
Corporation Commission
A. J. Walker
Walker
Chairmon Walker
Few Workers in France Campaign Face Shortfall
A campaign drive to raise $12 000 for devastated France faces near failure as only a little over 100 volunteers reported. T G Hatfield warned results could fall short of tonight’s goal. Chamber of Commerce hosts volunteers while Federated Women’s clubs and Hill’s Business College students canvass. Tags sold at theaters and cafes yielded about $1 90 by noon. Evening tallies will show two returns. Campaign progress in Frederick County and state is uneven with many counties slow to report.
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France
T. G. Hatfield
Chamber of Commerce
Federated Women's Clabs
Liberty Kitchen
Hill
Business College
Frederick
Tor
Firemen and Police to Stage Exhibition Game
Fire department and police plan an exhibition baseball game at Western League Park two weeks from Sunday. Tony Srewe, Myers, and other officials discussed a practice and event details amid cross-city cooperation.
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Anne
Tony Srewe
Fire Department
Myers
Ford Witness Testimony On War Causes In Michigan Trial
Detroit witness describes Henry Ford remarks amid a $1,000,000 libel suit against the Chicago Daily Tribune. The testimony covers Ford’s views on national boundaries, alcohol, and a public denial claimed by press reports. The defense uses excerpts from Wise Wood and Wine Wood to question his statements and beliefs. The court session continues, with references to published articles and Ford’s publicist communications.
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Drake Mount Clemens
Henry Ford
Chicago Daily Tribune
Kirke B. Alexander
Ford
Joh Reed
Elliott G. Stevenson
the¢ Tribune
Mr Fort
Rred
Ford Ward
Reed
Henry A. Wise Wood
Stevenson
Henry A. Wine Wood
Detroit Free Press
Wond
Free Press
Theodore Delavigne
Fay
Demune
Interurban Collision Leaves Injured Awaiting Recovery
The condition of Terry Madden and several others injured when an interurban car collided with a automobile near Twenty third Street and Santa Fe was reported as improving this morning. Madden remained critical but rested last night with an expected X ray today. Erdman and McDonald family members also listed as resting well after the crash that claimed Mrs W M Erdman Willie McDonald and Albert Erdman. funeral plans were not yet set.
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Terry Madden
Acnt
Clinton
Robertson
Ieee Uy
Santa Fe
House Votes More Money for Wounded Soldiers and Sailors
Washington July 1 amendment to permit 14 million dollars for rehabilitation of wounded soldiers sailors and marines and for the empty oil and promotion bill, vetoed by the president, was moved by the house and sent to the senate today.
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Washington
House
Senate
Britton Oil Test To Be Resumed In Oklahoma City Area
Operation of a teaser at the Oklahoma City Suburban Oil field will be resumed soon as the company heads west of Oklahoma City. AON Robertson said today that lease activity paused about three months ago due to finances and lack of a drilling contract. The company is being taken over by interested individuals, with Hoig and ROP Inglis noted as former fiscal agents for the company.
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Teaser
Oklahoma City
Hwest
AON Roberton
Memy ¢ Hoig
Rop Inglis
Mayor Will Fight Burns on Court
Walton told County Attorney Robert he will contest the legality of the new municipal court. He repeated the charge that the dispute is tied to revenue consequences for the county court. Burns will oppose the municipal court funding if the board’s budget shows the need.
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Burns
Walton
Robert
Comtent Gality
Watton
Jeane Burns
Cipal
Bandits Raid Booze Cellar A Farmer Reports Soon Court
Fran Tess La West, a farmer near Windom, told Jackson officials that assailants raided his cellar. His son and a farmhand were in the house as the bandits arrived. West offered rewards for arrests as about twenty cases were set for the upcoming municipal court jury trials. The council chamber at city hall will host the court sessions.
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Jackson
Minn
Fran Tess la West
Windom
West
Ross Lillard
Manl Palent Sellor
My Lillard
City Boy Returns from War Service
J. Armstrong of this city has returned home after three years in the military. He served as a sergeant in the 13th Infantry Battalion of the Thiety division and was discharged in this city visiting his parents. His unit saw months of service in France during the war.
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J. 1. Armatrong
Whey
Ened
France
Germany Seeks Trade Ties With Rusale
London reports the German government plans to establish relations with the Soviet Union to expand trade. A government official outlined aims to build channels for commerce and deepen economic ties, signaling a strategic shift in foreign policy during the period.
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M'Cumber
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Raynham
Neue
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