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Newspaper

Oklahoma City Times

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1919

Page

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100000 Men Locked Out in Chicago Strike Halts Work

About 100000 construction workers across Chicago were locked out by builders after refusals to retract strikes and honor a union ultimatum. Carpenters stand firm as street and elevated rail unions vote to strike, threatening major layoffs and fare adjustments as officials seek wage settlements.

Chicago Mons i Tintage Ttt Building Constructin Overs’ Association Carpenters Union Arant Ee Fom

Fenton Praises Fain Fight Amid Labor Protests

Edgar Fenton president of the state federation of labor says protests against Pain's formation were well received in Washeton and Indianapolis. He expects further developments to satisfy labor interests as the American Federation and several international unions push against Fain's confirmation. The United Mine Workers of America among those protesting remains the strongest union voice in the issue.

Pain Washeton Edgar Penton State Federalabor Wion Indianapolis Labor Interes Fenton American Federation Fain United Mine Workers of America Srongest United States Im Say

Daylight repeal retained in bill to daylight saving law

Washington July 18 The House agriculture committee by majority action reported favorably to the agricultural appropriation bill a provision repealing the saving law affecting daylight saving between the last of October in each year, while preserving the standard time. The House rules committee adopted a rule making this legislation legal in the agriculture appropriation bill, and in this form the fight for daylight saving is expected to be waged in Congress.

Washington Majority House Rules Committee Congress

Frisco Machinists Vote Counted in Strike Motion

Frisco machinists vote on a strike asked by the Frisco Machinists Union as delegates arrive in Kansas City. The vote, to be tallied today, concerns a possible strike over local Frisco issues and union leadership.

Frisco Machinists Kansas City St. Louis & Nelson Federallion Frisco Machinists’ Union Springfield

Shots Fired at Officer Behind Coblenz Context

Unclear fragment reports an officer being shot at from behind in Coblenz amid claims of an attempted assassination involving unidentified Germans. The text is garbled, offering few verifiable names, dates, or locations for precise summarization.

Major Cockrel Provost Marshal Targeted in Germany

Gunfire targeted Major Cockrel, provost marshal of the American forces in Germany, with German forces escaping after shots were fired near his home in St Paul, Minnesota. No injuries reported.

May Gieorge Cockrel American Terres Germany Liethayer Major Cockriel Staal Minn Belind

Love and Deception Probe in County Embezzlement Case

A complex tale of love, alleged deception, and a wanted baby unfolds as the county attorney investigates a Kansas City born infant amid claims by a wife in Osage county. A nurse reportedly aided the scheme by retrieving a newborn for misrepresented paternity and residence.

Kansas City Wh At Osage County Oklahoma City James

Air Service Mere Shell Says Washington Flight Lines Fail

Washington July 18 Senator Weden chair of the senate military affairs committee told the senate the army air service will be a mere shell after September 1. He condemned the service as inadequate and lacking sufficient personnel and equipment to sustain operations.

AIR Service Mere Shell Wadsworth Washington Weden Senate Army Shell Orth

Cable censorship ends next Wednesday Washington

July 18 The censorship will be ended by the board in Washington. The move comes as authorities plan new rules for cable content and service.

Washington Unitedates Oe

Editorial read in Ford libel trial names anarchist claim

International News Service reports in Mt. Clemens mid July the Ford and Chicago Tribune libel trial reached the editorial reading. Henry Ford testified that headlines should reflect story content and noted he had heard the phrase Ford is an Anarchist many times. The editorials center on allegations of bomb throwing and Ford’s reaction to the piece.

Sudy International News Service MT. Clemens Mid Henry Ford-Chicgan Tribune Ford Autel Elliott Stevertson Stevenson

Kaiser Said to Spend His Time In Prayer Now

Berlin July 1 The Associated Drewes reports the illness of former Emperor William is serious showing nervousness and possible treatment abroad. The paper notes he stays in his apartment, seldom sees friends, and spends much time in prayer, speaking occasionally on religious topics. Anxious observers fear a relapse.

Kaiser Associated Drewes Berlin Pan. Verman Deutsche Zeitung Willian

New Heat Dryer Device Ordered by Hotel Washrooms

The Lee-Huckins hotel installs a device in its washrooms to replace towels and laundry bills. A white enameled stand houses a motor fan heater and adjustable nozzle to direct warm air over the face and hands after washing. The warm air dries quickly, eliminating the need for towels.

Lee-Huckins

Veteran Sergeant Re Enlists In Army In City

James PF Britt, six years stationed here on recruit service, reenlisted this morning. He previously held the rank of sergeant, served seven months in France with the AEF after a WWI era commission as first lieutenant in the sanitary corps, and has resumed his prewar sergeant rank. A note from Washington mentions wine permits for religious sacraments.

James PF. Britt Britt Leutenant Sanitary Corps France A.ef

War veteran Ernest Flood returns from France with mules

Ernest Flood of this city and Oklahoma City men William Hanson and Roy Fight-Taster come back after nearly a year in France. Flood, a 339th remount squadron sergeant, describes guiding 10,000 mules and horses to the front and enduring bites and kicks, often on crutches or a cane. He recalls shelling fear and a few petty quarrels with the animals, and notes many drafted men sailing to Camp Travis.

Ernest Flood William Hanson Roy Fight- Taster Oklahoma New York Hanson Ishoma Ate Sipisny Camp Travis Lasi

Postmaster Renamed by Wilson in Oklahoma City

Claude Weaver is renominated by President Wilson to serve four years as postmaster of Oklahoma City. Receipts nearly treble during his incumbency, rising from about 3000 to 4000 dollars, with salaries increasing from 180 to 600. The new federal building is under construction and Oklahoma City ranks among top postal-revenue cities. Weaver’s Senate confirmation is expected as a formality.

Claude Weaver Oklahomia City Wilson Washington Weaver Oklahoma House of Representatives Federal Oklahoma City Baltimore San Francisco Kansas City New York Philadelphia Chi Eaver Senate

New’s Plea Is Not Guilty In Fatal Slaying Case

In Los Angeles on July date, Harry S. New Jr. pleaded not guilty to first degree murder of his sweetheart Freda Lesser before Superior Judge Gavin W. Craig. A large crowd, mostly women, crowded court and corridor as the indictment was presented. Trial was set for October 27 after defense demurrer to the indictment was overruled.

Los Angeles Cal Harry S. New, Jr Freda Lesser Gavin W. Craig New

Yo He Back Analysis by EW Emphasizes Mindful Approach

EW examines the return of Yo He Back and argues the focus should be practical thinking over doubt. The piece weighs caution against overanalysis, urging action grounded in clear goals and steady habits.

Fragmented OCR Note Lacks Clear News Item

The readable fragments show stray letters and incomplete phrases likely from a page segment. No coherent event, people, or organizations can be identified to form a factual headline or summary.

Rescuers Search For Bodies In West Virginia Mine Disaster

In RIMMAN West Virginia July 1 a gas and coal dust explosion at the Tazewell Coal Company mine killed twenty one men and left many more buried. Rescue parties were digging for fourteen bodies as officials reported varying counts from Bluefield and Charleston with conflicting telegrams.

Rimman W Va Tazewell Creek Terewell Charleston W.va W. J. Heatherman State Department of Mines Tazewell Bluefield Chef Heatherman Meg Heatherman

Mayor defends bond estimates amid criticism over use

Mayor Walton answered critics on the proposed 2 million bond for heat and 350 thousand for street improvements. He cited engineers’ figures three years old for water extensions and said no swap of supports for reciprocity occurred. City official Ollie Wilton defended sewer funding details and described street cleaning equipment as non-elite.

Walton Donnellys Chamber of Commerce Auditorium Victory Auditorium Ollie Wilton Wilson

Accused of Lynching Enter Pleas of Guilty

In Bay Minette Alabama on July 18 the trial of 28 men over the lynching of Franie Foukal a white farmer shot in Baldwin county jail last month ended as confessions of guilt were accepted from all but two defendants.

Bay Minnette Ala Franiie Foukal Baldwin County

Governor Receives Wire of Approval for Reparations Demand

The secretary for the Protection of American Rights in Mexico wires Governor Robertson with approval and commendation for demanding reparation after the murder of an American man and the outraging of his wife by a Mexican outlaw.

Mexico Robertson

Elevator Plan For County Courthouse Upgrades

County commissioners outline next year improvements for the courthouse including attic remodeling on the fourth floor for offices and a jury room, and the installation of an elevator. A $4,000 general fund appropriation funds repairs and improvements for county buildings. The plan also includes repainting interiors and eight juvenile jail cells with a $7,500 budget for basement jail enhancements.

Engine Trouble Halts Cross Country Flight

C F Kettering left Wichita in a non staged fighter plane bound for Mineola Long Island but returned to Wichita at 10 30 due to a punctured coil in the magneto causing a short circuit. He landed twenty miles northeast of Wichita for temporary repairs and planned another start early tomorrow.

Wichita Kan C. F. Kettering Mineola Long Island

Germany's Boundaries Map by U S Geographical Survey

A newly issued map showing the boundary lines of Germany as fixed by the peace conference is printed in nine colors by the United States Geographical Survey. The document details the official map used to define postwar borders.

United United States Geographical Survey

Free map offer from Oldlahows City Times

Readers invited to request a map by sending their name and address along with 20000 stamp for return postage to the Times Information Bureau at the indicated address between Waskinotor and ae.

Oldlahows City

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