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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1919
Page
1
Five people linked to the AloHIP mint case are under arrest. Authorities say the victims include women employed by a local bank. The investigation continues as officials release few additional details.
Chicago reports confirm eleven dead with five bank staff among victims. Goodyear officials face custody questions as federal and state investigators scrutinize the caustic blaze and untested devices on the airship. 28 injured, including photographer Milton Norton and others, with twelve deaths now recorded.
The Austrian chief envoy, De Karl Renner, refused to sign terms he deemed unwinnable. He warned against yielding on promises he knew could not be kept as he departed Streermann with the Avetredey peace delegation amid war news reports.
Washington authorizes receipt of letters and parcel post to Germany at the local post office. Some items cannot be sent such as wheat grain and certain listed particles. Parcel post packages are limited to twelve pounds and $0 value.
Mary Moore moved to dismiss her divorce petition from Aim Moore filed March 17, as the couple reconciled. Wilson Crawford likewise had his divorce suit against Flossie Crawford dismissed on motion, with the parties returning to wedded life, in district court this morning.
Oklahoma City recruiting station seeks claims for the oldest living Marine. Henry Schrob of Everett Massachusetts contends he is the national oldest. former Marines may file with Sergeant S Williams in Oklahoma City.
Tomberlin Jr. son of J. M. Tomberlin arrived home Friday too late for his father's funeral after being shot in a Garber pool room a week earlier. He served as gunner's mate on the USS Ancon during the war, making a dozen voyages to France and back. He landed in Newport News, was sent to Dallas, and then returned home to be with his mother.
Hog prices reached a new peak with hogs on the hoof selling up to 22.50, two cents above prior records. Most hogs traded at 21.75 and higher as buyers pushed for the rising market amid limited relief from prevailing prices.
Washington July 22 committee declares no power exists to execute treaty provisions until ratified. Debate over president’s temporary representation, plus Hitchcock amendment defeat, signals intensifying partisan clash. Next steps focus on completing treaty reading this week.
Washington July 22 the prohibition enforcement bill opposed as drastic enough to invite a presidential veto was passed today by the house after a vote on recommitment failed 125 to 5 5 Nearly every member attended and roll call noise led to leader Dell changing his vote The passage vote stood 287 to 100 with three members present no.
Oklahoma City and Tulsa bankers prepare for a hearing in Kansas City over the Oklahoma branch of the Federal Reserve. Representatives will present briefs to the Federal Reserve Board as the rivals race to secure the branch, with secrecy surrounding their evidence and surprise elements promised for the Tulsa delegation.
Washington July 21 An American ambassador to Mexico testified before the House committee on outrages, stating he could not judge condition changes in three years and noting more American citizens were killed as outrages continued. He cited U S agencies aiding business as improving relations while deferring specifics and refusing to name murderers, and he warned that more outrages affect Americans.
July 22 report says China ready to sign a peace treaty following big power promises to address the Shantung dispute. The Temps notes the agreement would settle the long running controversy and advance relief for all sides involved.
Mike Green says his reform is genuine after five weeks free of jail. He vows to stay sober and claims the longest stretch without jail in ten years. He keeps busy tending a vegetable garden and jokes about selling his tomatoes.
Real estate chatter today centers on a planned seven story department store by Brown Dry Goods Co in Oklahoma City. John A Brown declined comment before a trip east. Announcement expected on his return around September. If true, it would be the third large department store planned near Hudson and Main streets, with Kerr Pry Crowds and Scott Mallitarin also announcing sizable buildings.
Colcord owner Colcord building to add an identical second wing with two extra passenger and one freight elevator. Building manager Callahan, vacationing in Spirit Lake, will confer with Colcord and return with details next month. Estimated cost set between 500000 and 600000 dollars with about half space pre contracted.
Katherine Gardis files for annulment from Louis Gardis citing another ground for divorce. Gardis alleges Louis is fond of social fests after short periods of labor, per her petition.
Tulsa and Sapulpa interurban violence escalates as mobs wreck cars and rails after a railway strike. Governor Robinson hints at a grand investigation into county officers while Creek and Tulsa counties report scattered cartridges, damaged tracks, and multiple cars seized near Parthenia Park.
Washington reports blame cast on Congress for insufficient army funding and manpower. Secretary Nabber cautioned that appropriations covered only 423,000 but forces exceed 700,000, requiring reduction to 220,000 after September 3 to fit yearly allowances. Also notes 1,003 troops return aboard a transport.
Tonight and tomorrow look warmer with a fair sky and light winds. A brief cool snap may return later in the week with a possible extreme warmth in the northeast and continued unsettled conditions near Kaneas.
Bulletin from Leavenworth Kansas reports that about two thousand five hundred military prisoners at the disciplinary barracks of the federal prison joined protests today and repeatedly engaged in disruptive actions.
Governor Robertson announced this morning that the only vacation he will take is to Salt Lake City to attend the conference of governors next August. He said important matters would be handled in Oklahoma and other states.
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