Women of State Meet to Outline War Work
Mrs Eugene B. Lawson of Nowata arrives to lead a statewide conference on women’s defense work. Plans include organizing county auxiliaries to handle food conservation, war registration, Red Cross campaigns, and liberty loan support. A noon preparatory meeting at the Lee Huckins Hotel preceded broader discussions with state council members and officials.
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Eugene B. Lawson
Nowata
State Council For Defense
Lee-Huckinis
Lawson
State Council
Red Cross
Herbert Hoover
Lee-Huckins
J. M. Aydelotte
J. W. Cantwell
Stillwater
Stratton D. Brooks
Norman
Chester West Falls
Davenport to Run for Congress in First District
Davenport announces Democratic nomination bid for Congress in Oklahoma's First District. Former Vinita representative James S. Davenport declares readiness to face multiple opponents as four to six candidates compete, with EB Howard already in, and mentions of Senator R. L. Davidson of Tulsa and A. F. Vandeventer of Bartlesville as possible entrants.
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James S. Davenport
Vinita
Bartlesville
Retired Sergeants on Recruiting Duty in Oklahoma City
Two retired sergeants of the United States Army Emmett Hones and William C Stickle reported for duty today to Capt Robert Whitfield recruiting officer in Oklahoma City for the Army. Both sergeants have had several years of active service. Jones retired March 1913 and Stickle December 4 1918. They recently re enlisted and were assigned to duty in the Nineteenth company recruiting service.
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United States Army
Emmett Hones
William C. Stickle
Robert Whitfield
Oklahoma City
Sergeant Jones
Sergeant Stickle
Jones
Stickla
Hearings Opened on Trading Bill in Senate Subcommittee
Washington July 24 A senate subcommittee met to hear testimony on the administration trading with the enemy bill already approved by the House. Secretary Redfield and other supporters urged prompt action.
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Washington
Senate
Tiulay
House
Redfield
City to provide cigarettes for Our Boys in France
Oklahoma City Times designated official collection agency for the Our Boys in France Tobacco fund. Volunteers supply paper, printing, postage, and tobacco at cost. a 25 cent package equals 45 cents worth of cigarettes sent to a front line sailor or soldier with a postcard for donor messages.
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Oklahoma City Times
Our Boys In
France
Sammie
Jackie
Oklahoma City ‘Times
Excessive Rates on Sea Freight to be Tabooed
Washington July 23 negotiations advance between the United States and Britain to regulate ocean steamship rates. Denman and Polk work with British admiralty officials to set a program likely to eliminate high charges. France Italy and Japan expected to engage as talks proceed. Also news of John White resigning from the Shipping Board and speculation on other board changes.
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Washington
United States
Allied Nations
Denman
Shipping Board
Polk
State Department
Wilson
France
Ttaly
Takeshita
John 1. White
Kansas City
White House
Mr. White
Goethals
Emergency Fleet Corporation
White
John A. Donald
New York
Denman-Goethals
State to finance farmers wheat sowing in northwest Oklahoma
State treasurer J Alexander began placing additional funds in forty banks to support the fall wheat sowing. Banks will lend to needy farmers at lower rates, marking the first time the state targets a specific community with deposits. Officials say this method will boost next year’s crop production.
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Oklahoma
J. Alexander
Forecasting fair weather across tonight and Tuesday
Weather forecast indicates generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with minimal chances of rain. The report notes light winds and no significant precipitation, with mild temperatures expected across the region.
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Te Forucast
County Court Term Opened With 75 Cases for Trial
The July term of county court opened today with about seventy five cases set for hearing before County Judge Zwick. Most cases involve violating the prohibitory law. a few minor matters are listed. The trial of Dave Myers, charged with maintaining a place in the 1000 block on South Robinson with intoxicating liquors in violation of prohibitory law, was first called. The morning focused on jury selection.
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Zwick
Dave Myers
South Robinson
Moose Convention Opens as Dallas Seeks 1A Meet
The twenty ninth annual international convention of the Loyal Order of Moose opened today in Dallas Texas with more than fifteen delegates registered. St Louis also vies to host the 1A convention as action moves forward in the race to secure the next gathering.
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Patsburgh
the Supreme Todge
Loyal Order of Moose
Dallas
Texas
St Louis
Indians Are Good Scouts in France
London dispatch says Canadian officers on leave from the front recommend American officials employ or enlist American Indians for service with the American expeditionary forces. Manitobans with the unit have done excellent scouting work near the front.
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France
London
Riticene
City officials bar use of water to wash vehicles meeting on wells
City officials announced that water use for vehicle washing will be prohibited to conserve supplies. Dr. J G Street warned arrests for improper use. A meeting was scheduled to discuss drilling wells near the water works by A F Binns to obtain 2 to 4 million gallons daily, with $3,000 proposed to begin drilling now.
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J. G. Street
Street
el Reno
A. F. Binns
President Wilson to push food bill in conference
Wilson to influence senate and house conferees on the food bill. He favors a single food administrator and supports the senate prohibition on distillation while allowing beer and wine. House calls for bone dry section and differences will be sent to conference. The aim is enactment and presidential signature by week’s end.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
House
Board of Three
Ayil Pee Hill
Pontevencr
Wilton
Provisional Russia Grants Unlimited Powers to Kerensky
The government of national safety is proclaimed as unlimited powers are granted to Premier Kerensky to restore order both at the front and home. The resolution, passed 252 to 7, aims to reestablish army discipline and fight to a finish against military debacle and domestic anarchy.
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Associated Press
Kerensky
Russia
Antit
Government of National Safety
Committee of Public Safety
Marine
Aronakyle
Orders Issued To Shoot Deserters Front Telegram
Petrograd July 23 reports chaotic conditions on the Russian front as a telegram to Premier Kerensky from the executive committee and the commissioner of the provisional government with the Second Army on the Southwestern Front details new harsh measures including orders to shoot deserters.
Senate Debating Waterway Measure
Washington July 21 the senate began consideration of the river and harbor bill carrying 27,000,000 to provide chiefly for the continuance of existing waterway prospects The bill passed the house about a month ago after a stubborn servant
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Washington
Senate
Harbor Hill
Former Kendall College President Plans Oklahoma City Residence
Dr Charles Evans, former president of Henry Kendall College at Tul and ex-president of the State Normal at Almond, will establish residence in Oklahoma City soon. He said today he will engage in a lecture tour this winter and fall.
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Kendall College
City
Charles Evans
Henry Kendall College
Tul
State Normal
Ealmond
Negro Arrested Near Fair Grounds Car Line
Police at the fair grounds precinct report that a Black man was arrested for loitering near the car line with authorities noting close surveillance by officers. He was taken to the police station on a loitering charge and gave the name as gon.
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Fair Grounds
R. Po Witten
Training Camp Officer Keiffer to Examine Oklahoma City Recruits
Captain Y Keiffer, examining officer for the second reserve officers camp, will visit Oklahoma City between July 26 and July M to inspect aspirants. He will base at the army recruiting station, 16 West Main Street, and has requested space from Captain Whitfield. The exact number of men to be examined is not known.
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Y. Keiffer
Oklahoma City
Keifer
Army
West Main Street
Whitfield
Iain Kieffer
San Francisco Seamen Recruitment for Ninety Five Seamen
Instructions to send ninety five recruits to San Francisco were given at the navy recruiting station. The order calls for ninety apprentice seamen and five hospital apprentices. Recruits will be called from their homes after enlisting to await orders. Lieutenant Vanderbeck supervised the dispatch and directed the apprentices to report.
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San Francisco
Navy
Lievtenant Vanderbeck
Vanderberk
Tolay
Germans Retake Tarnopol Amid Mutiny In Eastern Galicia
In eastern Galicia German forces recaptured Tarnopol amid mutinies in German ranks. Reports from Petrograd describe Russian detachments continuing to push near Revó and Pinek marshes as Austro Hungarian offensives press villages along the Sereth Stripe and Zlota Lipa rivers. The Russian staff chief was killed during efforts to restore order. ongoing combat restrains east Galicia operations as described by Associated Press war summary.
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Petrograd
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Soldiers’ Tobacco Fund
Sammy
Zimmie
Council of Soldiers and Workmen's Delegates
Alexander Kereneky
Tarnopol
Slam Mutiny
Galicia
Auter's Limited
San
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