Organized fight over liquor clause of food bill in senate
June 28 in Walington a heated fight over a bone dry liquor prohibition section in the food bill arose as the senate considers final action by July 1. Prohibition foes and boosters flood senators with telegrams and letters, farmers unions and temperance groups urging or opposing the plan.
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Walington
Senate
Wall
Kaammerlain
Commerce Committee
Wisconsin Farmers and Agricultural Organizations
Arms Smugglers Caught on Border
El Paso Texas June 28 A cavalry patrol halted a group of about thirty Mexicans trying to move ammunition across the Rio Grande at Rocky Ford seven miles east of the city. Two were captured, the rest fled into Mexico. The ammunition dropped by the smugglers remains under guard by soldiers.
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EL Paso
Texas
Rio Grande
Rocky Ford
Here
Mexico
Eighteen Lost With Mongolia Mine Explosion
London report states four British engineers and ten sailors of the crew are believed killed in a mine explosion during a mission in Mongolia. The Times notes a likely high casualty toll among the British personnel.
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London
the Times
Dereta Engers
Witerdt
Exchange head says trading in wheat to stop
Chicago June 28 government plan for food control by the Board of Trade president Gratin announces a halt to wheat trading. He orders absolute control of the wheat trade in all its commercial aspects and forbids speculation in wheat while other grains remain unrestricted for delivery.
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Chicago
Gratin
Board of Trade
French Chaplain With Crucifix Leads Cavern Assault
French troops attacked the Dragons cave near Hurte on the Chemin Des Dames. A chaplain, aiding stretcher crews, faced German officers, offered comfort with a crucifix, and helped prompt surrender. About 150 Germans were captured. casualties reported as light for the French.
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Trench
Associated Press
Vance
Dragons Cave
Chemin Des Dames
Hurte Hike
Oklahoma Trail Route Decision This Afternoon
Amarillo hosts Ozark Trails highway convention with 15,000 attendees. Northern central and scenic routes present cases to judges for official route selection. Buffalo hunt by Kiowa Indians and a 500 car southern route arrival mark a day of events and demonstrations.
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Amarillo
Texas
Kev EC Mobley
M.D. Lightfoot
Springfield
Loni Marrs
Amarillo Roswell
el Paso
Amarillo Vegas- Vegas
Wainy Arena
Lewis
Red) Riley
Tulsa
Fair and Cooler Weather Forecast
Local forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures. Partly cloudy skies expected tonight and a cooler day Friday after a fair night.
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TATE
Former Russian Convict Hero of New Offensive
At Petrogad on June 28 a former Siberian convict serving as a sergeant led fifty volunteers in a surprise attack on German positions in the Carpathians. He climbed fortifications alone and used a bomb to break the line, sparking a breakthrough that led to many prisoners captured and earned him an officer’s commission as his division pressed the offensive.
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Petrograd
Woody Carpathians
Siberia
35000 Germans Escape From Russia Reported
Petrograd June 28 reports say more than 35000 German pi l ioners escaped from various parts of Russia through Finland last month. Finnish aid to recapture them was reportedly very limited.
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Petrograd
Russia
Finland
St Mary Insanity Trial Set For July 3
County Attorney Selby announces the insanity inquiry for Sam St Mary to be held Tuesday July 1 over the murder charge of Wo F Henry. Witnesses who deem St Mary insane will testify. Joe St Mary plans to block sending Sam to a state asylum, noting Sam was placed in a private sanitarium in Texas.
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Sam St. Mary
Selby St Mary
Wo F Henry
Ieratve
St. Mary
Joe St. Mary
Sam St Mary
Texas
City Red Cross Fund Reaches 122,484
Oklahoma City's Red Cross fund total rose to 122,484 announced by Charles Phelps who supervised the tabulation. Several hundred dollars in subscriptions were received yesterday and small contributions continued today as the drive goes on.
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Red Cross Fund
Oklahoma City
Charles Phelps
Italian Immigrant Cocchi Asks Extradition Fight Over Penalty
Sanity issues return as Alfredis Cocchi, accused of slaying Rut Crager, signals willingness to serve any legal penalty abroad. Italian experts question mental state while supporters raise funds to oppose extradition. Cocchi left Italy a bankrupt, later arriving in the United States amid controversy.
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Hologna
Alfredis Cocchi
Cocchi
Angusto Murri
Italy
Yester
America
United States
Where to Enlist Oklahoma National Forces
A fragmented notice lists enlistment locations for Oklahoma National service across several U S departments and sites. It mentions the United States Army at 12 West Grand Avenue, the United States Navy at 16 West Main Street, the United States Marine Corps at 201 Cutherson Building Grand Avenue and Broadway, and the Postmaster Weaver at a federal building near Red Crest Chamber of Commerce at 250 West Main Street.
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Oklahoma National
Eaerd
Grand Avenue
United States Army
West Main Street
United States Navy
Cuthertson
Broadway
United States Marine Corpses
Weaver
Federal Building
Red Crest Chamber of Commerce
West
Main Street
Oklahoma City's National Guard unit recruited to peace strength
Oklahoma City's company of out neers for the national guard was recruited to peace strength at 109 men today. The company will be inspected within the next ten days and mustered by the state service to enter Federal Service. Major Scott stated confidence that the state guard would meet war-strength targets before drafting begins. Additional recruits were still needed to reach full guard strength as war looms. Office moved and recruitment continues.
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Oklahoma City
National Guard
Okehoma
antoUcement
Tleferritin
Staton
Baby Organization
Nationyasiates
Oklahoma
Scott
Honal Guard
Hie Stare
al Amet
Gward
American Army Camps Behind Front in France Ready to Enter Trenches
Thousands of American troops encamped behind the French front prepare to take their places in the trenches. Regulars and marines, fresh from the Mexican border and Caribbean postings, arrived after a voyage that damaged German ships and broke up their transport. Major General Sibert commands the arriving force, a net gain to Allied forces.
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France
Washington
Alles
Hayti
Santo Domingo
America
Sibert
Oklahoma City in Go Getters’ Group Reach France
Oklahoma City is represented among the Go getters who landed on French soil yesterday as Capt Walter C Short arrived safely with a cable team. The message ended a month of anxiety for Mrs Short, and Short will lead a company of the Sixteenth Infantry. Governor Williams denounces county health officials seeking pay for draft-related expenses, threatening removal if retracting claims are not made.
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Oklahoma City
France
Pershing
Prench
Walter C Short
Mrs Short
Ahearn
Williams
John W. Duke
Witham
Chemicals Explode in Headway Street Pressing Shop Scene
Explosion in back room of Herelsier Pressing shop on Headway Street at 1 30 am drew three fire companies. Upon arrival a small blaze was already under control with minor damage and occupants receiving medical attention.
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Herelsier
Fourth Street
Ares
Belgian Catholic Priests in Jail Reported in Amsterdam
The Telegraaf reports several priests of Cardinal Mercier’s Sertoulate in Belgium were arrested and jailed in Germany. One priest named Hivhop Learsive of Matines is held. about twenty others are said to be imprisoned, including Cardinal Meritt’s private secretary who received a one year sentence for preaching on Whit Sunday for charity.
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Amsterdam
Telegeall
Sertouragent
Mercier
Helgium
Wipheniel
Germany
Aelum Armitage
Cardinal Meritt
Coal prices cut at mines to $1.50 a ton in wartime move
Washington reports an immediate general reduction of coal prices from $1.00 to $1.50 per ton at the mine. The action, urged by coal operators and government officials, aims to save hundreds of millions for the public as further declines are anticipated after cost investigations. Government bodies will name maximum freight on board prices and set tentative district prices effective July first.
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Washington
Warings Districts
Secretary of the Interior
Federal Trade Commission
Council of National Coal Production Committee
Fort
Gregory
KO Colton Lewis
Varius
Conference Committee
Defense Commer Committee
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Lin
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Curmanit
Eléevett
Mack Jack
Alee
Southern Department
Fort Sill
Stott
Grary
Sears
Mayhkenny
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Tim
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Fort Oalethorpe
Oklahoma City Times
National Emergency Food Garden Commission
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