State Industrial School for Boys at Pauls Valley report
A reporter recounts a visit to the State Industrial Training School for Boys at Pauls Valley, detailing conditions described by Principal Wales. He cites inadequate heating, scarce towels, and harsh routines, with notes on neglect and calls for reform while noting officials' secrecy and a later confrontation by staff.
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Jessie W Hilton
Pauls Valley
Stat Teatinie
Weiter
Wrothee
Piast
Hove Aed
Wales
Hon
Siner
W. D. Mathews
Gossom
Senators Drop Ford's Contest in Senate Credentials
Washington march 3 democratic leaders in the senate withdrew their objection to Truman H Newberry Republican senator elect from Michigan amid Ford opposition. They said Newberry was assured seating next senate, subject to probable investigation.
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Washington
Senate
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
Henry Ford
Newberry
Cement Gas Supply Deemed Insufficient for Rate Increase
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission reports the current cement field gas supply is inadequate to justify higher rates. Commissioner Ant Walker said a field test will occur later this week, with instruments ordered to gauge adequacy. A prior order had allowed a potential rate rise to 40 cents per thousand for domestic use if a reliable supply is secured.
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Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Ant Walker
Walker
Weather and unclear forecast in local forecart summary
Cloudy, cold night with freezing temperatures by Tuesday. Forecart notes indicate very cold air and potential freezing by Tuesday. Shippers forecast mentions freezing temperatures in northern Oklahoma, with a cold spell extending into Tuesday and possible thaw by midweek.
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Oklahome
Lower Court Ruling Set Aside by Higher Tribunal
The State Supreme court granted an order to Southwest Bell Telephone Company superseding a district court ruling that required company compliance with corporation commission rates. The court allows Burlan rates to take effect but requires a supersedens bond for refunds if permanent rates differ. Sam Harris said more days needed to prepare for merits arguments. Attorney General Freeling ready to proceed. Hearing set for March 11 after a conference.
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State Supreme Court
Southwest Bell Telephone Company
District Court
Corporation Commission
Supreme Court
Sam Harris
The
Telephone Company
Freeling
Lower House Votes To Adjourn March 8
The House of Representatives adopted a resolution setting March 8 for adjournment but noted the date requires Senate concurrence. Representative Hartson introduced the measure, with Vaughn warning that passing the buck shifts the burden to the Senate as the seventh session may extend beyond March.
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House of Representatives
Representative Hartson
Senate
Vaughn
Primitive Laundering Methods Still in Use At School for Girls
Government and school reports highlight the State Industrial School for Girls where laundry work uses primitive washboards and old equipment. Matron Meri Conk Wing notes crowded sleeping space, with staff sleeping on office floors, and unresolved water issues despite recent inspection. further details promised.
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Industrial School For
Mery Mod Conk
Times
McCumber Attacks League of Nations in Senate
Senator McCumber of North Dakota, Republican on the foreign relations panel, denounced the league and President Wilson in the Senate. He urged the United States join a world peace league but insisted on preserving sovereignty and the Monroe Doctrine while criticizing some Republican counterarguments as unfounded.
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Washington
Sherman
Ilinois
Senate
League of Nations
Wilson
McCumber
North
Forty Relations Committee
United States
Sena
Fay
Ward One precincts map and registrar list for Oklahoma City
A map shows Ward One precincts in Oklahoma City and lists revised registrars with addresses and hours. Precincts Two through Ten are detailed with locations such as Cot ord building West Twenty seventh street North Robinson Avenue and Colcord building, plus hours and after deadlines where noted.
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Oklahoma City
Ben S. Utterback
Precittet I&m K
North Robinson
Seventh Street
S—J
Twenty-fourth Street
H. J. McCracken
Colcord Building
Thirteenth Street
SS. Finley
Weay Seventeenth Street
Homer Dunlap
West Side Drug Store
West Fifteenth Street
H. PF. Warren
Staton
First Street
Western Avene
Callagy
West Eleventh Street
Sam A. Calhoun
Marrs
Gi! West Twentiets
Overholver
Colcord
North
Robinson Avenue
Voters league drills candidates on tax and residence questions
The voters league urges Catlin date candidates to file questionnaire answers at seat HQ 112 West Grand. It requests personal and real estate tax data for Oklahoma City and asks about residency, age, family, home ownership, street and precinct, assessed valuation, legal residence, and income tax reporting.
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Voters League
Catlin
West Grand
the Teague
Civil Service Commission
Yrai Beni
Yimit
Oklahoma City
United States Revenue Service Unil
Duty of Government To Aid Average Man Declared
President Wilson states that government’s duty is to aid the average man and woman who do the work of the world. He emphasizes public counsel to improve opportunities and happiness through assisting in private affairs.
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Wilson
Election Date For Road Bonds Disapproved
The governor explains the April 8 date for a road bonds election amid senate moves and possible changes to the bill. The ruling party warns that any delay or injunction could bar submission and jeopardize the proposed bond issue.
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Wavertier
Senate
Deficiency Bill Reconsidered Amid Debate in Senate
The deficieny bill faced reconsideration after a previous vote, with Senator KL Mall proposing during the debate to strike a provision regarding funds for improvements at a city. The move aimed to test constitutional limits on expenditures while addressing the fiscal plan presented by the governor.
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Keron
Wulay
KL. Mall
Conference aims for peace and federal coordination
Washington reports on a Paris Peace Conference gathering where President Wilson welcomes delegates and urges unity. He defends federal cooperation, notes demands on time, and stresses the federal role as servant to the people, guiding coordination among states. The article hints at ongoing deliberations and anticipated continuation on page 2.
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Paris
Waslington
Hin
Red s Berind Strife on Labor Chief Conference Opens
A White House labor conference opens with Secretary Wilson warning that recent Seattle and other strikes were not mere economic disruptions but deliberate social and political moves toward soviet governance. He urges a federal aided program to stabilize labor via industry readjustment and possible wage reductions after war profits. The gathering in Washington aims to map a national strategy with cabinet members and Congress.
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Washington
Labor Witton
Seattle
Hutte
Lawrence
Origi
United States
Wilon
Ecigresy
Phe Neve Erie
Wilson
Supreme Court affirms narcotics sales restrictions act
Washington reports the court upholds the Hart Hartt narcotics act provision banning drug sales on official orders or prescriptions in good faith. Indictments tied to alleged excesses were dismissed as the high court set aside prior rulings. Chief Justice White and Justices McKenna Van Devanter and McKeynottly dissented in part.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Doranyee
Tema
White
Tustices Mckenna van Devanter
McKeynottly
Graft Scandal at Great Lakes Camp Exposed
Secretary Daniels instructed the commandant of the Great Lakes naval training station to report whether a number of men were involved in graft scandals similar to those recently observed in the New York district.
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Washington
Daniels
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
New York District
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M'Cumber
Tase
Mnor
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Coty
Schol Hownil
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