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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1918
Page
1
The Oklahoma Corp Commission authorized higher domestic electric rates effective April 1. A typical bill will rise about 9 to 10 cents per month for most households, with 1700 plus consumers facing small increases and about 11,000 seeing minor changes. The panel cited fuel and operation cost increases as justification.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Em peror Wilhelm congratulates the Austro German commander in chief on the eastern front for halting the Russian army after three and a half years of struggle. He notes the Russian threat was overwhelming in numbers and credits the halt to German efforts.
John E. Redmond dies in London after a brief illness following an operation. For twenty years Redmond, a nationalist leader, championed Ireland self rule from the House of Commons, known as the stormy petrel of Irish politics.
Bolshevik leaders ready to withdraw to the Urals rather than admit defeat, said Leon Trotsky in an Associated Press interview. An official Russian statement says Ensign Krylenko told German and Austrian commanders that they may cease hostilities, while Petrograd evacuation has begun and Moscow may be declared capital with Petrograd as a free port.
Dare explores women’s pivotal role during World War I focusing on England and the Channel front. Myre Dorr’s forthcoming Oklahoma Day Times pieces highlight women in munitions, policing, firefighting, and civilian resilience, arguing women’s strength sustains nations in crisis.
John B Redmond nationalist leader died in London after an intestinal obstruction operation. He had supported home rule and led the Irish parliamentary party. messages of sorrow poured in from King George and Prime Minister Lloyd George. The death ends a long fight for Irish self government and occurred following a series of complications after surgery.
Washington march 6 a warrant sworn by a councilor of the French embassy accuses Frank Cutdsall of larceny ranging from 4.8 to 5 million dollars from the French government through track and automobile sales. He was arrested here today as federal prosecutors prepared charges.
Local forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Thursday with a minimum temperature around 26 to 42 degrees. Warmer Thursday in southern portion. Hourly forecast shows calm conditions with no precipitation expected.
A Kendall listed as captain of the Empress of Ireland which sank in the St Lawrence river with great loss, and a reference to a torpedoed British crane Calgarian off Ireland. The note mentions a physician identified in a famous murder case and an attempt to return to the United States under a false guise.
London report says the British armed merchant cruiser Calgarian was torpedoed and sunk on March 1. Allan liner Calgarian, rebuilt as a cruiser, was built in Glasgow 1944 and previously a merchantman between British ports and Nova Scotia. two officers and forty men were lost.
Montreal dispatch notes Captain Kendall and Crippen in a bewildering crash. The Empress of Frelanr sank after a collision with Storstad in the St Lawrence. An account from the Mali Nay ducaerer hints at a mysterious escape linked to Crippen.
An Irish port report from the Associated Press details near disaster at Tuscania. The crew and local authorities moved quickly as the event unfolded, with rescue and recovery efforts intensifying after early warnings.
Report from Tokio on Monday cites leaders of the constitutional party weighing plans for action in Siberia. U.S. officials deny assent or dissent while Britain acts as intermediary to convey Japan's views. Japan reportedly would seek no pain if U S action is taken and would resist if viewed as morally coercive.
A fragmented Madill report describes the city manager and Chamber of Commerce officials discussing dog population efforts and a March county conference. An enforcement ordinance requiring licensed dogs by a set fee is noted, with residents reacting to the policy and a power plant incident involving a two horse dray.
Community supporters condemn senator Latollette after 11 resolution 5340 debate, amid a fracturing of loyalty and stated disapproval from local residents and Wiremain commentary on the contentious issue.
Mississippi took the Hereford ribbon at the Southwest Livestock Show, edging Texas by Prince Rupert owned by Fnoehs Wortman of Jackson. Judge RG Henderson of Minnesota presided as top Hereford judge. An auction of sixty mature Angus will follow tonight at the Spring Hill hotel with Wl Vaught acting as toastmaster.
In a European theater bulletin General PBL Mailer notes Germany trails Allied forces by about sixteen divisions in the west. He cautions that numerical superiority does not equate to overall strength. A separate Rockford item reports a strange incident at a railway station and a local connection to a missing identity.
Wastington March 1 conference on tentative agreement limiting government control of the cabinet’s actions moves forward. Twenty one months after peace to declare they will meet again under an agreement to tighten executive authority. House conferees passed terms giving resilience the flag making authority.
The State Assembly passes a denunciation measure with a 53 to 32 vote. Three ballots and an all night vigil failed to produce a result.
The Wisconsin party approved a resolution denouncing opponents of the war effort. It criticizes those who have failed to support national aims in vital matters and urges stronger backing for the country during the conflict.
Madison March 6 A party split looms as the Wisconsin assembly passes a Law Forleite related measure by 52 to 38 after shifting loyalties in roll calls. The chamber adjourns amid partisan tension, with tabs on breakfast and idle debate replacing formal business as members remain on their feet overnight.
In Austin, Prohibition supporters score a procedural victory as a House ruling bars discussion of a full prohibition bill. The vote limits debate on the measure, with lawmakers arguing for prompt action while opponents warn of broader policy implications. The ruling centers on whether a special session topic could proceed, affecting the bill’s fate.
Washington on March 6 reports indicate Democratic and Republican leaders work toward a compromise on the war financing bill. A substitute proposal would create a capital issues committee to oversee securities, with limited veto power but strong executive authority. The plan aims to balance security concerns and industry interests, removing heavy penalties for some offenses.
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