11 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1919
Page
1
A March 1 Washington exhibition by the education department and labor groups showcased red propaganda from the 1919 era. The display named unions and socialist publications as instigators of a nationwide upheaval and warned of deportation and revolutionary risk.
The article reports area veterans endorsing Major Peck for mayor, praising his army service and leadership. Denner, Lilly, Brown, and Fields cite wartime experience giving him insight into welfare, morale, and community needs, with campaign events planned at 200 East Sixth Wheel and Capitol Hill tonight.
Final arguments in the Reagan case concluded at noon as jurors began deliberations after lunch. Murian Pevett, attorney for the plaintiff, argued the crime was provoked by the defendant’s actions. The county attorney labeled Meagan as provoked and defended the timing and sequence leading to the killing.
A Atoka man is named to fill the vacancy left by Mitchell in the local industrial committee. The governor reportedly retained the firm’s head and praised the decision while noting the payroll remains insufficient to cover the new appointment.
The Southwest Reserve bank will host a Saturday evening lecture on civilian defense and social activities. The program includes a musical performance and demonstrations, with attendants invited to attend and participate in the community event.
Funeral arrangements are announced for Amelia Levy with services scheduled for the afternoon at Fairlawn. Local notices indicate the late resident will be laid to rest in a private ceremony following the service.
Congressman EON Howard of Tul es visits Oxtthoman City to meet local residents. He recently attended sessions in Washington and plans to take office in the next session, having maintained a residence in Oklahoma City during prior years as he prepared for the move to Tutew.
The stock judging team from the state VAM college at Stillwater won ahead of six rivals at the livestock show in Fort Worth. JW Cantwell, president, framed the report noting Oklahoma’s win as a standout moment despite unclear details and competition from Texas A&M, which fielded several entries.
Mary Wo Woolly, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. George Woody of 1407 Rockwell Avenue, died at 10 o'clock Saturday night from tysol poisoning. Dr McGrol, attending physician, stated a prescription for "axel" castor oil was filled but tysol was administered by mistake, badly burning the infant's mouth and throat.
A meeting of the Oklahoma Cotton Ginners Association at the Lee-Huckins hotel drew about 200 ginters and 100 farmers to oppose House Bill No Me Adie. Attendees formed plans to combat the legislation, deeming it vicious and harmful to the trade. Sam Williams of Black City served as association president.
HH Cloudman was elected president of the court of honor of the Boy Scouts of Awerea at a meeting last night in the office of scout executive OK Corket. Elected vice president, with board members S. K. Ing hart W. H. Stout and WO H. Croteher. The chief duty is to award merit badges to scouts with proper qualifications. Seventy three scouts were awarded honor last night including Russell Taylor John Nate and Fred Trasted who received life scout emblems.
A Paris dispatch outlines proposed peace terms branding Kaiser as arch criminal. It notes divisions among Allies over penalties for Germany and potential punishment for officers tied to atrocities.
German forces were ordered to shoot all armed men opposing Chancellor Ebert as unrest and Spartacist uprisings spread. Reports from Berlin describe fierce street fighting, killings, and arrests with Noske authorizing immediate executions of resistors. Local forecasts and scattered notices mix with war news in this chaotic dispatch.
Arguments in the Southwestern Bell Telephone case opened in the state supreme court over commission orders and rate implementations. Sam Hayes argued the company acted as agent for Burleson in enacting rates, urging penalties target Burleson, not the company. The state’s case preparation was expected to continue in the afternoon. Wireless for Bogota reports a Colombian government contract with Marconi Wireless Telegraph for a powerful Bogota station.
In a tense session, legislators clash over a road bond measure designating the governor as agent to appoint five state agencies. Critics warn of excessive executive power, while supporters argue the need for efficient routing of funds. Representative Newman voices concern over motives and potential delays.
Berlin reports indicate clashes between troops and miners in Silesian areas as Polish separators emerge. Miners’ strike resumes in Humbert region with refusals to accept government terms. A single incident involves home guards following a license abolition. Washington notes wartime export controls easing.
A statewide vote yesterday saw eight towns switch from dry to wet status. Weymouth and Hinghat emerged as long standing liquor controls as more than a quarter century of enforcement ended. Advocates framed the result as a protest against national prohibition. leaders blamed voter apathy on the war effort.
Paris dispatch reports the supreme council approving disarmament terms to shrink the German military to 100000 volunteers for twelve years with 4000 officers. Naval terms, destruction of Rhine forts, and abolition of the imperial general staff accompany the plan. The conference aims to finalize the treaty by March 25 with Premier Lloyd George advocating voluntary service and Britain backing reduced forces.
Navy recruit Joveal McCall aged ten is awaiting discharge after failing the enlistment exam due to an outstanding legal hold. He arrived at the Great Lakes naval station with hopes of enlistment, but official clearance from the National Guard is required before he can be accepted.
The court dismissed appeal cases rapidly after proceedings. several counts were dropped as prosecutors faced requests for safety and trial scheduling. Notable figures cited include the district attorney and defense counsel as docket activity concluded with swift rulings.
A garbled local bulletin notes a group of gamblers filing income tax returns. It mentions St Louis and a tax collector, with references to penalties and inquiries. Names and details are unclear, but the item describes multiple gamblers completing returns under regional tax oversight.
Local accounts describe Henry Datta of Salllaw as the bravest youth among American troops in World War I. He joined Aug 11, 1916, fought in Argonne, was wounded in the right knee by a German machine gun, and endured trench warfare amid heavy bombardment and near-continuous combat with the 1918 American forces.
Mondell named floor leader as party members reconvene in Washington after a tense meeting. The select committee chair and leadership dispute concluded with Mondell securing the top party post amid ongoing debates over strategy and influence in the chamber.
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