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Oklahoma City Times

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1919

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Kiel Opened to Hips of All Powers

Fractured report from Paris outlines Allied concerns over navigation of international waterways and calls for a general conference in a year to address intergovernmental questions. Separate note from Herne reports on League of Nations societies debating self government and free trade participation amid Vatican questions. Freeling vows action to collect $76,000 income tax from CB Shaffer following US Supreme Court decision.

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Jenningss Not In Money Secret

Frank and Al Jennings, tied to film production, deny knowledge of a scheme to steal $5,000 from First State Bank. Clifford Richter and John Jenkins are jailed. one in Montgomery, one in Dallas, with Jenkins held in Dallas yesterday. Jenkins may be brought here, Richter and Jenkins to face a justice of the peace. Flood conditions ease in Alabama as the Hi/Hi water crest passes Montgomery.

Frank al Jennings Clifford Richter Johm Jenkins Dallas Flist State Bank Johnson Tue Jenkins Boy Jenkins Richter Montgomery Ala Alabama

Plane Makes Good As Ambulance in Long Island Test

Plane acts as improvised ambulance in a Long Island trial. The demonstration showcased rapid transport capabilities, with responders evaluating medical handoffs and on scene coordination.

Long Island

Sleeping Sickness Spreads in Chicago City Area

Health department reports new sleeping sickness cases in Chicago area with one death yesterday. Medical officials tally 19 veal and 35 cases, with ongoing monitoring as authorities seek to contain spread.

Chicago Springhidld Hine Moetialit

Governor Silent On Salary Hike Bill Questioned

Fragmented text reports the governor not commenting on a proposed salary increase bill. The piece mentions court members and unclear references to Massachusetts and local officials, with garbled phrasing around salaries and timing. Entangled lines reference hearings and possible proposals without clear details.

Ten County Boys Given Pigs in Charity Event

Ten Oklahoma county boys received fine bred pigs as a charity gift this morning. Each boy became the owner of a pig and is to return two female pigs after six months as payment for the original sow. Named recipients include Oscar Taylor, Earl Rachels, Ivanna Fay Rachels, Gasner Lilley, Wille Grey, Raymond Cogner Brown, Mayball, Raymond Matwell, and Carl Ticer.

Oklahoma Cnanty Pmonths Oscar Taylor Earl Ivanna Fay Rachels Gasner Lilley Wille Grey Raymond Cogner Brown Mayball Raymond Matiwell Carl Ticer

Health examination measure killed in committee vote

The will providing for compulsory medical examination of all students in Ciklahana public schools was killed by the House of Representatives in committee. An adopted amendment appropriated $125,000 for proposed examination expenses amid bitter opposition and citizen petitions.

Ciklahana House of Representatives House

Times Gets Results Morale From Misdelivered Mail

Through an article in the Times, sixty letters and seven months twenty days of mail were directed to MP Fowler. A mislisted address at 117 East Fourth Street caused overseas mail to return to the United States. Fowler, back from abroad, learned of the error and received missed letters from family and friends since August.

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University women join girls school staff changes

Mrs EA Ryan and Miss M Gibson, Oklahoma graduates and social welfare specialists, are hired as teachers at the State Industrial School to succeed Mrs A Oldham and Mrs J Bolton who resigned. A special hygiene course will be taught and games and recreation will become daily work. Both new employees have long service with girls organizations.

EA. Ryan M. Gibson University of Oklahoma At Norman State Industrial School For A. H. Oldham J. H. Bolton Ans Ryan Hinenrty

Income tax returns coming in slowly in 1919

Hubert L. Bolen, collector of internal revenue, reported that tax returns arriving by mail were piling up as lines ran over in the sorter. He expected fewer delinquent filings this year despite the backlog.

Hubert L. Bolen Internal Revenue

Senate to consider sanatorium bill amid Turmoil

Fragmentary article describes a contentious process in which a sanatorium bill is sent to the senate, with committee wrangling and votes that could shape the fate of a local facility. It notes a push by supporters and resistance from opponents, plus procedural steps and potential delays.

Oklahoma Gas Well Hearing Opens Under State Scrutiny

A hearing before the state corporation commission examines Oklahoma Natural Gas to reopen the Cement Field well supplying a large share of local gas. Officials admit daily take exceeded 25 percent of capacity, prompting a prior shut down on March 6. Testimony cites capacity dropping from 12 to around 2.4 billion cubic feet. The proceeding is expected to continue tomorrow.

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Allies Must Save Germany From Red Terror Secretary Lansing Declares

Secretary Lansing argues allies must save Germany from Red Terror and avoid revenge. He recalls visiting France in December and witnessing ruined battlefields, cathedrals, and shattered towns, warning that punitive measures would harm civilization. He urges restraint and collective effort to prevent further despotism.

Germany Lansing

Frontier Tension Across Poland and Lithuania Narrowly Dividing Forces

A fragmentary report describes Bolshevik and German tensions with Poland and Lithuania as the only buffer between them. It mentions border warfare along the German frontier near a fortification line and references allied actions and frontier patrols.

St Paul Weighs Convention Location After Major Meeting

In St Paul Minnesota discussions surfaced on holding the Republican national convention locally this year. National chairman Will Hays spoke with Minnesota leaders including party figures about the plan during the recent gathering.

ST. Paul Minn Will TL Hays Minnesota

Fence of boards surrounds Betty Inez in court display

NEW YORK March 12 The extortion trial of Mrs Betty Inez resumes in the supreme court with a four foot fence erected around the witness stand to cover her ankles. Prosecutors previously accused her of swaying jurors by display while she defends herself against charges claiming she escorted funds from Herman president of the chinan Motor Truck company. The defense denies intent to influence and she quips about ankles while admitting some show of form.

New York Betty Inez Supreme Court Inch Ale Kurere Po Herman Chinan Motor Truck Company Tiel

Anna Hoover Nearing Recovery After Dangerous Ingestion Incident

Anna Hoover remains in a critical state at Emergency hospital after swallowing a number of objects following a dare at school. Nurse said her pulse strengthened may give her a chance for life as doctors monitor digestive complications from the episode last Friday and the earlier ingestion of pebbles slate pieces and other items.

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John Lung Bond Forfeited When Trial Is Called

A long standing case in district court files of 1916 involving John Lung, an alleged Sino Mexican, appears to have another trial date set. Attorney H Whente says Lung has not communicated and another man was reportedly warned at the courthouse. The court continues the bond forfeiture matter for the term as the case remains stalled by delays and unsettled notices.

Noel Bee Heeler Uelirama H Neils Dierniet George Wotlark Reagans

Two Hollis men serve together through World War I

On March 14, 1918 James D Ryan and Hermann Whitlock enlisted in the United States Army. Six months later they arrived in France and served side by side. On February 6, 1919 they returned to America and briefly visited the Red Vines canteen on their return journey, saying they never were separated during the war.

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Hector Will Put Jazz in Old Tin Liz

A pre–May 4 date item notes Hector planning to showcase jazz in an old vehicle nicknamed Tin Liz. The piece references event setup and a Bureau of Mines angle, with unclear but implied arrangements for a public or military support context and potential value considerations.

Hector Jazz Liz

Peck Campaign Meetings Continue In Oklahoma City

Democratic mayoral hopeful Mawr Herbert M. Peck plans a series of community gatherings across the city. Tonight he speaks at West Side pharmacy 1844 West Fifteenth Street at 8 o clock after an earlier 7:30 pm session at Weeks half East Seventh and Lindsay. Other stops include Renner pharmacy East Fourth and Laird at 7:30 and the north pharmacy Twenty third and CTassen at 8. Peck aims to broaden support before the primary with more meetings as election day nears.

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Muskogee Official Signs Fair Bill At Once

Governor Roberton signs the Muskogee fair bill after passage in the House with Representative Disney from Muskogee County backing the measure. The act aims to promote local fair settings and related activities in the region.

Govethoe Roberton Jeri Muskogee Disney Muskogee County

Next Legislature to Decide Claims

A number of people alleging errors in previous actions seek reimbursement. They must establish their case and present it to the legislature, with funds to be reimbursed by the state. The Senate appropriations committee today approved maintaining certain suits to determine the merits of the claims.

Aeton State Senate Appropriations Committee

Queen of Romania May Visit America

The Romanian queen, en route to London, indicated in a brief interview with The Associated Press that she has long hoped to visit the United States. She said the trip could occur before or after the peace conference but no decision has been made.

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Film Companies in Great Merger in New York

A great union of motion picture interests and the launch of a new feature producing company The Cosmopolitan Productions involving about 5000 was announced here last night by F Zittell vice president and general manager of the Literary Film Service. The merger groups Various Players elasky separations the International and the New Cosmopolitan with the first named becoming distributor.

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Mutiny Delays US Troop Transport to New York

Reports say troops aboard the transport Tolon were held up en route home after a harbor strike in New York and Ottawa authorities disputed onward movement. Captain Jarkeon sought to return to port for proper immigration handling, with U.S. officials insisting on entry rules and transport funding before entry into the United States.

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Bonds Endorsement Rally Promotes School Funding Vote

Oklahoma City chamber and Ad Club members joined a broad coalition including business leaders labor and civic groups to back a school and education funding bond. Speakers urged women and workers to mobilize for a decisive election, stressing improved schooling and future opportunity.

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