14 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1919
Page
1
Reports say American marines guarding the consulate in Tien Tsin clashed with Japanese guards and locals after a dispute at a Japanese concession. Several marines and civilians were wounded as accusations of assault and demoralized authority prompted talks of reprisals and diplomatic measures.
Congressman Scott Fortis of Oklahoma arrives amid congressional recess and will deliver his first speech in the city on the League of Nations at the Adv ntite meeting Wednesday at Skirvin Hotel. The Board of Directors of the Advertising club weighs Feihadn affair and invites the public to hear Fortis explain the Cove rt and the ideals of President Wilson.
Covington Louisiana March 14 authorities arrested Leroy Reed after the discovery of the mutilated body of his wife 24 Mrs Reed the body found hacked in a yard in Maisonville Prairie Reed previously imprisoned in a local jail pending further investigation the case centers on the suspected killing vicinity details remain incomplete
Fragmented OCR summary reports threats from backers demanding Debs be released or else they will intervene. References to March, theater, socialists, and a confrontation tone appear in garbled text. Strong entities are unclear due to corruption but imply political agitation surrounding Debs.
A permit for the Ball Grandstand was granted amid a sequence of events involving the Camptiel Rice Camarra Groat Company and a waiting permit for screening. The process encountered delays at an unspecified station and a local invitation context is noted.
A Muskogee man succeeds an Ardmoreite in a state election context. Details describe a notable moment involving Governor and local figures, with references to the oil line and a rescue during the period. The fragmentary text mentions Whe Nore and Marckag in relation to the event.
Fragmentary report notes Spartacans retain a portion of a suburb near Wandon Mare. Text references Copenhagen, Lichtenberg, and harbor area amid a broader political context involving telegraph news and ongoing changes. Names and places are partially obscured in OCR.
The House adopted a motion by Representative Harrison directing the sergeant at arms to compel absent members to attend sessions. The plan, aimed at maintaining quorum, was approved during the morning proceedings.
The Acme Malling company has let a contract for a three story warehouse at 1-4 West Washington Avenue. The building is to be completed within a given period and will yield a substantial net. The Campbell Pree Constructions company has been granted a permit for the erection of the building.
Seed merchants report none of the Easter lilies tulips and hyweyad bulbs from Holland have been imported this year. The shortage spans the United States with downtown stores showing gladiolus dahlia and canna bulbs instead.
Aerial duel proposed between Leon Vaudecrane and Robert Schreeber is postponed due to ongoing wartime state in France. Decision taken this morning to await peace treaty signing before rescheduling.
At a called meeting of the Oklahoma branch of the League to Enforce Peace held at the Lee Huckins Hotel Judge Ames presiding the group endorsed the League of Nations and urged a statewide cut through schools churches press and women's clubs Rally Day in all state high schools was proposed with details to be announced later.
Director General Densmore of the United States Employment Service urged increased support for labor bureaus and public welfare interests as the soldiers and workers’ employment activities wind down after March 22 when the service’s operations will be reduced by percent.
The article reports Thomas May resigning amid protests over appropriations totaling nearly 20 million dollars. Leaders fear deeper cuts after a committee trimmed the bill to about 80,000, signaling renewed scrutiny of state funds for projects including the state orphans home.
A westbound Viejo passenger train collided with an eastbound train near Luther Depot around 6 o clock, injuring eight people. The impact caused major damage to the eastbound engine and cars. passengers were shaken but none seriously hurt, though one passenger sustained a strained neck and was hospitalized.
Voters showed little interest in the board of education contest with weak indorsements and a near tie among candidates on the straw ballot. The tally suggested most voters filled out only the ballot to complete the list, not supporting any strong preference. In Washington, the Susquehanna sail plan and a High Court tax case on stock dividends were also noted. The War Department cited the Susquehanna voyage from St Nazaire to New York with 51 officers and 2,323 men. The Supreme Court will decide if stock dividends are taxable under the 1916 act after government appeals from New York decrees.
London details reveal Captain Elmund G. Chamberlain of San Antonio Texas an officer in the U S Marine Corps faces a court martial to probe decorations and the accuracy of his air exploits on July 20 and related actions. The proceeding begins March 24 and will review rewards including a Victoria Cross and Medal of Honor claims amid claims of overstatements and heroism.
The claimant asserts harm after an incident at a public event. He alleges involvement by city officials and the United States government in a disputed conduct. The matter references a 16 city district framework and seeks redress for alleged injuries.
The event features the best child submissions with prizes for the first four places and a ten dollar award for humor. President chair Wood leads the committee as Key Roach and Matlock address attendees. An evening program includes a principal address and a student speaker, with the gathering expected to end around 9 30. Simultaneously Madrid reports Senor Montanes named Governor of Parvera amid recent unrest.
A long critical letter questions R Walton and allies about campaign spending to move him from city commissioner to mayor. It cites salaries, theater rentals, parade costs, khaki hired hands, color flyers, and extensive time spent on the bid. The writer urges Democrats to demand transparency on who funds the effort and who pays for the campaign activities.
Anna Hoover, thirteen, died yesterday at Emergency Hospital from injuries after abuse at the state home. Her funeral will be held this afternoon at Farrlawn cemetery with inmate pallbearers and state school staff in attendance. Henrice Kaglin, sixteen, a former foster mother to Anna, is named as the funeral mourner and echoes the tragedy of life at the home.
A city school parade proceeds despite weather as students from multiple schools prepare floats and banners. Harold Halsen leads about 200 high school students while younger children march behind, with a turnout of participants from Emerson and other districts. Citizens urged to vote for the school hall and support the protest for school funding.
Envoys from key parties gather to discuss revising 180d treaty terms. Officials aim to settle ongoing differences and establish a new framework. Stakeholders include leading ministries and international organizations seeking a stable agreement.
The session records a revived discussion of the 1815 treaty between Belgium and the Netherlands. Deputies recalled the historical division of Luxembourg and Limburg, the Scheldt river's role in trade, and the earlier wartime alignments, with broad European ratifications noted but the speech veering into disclaimers of past invasions.
In Brussels March 14 M Coores rans principal secretary of the ministry of arts and sciences was sentenced to fifteen years hard labor by Belgian general headquarters. Cooremany was accused of accepting from the Germania port chief secretary of the lem separatis emintenry.
Washington dispatch from Havana reports the Cuban general strike has been formally called off but the situation remains serious. Workers are resuming in most industries, railroad service from Havana is partially restored, and street railways are operating.
Mayor Herbert M. Peck the Democratic mayoral candidate will speak at the University pharmacy on West Eighteenth Street. He will revisit precincts where he has campaigned and restate his energetic platform as election day nears.
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