Youmans Case Reorders Railroad Fare Decree
Federal court proceedings debate who pays costs as Youmans holds power to modify a decree on railroad fares. Freighting and intrastate rates loom, with railroads planning freight changes and possible rate increases under federal review. Officials warn interstate rates depend on intertwined intrastate rules and potential legislative action.
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Youmans
Wooreronsaney
Mares Rhe
Congress
Hnough Dirget
General McAthoo
Commere Commission
State Commission
War Gardens Escape Frost Says Donart
Oklahoma City area reports no official frost damage yet says county farm agent Deward Donart. Weather observers note freezing temperatures last night with frost likely avoided crops and garden plots recovering from cold spell.
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Donart
Oklahoma City
Ity
COR Deward County
Pat
Aviv
Weather Hireair
Lals
British Claim 24 Planes Down in Thursday Action
British forces on the western front report shooting down 24 enemy aircraft during Thursday’s operations. London dispatches say Royal Air Force units engaged aggressively, with several German machines brought down as the action continued across key sectors.
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London
Trousers Imprint Key in Burglary Case
The report states a pair of trousers worn by a Black man at the time of his arrest connected to a burglary at a West Twenty street home. An imprint on a window pane matched the wear from the trousers, suggesting the suspect’s involvement and possible sentencing to the penitentiary.
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John
Hayton
Aven
Ion
War Department bulletin hints at longer casualty list
Washington reports a longer casualty list likely approaching, with no advance details. British and Russian dispatches note clashes between factions and natives, citing Petrograd reports of large casualties. Kansas City notes Mike Collin and other local sports business items amid scattered city updates.
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Washington
Verehing
War Department
Realtors Asked To Help Bring Convention Here
Fr Thomo and members of the Oklahoma City elalorate heart at Weir weekly meeting urged aid to secure a convention for Oklahoma City. They asked members to use influence to attract the event this year and to support publicity and advertising funding. A committee was appointed to book after rating the funds and a plan to award prizes in gold to winners of a local school essay contest was outlined.
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FR Thomo
Oklahoma City
Weir
Ozark Trail
Tuly I
George Kerr
Mmembers
Cutepoard
G, Bennett
GA Nicholy
le W Pryet
Anton Claw
Aurelius
Ioard
eHow
Linard
Princess Pat Hero Will Tour South for Liberty Loan
Princess Pat, a noted heroine, will embark on a southern tour to promote the Liberty Loan. The mission includes speeches by French and allied speakers as she travels through key locations along the route.
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Princess Pat Hero
Liberty Loan
Washington
St Lois
Dally
Atlanta
Nest Monlay
Severn Doo
Local Forecast Shows Cold, Fair Tonight and Saturday
Weather outlook predicts fair skies with continued cold tonight and tomorrow. Overnight temperatures near freezing with pockets frost likely in northern areas and slightly warmer readings in the south. Saturday brings fair conditions with rising daytime temperatures and light winds.
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Douteek
Piaing
Tyre
Aouthenet Nortion
German Press Demands Action Against Holland
The German press from Don, March 15, reports UK and US demands to seize German ships at allied ports as a wartime protest. Teletype notes and newspapers emphasize retaliation and call for firm measures.
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Holland
Don
Noth
Great Brita
United States
Austrian Workers Rally Over Shop Strike
Reported in a terse note, Austrian workers call a shop strike amid industrial tensions. The account mentions labor actions and government response as workers push for changes affecting manufacturing and employment.
Owen Proposes Moving War Credits to Banks
Senator Givens of Washington proposes shifting war credits to the Banks of West Owen to prevent centralization in the East. He advocates distributing credit more evenly to support the broader national economy and reduce eastern dominance in wartime financing.
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Owen
West
Washington
East
Wilson
Senator Givens
Senate
Hindenburg Says Drive Must Start At Malta
A garbled historic wire appears to reference a directive from Hindenburg about initiating a drive at Malta. The text shows scattered phrases and fractured names, with likely historical war era tones and place mentions, including Malta as a focal point within an unclear larger plan.
Dutch Ships to Carry Food to Europe in Aid Plan
Washington officials said the Netherlands would not be coerced into handing ships to the Allies. If not, Dutch vessels would be used to transport foodstuffs from Argentina and workers from the United States, with Dutch crews aboard and ships controlled by allied governments.
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Europe
Washington
Vitel
United States
Britain
Netherlands
Minister Accused Of Impeding Draft Is Arraigned Here
An arrest report details a minister named in a draft obstruction case. Authorities say the defendant appeared in federal court today facing charges related to alleged interference with the military draft. The hearing proceeded with standard procedures as officials pursued the case.
Harmony meeting discusses German community defense council
German born residents gathered at Harmony schoolhouse for a county defense council meeting led by speakers from Oklahoma City. The gathering addressed patriotism and membership, with remarks from English speakers and a Red Crane representative outlining local civic duties and wartime duties amid community concerns.
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Dodge Defense Council
Noone
County Council of Defence
Oklahoma City
Harmony
Todd
Legion
Roger
State Produces Own Lumber for Schools Plan
A government plan proposes state produced lumber for schools. The document outlines production steps and distribution to educational facilities, with officials detailing funding and implementation timelines.
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STATE
Wife Discovers Photo in Coal Bin Seeks Divorce
A Chicago woman reports finding a photograph of another girl hidden in a coal bin and asks for divorce. The misdated OCR text shows garbled details but centers on marital strife and a judicial filing amid unclear chronology.
40 Cent Bill Sparks $25,000 Ice Delivery Suit
Bl Harrell a Capital Ice deliveryman filed in district court claiming Wat White shot at him over 40 cents owed for ice. The incident occurred as Harrell delivered near White’s Pleto White hotel on Kaye Second Street, with Harrell sustaining minor injuries and White allegedly firing multiple times. Harrell valued damages at $5,000 and the case seeks $25,000.
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Dsstrict
Bl Harrell
Capital Tec Cmpany
Pleto White
Peieton
Fintel
Kaye Second Street
Intel
Hertel
Harrell
Veran
White
Hart
Halle
Harrett
Taft Invited to Lay Cornerstone at YMCA Here
William Howard Taft will be invited by YMCA directors to lay the cornerstone of the new recreation building. The ceremony is set for the afternoon of March, with a special committee coordinating catering and arrangements.
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Taft
William Howard Taft
Audiitariat
YMCA
Fortune
Gayton
Robern
Tift
French Push Back Grown Prince Line
French forces repelled a growing attack along the prince line near Avrlin as German and Champagne troops pressed west of the Nentor river. New maneuvers aimed to slow the advance with stent vessels and detachment reinforcements.
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Avrlin
Stent Veenels
Rvat
Ceran Piri Champagne Hitriet Eave
Pershing Aims at Speed in East War Effort
General Pershing pledged swift actions to break the German line in the East as Russia seeks peace. The report describes U.S. and Allied pressure to accelerate operations and coordinate with Japan for wider strategic aims. It notes political turbulence in Russia, Russia’s retreat from Armenia, and implications for Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Ukraine amid peace negotiations.
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U. S
Japan
East
Siberia
Germany
Kirsian
Congress
Holstiewik
Herste Tin
Minster Vaithy
Kuwwa
Gersmane
Ukraine
Revella
Dving
Dvinak
26 Are Missing After Collision of British Ships
In London on March 1, a collision between a naval vessel and the British steamship Rathmore resulted in 26 missing. Survivors were landed at Kingstown, Ireland by destroyers. The Rathmore, a 640 passenger ship owned in Dublin, was en route Holyhead via St Georges Channel when the accident happened in mid channel. The Rathmore was severely damaged and towed to safety.
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Rathore
Kingstown
Ireland
Rathmoce
Dublin
Rae Turd Tran
Holyhead
Wales
St Genrge's Chanel
Vautitin
Women of Texas to Vote in State Primaries
In Austin the state primaries will grant women voting rights as amendments fail and bills move forward. The article notes provisions for Negro registration booths were defeated and a humorous proposal to dress every house member was defeated after passage of the bill.
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Texas
Austin
Min Mi
Senate
Ahomuca
Red River
Officer Begins First Inspection of Air Schools
Washington March 15 The Hee aerial inspection tour is in progress as the officer starts from Pairhelt, moving to Texas Colinel Newold aboard a 40 Viti Un airplane. Mis Win will take ty Ves Sill, with routes through Wichita Halls and San tlita Teas, Memphis arrival yesterday.
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Washington
Clin
Texas
Colinel Newold
Pairhelt
Nediesiay
Memphis
Wichita Halls
City Plans Early Morning Street Sprinkler Operation
A city announces it will run sprinklers in the streets during the early hours due to public water concerns. Residents are asked to cooperate with the schedule and expect minor disruptions while crews work to test systems and ensure coverage.
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City
Ukraine to Ratify Peace With Germany
Ukraine moves toward ratifying a peace treaty with Germany as talks open in Kies tetwern Kissia. A Berlin dispatch reports Ukraine will sign with central powers, amid post independence turmoil and occupation pressures.
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Ukraine
Germany
Amsterdam
Mare
Kies Tetwern Kissia
Vietina
Vossteche Zeug
Berlin
Ubeanian
Ratification of Peace Terms Hinted by Soviet Congress
Washington reports lack of confirmation on the Soviet congress ratifying the Germain peace terms. Officials here weigh potential actions affecting the Russian people and possible early moves by Japan, with no clear timing from Moscow or diplomats.
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Moscow
Ihat Arter Francis
Vologda
Ierivan
Wilson
Russia
Japan
Shela
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