Wedding Planned at Dam Cornerstone Laying Amid War Stamp Event
A civic celebration planned for April 2 will lay the cornerstone of the new water dam. Officials invite Oklahoma City residents to attend with special trains and car shuttles arranged. The event includes a wedding atop the dam for M. L. Crowther and an Oklahoma City bride, plans for presents, and a civic holiday proclamation by Mayor Overton. Soldiers and war service names will be read from a box under the cornerstone.
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Russians Slay 150 Japanese in Siberian State
Report from Blagoveshchensk cites mass casualties as Russians destroy around 150 Japanese along the Amur River near Blagoveshchensk and across to the Marchetis town of Algun with widespread fighting and property defense. President Wilson may issue a declaration soon amid telegraphic reports and war coverage.
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Holland agrees to give ships for allies use
Washington reports that Holland will turn over ships to Great Britain and the United States for war zone use while seeking conciliatory concessions from Germany. Except for two steamers, the U S will hold Dutch ships at American ports to prevent escape pending requisition or negotiation.
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Amundsen Speaks for Allied Cause in New Message
The message reports Amundsen addressing allied nations during a tense period. Recoverer of the South, Ammunthen, arrives in WeTe today to confer with American authorities. The dispatch notes preparations, security concerns, and the potential impact on ongoing negotiations.
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Fair and Warmer Weather Forecast
Local forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with temperatures near 42 degrees. State outlook shows not as cold in the north with fair and improving temperatures through Sunday.
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Father of Governor Williams Visits Capitol for Birthday
The father of Governor Williams, aged eighty, visited the Oklahoma state capitol for his birthday. In the governor’s private office he joked about being younger and recalled stories from the governor’s boyhood. Williams shared a tale of his youth involving yellow jackets near a road and a dangerous encounter with the pests, which caused swelling and pain. The visit featured a photo with the governor’s cake, as officials prepared to commemorate the occasion.
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Atlanta Woman Testifies About Mayor's Kisses
A Atlanta woman testifies in court about intimate acts by the mayor and surrounding figures. The testimony mentions a lengthy transcript, court proceedings, and references to witnesses and officials connected to the case.
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Atlanta
Fire destroys lumber yard killing twenty in Sutherland
A devastating blaze swept a lumber yard at Sutherland last night, killing twenty workers and destroying the facility. Fire crews battled the flames, with authorities investigating the cause while mourning the loss.
Morris Agents Tries No Bribe Says Offutt Declares
County assessor Ber a Offutt states Morris company officials did not bribe or influence him. Chicago inquiry shows Morris interest in county assessor friendship. Letter from M W Borders mentions Carrico and Offutt. plant tax free partial relief discussed since 1910 with multiple year assessments and varying personal taxes listed.
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Offatt
Officers' Trial Thought Held at Camp Doniphan
Dallas reports unclear court martial proceedings against Major Philip Conbelty and First Lieutenant Walter Kirkpatrick for neglect of duty. The hearing at Camp Doniphan faces delays, with authorities not confirming formal progress amid controversy over a senatorial inquiry into Albert Heaswnod's death.
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United States
Laig Herlaint
Albert Heaswnod
War Department halts Gorgas plan for promotions
Washington march 16 war department halted a plan urged by Surgeon General Gorgas for higher ranks in the army medical corps. He spoke yesterday before a military committee amid opposition from war department and other War officials. Representative Dyer of Missouri authored the House bill. General Gorgas was called before the department.
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Haig's New Arrival Born to Field Marshal Haig Wife
General Haig Mas New Lan London announces the birth of Ason to Lak Hag, wife of Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, commander in chief of the expeditionary force in France and Flanders, Friday night.
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Senate U K Bill to Save Summer Light
Washington March 16 daylight saving bill awaits President Wilson's approval. If signed clocks advance one hour, starting last Sunday in March, at 1 2 o'clock am, then fall back on September clocks. The plan aims to save fuel by reducing electricity use and will not affect Oklahoma Railway schedules.
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Destroyer Fires On U S Vessel Killing One Man
A naval court of inquiry reported that last month an armed merchant ship accidentally fired on an American destroyer, killing one man and wounding others. The incident occurred amid sea haze as the merchant guard mistook the warship for a German submarine. The Navy Department announced the casualty. the deceased was identified in earlier reports.
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Villa Takes Durango Again Report From Torreon
Infor mation from Torreon Mexico states that Francisco Villa's force has captured and occupied Durango City in Durango. The report claims Villa’s main force campaigns in the state of Vinrangi and suggests Durango City is now under Villa control. No confirmation yet received locally.
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Texas passes prohibition bill in conference report
Avistin Teray March 14 report that Howe and the senate adopted the conference report on the statewide prohibition bill. It goes to the governor for signature. The bill weakens severance and timing clauses and imposes a one percent habit ban near military camps within ten miles of dry territory. Governor Hobby signed the bill into law.
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Boys in France Report Monday
The complete financial report of the state campaign by the Times and the Lion club of Oklahoma City for Our Boys in France tobacco fund will be published in Times Monday morning. Business contributors across the state who helped raise funds are urged to post the report in their places of business so supporters may see the results of their efforts for the soldiers.
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Hoover Seeks Wheat Stock Shortage Solution
Washington reports the food administration weighs options to curb wheat use to ensure supplies for Americans and allies until the next harvest. Plans include a flour tax enclosing six pounds per person monthly and reports show country elevator stocks near to normal, with 125 million bushels expected and state by state holdings down from last year. The export program aims for 90 million bushels to allies from January to June as weather and traffic conditions improve.
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Wheat Prices Drop Five Cents in Chicago
Chicago grain markets saw a five cent drop in wheat as spring liquidation hit with heavy selling. Traders noted large scale dealings and a lack of supportive demand, with May corn and other grains showing mixed activity amid the market slump.
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Youthful Black suspect sought in Hinds County slaying
Oklahoma City police pursue a teen Black suspect believed to be the killer in an attempted hospitalization incident. A late Monday night attack on a passerby sparked a manhunt as investigators traced a possible route toward Cheeotal. Shawnee police reported no trace of the suspect by morning.
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Army Probing Poisoning of Horses in Covington
An investigation into alleged poisoning of government horses in Covington continued. Authorities examined stomach analyses showing belladonna and croton administered to some horses, with 125 horses involved and 115 others likely to die, totaling 240 affected.
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