Wide coverage of water floods hit multiple states
Widespread floods threaten Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri as water from the Smoky Hill Kaw and Little Arkansas rivers rises. Loss of life reported near Muskogee Oklahoma and Daye near Kingfisher Kansas with towns inundated and businesses damaged. Authorities brace for higher levels and sandbagging near Wichita and along riverfronts.
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Oklahoma
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Railways of Oklahoma See Revenue Growth in 1917
Census Bureau figures show Oklahoma pipeline railways carrying 3.22 revenue passengers per mile an increase over prior years. Net income for 1917 rose to about 1 million dollars while electric railways employed over 6 thousand people.
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Census Bureau
Fiment of Commerce
the Bee
Aged French Woman Fires On Fleeing Enemy
An elderly French woman allegedly turned a machine gun on an enemy after a confrontation. The incident occurred as troops fled, with reports describing her weapon handling and the surrounding chaos amid ongoing battles near New York.
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Marette
St San Pet
Hospital equipment discussed tomorrow at Navy hospital event
An upcoming special meeting at the university hospital will address new equipment plans. Officials will review the proposed apparatus for the hospital and related品.
St Patrick Day Observance Noted in Town Traditions
In downtown districts vendors dressed in shamrock motifs and pedestrians wore decorations as the community marks St Patrick Day with traditional rituals. Local businesses show interest as locals celebrate the holiday with classic symbols and public display.
Committee Favors Aid for Blind Folk
A state senate appropriations committee recommended passage of a house bill to provide 400 for employing a field agent and other commission expenses. The agent will survey the blind to aid them toward self support and to assist those afflicted.
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Senate Committee On Appropriations
House
Okla
Legislature Adjournment Talk Dominates Seventeenth Week
With week seventeen opening, lawmakers discuss the adjournment bill and planned Senate appropriations action. The road bill and other measures are expected to demand extensive time, while the House remains inclined toward adjournment but will proceed until the Senate orders a pause.
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Senate
House
RATS TO BE KEPT FROM COUNTY JAIL
Jailers AW Westover and Luther Bishop have borrowed Teddy a Scotch terrier to patrol the county jail basement. By noon today the terrier had accounted for more than six rats, after attempts to poison the rodents failed as they kept elusive.
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Westover
Luther Bishop
Teddy
Starr Parole Promised by Governor Amid Controversy
Governor claims Starr parole fulfilled a contract understanding with trial officials. The decision prompted protests nationwide as the public questions whether Starr will face new consequences or remain free. Washington reported a military unit assignment alongside the parole notes.
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Henry Starr
Robertean
Starr
Mo Ibiva
Hohervonte
Not Sorry I Shot Him Says Pretty Young Wife
Mrs Lottie Baker 25 related to infidelity accusations before shooting her husband Baker 28. The incident occurred shortly after 7 pm at Harvey Street between Main and Grand avenues. Baker died instantly. Agnes Smith 19 was present and later arrested.
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Lottie Baker
Main
Grand Avenue
Lieath
Thaker
Agnes Smith
Mel Waker
Taker Tonend
Oklahoma City woman admits killing husband after years of abuse
Mrs Baker described constant fear of her life and repeated assaults as she confessed in courtlike statements. She said she shot her husband when he threatened her with a knife and kept a gun for protection, recounting a history of abuse and control.
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Mlindy State Penitentiary
Terre Haute
Ind
Baptist Men Dinner Draws 180 At First Baptist
Preparations set for an attendance of about 180 at a booster banquet of the Brotherhood of the First Baptist church tonight at 6 18. District 5 and 6 women will serve the meal with St Patrick's day themed decorations. Be H. T. Conningham of the University of Oklahoma School of Philosophy will speak. The Sunday school orchestra will provide music and there will be choral singing.
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Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church
W'Elloek
Districte 5
St Patrick's Day
H. T. Conningham
School of Philosophy
University of Oklahoma
Trees Planted in Memory of Returned Soldiers Tribute
Memorial rites honor soldiers with trees named by city school children. Hundreds of saplings from the North Canadian river border will be planted this afternoon by Lee Chook students. A general observance at the high school replaces last year’s assembly as arranged by W C Moore.
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Sid W. C. Moore
Weather forecast brief hints at cooler northwest
Fair tonight and Tuesday in most areas with continued cool north west section. Southeast portion may see warmer conditions but overall mild, with no major precipitation expected.
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Kanbas
Qiarmer
County Officials Sued for Fees in 1917 1918
E. J. Sheldon former county commissioner BW Black and O N Abernathy county commissioners brought suit in district court for judgments of 17 each against the county for seven overseers of the poor and trustees of the county poor farm covering the years 1917 and 1918. The action tests the law on commissioners serving beyond ordinary duties. Passports Refused Paris reports the government denied passports to three socialists chosen to travel to Russia to study the Kotsheviki government following a socialist congress in Ber.
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Abernathy
Paris
Russia
Kotsheviki
Ber
Court ruling knocks out local gas rate hike
Federal decision voids state approved gas rate increases affecting companies operating in Missouri and neighboring states. The ruling determines rate setting as intrastate, overturning prior interstate framework and impacting consumer bills for rural and urban customers.
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Supreme Court
Vt London
Angas Natural Gas Company
Mrmany Sautpal
Fifteen Thousand Tax Returns Late
Revenue collector Hubert I Bolen reports nearly fifteen thousand income tax payers failed to file on time. Bolen suggests many could avoid penalties if unable to obtain tentative return blanks, while others who filed late through negligence face fines or prosecution to the full extent of the law.
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Hubert I. Bolen
Internal Revenue
Bolen
Satirical Times satire clashes with government figures
A garbled excerpt from The Times Saturday mocks political names and events while referencing public notices and military recruiting. It mentions various figures, a marine recruiting sergeant, and a charged political atmosphere with intrusive scribbles and distorted names.
Fall Fatal 10 Two Aviators
Two aviators from Ellvartun tele aviation personnel died Sunday night near Richuicd when their plane crashed near the end of a flight from Kelly Field San Antonio. Lieutenant Marsha 94 piloted the craft as it went down adding to the tragedy.
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Pilenie
Allied Armies Advance Amid Rumors Near Frankfort
Unverified dispatches report Allied forces advancing with rumors of further movement toward various fronts. French units are said to have penetrated the central area near Frankfort as the war effort continues.
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Frankfort
Rooster Frirlzy’s Fierce Feats End In Mystery Death
An odd tale from Phillips Produce describes Frirely, a rooster of unknown pedigree, rising to dominance among battle-worn fowls. The poultry arena witnessed a titanic clash as Friezy and Wrisky led rival factions, culminating in a dramatic, bloody hour before Friezy’s fate is left unresolved.
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Women Vote Amid Slack Hour Amid Election Tactics
An election official H Ohwat estimates 16 000 voters cast ballots during a slack hour amid congestion concerns. The report notes aggressive behavior by some women during the voting period at the city polling station.
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Fragmentary OCR Item On Local Election Delays and Notices
A garbled OCR passage notes delays in a local election process and mentions officials, a likely polling or candidate notice, and a reference to a parcel or property matter. The text lists names and places in a disrupted format, with unclear dates or actions.
Voters Awaiting Polls As Election Day Approaches
Reports describe voters preparing for a local election with an anticipated turnout of about 10 000 women registered and expected to vote. Officials seek to extend hours to maximize participation while weather plans influence polling logistics and candidate outreach.
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Oliver Askes
Abe Aybe
le Thenelven
Torlay
Learetul
Kent
Ethan Dlntes
Toteras
Myros
Peck Supporters Confident as Oklahoma City Mayor Race Nears
Supporters of Herbert ML Peak gather at Warquarters in Oklahoma City anxious for the vote. The major, brief in office, works on final campaign touches while crowds hoist confidence in his mayoral bid.
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Teck
Tent
Oke
Canedidate
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