Morris Company Tax Maneuvers Clash With Officials
Morris & Company faced tax battles over its $1,100,000 capitalization in Oklahoma County. Morrow, the assessor, said officials sought to cut valuations to $250,000 and described attempts by company backers and attorney John W. Choate to influence assessments. The property, in Greedy township, has paid only school district tax since 1911.
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Morris & Company
JS. Moerow
Oklahoma County
Jods-In
Petiti
Morrow
County Equalization Board
State Equalization Board
Emarly Vine
John W. Choate
George W. Carrie
Nye Morrow
A. Bockaven
Greedy
Valingtown
German Threat No Fear From Western Front Drive
Washington reports a cautious German buildup on the western front is defensive rather than offensive. The War Department notes fresh German redeployments, air force activity, and resumed rail and logistic movement, while American troops continue operations on five fronts including the Swiss border.
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Washington
War Department
Hiv
Atlantic
ENEMY SPY MAY BE IN AMERICAN LINES INDIAN REPORTS AND SENTRY ACTION
Indian intelligence reports suggest a possible spy among American lines northwest of Tout Early. An American sentry engaged enemy positions during a signal flare, then fled. hours earlier New England troops in action along the Chemin des James are said to be active, though identity restrictions had limited disclosure until The Star and Stripes published the unit’s identity. An American patrol penetrated enemy trenches, gathering valuable information before retreating under fire. The report notes continued combat along No Man's Land and other front lines as part of ongoing operations.
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Tout
New England
Chemin Des James
Nnte
Massachusetts
Stara and Stripes
Teonte
Tharleit Seemadies
Steele
Aurion
No Man's
El Reno honors Simons decorated in World War I
El Reno rejoices as Louis A Simons, a resident since moving from seven towns, is awarded the French War Cross for bravery. Corporal Simons, 25, served with Pershing's expedition and on the Mexican border. He has three sisters and three brothers in town. the youngest brother Arlen is in France.
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Reno
Okla
Wo Simone
Souths Ethicott Street
Thie Moray
Thaller
Louis A Simons
Momber
American Expeditionary Forge
Actin
Sharon Bride
Mexico
Perahin
Meo Sinan
Fan
el Reno
Sevea
Simons
United States
Pershing
Mexican
Sintons Fas
Walter
United States Army
Arlen
France
Heney to Omaha for Packing Probe
Francis J. Hetey, general counsel of the federal trade commission, travels to Omaha, Nebraska for an investigation into the packing industry. The hearing in Kansas City is planned to begin Thursday, with officials proceeding to cover certain phases of the inquiry.
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HENEY
Omaha
Kansas City
Francis J. Hetey
Federal Trade Entimecon
Neb
Signy
Henry
McAdoo Plans Oklahoma City Speaking Tour
Secretary McAdoo will speak in Oklahoma City during the Liberty campaign period. The itinerary and exact meeting date were not announced, with telegrams confirming a planned appearance amid political campaign activity.
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McAdoo
Oklahoma City
William Gibran
McArtoo
Ames
Titat
Scott J Verris
My Adoo
Ign
McAdon
Oklaoma City
Delinquents Unaccounted In Navy Service Report
Only 24 delinquents remain unaccounted for with 15 at Hest reported and Wakeleen listed as accounted for. The general's office says the remainder are in military or naval service and completed or returned the inquiries.
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Hest
T Sartai
Miliary Naval Service
Fair and Warmer Weather Forecast
Local forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions tonight and Tuesday. Strong southerly winds may affect coastal areas with higher daytime temperatures and gusty gusts.
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Frean
Eantern
Present Activity No Indication of Major Breakthrough
The report notes no clear sign of a decisive offensive by Allied or Axis forces. Front lines show steady engagement as both sides prepare for possible wider attacks, with observers cautioning that any sustained breakthrough could reshape morale more than battlefield gains.
Unscrambling a garbled wartime Belgian front account
A noisy, partially readable OCR fragment discusses Belgian Army morale and fronts. Names like Joosten and Helga appear amid distorted phrases. The text references military movement, leaders, and unclear actions, without coherent events or dates.
Germany Claims Bringing Down 22 Entente Planes
Germany announces it has downed 22 Entente aircraft in air battles today. Reports from London and Paris indicate coordinated Allied air raids faced heavy losses as air superiority swings amid ongoing hostilities.
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Germany
Germany warns US of reciprocal property measures
London reports that Berlin informed Washington that Germany will apply measures against American property in Germany in the same proportion as measures taken against German property in the United States. The notice cites wartime reciprocity and notes ongoing government actions to seize or restrict enemy assets, reflecting intensified conflicts over confiscation and property rights.
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London
Berlin
Foreign Office
Germany
United States
Reuters Amsterdant Cortesjandent
Crimanty Henge
Teermany Hielo
Shhereby
Prianly Enothijng Geymarys
Crude Oil Price Up A Quarter In Trade
In late trading crude oil prices rose about a quarter as markets weighed supply concerns and demand prospects. Traders noted steady activity across markets with ongoing tensions affecting pricing and potential regional disruptions influencing futures.
CHARLIE CHAPLIN AND TAFT TO SPEAK IN OKLAHOMA
Meester H Westfall, cochair of the Third Liberty loan state speakers bureau, announces planned speakers for Oklahoma during the campaign. Taft, Chaplin, Fairbanks, Alice Nielsen, and others are slated to tour nationwide, with local speaker networks organized across counties starting April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Chaplin
Fairbanks
Taft
Meester H Westfall
Third Liberty Foan
Kansan City
IE. Violette
Kansas City
Antwinette Funk
Huteas
Teaggrive
Draft Is Raised to Let Farmers Plant New Crops
Government action raises draft for farmers to grow new crops amid shifting agricultural plan. Officials note year 18 May as critical for implementation. Experts warn that market demand and climate conditions will shape which crops expand. Stakeholders include Marek and local agricultural bodies coordinating planting efforts.
Hindu Arrested for Completing Embroil India Plot
A report notes the arrest of a Hindu individual linked to a plan to embroil India. The fragmented text references authorities and an operation, with unclear locale and timing. Further readable names and specifics are not provided in the OCR snippet.
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India
America Awaits Dutch Answer on Ships Move
Washington reports progress on plans to run Dutch ships under U S and Britain. The government awaits Holland's reply to terms of the contract and potential requisition. If accepted, American waters face changes while compliance and speed to finalize remain uncertain.
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America
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Holland
Germany
Gulfer Seiente
Buy Thrift Stamps and Get Free Pie Sales Scheme
Thrift stamps promotion offers a free pie with purchase as part of a county sale plan. Officials state the scheme mirrors a proven approach used elsewhere, aiming to boost stamp sales and fund local activities.
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Starog
Evant Council of
Hove
Stainie
Galloway
Anil Pict
Hearings Open on Plan to Cut Gasoline Prices
Oklahoma hearings begin as the state corporation commission probes gasoline costs. Federal official ER Sanford testifies refining costs average 14.17 cents a gallon with high and low figures cited. Refineries, led by magnolia, Standard Oil and Texas firms, appear as defendants in the price-fixing suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
ER. Sanford
Federal
Sanford
Aim
Ry Heeling
Folloning Bremers
George C Greer Et Dallae
W. Stuart
Mi Company
Burford
Robertson
Helene
Standard Oi Comny
Indiana
Emery
Jon
Pierce
Hilttele
Ames
Chambers, Lowe and Richardson
Texas Company
George BS. Nodie
Freeing
Noble
Freeling
Greer
Magnolia Company
Associated Oil Company
California
Federal Trades Commission
Coset
Freebug
Federn
Trades Commission
Kastiir
Preeling
Austrians Over 50 to Begin Demobilisation
Amsterdam dispatch to Vossische Zeitung says three of the oldest landstorm levies serving with Austrian forces will be demobilised. Men born in 1867 1868 and 1869 will start immediate demobilisation and be completed by May October and December respectively.
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Amsterdam
Venta
Vossiche Zeitung
Berlin
Mes
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Bulletin Capital
Slack
Hindenburg
Emperor William
Lokal Anseiger
von Hindenburg
Zimmie
Freilay
Utetin
Kieth Armericat
Aritlety
Kine
Albert
Iportant Coastal Soutor
Sindy
le West
Helga
Joosten
Wchl
Murell
Kaiser
Thompaen
Prussian Air Service
Heal
Privian Air Service
Colinel Thimpsen
Welling
Hajwer
Standard Oil
Mitch
Heine Times
A. Mutslielt Waliner
Lerman
Uniti
Fia
Fariel
Sthuingti
Marek
Arlene
Philinander
Agnde Simtel Bey
Willy
U.S
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