Engineers Story Told By City Boy
The narrative recounts the wartime diary of Captain Welch and Jodie F. Mahr detailing the 411th Engineers from Oklahoma City. It follows Company V of the Engineers through training on Texas plains, the move to Fort Worth, and the journey toward France with Red Cross aid stops in Sherman and Springfield, highlighting Oklahoma City participation and regional authorship.
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Cots
Arioy
Jodie F. Mahr
Sonny Oklahoma Cillan
Dr 7 & Mahr
United States
Servie Atot
Texas
Vth
Fort Worth
France
Plains of
Camp
Bowie
Ft Sherman
Red Cross
Springfield
Red Grass
Flood Menaces Ohio Lowlands
The Mississippi River is forecast to reach a 25 foot stage at St. Louis by Saturday night. The Ohio River zone faces worsening floods as residents evacuate lowlands. In Mississippi, a deadly tornado has caused heavy damage near Blue Mountain and Ripley, with several dead or injured.
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ST. Louis
Mississippi River
Hebree MW. Hayes
United States Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Vere
Cairo
Mis
Ohio River
Jackson
Miss
Delta
Blue Mountain
Effie Thomas
Sam Little
Ripley
Inter
Car Company Must Retain Conductorets
A Washington labor board order requires a car company to retain conductors amid a dispute over work conditions and layoffs. The decision names company executives and outlines penalties if compliance fails.
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Car Company
Washington
Woman Claims First Female Vote in Local Election
Fragmented report shows a local woman asserting she is the first female voter in the community. The text is garbled but references Maw Paice and Mae Kilaplon among others with unclear actions or dates.
Army Strength Reaches 2 268 537 National Force
The War Department released figures showing the standing army at 2 268 537 troops. The report notes 1418 officers are men, with 24 Marines in overseas postings and 47 218 in insular possessions.
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Irene
Ametin
Mage
Therreane
Hent
War Department
Lurgie
United States
Insular
Road Bond Report Delayed by Auto Tax Bill Action
A $40 million road bond resolution hinges on the senate action on the automobile license tax bill. A conference committee member said reporting the measure depends on whether the tax bill advances, with a hoped final disposition before night.
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Senate
Voting Today Cuts House Attendance in Oklahoma
City elections across the state reduced legislative presence as thirty members were absent during roll call. Lawmakers left for home to vote in municipal contests, drawing interest from Oklahoma City peers watching the results.
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House of Representatives
Oklahoma City
Republican Headquarters Quiet as Candidates Campaign
G O P offices showed a sparse scene with candidates and workers at the front. CH Russell, running for mayor, predicted a comfortable majority at noon and said both men and women voters favored the Republicans. He added he would win the women’s vote by a large margin.
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CH. Russell
Russell
111th Train Lands in U S From France
The 111th ammunition train of the 36th division has returned to American soil at Newport News Virginia aboard Are. The unit is composed largely of Oklahoma men and will entrain for Oklahoma City soon. They will parade visit homes and then proceed to Camp Howze Fort Worth to demobilize. A big welcome home is being organized and the committee will coordinate with the War Department to set the entrainment date.
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France
Associated Press
Newport News
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Camp Howie
Fort Worth
War Department
Cit
Helgoland Forts Ordered Razed Amid Peace Talks
In Paris on March 18 the fate of Helgoland is debated as a potential peace treaty port. The American peace delegation signals Germany may surrender ship ownership later. A White House meeting with Lloyd George Orlando and Clemenceau aims to secure unity on the peace terms including the League of Nations.
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Paris
Carmel
Toman
Helgoland
Germany
Wilson
Premers Lloyd George Orlando
Clemenceny
Pars White House Titay
Pre Imens
Supreme Directive
Supreme Council
Tommorrow
Gilty
League of Nations
Senate Act Halves Garage License Tax Revenue Dispute
The Senate passed an amendment cutting the auto license tax by half after a 19 to 17 vote amid a debate over revenue impacts and future fees. Senator Elmer Thomas pushed provisions for an automatic seizure of untagged vehicles, while the bill awaits final passage. Bishop George William Erskine Russell died in London on March 17.
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Davideon
Pri
Simon
Darren
Aye
Hoar
Reiges
Carpenter
Chath Cordell
Coyne
Darbean
Veradgher
Gobbie
Hall
Wal
Hows
Tohnien
Ravaht
Y Mbotton
Sriyder
Watrits
Wilson
Bishop
Tondon
George William Erskine Russell
London
Tela
Ferris to Fly to Oklahoma City Speaking Engagement
Congressman Ferris will fly from Fort Sill to Oklahoma City aboard a Curtiss plane at 4 PM to address the Oklahoma City Advertising Club tomorrow noon. Lieut Col Rob Barnite will pilot and is slated as a special guest of the Ad club for the event defending Woodrow Wilsons League of Nations policy.
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Post Field
Harnite
Ad Club
Ferrie
Fresuent Wilson
Beulah Litchfield to Leave School Upon Turning Eighteen
Beulah Litchfield, inmate since June 16 1918 at the Russell Home for Girls, turns 18 tonight and must leave the institution tomorrow morning. She has no clear plans, few skills, and limited contact with her mother, raising concerns about her future independence.
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Beulah
Red Claws
Heglal Nil
Russell
Hore
Renilah
Russell Hone
Okarche Okla
Jame
Indiana
Oklahon
Winnie Flaherty
Brewers Face Beer Order and Stock Shortages in Aftermath
Breweries plan to ignore the U S prohibition and continue production while stockpiles on hand are tallied. Authorities report gradual lifting of the ban since 1918 with near beer allowed under government permission, as brewers press to meet demand and adjust pricing.
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Welhau
Atlas Adeering Betewery
Olivers
York
Ieee
Stroma” Herrae
Stroma” Herrae Wd.eimecrvatios Imeavure
Wallen
Cnear-bees
Manufactarety
Bette
Roper Seeks U S Ruling On Alcohol Content Policy
The article reports Roper seeking a U S ruling on whether state limits on beer alcohol content can be enforced. It notes brewing interests in New York pushed to resume possession and sale of beer over twenty one percent alcohol, amid regulatory debate.
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New York
30 Hour Week Debate prompts miners action
President of the United Mine Workers Frank Hayes urges a six hour day and five day week for miners during a policy committee session. He notes misinterpretations by press and public while pushing wage stability and collective bargaining with government support.
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Afl Nationalis
Alia
Deak Wines
Frank
Mayes
United Mine Workers of Amerwa
Hevie
Hayes
Pajama Department Battle Spurs Bankers' Damages Claim
A dated report details a legal dispute over damages sought by a banker related to a pajama incident. The adversarial filing references clashing claims and financial stakes amid a court process.
Mother Admits Child Starvation Across Tragedy Case
A mother admits involvement in the starvation and death of her child. Jurors hear testimony detailing abuse and neglect with the coroner listing cause as starvation. Authorities say the incident occurred in a county in a case surrounding the child’s death and the family’s role.
Pork Price Flurry to Be Investigated
Conditions caused by rising prices of pork products will be considered at a conference this day at the Food Administration offices in New York. Frederick S Syvder, former head of the meat division, and Ridgar Pickard, acting food administrator, face Herbert Hoover's absence as Hens Mleti of the food administration speaks.
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Washington
Nareh Ik
Hms Mod
Food Avl Inngistration
Gen Corporation
New York
Frederick S Syvder
Meat Divisi
Ridgar Pickard
Herbert Hoover
Hens Mleti
Tou 1
Early votes and women's turnout in city polls rise
The article notes early votes shining in CI polls with women increasingly participating. It mentions precinct officials, hotel venues, and candidate activity, with emphasis on the impact of early voting patterns and the expansion of female voter engagement in the election.
Voters urged amid crowded lines at local election
Citizens gathered at the city arena as candidates urged turnout for May election. Officials emphasized duty to vote and informed residents about the stakes in the contest, urging steady participation despite long lines and busy polling sites.
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Mayar Davis
Tite Ene Arena
Wutidate
Howhieh
Poll Echoes Complaints on Canvassing Shortfalls
Early Tuesday a county election official reported a number of precincts lacking full canvassing lines and workers. Secretary Oliver viewed the situation with observers on duty as K Snyder filed a report at 1145 this morning. No shortages were recorded by noon. election board members remained ready to deliver ballots to precincts citywide.
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Martes
Oliver
Econ
Olver
Wareren K. Snyder
County Election Board
Ea Ry
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