Gasoline Prices Rise and Accidents at Refinery Area
Reports show gasoline costs climbing to 28 cents in Sapulpa and 25–28 cents in nearby towns as Standard Oil and other firms coordinate prices. Testimony details refinery origins and trucking to smaller towns. A laborer sues after a grease-covered spike injures him on railroad property, with claims of unsafe equipment and negligence.
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CoPirada
Wichina
Kur
Arkansas City
Porwa City
Morea City
Oklahoma
Freeling
Charles Martin
Hrminy
Cherokee
Strdard
Rt Musson
Here Oil Corporation
Mussap
Byron
Burington
Drift Wort
Amrita
Standard Oil Company
A. A. Boyd Af
Sapulpa
Tulsa
Howden
Sanitipa
Sandor Diggs
Alva
Woods County
Sandard
Frank Keel
Keefe
Lahioma City
Weinpart
Jane
German Prisoners Help Bolsheviki Win Amur Battle
London dispatch reports that thawed German prisoners aided Bolsheviki forces in a battle near Blagowiestchensk, Amur region, as of a March statement from Tokio via Reuters. It notes no confirmation of Japanese casualties.
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Amur
London
Blagowiesttchensk
Increased Wages Supported for Postal Clerks by Senate
Washington March 19. Flat pay increases of 15 percent for all postal employees include annual salaries and day pay across all grades and classes. Recommendations urge adoption by the Senate postal committee as part of the annual post office appropriation bill, pending full committee approval.
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Washington
Postal Service
Senate
Post Office
City Planning Moves to Expand Boundaries to Include Packers
City commissioners propose extending city limits to include Morin & Co and Wilson & Co packing plants. The plants currently lie just outside the present municipal boundary, and the ordinance aims to bring them inside the city limits.
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Morin & Co
Wilson ®& Co
Morris Known to Rule Local Stockyard Work
Francis X Hetey of the Federal Trade Commission resumes the investigation of the large U S packing industry in Omaha. Witnesses include packers and stockyard officials. Testimony centers on a belief that Armour and Swift dominated major U S stockyards from Omaha to Chicago with firm earnings reported for the Omaha yard last year.
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Morris
Omaha
Neb
Francis Xf Hetey
Federal Trade Commission
Todaty
Sion City
Nebraska
Lowa
Fo Stryker
Art Traffic
Seth Omaha Lives Stock Exchange
Armour & ‘An
Onaha
Swift & Co
Sioux Civ
St. Paul
Morrie & Co
Oklahoma City
Armour & Co
Fort Worth
Swift and Armour
Denver
Mirriy & Co
Kansas City
Armour
Chicago
St. Louis
Kaiser Invites Neutral Reporters To See Big Show
March 19 London. The head of the German army invites neutral correspondents to witness the western front offensive. Exchange Telegraph reports correspondents will depart for the front on Wednesday from Copenhagen.
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Kaiser
London
Western
Exchange Telegraph
Copenhagen
New York House Delays Vote on Prohibition Bill
Alamy NY March 19 the prohibition measure moved from the assembly to the senate after the assembly voted to postpone indefinitely. All sides of the issue will be weighed in the senate tomorrow.
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New York House
British Aviators Do 255 Flights Over German Towns
London report shows British aviators carried out two hundred and five nights into Germany with losses of ten machines. Parliamentary secretary James MacPherson told the House of Commons results of air raids on Mannheim March 18 and other targets. Weather forecasts note fair and warmer conditions locally and state-wide with improving temperatures midweek.
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London
Germany
James Tan MacPhersin
Othee
Howe of Commons
Hombe
Mannheim
War Veteran Corpral Lewis A. Simons Honored
Cor corporal Lewis A Simons praised for coolness and courage during a repulsed attack. Wounded in action, he demonstrated steadfast conduct in combat, reflecting the bravery of a hardened veteran.
Wisconsin Loyalty Ballot Heats Up In Primary Clash
Milwaukee March 19 voters cast early ballots in Wisconsin party and nonpartisan city races. The contest focuses on the unexpired Senate term of Paul C Hastings. Democrats feature Joseph E Davies and Dr Charles McCarthy while Republicans pit Erv J Lenroot and Jack Compent against La Crowe. Berger vies for the nomination for the other field.
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Milwaukee
Wis
United Statator
Wisconsin
United States
Paul C Hasting
Wirconsin
Tre
Democraty
Anii
Ervith J. Lenroot
Anil Jaca
la Crowe
Wliely
Victor Ly Berger
Sunvasion
Hlane
Lions Club Plans Monthly Support for Community Work
At a Lions meeting a resolution was passed to contribute 28 dollars monthly to cover the salary of an applicant at the Santaite Community Home for work. The exact duties and location are described as local community service activities.
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Eli
Slacker Color Tale Heard in Texas Habeas Case
Judge Gordon Russell of the federal district court in the eastern district of Texas ruled on a writ of habeas corpus to prevent turning a man over to military authorities. The hearing described how slackers could be identified by their colors and worn coats.
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Gordon Russell
Federal District Court For
Casualty list releases thirty names from war dept
Washington March 19 casualty list issued today by the war department contained only thirty names. Capt Phelps Cotlins was included among those killed in action. Sinut, George O. Mid- Aleditch died in an accident. The casualties were as follows: Killed in action, of accident, three, died of
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Washington
War Department
Phelps Cotlins
Sinut
George O. Mid- Aleditch
el Followa
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Seeks Urgent Turbine Delivery
A representative of the Oklahoma Gas and Electric company urged Mayor Ed Overholser and the city commissioners to sign a priorities request in Washington to speed shipment of a $0 turbine now at Schenectady. The turbine would boost local lighting capacity and provide reserve power, addressing high fuel costs and rising private complaints.
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Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Ed Overholser
Cily
Priorities Committee
Wahington
Schenectady
Oklahoma City
San
OAC
Kiinwals
Baltic Dispute Escalates as Germany Occupies Aland Islands
Germany pressed for a Baltic settlement at the Brent-Litovek talks and sent troops to Aland under the pretext of frequent actions from Finland. The move followed Sweden’s stance and broader diplomatic friction in the Baltic region.
Coblenz air raid kills many and damages works
A Times report from London describes an Allied air raid on Coblenz that killed many and damaged a large munition factory near Mulheun. Eyewitnesses and a neutral traveler recounts confusion and fear as residents believed the attackers were Americans.
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London
Willy Persons
Coblenz
Monilay
Council Creates Price Fixing Committee for Material Costs
Washington March 19 The Council of National Defense announced the creation of a price fixing committee to set the prices of raw materials purchased by the government and to implement a price fixing policy to be approved by the president. Members include John Hancock Garfield Taunting Harris Frayne Baruch and other officials. an executive subcommittee will plan quarters and work to avoid delay in price decisions.
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Washington
War Industries Homed
Council of National Defense
Vegbr
Depa
John Hancock
Bureau of Supplies and Actorate of
The
Navy
Garfield
F. W. Tauntig
Tariff Commissions
W. J. Harris
Federal Trade Commission
Huh Frayne
War Industries Board
Bernard M Baruch
War Industries
Wegarmnenty
Hirst
Do Not Put Trees in Garbage Cans Warns Kesler
Mark Kesler, commissioner of public safety, warns residents not to pile trimmed trees into alleys for city pickup. He notes the city lacks capacity to handle extra debris and urges proper disposal to avoid waste and clogging of services.
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Mark Kesler
Public Safety
Kesler
Texas Judge Dies After Being Shot With Back Turned
Fort Worth Texas judge Higgins a district jurist for eighteen years at Sayer Treas was shot through the back while dining at Clairemont Kent county and died this afternoon at 124 o'clock. A miner identified with major oil and criminal trials in western Texas was shot Sunday night. The body will be buried in Snyder.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Mitch Pe CC Higgins
Sayer
Treas
Clairemont
Kent County
Mi Ina
Snyder
Chicago Bandits Recover From Noon Hold Up
Three armed robbers robbed at noon under the La Salle Street elevated station in Chicago, escaping with 1840. Police probe ongoing as investigators seek clues about the Hay Iie tieanenver incident and the suspects.
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Chicago
Hay
la Salle Street
President Signs Daylight Bill How It Works
Washington March 19 The daylight saving plan was signed today by President Wilson It moves clocks forward one hour on the last Saturday in March and back on the last Sunday in October Trains will run as usual and daily life remains unchanged Just turn clocks ahead or back as directed The measure promises fuel savings reduced coal use and increased manufacturing productivity citing European adoption as precedent
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Washington
Wilson
Troute
América
Roek
Han Wen
Congress
Hobingon Avenue Petition Blocks Street Resurfacing
Wallon, as commissioner of streets, received a petition from Hobingon avenue property owners between Grand avenue and Third street. They refuse to share resurfacing costs, calling the stretch the city’s worst street. A February 28 resolution had approved resurfacing and work was ready to start when the petition arrived, likely delaying further steps.
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Wallon
Hobingon Avenue
Grand Avenue
Third Street
Watton
Holland Agrees To Send Ships To Allied War Effort
The Netherlands, in need of wheat from the United States, accepts with conditions the Anglo American demand on Dutch shipping. Foreign Minister Loudon said the matter will be discussed in the chamber. The Dutch refuse to be forced to carry war materials and insist bunker coal be supplied, keeping Dutch ships out of danger.
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Holland
Loudon
Halland
Netherlands
Ae Orimilai
England Demands Requisition of Dutch Ships in War
Washington awaits official word on the seizure plan as the Netherlands must respond to British and American orders. Officials prepared to act at once once a proclamation by President Wilson is issued, with dispatches indicating Holland may accept terms or face immediate requisition if not.
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Ame
Don
Netherlands
London
Wilton
Maren Io
Ce Os Hague
Holland
Great Britain
Hague
Skelen
Narmach
Ant Arene
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