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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1919
Page
1
Peck thanks supporters after losing mayoral bid. He leaves town for Washington and says he did not retract campaign statements. Local counts show Democrats sweeping several offices, with Peck and other candidates listed across council and finance roles. Voter tallies indicate narrow margins in multiple precincts as canvassing continues.
Paris dispatch reports the commission on International labor legislation nearing completion after agreeing on all points amid American insistence that each country resolve its own issues without invoking League of Nations authority.
The readable fragments describe a sale event in Germany and a mention of peace proposals. Names, dates, and clear facts are missing, leaving only garbled details about an auction or sale and references to Germany and efforts toward peace.
The article recalls naval action with references to battleships destroyers and submarines, detailing the perilous approach of Allied fleets, life on ships, and the dramatic first rehearsal of a gun crew. It notes encounters along the coast and the tense push toward safer waters as units maneuvered under fire.
London dispatch reports a wireless telephone link between Canada and Ireland is tested and returned today by a company in London. The collaboration involves new equipment linking transatlantic lines and is described as a notable step in cross ocean communications.
Weather forecast warns that fruit trees in the Maze could suffer damage from a Thursday freeze. Local observers note favorable conditions today but anticipate cold temperatures Thursday night.
Mrs Woof Warree, widow of a former congressman who drafted the first suffrage bill in Texas, votes with her 74 year old mother accompanying her. The record notes the historic act as a pioneering moment in the state's suffrage movement.
Official reports reaching London describe a critical situation in Odessa the chief Russian port on the Black Sea with rumors that allied forces are evacuating the area. No confirmation could be obtained in London by early afternoon and the report is not denied.
The Armenian-Synan relief drive, extended over the past weeks, aims to reach Okiona City’s quota of 2000. Officials report the campaign will proceed for now, with coverage planned in many city districts despite limited facilities and ongoing efforts to reach all areas.
Senate turns down a bill proposing a constitutional amendment to collect a gross production tax on oil from reatreated Indian lands. Senator Fred Bo Teker, author, urged immediate consideration but the Senate voted by roll call not to take up the measure, delaying action.
Washington March 19 The War Finance Corporation has advanced 50 million dollars to the railroad administration. Director General Hines states the funds will be used only to pay current bills and not to meet obligations already incurred with railroad companies.
Kansas City scene reports a double tragedy after a man 27 is killed by a wallet hole to the temple and his wife 22 is gravely injured with a throat cut and skull fracture. A notebook bearing the words This contract I settled was found at their home. Police say the cause remains undetermined as four men robbed a bank in Freeport, with reports of a bank hold up and loot.
The senate voted to reconsider House Bill No increasing the automobile license tax after prior defeat. Debate stretched to the noon recess with attempts to modify regulations on traffickers and to ease the tax on tractors, led by Senator Frank Carpenter.
Starr discusses joining the screen industry amid mixed signals and local chatter. The article notes ongoing events and mentions figures connected to the scene, with references to recent social and cultural talk impacting the town.
A legislative note seeks the return of the entire 36th Division, with Senator Owen and Moore leading action to correct a statement about jailers and mothers backing the war department. The push aims to bring the Oklahoma unit home, prompted by a resolution introduced in the Twelfth Street area.
In Oakland, Mik George treenwool, wife of a banker, was killed by an explosion at Greenwool Home. Police cite two clues: small iron fragments and a lead-backed piece of clothing. A threatening letter promising $5,000 under a specific condition was received by Greenwood, linking the case to a prior Sacramento mansion dynamite attack.
Ferris Russell speaks at Advertising Club gathering urging defense of the Nations League and announces plans for a school building to start June 1 1919. Officials outline bond authorization by Attorney General Seo Nenelitit and steps to place the bond on the market with two weeks for preparations and ten days of advertising before construction begins.
Fragmented OCR text shows references to national war concerns and local civic issues in Oklahoma City. Mentions of a mayoral race, campaign rhetoric, and calls for urban improvements including streets, pavements, and city contracts. No clear names or dates fully readable to confirm specifics.
Generally fair weather tonight and Thursday with some cooling. North portions colder with a potential freezing episode Thursday night. West to northwest areas see cooler temperatures and increasing cloudiness Thursday. Southeast and extreme northeast regions warmer tonight then cooling Thursday.
A public meeting in Oklahoma City featured Representative Scott Ferris defending the League of Nations while addressing objections from Republicans. He argued WWI ended German dominance, warned of future global catastrophe, and cited huge cost estimates and casualty lists as the war’s enduring impact.
A fogbound incident reports the British steamer Croja striking southeast of Grand Manan. The crew landed at Grand Isle after the grounding, and word reached Eastport, Maine, with details varying about the exact location and timing.
In Texas near Socorro thirty five miles southeast of El Paso two hundred Villa supporters attempted to reach Mexico with General Felipe Angeles and Francisco Villa. One Mexican was wounded another escaped as darkness fell. Those captured include Mon nel Ituchite from Detroit and Fernando Licage former Angeles aide, Manuel leaza of New York captain on Angeles staff. They are noted as prominent in the revolutionary movement against the Carranza government.
A fragmented notice indicates a commission plans to issue an order soon affecting electricity bills and cuts. It mentions potential savings of about $4,200 and references Walker and Velahorta City in relation to proposed cost changes and an electric wall project.
A Taube factory reports a newly devised aircraft with a refined construction approach. The invention aims to advance transatlantic flight capability, featuring a nest-like arrangement and enhanced airframe design, announced amid ongoing prototyping discussions in March.
An obscure court filing indicates Brewer seeks federal restraint to prevent interference with the planned collection of a 2 percent levy tied to internal revenue. The action targets a U S district director and mentions related prohibitions and potential proceedings.
The Vich Arupenition train, touted as a symbol of Oklahoma City and Oklahomans, recently landed at Newport News Virginia. It will be in Oklahoma City within ten days to convey information from Washington officials. No details were available on the train’s status at the time, but it is expected to arrive at Camp Howie for deployment verification within ten days.
Lottie Baker faces a charge of killing her husband and will undergo a preliminary trial Thursday before Justice of the Peace AL Batley. The hearing begins at 9, with several witnesses summoned as her attorneys seek bail. And in London, March 19, the German constituent assembly election results show Majority Socialist 4 seats, Independent Socialist 1, and Bourgeois party 66.
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