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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
1
Reports say Paris talks with Wilson Lloyd George and Clemenceau press for a final peace treaty by month’s end. Editors note mixed views among Americans as Britain and France push for a league of nations while German terms loom.
Ambiguous text notes amendments to be considered Saturday at the League of Nations meeting. Mentions President Wilson, Lord Cecil, and Thomas A Gregory arriving. covenant adoption referenced. fragmentary details about American involvement and pending changes.
Geneva dispatch cites Vossische Zeitung reporting French forces occupy Rheinau near Mannheim and Verankfort Mannheim. Outposts reportedly extended from Cologne and Mayence bridgeheads toward Karlsruhe and Mannheim, with unclear allied confirmations on expanded front lines.
F Harbour of Harbour Longanne Oklahoma City furniture dealers has recovered sufficiently from a serious bout of pneumonia in Dallas Texas. Physicians say he is out of danger after a period in a semi conscious condition and fears for his recovery have subsided.
The governor announces another air trip with Lt. Governor accompanying, outlining plans for the journey and the expected arrival after adjournment. Details hint at coordinating with state officials and a timetable for the trip.
Fragmentary text describes an agent effort to locate in China for passport applications and related work. Mentions Leo 4 Vet and a city context with references to “TP comree” and unspecified authorities. Content is unclear but implies pursuit of passport or immigration processing.
A telegram from Mexowa reports that Mormons were released by Francisco Villa's forces at Colonia Dulay. Officials AJB Call and Mishap J Bentley led the mission with A J Whetten and Alvert Tietjen cited among the released.
London dispatch says Bolsheviks hold virtually all Ukraine after heavy fighting near Nikelaien Odessa. Casualties reported between 5000 and 8000 as Bolsheviks push Breach forces toward the port.
Eleven girls inmates at the State Industrial Home for Girls escaped Sunday afternoon during a hike outside the barbed wire enclosure. A young child accompanying them was later moved toward an Oklahoma orphanage as officials seek the runaways, with Governor Robertson informed of their disappearance.
The legislature approved a bill authorizing 475000 for capitol paving with a three month completion target. Governor Robertson indicated support as the appropriations committee reported the measure favorably yesterday.
Mrs Geertrude Lewis at the federal employment bureau pleads for a home for a well educated grandmother described as a musician. She seeks a position not a high wage, highlighting the woman’s health and suitability for better things than factory work.
DF Winnie M. Sanger receives a solgol medal embossed Second district for an Americanization essay. Eugene F. Law son of Newata, president of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs, awards the prize to the writer from grade and high schools. The contest is open to seventh through twelfth grade students and will be exhibited at the high school during the week ending April 18.
A historical letter critiques marriage stability, noting surveys and estimates that about one in nine marriages end in divorce. It references public attitudes, legal systems, and evolving social norms around matrimony, greed, and domestic life across major cities and states.
A garbled OCR fragment includes scattered words and letters with no clear event, person, or location. The legible content is minimal, offering no coherent facts or identifiable subjects to summarize into a news item.
A fragment describes a trade name teaching steps to ace an interview at a steering point. It mentions a trade name to be aired and a fall timing. The readable text hints at an instructional tone and a possible vendor or sponsor involved.
A fragmentary account recalls Russell as a baseball talent who might have reached the major leagues if he had remained active. It mentions Dickey and Me Katewell discussing his younger days, home runs marked by an “H” and a debate over Russell’s impact, with references to teams, managers, and episodic scenes from the era.
Brown of Kansas City opened the Methodist centenary conference with a talk at the First Methodist Church. De H L Wollr t Howard Taylor and Taylor addressed the gathering. The program lists afternoon sessions at 2 and a 7:40 stereo lecture by Plaward Musser with speakers John Lowe Fort Bishop Wool Shepard A Brown and others.
Mrs. 1A. Robertson wife of Governor Robertson conducted an informal inspection of the State Industrial School for Girls yesterday afternoon at the governor’s request. The visit aims to assess the institution’s needs ahead of today’s appropriation bill proposal in the legislature.
The chamber of deputies passed a bill by thirty to twenty vote in March to hold a plebiscite on whether the current regime remains or a republic is created, with a new dynasty possible if a republic is established, according to dispatches received here.
Oklahoma City clearing house totals show a five percent weekly gain led by Sugar and Riv markets. Former Albion State Bank president John Valle, now secretary of the Oklahoma City Clearing House Association, assumed office last Monday.
A garbled railway reminiscence describes travel through France and Belgium during wartime, mentioning trains, stations, and distant wheat production. Scattered names and places appear, with interrupted phrases suggesting broader reportage on railway life and rural economy. The tone mirrors a flow of impressions rather than a cohesive event.
Newport News dispatch reports the Rijndam arrived at St Nazaire with Pord fleet units. In the same port the transport Martha or Pigeet de ot and other ships prepared for speed trials. The vessels gathered for the escort and quick launch exercises as part of a rapid naval race.
In a published defense von Hindenburg argues the emperor's departure from Germany during the November upheavals was chosen to save the fatherland. He says armistice aims would have delayed peace and cost more soldiers lives, and the decision followed grim deliberation with advisers to protect Germany from further losses.
Fragmented text recounts Hitchcock visiting Pershing, with garbled lines suggesting a cryptic or coded passage. Key names appear imperfectly, while surrounding text lacks clear events, dates, or locations to establish a definite summary.
A dramatic court report details a woman luring her lover’s wife to tea and poisoning her, declaring “I was crazy.” The narrative follows testimony, confessions, and reactions as investigators and senators debate the case and its implications for the upcoming trial.
Noel, a Cherokee Indian, was convicted of murder for killing TL Jube who employed him on a farm near the Mississippi River while they traveled from Arkansas. The governor refused clemency after reviewing the trial record and crime details.
A force of about fifty revenue service deputies departed the bureau last night on a state-widecampaign to collect the floor tax on autos and farm machinery, as provided by the revenue bill approved before 1919.
Readable text notes a cloudy forecast with probable rain tonight and Friday. Mentions colder conditions tonight, with temperature trends varying by region. Contains garbled phrases but preserves reference to a weather outlook and geographic qualifiers.
A filed rate proposal outlines a new lower electricity price plan affecting Walker and neighboring communities. The plan, tied to May implementation, promises a kilowatt hour reduction with a net rate drop amid regulatory review by city officials and the Oklahoma electric company.
The text discusses potential lower rates from a company, mentioning a 10 percent prompt payment discount and a 1 percent precision reduction for previous payments. It notes proposed reductions tied to new lighting purposes and adjustments to early or prompt payment terms. It cites a general reduction target and outlines payment figures such as $1.40 and 12 cents as examples of anticipated changes.
The education board discussed bond issues and funding for the next fiscal year. Woollworth, chairman, will lead the review of proposed bond aspects as a New York representative remains in the city for consultations on financing a $100 million plan.
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