27 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1919
Page
1
Report notes about one hundred men on a train from Oklahoma City expected to be discharged on Monday with most returning home by Tuesday. Officers and men hoped for rapid demobilization to end the long separation. A prior order and war department guidance may ease handling of released troops after arrival at Fort Worth and related contingents.
Five men terrorised a Norman girls boarding theme and stole clothing and other goods valued at $1,894 after forcing entry. The assault threatened to kill if the girls cried out, then fled in a waiting automobile. The incident was reported as a local news item with details left unclear by damaged text.
A fragmented report urges merging weaker rural roads with stronger routes to improve regional transportation. The brief mentions an ongoing debate and calls for unified planning.
A brief reports that a deep oil test will be drilled soon just a few miles from the city. The article notes the attempted general strike by German workers in occupied areas failed to materialize and winds up with American authorities and workers resuming duties amid pay adjustments.
Oklahoma City businessmen form the Oklahoma City Suburban Oil and Gas Company to drill on the Aspland farm tract in Oklahoma County. A derrick, boiler, and engine will be in place within weeks, with tests planned for the first week of April. The venture stems from long-time local geologists and capital from A. M. Robertson and J. M. Sullivan, aiming to bring oil and gas production to the county.
An Oklahoma Railways office this morning announced service changes to Capitol line. Officials said the schedule would be updated and take effect soon, with further details to follow from the agency.
Washington March 27 The supreme court was asked to rehear the Debs espionage case arising from statements made in Canton Ohio. The filing seeks a review of the conviction under the Espionage Act by Debs and his attorneys.
The report indicates T. J. Spasia was arrested on a charge of stealing his own car after driving several miles away. Sparks county officials stated the suspect admitted ownership and the incident was handled by local authorities.
The governor signs a bill enlarging municipal court jurisdiction to include courts of record and jury trials for certain crimes. It applies to cities with populations 50 000 to 80 000 per the last federal census, with Oklahoma City cited as a key example and advocate.
Paris witnessed renewed activity as President Wilege and the premiers of Great Britain France and Italy resumed efforts to resolve outstanding questions hindering peace. The conference drew intense attention and both criticism and debate about who should steer the negotiations.
Paris reports General Mangin, a top French commander, will be recalled from Mayence to lead a mission in eastern Europe. The Gaulois says he may command in the Bakekana area for possible operations on the Hungarian frontier and southwestern Russia. General Malleterre argues that allied forces must move decisively to check bolsheviks and link with Poland, with Foch’s sword still sheathed.
The Times announces an ongoing movie contest with printed station pies and prizes of 7.50, 5, and 2.50 for the first three correct or earliest correct answers. Readers are urged to read the rules, collect copies, and enter before the contest ends in Oblal City.
A statewide church gathering opens with a 9:30 a m session at the First Christian church and three afternoon meetings at St Luke's Methodist First Presbyterian and the First Christian churches. The speaker denounces opposition driven by sordid ambitions and stresses faith over worldly aims.
The article reports the Keeton family involved in a fatal train incident in April near Onark Massachusetts. Fred Keeton fatally injures his wife Lina before dying himself in the crash. Onlookers describe the scene as an emotional reunion as bodies are recovered and transported for burial.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a thermometer reading and weather details. The readable text mentions TeMPaRATUN and references angles and night conditions, but most specifics are unreadable.
Attorney General Preeling announced a change in the election date for the 50 million road bond issue. The measure requires the legislature to designate a committee to prepare arguments for and against the proposals, with forty days before the election for publication. The obstacle was removed by a senate bid extending advertising time for the new bill.
Geneva March 27 Former Emperor William of Germany is alarmed by threatening letters received in Holland. Swiss newspapers report unrest as residents prepare for possible evacuation and cautious measures amid political tension.
Unclear report states three men were arrested and have been moved to the county facility. Details and identities are not fully legible in the supplied text.
A dispatch from Budapest via Central News reports Italian troops occupying Pressburg within 18 miles of Vienna on the Honorian side of the border. The Berlin bureau forwarded the note to a Central News correspondent.
Reports from Belgrade indicate the Italian government may be barred from sending propaganda or goods to Slavic territories. The Italian question arises as delegates assess transport restrictions and the impact on regional stability.
Fragmentary text reports Galacia in revolt with workers and soviet influence spreading to cities. Mention of troops dispatched by the government and the movement gaining momentum with a general strike.
The article claims a Jewish led government in the Hungarian regime SASSR and notes Christian Magyars oppose such a state. It describes a Reichapost of Lays and criticizes the proposed administration as unsuitable for Hungary.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Chicago and Anny Arrectet with names like Sasa. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks a coherent event or outcome to anchor a fuller summary. No dates or organizations are identifiable.
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