28 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1919
Page
1
Rumors swirl over timing of the seventh session adjournment as lawmakers debate extending legislation. The house and senate have not fixed a final adjournment time amid ongoing talks on salary bills and potential changes to the legislative agenda.
A brief note reports a lone action where decision makers rejected repeated prone positions. No further details or names provided.
Washington reports new liberty loan terms allowing payments to be extended up to six months from 10 to November 11. Installments may be scheduled on any date with accrued interest. The Treasury notes a gradual extension option and clarifies prior payments remain credited.
Elica plans to open a new battery plant, citing job creation and regional investment. The move follows a local push for economic development and hints at collaboration with state authorities to fast track permits.
Attorney General Palmer announced actions on about 4000 enemy aliens interned during the war. Roughly 600 would receive paroles, 900 held indefinitely, and 200 W gar members would be referred to labor for possible deportation. About 1000 Americans and 500 others from Germany seek repatriation as arrangements with Germany are arranged.
Detroit police report a bank loot totaling $50,900 on March 2 at a local branch. Investigators identify a suspect named Mick Detroit as connected to the crime.
Washington March reports the War Department plans an immediate call for 69 000 volunteers for service in Europe. The three year terms cover contingents with incentives and large numbers to fill urgent expeditions.
Agents of a powerful party faction push General Pershing as the Republican candidate for national office. The drive includes lobbying by senators, governors, and notable party leaders, while dissension smolders among some military and political figures. Pershing reportedly resists attacks and has responded to critics with correspondence to the War Department and Congress.
Memphis deputies led a search across the Mississippi for two masked bandits who robbed the express car of currency from an eastbound St. Louis and San Francisco passenger train near Bridge Junction Arkansas. Early reports claimed about $6,000 was taken as the bandits fled after the heist and may have escaped along the train's path.
Paris dispatch reports former Emperor William and Frederick William to be tried by a high court to be created by the national assembly. Former Foreign Minister Zimmermann also to be brought before the court as Berlin notes Germany plans a new tribunal.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a thwarted plot involving American actions toward Russian captives. Names and full context are unclear due to damaged text. Further readable details are insufficient to determine dates, places, or organizations involved.
The Senate today defeated the free text book bill by an 18 to 12 vote. Senator Wilburn Cartwright filed a motion to reconsider and may seek another vote this afternoon as additional senators are expected to cast ballots. The tally lists Carpenter Cartwright Dearmon Gol Pepperna Beard Coyns Davidsom McIntosh Vider Sealth Be Vaughan Wetreas among those voting for the bill.
Fragmented text reports state income tax payments and political actions in Europe. Mentions Premier and Hungarian government shifts, military assignments, and tax collection actions impacting corporations and workers. The piece is garbled with unclear names and dates.
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