02 May 1917
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1917
Page
1
Governor William urges economy across all state departments delaying new public buildings and trimming faculty sizes to minimum while supporting a wartime emergency fund. He says contracts for buildings be reduced and emergency structures built as needed, with brick plant halted for material use.
Secretary McAdoo urged Congress to expand the War Risk Insurance Bureau powers to insure lives of officers and men on merchant ships. The plan sets death benefits from 1000 to 5000 dollars with proportional injury indemnity, and would require insured vessels to carry life insurance on crews.
Several thousand leaders from the United States Canada Great Britain Ireland and Cuba are slated to attend the International Association of Rotary Clubs convention in Atlanta from June 17 to 21. Principal speakers include Charles M Schwab of Bethlehem Steel Company.
Chicago bakers near settlement as talks continue with bread manufacturers The sticking point is whether bakers may dismiss their foreman, a condition believed essential for reaching an agreement May 2 reflects cautious optimism about an imminent accord
An unidentified sailing ship with tall power followed a U S steamer for six hours after the American vessel arrived in New York from South America. The intruder matched an earlier description of the German Seeadler and prompted a reported patrol by the harbor.
Delegates from across the country gathering for the annual Hoboes union convention in Newark plan resolutions opposing the draft and urging universal peace. A female delegate, Frances Westcott Water King, leads the Hobo hotel in Buffalo in mourning as she laments the U S entry into war and notes she did not reach Newark by freight.
Two hundred thirty seven of ninety men sought for the officers reserve training camp at Leon Springs Texas and Fort Logan H Root Ark have been examined and accepted by Captain R B Ellis and Donald R Banfoey. Thirty one were accepted yesterday and nineteen today up to noon. Many teachers among the recruits were noted as having school experience. An alleged murderer A W Gaines waives preliminary examination and is bound over to district court in Berwyn Oklahoma for killing William Roberts a negro bootlegger.
In Washington on May 2 the administration espionage bill faced ongoing Senate debate with leaders aiming to move the measure by week’s end. A companion bill remains pending in the House.
Forecast shows increasing chances of rain this evening with a decline overnight. Warmth rises briefly before the front passes, bringing drier conditions later and a cooler breeze.
Copenhagen May 2 A postponement of a speech by German Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg on peace aid was decided after a socialist caucus favored delaying interpellation on Germany's peace plans. Berlin dispatches quoted the Socialists as seeking a more fitting occasion for the chancellor's address.
News from Berlin says no May Day disorders occurred in Germany yet rumors of unrest and strikes persist. Officials suppress details as calls for international forms grow louder. Sweden reports peaceful labor demonstrations. Austria's front action in France remains tense with Paris displeasure. England faces criticism of the admiralty amid rising submarine threats.
Seventh Day Adventists in Washington state they seek exemption from military service under conscience grounds. They offer to aid the war effort in any role that does not violate their religious obligations, following misunderstandings of their declaration to the War Department.
The military training camps association of the United States promises officers training in France, claiming the first honor and privilege of serving there will attract more applicants to the officers instruction camps.
Rome May 2 an official announcement names the special mission to America as comprising Prince Udine eldest son of the Duke of Genoa Senator tarquis Bersaret Under Of Foreign Affairs and Deputies Cauffetti and Nitt ti both former ministers.
Plains Oil company in section 24 Fox district reports a new oil sand at 2295 feet in Healdton field. The discovery shows a variety of sands and indicates a rich field potential.
In Amsterdam on May 2 the Hamburger Fremdenblatt ends a three column editorial concluding the German political system is a failure and must be changed.
Amsterdam dispatches report the Turkish grand vizier alaat Pasha seeking peace terms. He met Emperor William and Field Marshal Hindenburg at German headquarters, then conferred with King Ludwig and Bavarian ministers in Munich before traveling to Vienna to discuss prospects of peace with Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister Count Berchtold.
Amsterdam May 2 The construction of German U boats was complained of as faulty by Herr Struve in a secret Reichstag session, according to Berlin Vorwaerts.
The St Louis hotel and restaurant keepers association agreed to offer 40 meatless menus one day each week. Meatless day will be Friday as part of food conservation efforts announced May 2.
London May 2 An American steamer Rockingham was sunk by a German submarine. Thirteen men are missing and unaccounted. Rescue efforts underway as authorities confirm loss of life potential.
London May 2 reports say the British Admiralty will overhaul staff and methods to counter submarines. Lord Fisher chairs the Inventions Board and changes aim to streamline administration while Premier and War Cabinet are consulted. The United States Cabinet member Lane warns of growing losses and urges rapid shipbuilding to fight the war on both sides of the Atlantic.
May 2 Cardinal Lucion describes the present condition of Notre Dame in a letter to a friend. The outside apor is destroyed. three flying buttresses broken. pinnaces smashed. main body reduced. walls injured. towers damaged. vaulting collapsed in five. south transept ruined. baptismal font crushed.
Amsterdam reports 1,300,000 Germans killed in the war per Namann former Reichstag member. In Guthrie Oklahoma funeral services for Rev Tr H Taggart, superintendent of the Oklahoma City district of the Methodist Episcopal church, will be held Thursday at First Methodist Church with Dr Pittenger and Dr Roach among the speakers. Interment at Summit View cemetery.
King George signs proclamation urging the public to curb wheat consumption and practice economy and frugality in using all grains. The message emphasizes restrained spending and prudent resource use amid wartime or economic pressures.
The Express reports acute crime in the British paper trade as submarine activity disrupts imports of raw materials. Several mills have been compelled to cut output with no improvement in sight as shipping is redirected to food transport.
The Norwegian foreign office says two vessels, the Hectaria and Langland, were sunk by German submarines. All crew members were saved.
Christiania Norway May 2 The April losses included 75 ships to U boats and more than 100 sailors were killed in action during the month Cited by wartime officials the report notes heavy submarine activity off Norwegian waters.
John Harley Hopkins of Wisconsin, great grandson of Johns Hopkins founder, completed a 140 mile trek from Madison to Chicago without food or sleep to earn entry as a United States Marine. He was initially rejected but after a meal was allowed to reexamine and pass.
A robber hid in the rear coach of Chicago and Northwestern’s train No 412 near Sparta Wisconsin on May 2 and forced two crew members to surrender their hands while he rifled sleeping passengers. Hackett the brakeman faced the gun and jumped from the moving train as it neared Medary. The amount stolen is not disclosed.
In Cotton County Oklahoma a dispute between two families over a fence led to Frank Horton a farmer being shot in the back by John White. Horton died late yesterday while White is jailed facing murder charges.
Kansas City news brief reports coal operators and miners bargaining amid ongoing open evacuation discussions involving about forty thousand miners in Oklahoma and Arkansas. A new offer is presented, signaling renewed wage talks.
In Chicago on May 2 reports indicate the city leads Dallas in recruiting activity. Details show a push by local organizations to attract talent and expand programs across the region.
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