Traffic Law Revision 15 Considered by City Commission
City Commission and committees discussed Main Street parking and speed limits as a revision drive for traffic ordinances. An eastern cities study tour was proposed and later abandoned, with plans to form tentative traffic rules after merchant input. Proposals to restrict parking near Main Street and adjust safety zones were debated amid concerns over downtown congestion and streetcar movement.
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Thie Sily
Auto Grows and Dealers’ Association
A. D. McMullen
Associat
Mayer Walton
Thislan
Main Street
Broadway
Hudson
Mel Mullen
Paris
Ross Lillard
Retailers’ Association
Ef Io Arate Hgh
Epworth land valued at 13000 to be sold by court order
A valuation of 13000 was placed on Epworth university property at Sixteenth Street and Glassen Boulevard to be sold by supreme court order. The appraisers filed this morning and the court ordered the remainder sold with costs, taxes, and 2250 in attorneys fees paid from proceeds. Intervenor John W. Shartel appears in the judgment with a substantial claim.
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Epworth University
Sixteenth Street
Glassen Boulevard
Supreme Court
J Owen
OF. Po Workman
J. J. Land
Western Oklahoma
Jean Episcopal
South
United States Weather Bureau
John W. Shartel
British flier departs for Madrid from Margate
Major Darley of the British army with two lieutenants and three men left Margate at seven oclock in Handley Page aircraft for Madrid aiming to reach the destination this afternoon.
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Margate
England
Darley
Madrid
Handley-Wage
Miss Stettinius Engaged to U S Major John B Marsh
Mr and Mrs Edward Bo Stettinius announce the engagement of their daughter Isabel Stettinius to Major John B Marsh, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Marsh. Isabel has been active in society since introduction three years ago and is linked with the junior set. her father is with JP Morgan & Company and held as assistant secretary of War.
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Edward Bo Stett Rus
Mise
Isabel Stettning
John B. Marsh
Bo Marsh Mice Stettiqnus Wa
JP Morgan & Company
Germans face treaty terms at ministers council
Reported discussions in Paris today center on a plan for giving Germany a conditional treaty. Delegates weigh contingencies if Germany refuses to sign, with ministers seeking a cautious approach.
Telegraph officer on visit as China seeks inclusion at peace conference
May 6 report says the Chinese delegation urged President Wilson to include China among powers attending the presentation of the peace treaty at Versailles. The list of 13 attendee powers omits China and several Latin American states and other countries. The Chinese hope for a seat inside the palace or near the ceremony with allied attendees outside.
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Paris
Hay
Wilson
China
Germany
Versailles
United States
Great Brine
France
Italy
Japan
Belgium
Serbia
Greece
Poland
Portugal
Rumania
Czecho Slovakia
Anager
Theyet
Chita
Western Union
Siam
Tis
Shawnee
Woman in El Reno Pleads for Free Hat Trimmings
A letter to the Chamber of Commerce from El Reno seeks free hat trimmings, asking to send all available. The note states the writer will use them, but authorities report trimmings were exhausted early yesterday.
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Chamber of Commerce
el Reno
Tonites Times
Methodists Seek $35 Million Centenary Fund Drive
The United States Methodist churches plan a centenary drive May 18 to 25 seeking 35 million dollars for home and foreign work. The South Methodist church quota is 18 dollars. Ten canvassing teams will handle subscriptions in the city.
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United States
Salange
South Methodist Church
Fifty Three Carloads of Cattle Arrive From Texas
Fifty three carloads of grass fed cattle were received in the market here this morning from southern Texas. Cattle have been coming in small quantities for two weeks for the first time in several months due to drought in the southern part of Texas. Receipts from that section were larger this morning than on any day since they were resumed.
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Texas
Dairy Here Closed by State Officers
The White House Dairy of Oklahoma City was closed by order of the state dairy inspection department for filthy containers and poor conditions. It will remain closed until sanitary requirements are met and pasteurization equipment is installed.
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White House
Oklahoma City
Dairy Inspection Department
State Board of Agetentre
Police Seek Father and Daughter In Missing Persons Case
Mrs. George Snyder of Ardmore sent her 16 year old daughter to Oklahoma City to meet her father yesterday but he did not appear. Police traced the father to a former address on Hast Tenth street and are now searching for both father and daughter.
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George Snyder
Ardmore
Oklahoma City
Snyder
Tenth Street
Das
Oklahoma Victory Loan drive urged as four days remain
N R Graham state director urged immediate participation in the Victory loan to push Oklahoma over the top. State total reached 20 900 000 with several counties undersubscribed. Wheatland and Edmond led locally while Ripley began a new volunteer effort.
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N. R. Graham Tate
Oklaho
Oklahoma County
Edmond
Wheatland
Arcadia
Britton
Harrah
Jones
Luther
Newalla
Spencer
Oklahoma City
Ripley
Campaigy Onlahoon
Murcies
Blaine
Craig
Gasoline Prices and Food Controls Stir City Debate
Chicago May 1 National wheat administrator Barnes urged strict enforcement of food price rules and hinted at returning to earlier supply limits if markets do not reflect real conditions. He cited a sharp price swing in Chicago and called for May conference with millers bakers and traders to discuss trade agreements. Kesler urged pure gasoline regulation under food law and questioned winter gasoline quality noting water content and support for tighter standards.
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Chicago
Hy Harnes
National Wheat
New York
Mr. Barnes
United States
Mark de Kester
Kesler
Patterson Seeks Crane On East Bank By Pass Dam
Patterson asks Crane for dam by pass to lift heavy driftwood pieces. He notes flood times bring large debris that could jam the concrete structure. He says a crane could be installed a small distance above the dam and plans to introduce a resolution.
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Joe Patterson
Patterson
Mall Cent
Victory Loan Near 2 Billion Milestone Reported
Washington May 1 reports from the Treasury show the Victory Liberty loan total surpassing 1.9 billion dollars and officials expect to cross the two billion mark tonight. State committees say canvassing efforts have intensified to boost subscriptions with emphasis on small offerings to finish the campaign strongly.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Glass
Treasury
TWO MURDER CASE IN OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS BORDER
Oklahoma and Texas border region rocked by double murder of two U S agents. Victims named as Willian Mays and another officer. gunfire reported near Mettena county. Suspects arrested in Idabel and transferred to Hagie for holding.
9000 Workers Barred at Willys Plant in Toledo
About 9000 Willys workers, who quit after extending their shift to 4 40, were denied admission when reporting for work this morning. Officials said most did not report, with about 1500 at the plants. Vice President Clarence A. Parl said there is no lockout and those who quit forfeited profits under a fifty fifty plan, distributions ranging from twenty four to one hundred dollars per man for three months.
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Toledo
Ohio
Willys Liver and Company
Clarence A. Parl
The
Overland Company Today
Fatal shooting after battle in town ends with five dead
Report describes a clash in a city area where a Black man named Embrey opened fire after an attack on his home. James Vance, the marshal, was wounded as armed citizens and officers exchanged fire for hours. Embrey was killed as the scene ended. Several others were hurt.
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Armen Citiems
Enyone
Onibres Amensjterd
Embrey
Servaninty
James Vance Ty Marshal
Perore
Hallery
Fred
Fmbey
Kiwanis Ladies Night Planned at Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis club board approved final plans for the annual ladies night event to be held Friday at 8:30 pm in the Chamber of Commerce hall. Delegates from Tulsa Fort Worth Dallas San Antonio and other Oklahoma Texas cities expected. Rev. EJ Matlock will give welcome. district governor Joe Gernty of Bailes Texas to respond.
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Kiwanis Club
Eatb
Skirvitz Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Tulsa
Fort Worth
Dallas
San Antonio
Oklahoma
Texas
EJ. Matlock
Joe Gernty
Bailes
Government sells National Guard camps in wartime sale
Washington May 6 War department announces sale of four miscellaneous National Guard camps for a total of 548000 with bidders assuming all damage claims against the government.
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Washington
War Department
Two Officers Die in Fight With Thieves
Kansas City May 1. The bodies of Sheriff Joseph C Tothert and Deputy John McDonald of Lafay rite county were found seven miles southeast of Lexington Missouri with bullet holes in their heads. A posse of twelve hundred had hunted for the suspects after the officers’ bloodstained car was found near Independence. James Stableton was fatally wounded near the scene and taken to Lexington hospital.
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Kansas City
Joseph C Tothert
John McDonald
Lafay Rite County
Lexington
James BR. Stableton
Cig Stableton
Taree
Hiv Ders
Sid
Apathy Marked In Oklahoma Ballot Polls Amid Bond Debate
Reports from city and rural precincts show strong anti bond sentiment in urban areas while rural districts lean toward bonds. Early tallies indicate mixed results with several wards voting against bonds and others in favor, reflecting a divided county sentiment on the issue.
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Oklahimety
Jem
Ina
Britton
Edmond
Swene Lather
State Election Board
Governor Secluded In Private Office
Reports from across the state say Governor Ison Fee withdrew to the executive chambers after a light vote defeat of his $8,000,000 food condition program. He remained in seclusion as aides stated interview privileges were limited and his wealth from the campaign remained intact.
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Ison Fee
I Cletky
City leader sues over automobile upkeep costs
A fragmented city report accuses officials of mismanaging expenses for automobile upkeep. Clarence E. and Joe Patterson are named in the lingering dispute, with the document referencing a morning walghw event and unresolved allocations. The piece hints at governance friction and budgetary oversight concerns.
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Delyne
Clarence
Joe Patterson
Sioner
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Epworth
Mion Teabel Brettiniue
Comilete
Counel of
Peanonie Coumeil
Qwen Eagan
Sproul
Pennsylvania
J.P. Morgan
Chwen Kagan
Hardwick
Georgia
Barnes
Mark Kester
Crane
U.S
Port Worth
Texan
Pistier
Willian Mays
Tere
Mettena
Chlatiea
Miller Fae
Hage
Ikla
Willys Firm
PORBC
Romucast Ream
Cooter Eee
Ponhtone Weanesas
Southeas
Kiwamnians
Wight For Ladies
Mae Jority
Mae Ity
Mas
Hinds
Mae Sority
Ayer Hart Cine
Cinet
Niue
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