07 May 1919
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1919
Page
1
Gov Robertson conceded defeat in the road bonds plan as returns from yesterday’s ballots showed a heavier bond opposition. Supporters hope full returns will still favor the bonds, while opponents press for amendments or an alternative plan.
Investigation by city commissioners opens into possible police department links to a car theft from John Washington at 925 North Stiles avenue. Hearings in Mayor Walton's office feature testimony from Chief Jerry Smith and Detective Jack Thomas as details emerge of private detective Mike Casey and the car’s temporary storage near Seventhers and Avenue L.
A safe at Union Dairy was opened early Monday and checks were taken. The checks were mailed back to the company the next day, postmarked 11 00 yesterday morning in Oklahoma City. The attack involved a letter with printed company address to conceal handwriting.
A neighborhood meeting planned for tonight to discuss the Culbertson car tire extension has been postponed to Thursday night at 8 o clock at the Presbyterian Church on the corner of Fourteenth Street. The discussion involves residents in the northeast part of the city and city transportation plans.
A garbled note from a periodical item discusses a claim of no tax on peanuts under a new measure. The text includes fragmentary phrases about tears, advertising value, a large white sign, and mention of gourds, with no clear context or full details available.
John R. Guyer, assistant to Robert Burns, announced an energetic drive to stamp out perjury in Oklahoma. The campaign follows charges of subornation of perjury against W. H. Sexton linked to the Kool Kola case and will begin in county courts immediately.
Campbell Russell, corporation commissioner, filed petitions with the secretary of state bearing about 1900 signatures. The petitions seek submission of a plan to vitalize Section Twelve-A of the constitution, a provision tied to the distribution of school taxes.
Sam C. Haggerton of Ayers pleaded for a chance to join the Marines after being rejected by recruiting officers. He cites nineteen years of standing on his feet and bears slightly flat feet. He will trial arch supports for thirty days to try for the Devil Dogs.
HF Rugeh, head of the manual training department, was named chairman of the open night committee for May 16. From 7 to 10 oclock teachers will host in their rooms, letting parents and visitors view students’ yearlong work, following a 5000 plus turnout last year.
McMullen secretary of the Oklahoma Retailer's Association seeks to present city merchants with a rule requiring luxury tax returns to be itemized by each sold good. Returns begin June 1 and demand heavy accounting, creating a burden for some merchants.
Police report three more downtown safes damaged by suspected professional criminals. One at Producers Lead Fine Co. 610 Herskowite Building suffered a blast and partial destruction while $1,900 in Liberty bonds and war savings stamps were exposed. The Merry Optical office on West Main had only $25 found. other nearby offices also showed forced entries. Detectives split on whether multiple gangs carried out the incidents, noting variations in technique between sites.
London reports the Duke of Devonshire will retire as governor general of Canada soon. The Mail says the office may go to the Earl of Athlone, Queen Mary’s brother, who would have succeeded the Duke of Fontanaught if not for his army duties. The Duke of Devonshire was appointed governor general on June 27. The Fort at All June was born April 14, 1824, and is tied to the Duke of Teck.
Appointment of District Judge W Ro Higgins of McAlester and four state supreme court members, succeeding Justie Hardy who resigned earlier this month, was announced by Mayor Robertson. Higgins, once a member of the old supreme court, was among eight men Robertson could choose from for future road commission appointments. The elevation leaves a district judgeship vacancy in McAlester to be filled by the governor.
The afternoon baseball game between Oklahoma City and Stone City at the local park was called off due to wet ground conditions making play unsafe.
Washington May 2 President Wilson issued a proclamation calling Congress to convene an extra session at 12 p m on May 19 1910 to consider urgent appropriations and measures. Secretary Glass advised the date as necessary to pass annual appropriations deferred by the last session.
State fair management warned late afternoon that rain had mudded dirt roads inside the grounds. Visitors were urged to use street cars or leave cars outside the grounds to avoid congestion. Pedestrian routes to the auditorium remained passable for concertgoers scheduled to begin at eight.
Weather note indicates warmer tonight with a developing southerly breeze. Highs and lows not specified due to partial OCR text.
Paris dispatches report German delegates at the peace congress insist they will sign the treaty but refuse to pay an indemnity, distinguishing reparation from punitive damages. Other items note Chinese and Italian moves in Paris, British-French-US guarantees, and delays before signing.
Paris May 7. The peace treaty with Germany, the longest ever drawn, totals about 80 000 words in English and French, binding Germany to accept terms with Austria Bulgaria and Turkey only as they relate to existing agreements. It outlines frontiers, military limits, reparations, and economic clauses including shipping damages and territorial concessions to Poland and others. It also calls for trial of Kaiser era leaders and sets stages for future international oversight.
Paris dispatch reports Premier Orlando accepting a plan for Italy to administer Fiume for four years as a mandated entity under the League of Nations, with Fiume to revert to Dalmatian sovereignty later. Italy to connect with Dalmatian coast cities and possibly concede some Dalmatian claims. In parallel, Versailles delegates receive a treaty summary detailing U S and Britain pledges to present parliamentary proposals on League choices in response to German aggression.
In Paris on May 7 1919 discussions between President Wilson and General Pershing focused on a potential alliance regarding a power share and safeguarding peace as terms of peace were due to be handed to Allied leaders this afternoon. The conversation aimed to prevent renewed aggression and maintain stability in the postwar order.
In Brussels on Tuesday May The Belgian government prepared to request immediate American assistance of five hundred million dollars from Allied partners. The move signals urgent war needs and aims to bolster Belgium's defenses amid ongoing hostilities.
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