Bankers Seek Reserve Branch and Federal Aid for Oklahoma
Oklahoma bankers press for a Federal Reserve branch within the state and urge the Reserve Bank Act amendment to permit divergent banks. They back war finance measures, advocate training through the American Institute of Banking, and highlight Oklahoma's agricultural economy and tax status as justification for strong federal support.
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al Oklahoma
Heronecarian
Passert Cesatuvans
Oklahoma
Federal Reserve Bank
Wee One
Garedoller
American Institute of Banking
Ark
Union
United States
Manly
Federal Reserve District
Oma Bankers’ Association
Federal Reserve-Board
Opened Senate Smut Drive Falls Short in New York
A fragmentary news note reports a stalled push in the New York Senate over a smut-related measure led by key figures, with opponents citing propriety concerns and procedural delays amid uncertain support. No final action is recorded.
Trial for 1912 Whisky Celebration Case Opens
White Dare Bull and George Conroy face trial on whisky setting charges tied to a Cheyenne celebration near the Indian agency. Prosecution contends a two week festival at Tidiajin drew hundreds while the event ended in a violent disruption. Federal attorney Kanedell joins the case with assistance from a United States district attorney.
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George Conroy
Pws
Cheyenné
Lndian
Yerkcemen
Aereseed Galy
T. Tichavaree
Vain
Ify
Blanc Ant Bernarde Hay Maile
Gui Fe
Leilene Court
Teeneon
Halwardé
Atineney
Kanedell Aeistant United Kyaves Distriet
Han
Chamberlain Proposes Probe on Plane Graft in Senate
In Washington on May 9 Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, chair of the Senate Military Committee, offered a resolution to open a committee investigation into aircraft production. Senator Thomas of Colorado criticized production monopolies, stating evidence suggests planned control over output.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Oregon
Senate Military Committee
Ug Dometron
Senate
Thomas
Coli Jo
Wreck Leaves Injured Resident and Arrested Driver
An automobile accident near Ninth Street and Harvey Avenue left one man hospitalized at St. Anthony's with an injured arm and hand while the driver, James Demaplos, was arrested on a concealed weapons charge. He is to be tried in police court this afternoon.
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St. Anthony's Hospital
James Demaplos
Ninth Street
Harvey Avenue
Demaplos
Slaughter Not Worst War Woe Morale Papered By YMCA and K of G
William G. Shepherd argues that the war’s impact on spirit and character rivals physical injuries. He credits YMCA and Knights of Columbus for guiding soldiers, offering homelike rest, letters, reading, games, and personal care to maintain decency and morale abroad. He notes American lads benefit from such influences and predicts regular visits by mothers and sisters to support “their boys” on the front.
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Weiler
MCA
Europe
Mansell
Geney
London
America
YMCA
Knights of Columbus
Colump
German Submarine Lands Emissary in Ireland
London May 6 A German submarine recently taqded a man con the flat coast who he was arrested by saverneierial officials James Martherson parliamentary secretary to the war office announced In the house of camione today that the man was in the tower of London and would be court martialed.
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London
Saverneierial
James Martherson
War Office
House of Camione
Tower of London
Naval Aviators Survive 18 Hours at Sea After Plane Engine Failure
Ensign Apihiie Leverenta and Cotton, naval aviators, spent 18 hours afloat after their hydroplane leaked and sank, sighting sharks as a steamship rescued them thirty five miles off Miami. The aircraft, weighing 2200 pounds, was hauled aboard and brought to shore.
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Apihiie Leverenta
Cotton
Ofterver
Miami Fla
Wit
President Wilson suspends Donnelly court martial
In New York on May 9 the trial by court martial of Brig. Gen Arthur Donnelly of the Missouri National Guard on charges of misconduct was halted by order of President Wilson while new developments are investigated.
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New York
Arthur Donnelly
Missouri National Guard
Wilson
French Ace Nets Two German Planes In Five Minutes
Paris May 9 Within five minutes Tuesday Sub-Lieutenant Nungesser reading French aviator brought down near thirty third and thirty fourth German machines and damaged another which will be credited He knocked out the other enemy planes on Sunday which have not yet been officially recorded He has wounded seventeen times and has served not fifty two bombing expeditions French aviation suffered a great loss in the death of three aces including Lieutenant Chaput killed Tuesday Capitaine Mieffre was shot down while directing an infantry attack from low altitude in the Somme region.
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Nungesser
Nangesser
Chaput
Hie Credit
Demeculdre
Lynthe
Somme
Mieffre
Hitchcock Heads Stone's Committee
Washington May 9 Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, senior Democratic member, succeeds the late Senator Stone in a re arrangement of Democratic committee assignments caused by recent deaths. Senator Robinson of Arkansas was named on the Foreign Relations Committee to fill the vacancy created by Stone's death.
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HitChcock
Nebraska
Stone
Robinson
Arkansas
Seta
Tar Stone
Armenian suffering shown by Dr Ussher in Oklahoma City
Dr Clarence D Ussher described the Armenian genocide to 300 attendees in Oklahoma City after a luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce. He recalled Van mass killings, deportations, and starvation of civilians by Turkish authorities, urging relief efforts and awareness.
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Ussher
Van
Europe
Dr. Ussher
British Regain Ground In Counter Offensive Near Ypres
Reported fighting near Ypres and the Flan ders front as British and German forces clash in heavy artillery duels and counterattacks. British lines hold with local advances and renewed pressure on German posts, amid ongoing combat along the Avre and surrounding sectors.
Draft plans and suffrage bid shift in Washington
In remarks before the house Representative Kahn of California, ranking Republican on the military committee, said a draft class would be used and that the United States would need nine million men in Europe before the war ends. In a separate Senate note Senator Jones of New Mexico, chair of the woman suffrage committee, announced the mission to amend the federal constitution had been abandoned temporarily.
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Washington
House Today
Representative Kahn
California
Europe
Jones
New Mexico
Senate Woman Suffrage Committee
Adjutant General Calls for Special War Labor Draft
A call authorized today by Adjutant General H. Gipson seeks 100 hustlers and stablemen, 10 railroad brakemen and conductors, 11 local motive engineers and firemen, 14 boil makers and helpers, 6 veterinarians and 2 horse trainers. If voluntary induction falls short by May 21 the draft may proceed, with boards possibly drawing from classes 2B, K, and SL to fill the orders.
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Enowmgh
Jin
Adjutant General
Auris. Iy
Prisoner Allowed to Join the Army Trial Ends in Deadlock
A jury in Judge Edward Olifield's district court deadlocked on a King, a Black man, charged with breaking into A McChay's Luther home last September. The jury, initially split 6 to 0 against adoption into military service, was dismissed after failing to reach a verdict. The case moves toward government authorities for action.
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Negra
A. McChay
Luther
Edward JD. Olifield
Iey
Pegro
Axpeital
Wilst
County Attorney's Office
Haa
Will Bey
U Boat Lifted From Water By American Shot
A German submarine was sunk by a U S warship off an Atlantic port after a shot lifted it completely out of the water and split it in two. The gun crews earned ten days extra furlough for the victory as the sub disappeared with no survivors seen. Three submarines were sighted. the others dived and did not reappear.
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Atlantic
United States
Beer Wreckat
Shell Explosion Death Toll Rises to Eleven at Camp Bowie
Fort Worth Texas May 9 Deaths reach Eleven from a trench mortar explosion at Camp Bowie. Six wounded earlier died, bringing the toll to eleven. Investigators seek cause after a crew member attempted to force an oversized shell into the mortar. English instructors at the camp puzzled by the accident. About 100 shells fired when the blast occurred. Victims from Maud Infantry and Texas units.
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Texas
Tod
Davidson
Fort
Eglish
Canny
Maud Infantry 1
National
Quart
New Ambassador of Slavs to Berlin Shocks Capital
Geneva reports Adolph Joffe named as Russia's new Soviet ambassador to Berlin. He raises the red flag over the embassy, refuses to meet the emperor, and has not yet met government officials. His first major dinner was with minority German socialists. The Tribune notes strong opinions and possible swift measures.
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May
Adolph Joffe
Berlin
Tribune
Strerm
Asquith Denies Test Sought in Maurice Affair
London readers followed tense parliamentary maneuvering over General Maurice charges. Asquith challenges a select committee to probe the government while Lloyd George defends wartime conduct and press debates frame the crisis. Clerks and editors weigh chances of a government majority and public vindication.
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Asquith
Maurice
House of Commons
Aviator Dies After Two Airplane Collision Over Central Park
New York reports an air crash in Central Park with army aviation cadets Ralph M. Jeremy and Wilkesharer Me killed after a 12 000 foot fall. Lt John B. Erwin of Muldrow Oklahoma died. Tolan R. of Washington injured.
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Ralph &. Jeremy
Wilkesharer
Army Aviation Cadets
Central Park
John B. Erwin
Muldrow
Mise
Tolan R
Washington
The
Will Hays Skips Oklahoma Convention Attendance
Will Hays, chairman of the Republican national committee, will not attend the Oklahoma preferential convention in Oklahoma City on May 15, as telegraphed today by Arthur Gelsaler, state committee chairman.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Arthur Gelsaler
Une
Vf Hays Meswage Ansert Operes Wuthorhe
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