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Oklahoma City Times

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1919

Page

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Oklahoma City Budget Talks On Jailed City Hall Plans

City officials discuss large capital projects including a new union station riverfront works and jail remodeling. Estimates show costs from 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 with maintenance and sewer extensions adding additional sums. Mayor Wallin supports a fourth story city hall and municipal court facilities, claiming future value will cover costs in about fifteen years. The governor proclaims May 17 as America Day and urges citizens to reaffirm patriotism. A bread club initiative for girls at the State Industrial School is planned, with county and state fairs hosting competitive club events.

Wallin Fon City Hall Muni Mi Rially Iss Mariel Hopkins Hee “Better

Wheat price cut aims to steady supply chain system

New York May 1 a plan for immediate reduction of wheat prices to the guaranteed level across producers traders and mills was discussed by wheat director Justin Bates and industry representatives. The proposal would bind trades by contracts to ensure retail price relief, with adjustments as world factors shift, while maintaining producer protection and market stability through carrier and mill cooperation.

York Jutine Bates Hai Grain Corporation

Chief Attends Court Amid Police Attendance Ordinance

The city ordinance requiring attendance by the chief or a deputy chief of police at meetings was observed this morning. Municipal Judge Muniden told commissioners last week the requirement has been ignored since he took office.

Choet Jerry Savith Wat Seston

Farmer Lewallen's long abstinence ends with drunken plea

Lewallen, a farmer, admitted to Judge Munden in municipal court that he drank last night, ending 38 years of abstinence. The judge dismissed the case with a warning and required Lewallen to return to his farm duties.

Hon Harteyeora Munden Lewallen Hue

Flying Circus May Welcome Rick to Oklahoma Event

The flying city plans to show here Thursday and Friday and invite Rick to join the welcome extended to Captain Eddie Rickenbacker. TP Martin of the Oklahoma Stock National Bank notes Rickenbacker may receive circus planes for his visit.

Eddie Rickenbacker TP. Martin Oklahoma Stock Vational Bank Rickenbacker

Five Britton Service Members Return Home

The follow ing days enlisting from Britain have received honorable dis charges Samuel Frederck Biers Glen Harold Rosecrans John Shelly Metrall sergeant Fred fee Kirkpatrick Arence Ray Owed Conk Chive was in front line activity and was ganed at St Miliet a.

Hrittom Samuel Frederck Biersthenk Glen Harold Rosecrans Staman John Shelly Metrall Fred Fee Kirkpatrick Pelvares Carence Ray Owed Conk Chive St Miliet

Americanization Course Planned at A and M College Stillwater

Mine Trene Hickey, director of Americanization, will conduct a ten day course for community workers and educators at the summer term of normal instruction at the A and M college Stillwater during August. She will visit the college next week to discuss tentative plans for the course.

Bureau of Education Department of Naturalization Mine Trene Hickey Amercanization A & M College Stillwater Miss Hickey

Transatlantic NC4 to Stay Overnight Before Trepassey Flight

Washington reports the NC4 seaplane will remain in Halifax overnight after arriving from Chatham. Commander Read says daylight tomorrow will begin trans Atlantic attempts from Newfoundland, with minor delays affecting the original plan. Dirigible C-5 makes good time toward Halifax, average speed listed. Austrian envoy peace delegation arrives in Paris this evening. French wireless service notes advance on Moscow planned with Kolchak government statements.

Halifax N.S United States Naval Chatham Mass St Nutes Trepassey NPF Read Massacugtis Lew Foundland Moscow Paris Russi Tera Moncow Ad Kolchak Jan Sassaomlo Ba Rats Kacialan

Burns to Probe Graft Charges Against Police

County attorney Robert Burns says the city hearing on graft allegations involving police will be reviewed. He questions records and expects an investigation soon to determine if the law was violated and whether criminal charges should follow.

Burns Robert Burns County Attorn Nina Burns Sage

Gas expert to show half cost cuts at city appliance meet

Gas expert Muggs of Oklahoma Cay and Hlecteie company will speak at the Chamber of Commerce Thaipalae niaht to demonstrate gas efficiency and conservation methods. The talk targets domestic users but notes industrial savings as well. The event is open to the public.

Oklahoma Cay and Hlecteie Company Chamber of Commerce Thaipalae Niaht Anil Methete Pia Muges

Keller i Dead in Shelbyville at 106

SHELBYVILLE IL May Mrs Perlens E Ann Keller died at her home Tuesday aged 106. A little clay pipe was her constant companion.

Keller Shelbyville Perlens E. Ann Keller

Cummins Gets Senate Chair at Republican Conference

Washington May 14 Senator Cummins of Town favored by the progressive group was chosen unanimously for president pro tempore of the Senate at the organization conference of Republican senators. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts was re elected party leader and the controversy over committee chairmanships for Senators Penrose of Pennsylvania and Warren of Wyoming was postponed.

Washington Cummins Senate Lodge Massachusetts Penrose Pennsylvania Warren Wyoming

Two-Bit Hug and Kiss Result in $10,000 Suit

A lawsuit filed in Hornell seeks ten thousand dollars alleging assault and improper conduct after an incident described with unclear details. The plaintiff, Mise Newman, sues Burdell Evans claiming damages from the claimed actions.

Hornell

American transatlantic flight progresses toward Newfoundland

May 14 dispatches report NC aircraft splitting routes from Chatham Massachusetts toward Trepassey Newfoundland with a planned stop at Halifax. Lieutenant Commander Read plans a brief halt at Halifax while Captain Towers' NC aircraft pursue a non stop path toward Trepassey as crews anticipate dusk mooring near the harbor. Weather along the Trepassey to Azores leg remains unfavorable though improved from Trepassey Bay toward Newfoundland.

Halifax Washington A. C Naval Halifar Chatham Mass Newfoundland Baltimore Navy Department Azores Trepassey Bay Aames Newfoundlant Niew

Giddings Defends Jim Crow Case in City Trial

Negroes should receive equal street privileges while A J Giddings argues for rights. Kirkland, a Black speaker, faced Jim Crow charges after refusing to move from a white street car seat. Witnesses noted the conductor request and remarks by Kirkland woman. She was fined 19 dollars and costs, with an appeal filed.

A. J. Giddings Kirkland Ened

Peace Treaty May Be Given Austrian Envoys This Week

Austrian envoys are to receive a peace treaty this week while officials in Holland deny that Kaiser Wilhelm will be surrendered. The development signals ongoing negotiations and regional uncertainties as Allied powers move toward final terms.

Holland Kaiser

Dutch deny surrender of former Emperor William

May 14 The Dutch government rejects any decision to surrender former Emperor William arguing the issue concerns Germany and the Entente. Allied powers report peace talks with Austria to be fewer, aimed at ending hostilities with Austria Hungary. Italian delegates retreat from secret London treaty demand, with eastern Adriatic territory talks moving toward adjustment. Continuous uncertainty over the status of Wilhelm remains.

the Hague William Germany Paris Haway Austria St Gertain Versailles Aurrta Hungary Associ Treen London Adriatic Wiumte

U Boats Score Against Allied Merchant Shipping Report

London May 14. The ministry of shipping released figures on allied merchantmen and enemy activity. Britain lists 2197 whipa 7 tons and 238 ehipa 067,000 toma. No clear totals or coherent data due to garbled OCR but notes losses in admiralty service.

London Montreal Ministry of Shipping Britain Admiralty

Italian Forces Fortify Dalmatian Heights at Zara and Sebenica

London May 14 Italtian forces are landing large military units at Zara and Sebenica on the Dalmatian coast per a Reuters dispatch from Belgrade. The troops are moving eastward to fortify ridges and passes along the coast and inland routes.

London Zara Sebenica Dalmatia Reuter Belgrade

City Dads Weigh Moving Meeting Time to Morning

With scorching summer ahead, city commissioners discuss shifting weekly meetings from 2 PM to 10 AM. Commissioner Mike Donnelly advocates the change and would urge adoption. The weekly charge is met, but the meeting time remains unspecified.

Mike Donnelly Charly

Ibrakeman Injured in Railroad Yard Accident

A Santa Fe rail yard accident left the ibra keman with a compound fracture of the right leg after a freight car derailed while he rode it. He was taken to Wesley hospital. The incident halted yard operations as officials investigated.

Santa Fe Railroad Develock Wesley Hospital Filoth Earl Cot

Spanell Habeas Corpus Dismissed in Butler Case Remanded

Habeas corpus proceedings filed by Harry J Spanell for killings of Major Butler and Mrs Spanell were dismissed by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the matter remanded to Coleman County District Court. Spanell had been twice tried for the Butler death after prior acquittal for his wife’s death.

Harry J. Spanell C Butler USA Alpine Texas Texas Court of Criminal Appeals District Court of Coleman County Heo. Spanell Butler Spanell Tom Green County Court of Appeals Istrict Court al Olen

Segregation Act Enforcement Tied to Property Ownership

Municipal officials announced enforcement of a segregation ordinance against William Floyd at 229 East Second Street. Floyd faces charges for purchasing property in a block with white owners, with potential three counts if the plan proceeds, and a forecast of cloudy, warm weather for trial week.

William Floyd East Second Street Roas Lillard Floyd Munden Weatherton

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