China Ready to Sign Treaty With Reservations at Peace Conference
Paris dispatch reports China intends to sign the treaty with reservations on Shantung and other provisions. The move mirrors U S Senate practices for ratification. The American delegation notes a possible covenant interpretation may be affected but aims to preserve treaty core and China’s rights amid ongoing negotiations. Leaders also report a German peace delegation traveling to Spa with no delay expected to hinder talks.
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Versailles
G von Brockdorff-Ranteau
Parie
Spa
Associated Press
Paris
China
United States Senate
Charter ruling opposes Hart at Me new dam
Commissioner Joe Patterson may challenge Bert Hart retention as supervising engineer at the new dam. The city charter requires department heads to be named by the commissioner, and Walton’s allies argue Hart’s appointment was questioned legally. Patterson would consider ousting Hart if he proves illegal appointment, with Hart backed by Walton supporters.
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Joe Patterson
Bert Hart
Me New Dam
Walpoten
Hart
Pellectes
Nabsteds
Patterson
Walton
Wa- Mitchell
Walton Eire
Mitchell
Nabstedt
Rome
2500 Airplanes Delivered Since End of the War
Washington May 24 since the armistice was signed a government report says 299 air planes and more than ten thousand airplane engines have been delivered to American manufacturers among the engines 1605 were navy type shorty wolves and Laherty twelves army type.
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Washington
Armisstce
Publi Today
Navy
Laherty
Army
Senate committees chairmanships settled in Republican conference
Reported today that a majority agreement on committee leadership was reached by the Republican conference committee on committees. Authority indicated that Senator Penrose and Senator Warren were selected for the vice chairmanship of inland appropriations, with details awaiting formal conference confirmation.
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Washington
Senate
Republican Conference Committee On Committees
Mom
Penrose
Warren Id
Stromboli Volcano Erupts Violently Off Sicily Coast
May 24 report says Stromboli volcano on Sicily's north coast was in violent eruption last night with numerous victims reported.
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Sicily
Stromboli
Presbyterians Halt Sex Equality Plan Report
In St Louis on May 23 the 13th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church postponed action granting women full equality in church affairs until 1920. Commissioners adopted a resolution wiping out male annual actions for paid newspaper advertising.
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ST. Louis
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
S.A
Grand Council Meeting Opens in Ardmore
Nearly 500 delegates from the United Commercial Travelers arrive for the grand council in Ardmore. The convention opens with registrations and a grand parade. Mayor Freeman gives the welcome, while Lawrence Crain, grand counselor, delivers the response.
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Ardmore
Oslo
Oma Grand Council of the United Commercial Travelers
Crsion
Vention
Freeman
Convention Hall
Lawrence Crain
Houston Washington Flight 1S Completed
Colonel Gerald C. Brant and Lieut. Howard Birkett completed a Houston to Washington flight via Dayton in an army plane covering 1505 miles in unknown time. They left Houston May 17 after weather delays and plan to continue to New York tomorrow.
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Washington
Gerald C. Brant
Howard Birkett
Houston
Texas
Dayton
Ohio
Brant
Anikett Veil
New York
Gordon Resigns as City Waterworks Chief Engineer
C. E. Gordon the chief engineer at the city waterworks submitted a resignation after requesting a salary increase to 190 dollars a month. The city commissioners voted unanimously to accept the resignation, and Commissioner Joe Patterson said a successor had not yet been chosen.
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C. E. Gordon
City Waterworks
Godon
Joe Patterson Gordon
Herson
Patterson
Gordon
National Move to 1 Cent Letter Rates
A National Cent Letter Rate association urged Congress in a chamber meeting to set a nationwide 1 cent first class letter rate. Oklahoma Postmaster Claude Weaver called the plan impractical and said it was not foreseen by the chamber.
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National
Chamber of Commerce
Claude Weaver
Oklahoma Post
Justine Johnstone Trades Stardom for Acting Study
Star Justine Johnstone leaves $400 weekly musical comedy pay in New York to take a $50 weekly stage acting role. She joins a stock company in Waterbury Connecticut, forsaking auto, townhouse, and comfort to train in spoken drama, enduring long rehearsals and tough hours.
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Sperial
Justine Johnstone
Musical Sea
Miss Johnstone
Ziegfeld
Winter Garden
Charles Dillingham
Broadway
Wellar
Elsie Fergumake
Feme Acan
Tohnstone
Waterhuey
Connecticut
142nd Infantry Demobilized at Camp Bowie
Mayor Walton received a telegram from the adjutant general at Washington announcing the 142nd Infantry Thirty fifth division would be demobilized at Camp Bowie. The message said the unit could stop in Oklahoma City and the commanding officer would advise fate of arrival once the route was planned.
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Walton
Adutant General's
Washington
142Nd Infantry
Camp
Bowie
Oklahoma Cy
Kahn Seeks Early Return of All Men
Washington May 25 Representative Samuel W Kahn of California and chairman of the house military committee outlined early proposals to return all American troops from Europe. He urged a peace-time army of 100000 and universal military training, pressed for publication of the fullest treaty, and warned that public reaction would differ from the treaty text as Americans study it.
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Washington
Europe
Kan
California
House
Kahn
36th Division Expected Back Today In Relief Transport
Washington May 25 An announced return of portions of the 36th Division includes detachments of infantry and cavalry units, with mobile ordnance repair and veterinary sections aboard transport trains and vehicles. The movement covers Reston and Da Fintan areas, reflecting ongoing redeployment after duties in support.
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36Th Division
Washington
da Fintan
Reston
Bomb at U S Legation Entrance Sparks Costa Rica Probe
Washington May 2 An attempt to demolish the American legation building in San Jose Costa Rica was made Monday night by a bomb placed near the entrance to the legation reception roof. The blast caused only slight damage and no injuries. The State Department said it ordered an investigation. The legation is under American consul Benjamin T. Chase.
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Washington
Santee
Costa Rica
State Department
Legation
Ihs
Mate Department
Benjamin T. Chase
Senate Deliberations on Treaty Text and War Aid
Washington May 11 A resolution to separate league terms from the debate was introduced by Senator Stierman as action on the measure was referred to committees. Senate plans include next Monday discussions with Reed Missouri and Robison Ark—Johnson Cal. addressing publication of treaty text and full information to the American public. The Senate passed without debate the deficiency appropriation bill providing 45 million dollars for war risk allotments and Civil War veteran dependents, sending it to the president for signature.
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A.petoe
Seinster Reet
Robinson Sy
Nhnenn
Calfornia
Germany
Itehcorkhell Nehriika
Foreign Relations Committee
Johnson
Senate
WOUNDED OKLAHOMA SOLDIER BACK HOME
New York May 25 among returning casuals on the Kaiserin Victoria is Sergt Robert Ellison of Meeker Oklahoma a 50 year old who married a French girl last March Also Sergt Jacob Alex of Illinois who wed on the Kaiserin Victoria wore the Truish military medal and a Distinguished Service cross for singlehandedly capturing a German machine gun nest with nine guns after bayoneting gunners.
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New York
Kaiserin
Victoria
Robert Ellison
Meeker
Kta
Lirst Infantry
Illinois
Kaiserin Auguste Victoria
Sergt
Jacob Alex
Sixteen Oklahoma Citians Return Home With Laurels From Overseas Victories
Sixteen Oklahoma City residents return from overseas service with honors. Lieut. Tom Chambers, artillery officer with the Seventh Division, led veterans who saw action in Mueve-Arsonne and other front lines. Several men linked to Feisa and Saymbo homes are credited with frontline experience, including service on the Mexican border and at Camp Bowie.
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Oklahoma Citians
Sharaee
Oklahoma City Hera
Fie Ark
Liewt
Tom Chambers
Chambers
Feisa
Saymbo
North College Avenue
Smith
Oklahoma
Camp Bowie
127Th Ry
Louis M
Peart Street
Aho
Flynn
Germany Faces Peace Terms Put Back Fifty Years
Paris May 21 The German peace delegation reports that allied terms would push Germany back fifty years. The note, read at Versailles, argues the penalties for war would cripple Germany yet allow recovery through reconstruction. It says Germany must accept reduced shipping and armament limits while retaining capacity to import essential goods.
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Germany
Paris
Count Beockdert-Ranteau
Toland
Belgium
France
Lens
Bad Weather Delays NC-4 Transatlantic Flight Return
Weather at Ponta Delgada remained unfavorable for resuming the NC 4 trans Atlantic flight. Admiral Jackson notified the Navy Department that rough seas and rain squalls were expected within twelve to eighteen hours, delaying the aircraft's port return.
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Washington
Ponta Delgada
NC4
Admiral Jackson
Navy Department
Fund to Trace City Grafters in Oklahoma City
A new fund of five thousand dollars is raised by the Wholesale Credit Men's association of Oklahoma City to prosecute fraudulent financial failures in the state. The fund, the first of its kind locally, will be managed by the association’s investigation and prosecution committee led by A Crahan. The national fund totals fifty thousand dollars, with part spent on Ardmore Merchants and Supply case. The group meets tonight at the Skirvin hotel to elect delegates for the national convention in Detroit June 10 to 11.
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Wholesale Credit Men's Association of
Oklahoma City
Wo Miller
Oklahoma
National Credit Men's Association
Miller
Association
A | Crahan
National Fund
Ardmore Merchants and Supply Company
National Association
Miller Sociation
Tts
Skirvin Hotel
Detroit
Kansas G. A. R. Protest Taft Speech At League Camp
A Kansas G A R protest letter and resolutions condemn former president Taft and his League speech. The in-session state encampment at Wichita adopts motions opposing Taft's address and endorses GAR positions.
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Taft
League
Kanu G
Wichita
Kan
Tatan
Kansas City
Faraday sighted light of an object mid ocean west of England
Cable ship Faraday reports sighting a light during early Monday hours at about 80 degrees 78 minutes west, roughly midway between England and Newfoundland, as Transatlantic flight plans involve Hawker and Grieve. Daily Mail notes potential tribute to Hawker and Grieve if they lose their life attempting the Atlantic crossing.
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London
Faraday
West Tude
England
Newfoundland
G. Hawker
Tamerhall
The
Daily Mail
Harry
Senate Attacks League of Nations in Raw Rebuke
May 23 Washington Senate session opens with Senator Sherman denouncing Wilson and the league covenant as a revolutionary attempt to dominate world affairs. He argues sovereignty would be lost, calls the league a vehicle for votes on ratification, and warns of war powers expanding beyond civil authority.
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League of Nations
Senate
Sherman
Wilson
League
Parliament of Nations
Italy
United States
Paris
League of Mations
Intera
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