Freeling Seeks Compromise in Rate Suit
Attorney General moves toward fixing passenger rate at 2.45 cents and requests a hearing before the corporation commission. Arkansas rate case ruling by the U S Supreme Court influences Oklahoma efforts, suggesting a similar outcome if appealed, with decisions expected after the case closed last fall.
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Oklahoma
Corporation Commission
Arkansas
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Festern
Men Exempt From Registration Under Selective Service Act
Washington May 25 Members of any organized military or naval force subject to call or draft under US law are not required to register June 5 under the selective service act. Telegrams sent to state governors by Provost Marshal General Crowder state the exemption.
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Washington
United States
Gener Se Eeey Crowder
France to issue meat cards to curb hoarding
Paris May 25 a conference with Premier Ribot interior minister Loy and subsistence minister Viollette agreed to issue meat cards early. Maximum prices will deter hoarding and speculation and penalties will target efforts to hinder fair meat distribution. The card will permit buying a fixed sum rather than a fixed quantity, per a special scale.
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Paris
Ribot
Louis J. Malloy
Interior
Maurice Viollette
Conferees Adopt New Censorship Clause in Espionage Bill
Washington May 25 Conferees in the espionage bill have drafted a modified censorship clause to be presented to Congress with administration support. The clause would prohibit publication of military information or registries that could aid the enemy, replacing earlier liberal proposals.
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Washington
Congress
Ra Neuss
Former White Ward of Negro Mammy on Way to Dixie
Marjorie Delbridge Weatherly, 15, long at center of court battles sparked by Mammy Jackson, leaves Chicago for Dixie with T F Weak, a Montgomery cousin. Jackson contends the child’s mother placed her in her care before dying in Montgomery fourteen years ago. Illinois Supreme Court now weighs the appeal after juvenile court custody shifts.
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Dixie
Chicago
Marjorie “Delbridge” Weatherly
Mammy" Jackson
T F Weak
Montgomery
Ala
Jackson
Marjorie
Uncertain Showers Forecast For Tonight And Saturday
Local forecast calls for unsettled and mostly cloudy weather tonight and Saturday with a chance of showers. Cooler conditions are expected Saturday. The forecast notes possible showers tonight and cooler daytime highs on Saturday across the region.
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Rome
Liberty Hour Planned Across Oklahoma June 2
Statewide Liberty Hour set for June 2 at 8 to 9 a.m. Oklahoma City and other cities prepare proclamations urging employers to lecture workers on Liberty Bond investments. Governor Williams and Mayor Overholser expected to issue notices. committee workers from Chamber of Commerce, Boardman firm, and insurance groups coordinate the plan.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Robert L. Williams
Ed Overholser
John R. Boardman
Boardman Company
J Henry Johnson
Nation
Wourly
Life Insurance
Warren
Merchants’ Transfer
Boardman
Chamber of Commerce
Joowa6
Johnson
Rotary Club
First American Fighting Forces Enter Trenches
Part of Chevreaux wood on the Aisne front was captured by French forces. The first American combatant corps joined the front under Capt E L Tinkham and Lt Scully. Detachments from Cornell, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Vale, Chicago, Adams, Andover, and Princeton prepared for active duty with training supervised by French instructors.
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Paris
Chevreaux Wood
Aisne
War Office
Associated Press
France
E 1
Tinkham
Scully
Princeton
Tink- Renne
Cornell
Amy
Fighting Corps
United States
Mayor Overholser Adopts Government Frank System
The Oklahoma City mayor uses the government frank on city mail to save postage. Officials note only government business letters may bear the frank with no cost, and clerks are instructed to avoid private mail.
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Mayor
Ed Overholser
Uwers
Overholser
McAdoo-Harding Visit for Liberty Loan Boost
Kansas City Kansas City leaders and federal officials William G. McAdoo and Woodrow Wilson Harding arrived to aid the Liberty Loan effort. They aimed to help mobilize the $125,000,000 allotted to the district through the reserve bank.
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Kansas City
Saloon Lunch Debate Divides Patrons Over Free Meals
In Cin AGO on May 25 prominent residents gathered to push an ordinance banning free lunches in saloons. Michael Montague defended the concept noting there is no such thing as free lunch and arguing a loaf of butter and whisky fuel appetite. His view contrasted with others urging the ban.
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Michael Montague
Austrian Parliament Opens War Session Amid Debate
Vienna dispatch reports Premier Clam-Martinio urging cautious proceedings to boost monarchical reputation abroad. He questions coalitions and war profit tax bills, while affirming the lower chamber’s independent choice. Parliament returns after wartime hiatus, marking a pivotal political moment.
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Amsterdam
Vienna
Clam-Martinio
Sion
Ang
Presbyterians for Woman Suffrage Adopt Resolution
In Dallas Texas on May 25 the Presbyterian church in the United States north adopted a resolution in favor of woman suffrage. Dr John Rendall of Chester Pa proposed the measure which the assembly approved as adjournment approached. A telegram from the southern assembly on reunion was anticipated.
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Dallas
Texas
Presbyterian Church In
United States of America
North
John Rendall
Chester
Lincoln University
Tew
Dutch Legislator Succeeds Hoover on Relief Board
AMSTERDAM May 24 The appointment is announced of Jonkheer Charles Ruys de Beerendorck as head of the relief commission to succeed Herbert Hoover. He is a Roman Catholic deputy for the Lem bure constituency and son of the queen s commissioner for that province.
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Amsterdam
Jonkheer Charles Ruys de Beerendrorck
Han Relief Commission
Herbert 5
Hoover Isen
Lembure
Canada Enforces Conscription Law In Detroit Border Action
Dozens of arrivals from Windsor Ontario were detained at the Detroit ferry station as Canadian officials enforce conscription rules. No person with military status was allowed aboard until officers were satisfied they were not seeking to dodge the draft.
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Detroit
Mich
Windsor
Dangers of Starvation For Great Britain Are Past
London May 25 Premier Lloyd George told the house of commons that submarine successes have improved the food situation. He cited stronger anti submarine results in the past three weeks and a likely May shipping loss reduction. He thanked the American people for help and noted no danger of starvation, stressing conservation of supplies. He dismissed the German submarine threat as a grave miscalculation.
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Great Britain
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Oil Men Rally Against New Regulations Hearing Saturday
Oil industry representatives are expected to attend a Saturday hearing as the state corporation commission considers A J Walker's request for tighter oil and gas rules. Opposition focuses on drilling notice requirements and exact well locations. The plan also calls for all gasoline stations to display grade indicators after rules are set.
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Corporation Commission
A. J. Walker
Il Center
Tomrrow
Walker
British Mission Goes to Canada at Niagara Falls
The British war commission crossed into Canada today after viewing Niagara Falls on the American side. At the middle Suspension bridge over the Niagara River, the Balfour party was welcomed by Sir John Hendr ient governor of Ontario, Tam Hearst, on er Canadian official.
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Niagara Falls
British War Commission
Washington
Cameada
Middle Suspension Bridge
Niagara River
Balfour
Sir John Hendri
Ontario
Tam Hearst
Market Commission Postpones Appointments Until July 1
The state market commission says further work created by House Bill will not be completed until SHL0N funds are available. Frank Gaede, president of the state board of agriculture and head of the commission, announced the body was organized a week ago. The appointment of agents and the selection of a secretary will be made after July 1, Mr. Gault stated.
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Rome
Frank
M* Gaede
State Board of Ag Jture
Gault
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