Oklahoma Urges State Control As Wire Protests Grow
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission sent telegrams to state congressmen and senators urging no transfer of telephone company control to the Interstate Commerce Commission. It argues for immediate return of wire properties to state control, citing higher rates and poorer service under federal control. The commission emphasizes local conditions and fairness to customers.
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Appointment at Hivehareed Faces Salary Standstill
Commissioner Joe Patterson announced the appointment at Hivehareed with no salary increase to 180 and a threat to quit. Gordon and Ray, former assistant chief engineer at the water works, arrived in Oklahoma City after sixteen months of service. Patterson offered him a job upon arrival as the city commission prepares to confirm the appointment.
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Three Judges to Hear City Negro Case in Oklahoma
In federal district court three judges will hear the case challenging an Oklahoma City ordinance that would restrict African Americans from operating property risk zones. The matter was delayed to today as sitting en banc judges consider the investigation and possible review of the ordinance’s validity.
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Oklahoma City
Wade in Chicago For Party Meeting
Democratic leaders from several states gather in Chicago for a two day national committee session. The agenda includes probing public sentiment on President Wilson’s League of Nations plan and related party strategies amid Cummins proposed Middle West and Pacific Coast dates.
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Washington May 27 Lat against religious discrimination
The fragment notes a reference to religious discrimination in Washington on May 27. It mentions likely debate or action but lacks clear subjects, organizations, or outcomes. The readable portion provides minimal context beyond the date and theme of discrimination.
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Washington
Marines Land at Danzig Amid Baltic Front Tension
Paris dispatch reports British and American marines landed at the Baltic port of Danzig. A powerful fleet is expected to anchor off the harbor, signaling intensified Allied operations near Poland amid ongoing conflicts.
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Building permits near seven hundred thousand dollars
Building permits rose toward the $700,000 mark as permits issued for several century homes increased. The exact total at the moment stood around $07,000, with requests for granite dwellings and costly exteriors noted in the reported figures.
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Muskogee Attorney Disbarred by Court
Muskogee attorney Edward Curd was barred from practicing law in Oklahoma by the state's supreme court. The disbarment stems from his work as guardian attorney for Sarah Restor, a wealthy Creek freedwoman of Muskogee.
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Veteran Soldier Re-Ups In City
James R. Willis with fifteen years of army service re enlisted in the city yesterday. He served in the border insurrection in Chi and in the Spanish American War in Cuba. Willis was formerly with a machine battalion at Ft Silk and Camp Stanley. He will join the enlisted detachment at the university.
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Civilian Flying License Granted to W M Brainerd
W M Brainerd of 57 West Thirty first street has received a civilian flying license from the joint army and navy aeronautic board. Formerly in charge of one Benton Sales airplane, he plans to base a plane at Westwell Heldete within minutes to offer airplane rides and mail delivery.
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No Work Plea Faces Trial After Texas Contractor Offer
A municipal court case reveals prisoners offered pipe-line labor wages set at a daily rate in the Lone Star state. Some inmates seized the chance, while others sought to dodge the claim by asserting they could not secure employment. The judge considers the shifting grounds as the “no work” defense falters.
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Humphreys Oil and Gas Company Charged With Violations
A complaint filed today with the corporation commission by Louis H. Rarey of Blackwell accuses Humphreys Oil and Gas Company of Belien of gas production in commercial quantities and venting gas into the air. The filing also charges the firm with lacking meters on its gas mains.
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Red Cross Sewing Nears Finish This Week
Central sewing rooms in Oklahoma County report sewing for the Red Cross nearly complete this week. Creton-covered cushions and various bagged cushions were sold yesterday. The sale included remaining fabric remnants and thread scraps, with proceeds aiding relief efforts.
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Rickenbacker Suffers Nervous Breakdown Report
A sensational report claims Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, famed American ace, experienced a nervous breakdown and could not continue duties after returning from a mission, with details uncertain due to garbled wording and partial text.
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Wilton Not Considering Third Term As Wilson Speaks In Paris
President Wilson at a dinner with Brazil's president-elect Epitacio Pessoa in Paris says he is glad his presidency is not ahead of Pessoa and that he shares a sense of common purpose. He emphasizes shared ideals and responsibilities of an American presidency amid the burdens of constitutional duties.
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Four Arrested in Liquor Raid at North Sharter Avenue
Four people were arrested at 18 North Sharter Avenue on charges of maintaining a place for keeping whisky beer and wine for sale or distribution. The raid was led by Assistant County Attorney J and Chief of Police Reg Moore with deputies and Constable Campbell. Defendants Lorene Owens Baul Owens Emma Vandyke Ryan Vandyke pleaded not guilty before Judge W R Taylor. Bonds set at 800 dollars each for both men and women. Confiscated liquor included enough to fill a car trunk. Proceedings for confiscation of furniture planned.
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Bond Issue Vote Forecast at City Hall
A city hall official predicts a bond vote turnout under 5,000 ballots with 1,500 for and 3,500 against. The forecast ties to a potential 5,000,000 dollar projects plan including a Victory auditorium, funded by a stock company and assessed to agencies, amid opposition from small owners and hotel retailers.
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Times Movie Game Highlights W. S. Hart Popular
The Times recalls a recent cinema memory game with readers naming stars. W. S. Hart proved most popular while attempts to identify other actors like Ben Turpin met with errors. The contest drew many entries, with a few coming close to listing correct performers and rewards noted for top guesses.
Record of NC-4 Log Shows Atlantic Crossing Effort
The NC-4 began its Atlantic voyage twenty days after departure with fast steamers now completing the crossing in seven. The text notes a historic milestone as a flying machine crosses the Atlantic under its own power, aiming for Lisbon. The Navy plans to be first to achieve this modern air crossing.
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Hawker and Grieve Fail Atlantic Crossing Attempt
London May 27 Daily Mail correspondent with Hawker and Lt Commander Mackenzie Grieve reports their failed attempt to cross the Atlantic from Inverness. They faced freezing air and clouds at high altitude as the radiator system overheated, hindering the climb and steering.
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Hawker
State Employment Help High Class
A letter to the women’s division of the federal employment bureau notes that many government offices hire high grade clerks and stenographers. It mentions earnings of $10 to $125 weekly and that applications are from top office assistants.
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Transatlantic NC-4 Seaplane Reaches Lisbon Run
The NC-4, led by Commander A C Read, departed for Lisbon from Ponta Delgada after dawn. The craft passed station No 1 at 11:13 o clock and hoped to reach the coast before darkness, amid cheers from harbor crowds. Weather was favorable with light NW wind aiding the voyage.
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Seaplane NC-4 Flight Closes Azores to Portugal Gap
Reports from wireless stations track the NC-4 seaplane as it flies from the Azores toward Lisbon. Time and distance gaps show the craft moving steadily, with ships spaced about 90 miles apart along the route. Washington dispatches note the elapsed time.
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Transatlantic NC-4 Flight Reaches Lisbon After Ocean Journey
The NC-4 seaplane completed the Atlantic crossing begun from Trepassey NF plus the earlier NC-1 and NC-2 legs. NC-4 faced engine trouble earlier near Chatham and Algiers, then recovered to join NC-1 and NC-2 at Trepassey before reaching Bon Ancres Lisbon marked by the successful crossing in the early days of May.
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