Curtailment on Oklahoma Lines Urged by Officials
A letter to Governor Williams urges curtailment of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Rail Road in Oklahoma to free coal and move troops and supplies. Government representatives press a conference between the corporation commission and State Council for Defense to address railway strain on southwestern lines amid army post needs.
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Okla
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Company
Williams
Corporation Commission
State Council For Defence
Schaff
Morning Baseball News From Cleveland to Philadelphia
Sporadic baseball notes from Cleveland Philadelphia and New York cite scores and lineups with players like Lavender Kitler Perritt Rariden McGirty and Schang. The report lists morning games and minor batting details alongside an unrelated rail timetable note about trains weekly to be cut and a rational movement committee suggestion.
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Phillies
New York
Ee York
Lavender
Kitler Perritt
Rariden
McGirty
Russian Army Delegates Rally Around Provisional Government
Petrograd May delegates from the fronts voted to push for immediate end to the war with no annexations or indemnities and to arm the Russian front with munitions. The resolution called for peace on the basis of equal rights while urging the soldiers to support the Provisional Government and Council of Soldiers.
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Petrograd
Willmy
Jésa
Council of Soldiers
Provisional Government
Decoration Day Exercises Impress Oklahoma City Crowds
Memorial Day events in Oklahoma City drew several hundred attendees. Grant Post No. 1 and Post No. 17 led services. the Women’s Relief Corps and Reserve contributed. A 2 PM program at the Felons’ hall featured addresses by local speakers and songs, including Rally Round the Flag and The Star-Spangled Banner.
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Women’s Relief Corps
Oklahoma City
Grant Post No
G. A Ry
Loasee Miller
Pearl Obreiter
Ken
Stephanis Fees
Fair and Cooler Tonight Forecast for Local Area
The forecast calls for cooler conditions tonight with clearer skies and light winds. Forecasters expect lower temperatures than recent nights and minimal rain chances across the region.
Jurors Raid Flower Yard in Courthouse Separation
Jurors selected to try Sam Dame on a murder charge holiday to a day. Bailiff Jim Whitehill led them around the city as they visited homes. A raid on Frank Shelley’s rosebuds yielded each juror a flower on his lapel. Reports note the bailiff had them read the news but mentions of the case were carefully lip read.
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Sam
Henry
Jim Whitehill
Frank Shelley
Sena 4A
Black Hundred Threatening To Intoxicate Russia
ETROGRAD May That the black red is beer tointen is charged in a statement by the executive committee of the coun cil of Workmen and Soldiers' delegates. The statement appeals to the people to refrain from the purchase or use of liquor Massacres will follow the appearance of vodka villages will fight each other and the servants of the old regime will emerge from their hiding places causing a repetition of the troubles of 1905. The work of the revolution will be drowned in blood by the enemies of the people Let vodka disappear forever with the old regime.
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Etrograd
Council of Workmen and
Presidents honor dead heroes on Memorial Day
Memorial day exercises in Washington drew President Wilson Cardinal Gibbons Chief Justice White and officials to Arlington National Cemetery to lead veterans from two wars. Confederate banners accompanied a parade of veterans while many regulars and government figures paid respects at the resting place of soldiers in a somber city observance.
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Washington
Wilson
Cardinal Gibbons
White
Pennsylvania
Poh
Potomac
Arlington National Cemetery
France
Mae Iled
Brightwood
Tinkham Leads First U S Corps At French Front
Captain Edward J. Tinkham, Verdun war cross winner, headed the first U S fighting corps at the French front. The detachment, mainly Cornell men, departed in khaki with carbines, Star and Stripes over a French fort. Tinkham, 22, from Montclair NJ, studied at Cornell after Montclair Academy and prior ambulance service abroad.
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Edward J. Tinkham
Verdun
Cornell
Captain Tinkham
Julian R. Tinkham
Montclair
Cornell University
Montclair Academy
American Ambulance
France
Food prices drop sharply at Chicago markets
Food prices in Chicago show declines with broad effects across households. Meat and fowl costs ease while vegetables fall, reflecting a sharper shift in market prices versus earlier in the month. The report notes declines in per unit costs and overall cost of living appears more encouraging for homemakers.
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Chicago
Liberty Loan Pushed in Russia Appeal Urges Subscriptions
The executive committee of the Council of Workmen and Soldiers delegates issued a stirring appeal to peasants, workmen and other citizens to subscribe to the liberty loan. Support for the loan is urged to bolster the confidence of the Provisional Government.
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Council of
Young Men to be Decorated by Local Girls for Registration Day
Oklahoma officials urge young men to register for national defense service with buttons gifted by local women. Adjutant General Ancel Earp promotes parades and patriotic meetings Monday and Tuesday to boost registration, with plans for a downtown parade led by a band and ending with patriotic addresses. All county registrants will be invited to join the event in the city.
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Oklahoma
United States
Ancel Earp
General Harp
National Defense Council
Earp
Britain’s Food Dictator Quits Amid Tory Rivalry
Daily Express reports Baron Devonport’s resignation with other papers hinting an imminent move. Speculation names Kennedy, director of food economics, and Christopher Addison, minister of munition, as possible successors.
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London
Daily Express
Baron Devonport
Kennedy Fees
Christopher Addison
Prefer II
Bonds Tied Up in Court Over 7 Million Conversion Pending
In San Francisco, more than seven million dollars in local bank bonds await federal court rulings. The funds, tied to the Liberty Loan program, are to be converted under orders received from the Department of Justice at Wi. M. Payne, receiver. Companies involved face asset forces and consent filings as proceedings continue.
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SAN Fincisco
Department of Justice
First Naval Dirigible In Long Flight
The first navy dirigible built like British blimps completed a successful flight from Chicago to Akron. The craft left Chicago at noon and landed in Akron about 5 PM, covering roughly 50 miles. In New York, student aviators William Fry and Louis Bennett Jr departed Sheepshead Bay for Wheeling, expected to arrive about 1 PM.
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Navy
Giuch
Chicago
Akron
Ohi
New York
William Fry
Louis Bennett Jr
Wheeling
W. Va
Sheepshead Bay Speedway
West Virginia School For Aviation Service
Warm weather favors warfare on submarines London
The May 4 weekly report of British merchant ships sunk by submarines is expected to show a favorable total due to summer weather and longer days. Naval officers believe submarine activity will not improve while conditions persist, with the Admiralty taking full advantage of the favorable season.
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London
Admiralty
Killing of Mine Employees Probed in Jerome Arizona
Authorities investigate the killing last May of two United Verde mine employees and the wounding of two others during a strike related incident. About forty to fifty workers were at the United Verde Pacific depot when a tarred path chase led to a fusillade and arson at the depot. Sheriff I F Young notes the fire was incendiary and destructive.
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Jerome, Ariz
Mace
United Verde
Union
United Verde Pacific
F. Young
No Bad Women And No Alcohol Army Camp Slogan
Baltimore May 00 The surgeon general said civilian cooperation around army concentration camps would aid the new American army. Dr Rucker announced plans for a two year war and a slogan promising no alcohol and no immoral women. A letter from War Daher read urged citizens near the camps to support the program.
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Altimore
States
Public Health Service
Rucker
Ncce
Eent
Powerleas
Bandits Attack Ojinaga Across From Presidio
Bandits attacked Ojinaga across from Presidio Texas early today surprising Mexican garrison troops who fled into the American side leaving their weapons. All women and children at Ojinaga crossed into Texas seeking safety.
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Presidio
Tex
Mexico
Texas
Jabba Ms
Grand Jury May Not Be Summoned Before Next Week
A county attorney is occupied with the murder case of Sam St Mary and must advise with the jury. It is unlikely the grand jury will be summoned before Monday as Selby reads the petition and notes signer names and potential witnesses for the inquest.
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Edo
Selby
Sam St Mary
Few Enlistments in National Guard Report
Major Scott notes low enlistment as recruits delay joining the National Guard. He believes many young men are waiting to be compelled to enlist and are putting it off. The report reflects a small pool of volunteers ahead of ongoing manpower needs.
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S Aird
Soon Ie
Nicaragua Requests Payment from United States
Nicaragua reports a diplomatic cable to Washington demanding payment for a cession dispute. The dispatch alleges that unresolved financial terms threaten to halt customs arrangements at the principal base, reflecting a broader disagreement between Managua and Washington.
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Toms
Ington
Ing Hnanca
Delay Conference Amster dam ne to news received pes On
A delay in a conference in Amsterdam was reported as news reached Amsterdam and neighboring areas. Officials and attendees noted postponed sessions and rescheduled meetings amid uncertain timing and ongoing preparations.
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Amsterdam
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