Wilson Leaves Cabinet Post As Nation Bids For Peace
President Wilson continues campaign style push for Versailles treaty ratification calling it the only hope to prevent future war. He speaks in St Louis to Chamber of Commerce crowd, says issue is American and not political, urges broader understanding of the treaty and reports no difference in principle among peace delegates, while millions witness parade and cheers as he travels through the city.
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Nectarine
United States
St. Louis
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Kansas City
Fire at Empire refinery injures Davies and sparks minor damage
A fire at the Empire Refining Company plant at 128 West Washington street injured pipe fitter foreman Davies and burned his clothing and skin on hands and face. James, another fitter, escaped with minor injuries. The blaze, quickly fought by a small crew, caused under $100 in today’s damage and was controlled within minutes.
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Pipa
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Empire
Empire Refining Company
Washington Street
Re Davies
James
Pire
Wesley
Bio
Noll Hitel
Police Battle Auto Bandits in Kansas City Skirmish
In downtown Kansas City a police squad confronting suspects in a car theft ring opened fire. One officer was badly wounded and others injured as they hunted for a car believed to hold rifles and nitroglycerin. A cache of checks bearing a local bank name was found, suggesting an organized band operating across Kansas and Missouri with repeated robberies and killings.
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Kansas
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Misya
Kansan
Aera
Severgl Beak
Bone Head Scene Sparks Train Platform Fracas
Richard HomeMerton mistook a well dressed widow for an old sweetheart at Tyallas station. A public scuffle followed as he slapped and jabbed at Jane Ike, then fled through the ropes in defeat. The woman, Mary Henderson lookalike, stood composed, calling no police as she waited for the train.
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Richard Ho Merton
Tyallas
Rock [Stand
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Richard
Tadyee
Mary Henderson
Safe Blower Steals $800 in Alva Meat Market
A large steel safe was blown open at 2 am in Nat Viken’s meat market in Alva Oklahoma. Robbery carried out by an armed intruder who escaped with about $200 in currency and coins, as store employee Robert Kirk nearby failed to stop the break in.
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Robert Kirkide
Living Meat
Wife Won't Move Here. Husband Seeks Divorce
Elmer Hall filed for divorce after claiming Minnie Hall refuses to relocate to Oklahoma City. He alleges she prefers to stay in Perry with her parents and will not join him.
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Oklahoma City
Elmer Hall
Minnie Hall
Perry
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Governor Calls Oklahoma Cotton Growers to New Orleans Meeting
Governor Robertson issued a proclamation urging Oklahoma cotton growers to attend a September 8 and 9 meeting in New Orleans. The aim is to organize the free Cotton association and pursue a price agreement for this year’s crop.
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Robertson
Oklahoma
New Orleans
Free Cotton Association
Lost Property Recovered by Oklahoma City Police
Police report shows most lost items recovered in August with valuables totaling 913,700. From handbags to automobiles, officers logged a wide range of property found and returned.
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Walton
Weeks Preliminary Hearing Delayed Until Next Week
Preliminary hearing in the Weeks case is postponed to next Thursday. Judge Donnell, justice of the peace, passed the case this morning to allow defense counsel E. Giddings, who recently replaced Moman Pruitt, time to prepare. He is charged with the killing of his wife and her friend.
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Justice of the Pease
E. ). Giddings
Moman Pruitt
Council Sends Firm Note to Romanians
Paris reports a firm note from the council to Romanian authorities regarding a foreign office matter. The communiqué mentions a sum of 9,084,272.56 dollars in the treasury records and references allied cabinet actions and a stated commitment by the United States.
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Republicans Attack Treaty and Automate Phone Service
The report notes Republican critics claim the Versailles treaty should be destroyed while Oklahoma considers installing automatic telephone systems to improve Southwestern Bell service amid prior complaints. Lively debate covers reservations, minority reports, and administration opposition, with senators preparing for extended discussion and potential textual changes.
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Sept
Senate Foreign Rela Committee
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Joye Shields
Tennessee
Kenyon
Town and Capper
Kansas
Senate to Ratify Treaty Amid Debate
Fragmentary text shows Senate action on ratifying a treaty with emphasis on passage and consideration, referencing unity and formal approval processes. The readable bits suggest procedural steps toward endorsement by the senate and related deliberations.
Wilson Will Act To Avert Steel Strike
President Wilson plans a conference between steel workers representatives and United States Steel to avert a looming strike. Samuel Gompers and labor leaders urged a meeting before next Tuesday when 24 international steel unions convene in Washington to decide further action. Wilson’s decision may come today after hotel reports in St Louis indicated a ruling would be announced soon.
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Sept
Wilson
United States Steel Corporation
Samuel Compert
American Federation of Labor
Lendeavorth
Steel Corporation
ST. Louis
Samuel Gompers
45-Second Car Service In City On Wilson Day
Oklahoma Railway officials say a capacity service on a double track line will transport visitors to Wilson speech day on September 26. The line can handle about 10 080 persons per hour with a street car every 45 seconds. Committee members estimate up to 50 000 out of town visitors may come that day.
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Fair Grounds
Wilson
John W. Shartel
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Shartel
Death sentence for betrayer of Edith Cavell
Sept 3 Georges Gaston stood trial as a martial act betraying Edith Cavell to the Germans. He was convicted and condemned to death. Also reported suffrage granted to Italian women. Rome dispatch notes the chamber of deputies adopting the bill for women to vote. New York report: First Division men, 1868 officers and men, arrive from Brest aboard Zeppelin transport.
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Paris
Georges Gaston
Cals
Edith Cavell
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
New York
Brest
Fiance of English Heiress in City Eludes Chief Keeper
A report describes the fiancée of Lady Newborough as difficult to locate in the city. The tale touches on legal petitions and a Brit wife filing for child support, amid references to nobility and a fortune hunter. Details are fragmented and uncertain.
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Resignation of William Redfield as Secretary of Commerce
William Redfield resigned as secretary of commerce, effective November 1, after eight years in the Wilson administration. He cited personal business needs and a wish to return to private life, denying any quarrel or outside influence. The board handling steel prices and a dispute with rail head Hines preceded the move, with no immediate successor named.
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William Redfield
Wilson
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Secrenny Redfield
P Dony Whoo
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Redfield
Hines
Wilton
Paris
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Garrison
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Meg Redfield
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Pershing's G HP Way Book Monday Aboard Leviathan
Reported aboard the Leviathan General Pershing and staff maintain a stateroom amid rough seas. The voyage to New York proceeds with hopes to reach Monday late in the day, despite weather and drill duties.
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