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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1919
Page
1
Crowds flocked to the fair despite chilly weather with a new attendance record set yesterday. Horse racing is on today featuring the debut of the Battle of Chateau Thierry in a first time televised display tonight.
Attendance at the fair swells beyond early estimates with 18 000 expected, as troops in khaki and sailors in uniforms arrive. Judging in livestock, poultry, and health shows continues amid horse racing and concerts. Medals to be presented by Col Ruebey Smith from Belgian governments to Oklahoma boys. war medal ceremony set before grandstand.
A wireless report from the Moscow government says Admiral Kolchak has resigned as head of the All Russian government at Hesk in favor of General Denekin. The report notes a power shift amid ongoing crisis and factional adjustments.
A water survey initiative by engineers from the Modan company will deliver a full report to the board within two weeks. The morning session confirmed the timeline and next steps for Somers WNT to supervise review and approval.
City officials announce Reno avenue pavement along the Santa Fe tracks to Harem will be resurfaced soon along with several other streets where pavement has become defective. Mayor Warren confirms the plan.
London dispatch reports an official note stating Jugo-Slav forces failed to land on the Dalmatian coast amid the Adriatic controversy. The message mentions Piumea and the Tanti, with Italian forces involved in the broader dispute.
In New Orleans on September 22 delegates at the fifteenth annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World adopt four resolutions endorsing the peace treaty and the league of nations. They urge swift ratification in the Senate without amendments or reservations.
A city report shows seven sanitation workers injured while on the job. Two fell from wagons and sprained ankles, two were struck by streetcars, and three injured lifting heavy loads.
General Pershing and his staff donated 4025.40 francs, over $10,000, to the American Red Cross to aid mothers and children in France affected by the war. The gift details were reported to Red Cross headquarters in Paris.
Confusion over Congressman Joe B. Thompson’s body arrival as plans stall at Vinita and a Frisco train delay. The body may go to Masonic temple, then to Pauls Valley for burial. governor and officials coordinate schedule and Capitol preparations.
San Francisco dispatch reports that hundreds died in storms affecting Chinese ships in August and August 7. Officials estimate about 500 Chinese vessels were destroyed and over 300 natives perished, raising figures beyond earlier cable counts.
London reports two ships of 500 tons laden with food arrived at Fiume. Rome telegram notes troops massing on the Italian armistice line as per the protocol signed by Italy and Austria, marking the boundary for the ceasefire.
London dispatch reports Ian McPher son chief secretary for Ireland near resignation with Cecil Harmsworth named as possible successor and brother of Lord Northcliffe. Details indicate high level reshuffle speculation in British cabinet.
A 1918-19 cost of living study by the federal labor bureau compares food budgets across 91 cities. In the survey Charlotte North Carolina shows low annual food costs for modest incomes while Fall River Massachusetts has the highest. Overall average food expenditure across cities is about 511 dollars per family per year. Savannah Georgia records low per capita costs but income and family size differ.
A clipped narrative outlines a pageant involving Key family members and local figures. It mentions aging stage lines, obituaries, and community remarks, with a focus on family roles like Roberta Keys, Mary, and The Keys sisters. The piece references a local fair and health exam notes, alongside crowd reactions and birthday details.
Wholesale grocers in Oklahoma City report sugar shipments delayed or exhausted. Refineries are supplying little white sugar, brown sugar is dwindling, and most firms expect no substantial arrivals for days to weeks. Wholesalers warn retailers and the public to conserve and limit purchases to small amounts.
Several thousand people greeted President Wilson as the train pulled into Stockton depot at 1045 o clock en route to Reno. The train stopped ten minutes and the president spoke to the crowd. Mrs Wilson responded to the crowd's call.
Across cities from Bethlehem to Pittsburgh, workers walk out or idle, with totals varying from 1 000 to 15 000 idle. Some plants remain running with crippled force, others closed entirely while unions report broad participation and regional disruption.
Reports on the South Canadian river indicate rising water at Union City and Calvin, with eight feet at Calvin and the river still rising. Weather bureau warns of possible continued high levels but expects the crest to pass the eastern stations within a day or two.
Dispatch from Copenhagen reports Bolsheviki preparations for the evacuation of Petrograd amid ongoing upheaval. The note mentions pending actions and high tensions as Allied and foreign observers monitor the situation.
An information against Barger, who last night surrendered in Oklahoma City after a shooting that hurt his brothers instaw Lester Duke near Jones, had not been filed by the county attorney pending knowledge of Duke’s injuries. Duke at Wesley hospital was reported improving and likely to recover. A cowchain started the quarrel. Wilcox party leaves Los Angeles for Reno at 7 pm arriving late Monday.
Reported from Allied circles that Admiral Kolchak resigns and General Denekine is named to replace him. Text notes internal shifts within the anti-Bolshevik leadership as tensions rise over control of the fighting forces in the factional government.
A noisy street scene unfolds as Merkins, whom Dallas says is a business man, watches a new owner circle the big building under discussion. He is told the structure may be sold for 2 dollars. A man asks for the building to be wrapped up. A bystander mentions a quart of beer from this morning.
The defense treaty with Great Britain and France, pledged to defend against unprovoked attack, was ruled unconstitutional by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The report responds to a resolution calling examination of the treaty’s constitutional basis amid ongoing international tensions.
Fragmented news item mentions a fair forecast for tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions. Notes southeast portion details and possible cloudiness. Contains garbled OCR style text with unclear specifics but indicates a weather update.
Officials and unions declare satisfaction as walkouts are set to begin.
A Senate resolution introduced by Senator Curtis of Kansas seeks an immediate investigation by the Education to Labor Committee into the causes and reasons for the steel strike. Senator Kenyon of Iowa indicated he would support moving the resolution to the Senate floor tomorrow.
Labor walkout cripples operations across the United States Steel district from Youngstown to Newtown. Early reports place plant shutdowns and retooling pressures, with officials claiming most mills remain open while some furnaces close. Police and state troopers disperse crowds as the nationwide action begins amid cautious optimism on both sides.
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