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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-05-03
II. W. WALKER DEAD

H. W. Walker. aged 81. died at
the sherman hospital last week and
funeral services were conducted at
the home, Coz North First avenue.
Sunday afternoon. conducted by
Rev Ed g. Eut!cr. followed by ia
tcrmcnt in Highland cemetery.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-05-03

"'tizen OF Denison. Judge Moscley
was well known in this section and
had many friends in Durant. Judge
Mo."!cv left two children. Mrs. Hell
-i; Bak'. OF Houston. Texas. and
Guy Mos"ley. now Il resident OF Ar
iona judge Mosrley was one of
the ~ Ist brilliant lawyers and pol
ished gentlemen OF North Texas
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-05-03
EVERYONE. MUST HELP.


very 0arc d Eaton
OF the Nation
re OF
and Vndate the majesty
safety e America
and splendid work which God has called
W.. G. McAooo
Secretary
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-05-03
4. q. MOSEIEY DEAD

News reached the city yesterday
"f the death at st. i.ouis ~ A. &.
MoS"i"y. general counsel FOR the
Soith"rn SHrciv t"mpany. and for
many wears II prominent lawyer and
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-05-03

l"uEh ano is visiting with his rela
tivcs and friends.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-05-03
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treated from long held
lu>iiion> in Northern
rance they girjllc,l cv-
cry fruit tree THAI Ii,nr
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first aid measures were
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06
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~ .eyvVn. v
A PET AVERSION FOR TODAY.

n fEI ANEkolON FOk TODA1.
day is ended now,
And the bally campaign row
Which politicians staged OF lats
As earnest as hymn Of hate,
And we could calmly fAca, the news,
Zen though results aren't all we'd
choose,
Could wo but dodge that child Of woe
The skate who says. II told you so"
Although some statesman We approve
Must quit his office desk and move
Back where his private practice calls,
or 20 TO work In overalls,
Because the voters turned him down,
We might bear that without a frown,
Did we not meet, where'er we 70,
That bore who chants, Il told you So"
The long array OF campaign tricks.
And other blights Of politics.
We might forgive, and cen forget.
NOT feel inclined to grouse or fret
Did STUNTS which panied ua much 20 see
Would he but spare that final blow
That wise garook who told US So.
Election day would leave US calm.
And In returns we'd ind a balm,
A solace and a slight relief,
Although there might be cause for grief
And solaces might seem as rare
As Colonel Bryan's waning hair.
But when we'd seek that brighter show,
This blishter says. Il told you so"
Hence We may some day take a flnr
Within this same election ring,
And seek some legislative place
Where we can open up our face,
And also vote 10 pass n law
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06
By BRIGGS

Thanksgiving in an enthusiastic name
ner
But the fact 1--WE read Il and accepted
II as facD that cranberries are to be
cheaper has nothing to do with the
case,
The armistice epidemic seem, to b
spreading.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

Austria gave up everything the allies asked and would
undoubtedly have given more, The idea Of avoiding
humiliation has ceased seem as important . avoiding
utter destruction And there are signs that Germany is ar
irving at that point Of view Eating crow may not he so
bad for land which has long been short Of other ratons
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

Colonel Roosevelt continues to be peevish because the
United States didn't declare against Turkey The fact
that Turkey has been whipped to rarre to afford
him consolation Neither is that defeat much Of ,oaee
to the kaiser.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

Today 10 the fifty-sevensh Birthday ol
Thomas Watts Gregory, tho member ol
Prssident Wilson's cabinet who b
called upon to umsvsl the many unu-
sual legal problems which have arisea
under conditioas Of wartime. Lihs -
majority Of the present cabinet oiiicisla
Attorney Geusfsl Gregory Il . Sosl1
eraer b birth And training. Mivisolo
70 he native state, but Texas has ~
he home sInee Ne frat entered u660
the practice of law In 1895. His ednoos
sion vas rsceived st the SpulAsss Pse)>
byterian shivssSity. the Univufsily b
yirginia And he Univsfslty II TinaA
Hls ability % . lawyer ilfse Nl(soe(oA
wide sstu>jon when h vao - o1o5Q1
b ~ g(otA 81 Teas II IT. ~ ~ "
of cefnm larcs cesponllruo ~ ~
leg<d tiolAtloos u ~ aael -touo ~
Hh seeoooQ b teeee cceooonl) ~ n
70 hls sepolhtmsGl - soocl1l
attorney seeoral n ~ ulo
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

To bring such erring ones 10 taw.
And let such rear-slght prophets know
No man can say. Il told you So"
Even though blessed with a naturally
hopeful disposition the mother OF
boy who goes hunting will always have
difficulty maintaining her membership
in the Don't Worry club. She may l.no~
no more about hunting than that there
is gun involved, but given that basis,
her vivid imagination can eonjure up
line OF horrible accidents which would
make the late Edgar Allen Poe appear
piker in the compilation OF gruesome
situations. And when the youngster
returns home with a voracious appe-
tite and no game, she feels she 10 the
beneficiary OF special dispensation Of
Providence, and very likely shows her
gratitude by scolding him the rest OF
the evening.
BY this morning the political hand
shake had also lost much OF the former
feryor.
II may interest q number Of
stingy husbands to know that To-
cal throat specialist says that wtar-
ing furs are responsible for . lot Of
throat trouble.
Churches and theaters are going TO
open again Sunday. and you are en-
titled TO one guess as to which will get
the large crowds
! There isn't as much confidence today
as there was yesterday, but we are still
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

Here and there you will encounter the person who never
will be able understand how managed to lick the
kaiser while the Colonel fingered Long Island and
Leonard Woods address was Somewhere in Kansas
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

It is also safe to assume that taxes won't end with
the although perhaps it is unkiud to say so time
when everyone happy but the Huns and defeated eandi
date,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06
NEW DANGER FOR GERMANY.

GERMANY is beaten, so far as the war is concerned
Though the army might fight for months, no mill
tary authority comedies the Hun chance for victory
or even anything approaching draw the field Of bat
tie Germanys surrender is expected daily hourly, both
because of the hopelesness Of continued fighting and be-
cause of new danger back OF the lines Mr. Frank H.
Smonds pointed out that peril in article in the Times
yestcrdaythe prospect Of revolt which might turn to
anarchy and terrorism has already happened in Russia
The world might little reck how much the Huns fall
each other to murder destroy An outcast race they
deserve suffering and disaster out Of proportion to any
terms likely to be inflicted by the victorious allies There
would be poetic justice in this German chicken home
roost for it German propaganda and intrigue which
gave Russia to chaos nation with clearer vision
might have seen the danger Of bareback might have
known that anarchy boundary lines it trampeS
on other regulations That it is like that is retson that
the allies must give some consideration to the
confronting the Hun No nation has monopoly the
wild-eyed and the ascendancy Of that element in any
land is likely to be reflected in other countries There
FORE when autocacy is gone and il is going rapidly the
new freedom must be safeguarded lest il degenerate to
unbrdcd license and usul orgy. The world be safe
for democracy, only when that form Of government is
derstood and not confused with anarchy,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

While the influenza epidemic is ended or thereabouts,
don't forget the danger OF after effects pulmonary rou-
be such frequently was, is frequently starter for
tuberculosis and the convalescents should be careful
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

Austria isn't apt to form another alliance with Germany
and considering the Austrian record in the war it like
y that Germany won't feel so bad about it.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

That the allies In perfect accord over the sistiee
terms will the Colonel another unpleasant afternoon
He probably will never be able to understand how anyone
can agree with the president
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

Chile we observe has rushed around and seized few
German ships while the seiring was good.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

Speaking Of der Tag" the lords wont to
do it seems to be getting along toward evening
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

Prince Max says the old regime in Germany has gor
for good Gone but not forgotten.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06
O1dSfo1:ies
sN{e9T1pei
Gni q 0ses NJ

,l{3e q

Last night few minutes before niids
night, John Krabe was shot by an IN.
known man. The wound Is not . Sc
fious one. The wound was dsssssd and
will cause little trouble. The purpose
Of the attack was probably robbery ss
Mr.. Krabe was standing in bis saloon
on Reno avenue.
Jasper Sipes went to Pond Creek last
night.
Dick Morgan Of Perry was an or.
lahoma City visitor last night
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

confident the kaiser would like 10 quit
ii someone would guarantee his escape.
There is the case OF Mrs. Leila Lloyd.
seeking divorce after three months OF
married life, as evidence that they
sometimes marry in haste and repent in
hurry.
Those going in the November draft
have huuch that they aren't going
very far, and aren't as enthusiastic as
some who got an earlier start
The recent election 10 also the
last one In whieh q candidate with
out q military record cen expect Q
large anl sntAusiastie following.
Among the other presents suitable for
a soldier, we note the folding rooth-
brush listed in the advertisements. The
old kit bag may be crowded when the
soldier pscks his troublss and other
aceoutrements therein, but conservation
OF space has hardly reached the point
where the folding toothbrush fills .
long-felt want.
WHEN FLU HAS FLOWN.
The spidsmic days are done,
sad d.ys OF sehes and psini
Oid Pfelfers germs ere on the run,
And fiu 10 on the wans.
But while rejoicing 10 the rule,
And while the gooss hopks high.
We pay the kids sent back 10 school
The tribute OF a sigh.
Lamping the future "far as human
feye can see we should say there Is
going 10 be ample occasion TO celebrate
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

Another nice thing about an election is that it doesn
last long
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06
Fifteen Years Ago.

Fifteen Years Ago. ~.
The United States government has
recognized the defacto government oi
Panama. il was announced at the state
department. Washington. ID. C.. today.
Instructions have been sent by Secre.
tary.of State Hay to the United States
minister Baupre at Bogota. and to Mr.
Ehrman. United States vice consul u
Panama. TO inform the government OF
Columbia and Panama respectively, that
the defaeto government Is recognized.
Alderman Frank M. Gauit has ~
turned from trip to Red Fork
VIII S. Guthrie has returned from I
visit TO his old home st Danville, Ind,
Ten Yssrs Ago.
Mrs.. A. ID. Johannes left Yesterday
for Chicago where she will remain ovof
the holidays and incidentally uatil Z
pretty new home on Sixteenth street d
completed.
Work has 80 far progressed on ths
new $4,000 Baptist orphans bone thai
all that remains to be finished Il the
inside finishing and Furnishing. The
home Is aitractiveiy situated fifteen min-
utes' walk from the Belle Isle car line.
The Rev. w. A. Mckinney. superin-
tendent OF the institution, says Il u
hoped to occupy the home by Christ
mas. - AZ
Whit N. 6rspt, president and ], B.
Grant director will retire from the Ok
lahcrns MIN and Elevator company.
having sold their interest 10 the kell.
Whaley- burris company Of northern
Texas. The book value, S6s.000 wss ia.
volved Ia the transfer. W
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

confident the kaiser would like 10 quit
ii someone would guarantee his escape
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

The recent election is also the
last one In whieh q essdidsts with
out q military record cen expect Q
large anl snthusiastic following.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

There isn't as much confidence today
as there was yesterday, but we are still
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

To bring such errinE ones 10 taw.
Anu An leI sueh resr.sight prophets know
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06

Lamping the future "far as human
eye can see" we should say there is
going 10 be ample occasion 10 celebrate
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-06
WHEN FLU HAS FLOWN.
The epidsmic daYa Ara dnna

But while rejoicing 10 the rule,
And while the gooss hopks high.
We pay the kids sent back TO school
The tribute OF a sigh.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-27
SUBMARINES BLOCKED
BY ZEEBRUGGE RAID
Foe Now Compelled to Use ostend
Route In Reaching Open
Sea.

London, April 26.-The Associated
Press learns from high naval source
that the operations at Zeebrugge were
a complete success, with the result
that the Flanders flotilla now will be
obliged to resort to the Ostend route
in putting to sea, from which the Brit
ish forces can more easily handle the
German ships. .
The blocking up of the channel
must result in the speedy Sitting
up" of the waterway and 1t will take
at least several weeks to clear the
passage. .
The Twin City star., 1918-04-27
BRITISH INCREASE
ARTILLERY AT FRONT
Nine-tentts OF Entire Shell Output Is
Produced by Women Munition
Workers.

London, April 26.-"Women are
making nine-tenths of our output of
Shells" Winston Churchill, minister
of munitions, announced in the house
OF commons.
I'VE now have more serviceable
guns than at the beginning of the
present BATTLE" Churchill said, "and
have added to our air service twice
the number of machines lost or de.
stroyed.
Given loyal support by the work
ers, we can go through the 1918 fight
on the present Scale without break
ing into the 1919 requirements.
Every lost tank has been replaced
with one of a newer and better pat
tern.
1--WE are now making more air.
planes in week than during the
whole of 1914; more In a quarter than
during the whole of 1916, and our
output in 1918 will be many times
that of 1915"
The Twin City star., 1918-04-27
HOUSE GIVES ITS
| APPROVAL TO BILL
PASSES RESOLUTION TO REGIS
TER MEN WHO BECAME 21
SINCE JUNE 5 LAST.
MEASURE TO CONFERENCE
Amendment Adopted Provides That
Registrants Shall Be Placed At
Bottom Of Their Assigned
Classes. .,.

Washington, April 26.-The house
has adopted the senate resolution for
the registration for military service
of young men who have reached the
age of Il years since June last.
The measure now goes to conference.
An amendment offered by Repre-
sentative Hull of Iowa and adopted
119 to 81, provides that men regis
tered under the bill shall be placed
at the bottom OF the classes to which
they may be assigned.
Medics Not Exempt.
The house sustained the military
committee in striking out provision
Of the bill as it passed the senate
which would exempt from registration
those eligibles who have entered med
ical or divinity schools since June 5
last.
Representative Kahn of California,
ranking Republican on the military
committee, told the house the pro.
posed new registration would place
from 5000 to 100000 new registrants
available for military service. In
that connection he recalled that Ger.
many recently called into service its
class of 1919, consisting of approxi.
mately $4,000 men.
Dent Opposes Amendment.
Chairman Dent of the military com.
mittee, opposed the amendment OF
Mr.. Hull. He said he understood il
Is the plan of the war. department
to place the newly registered a. tie
bottom Of the respective classes nm
less something unforeseen occurs te
prevent, but did not believe it prop
er to tie the hands of the department
by an amendment which would re
quire that action.
Mr.. Kahn also opposed the amend
ment and declared there are thou
sands Of young men now under q
who volunteered at the beginning OF
the war and who now are serving in
France. Tar
The Twin City star., 1918-04-27
OPPOSE INCREASING POWER
SEVERAL SENATORS ATTACK
* ovERMAN MEASURE.
Senator Brandegee criticizes Presi.
!, dent In Speech Opposing Grant
s. ing Further Authority.

Washington, April 26.-Critics of
the Overman bill renewed their Wig
orous opposition to Its PROPOSED au.
thcrity for the president to reorgan-
|iz6 government agencies, and many
1sSsSEss Z p<eyenteJ the expected vote
on pending restrictive amendments.
A surprise OF the day was the in
PRODUCTION of new amendment au-
thorizing the president to appoint a
single executive officer to control the
aircraft program, which Senator Over
man stated he probably would ac-
cept. ...
Senator Wadsworth Of New York,
Republican, offered the new proposal,
under which all applications made for
airplane production would be turned
over to the man named by the presi-
dent Senators Thomas of Colorado
and Kirby of Arkansas, Democratic
members of the military committee,
promptly supported it, the former de-
claring 1t was necessary to clothe
John d. Ryan, appointed director Of
aircraft production Tor the war depart
ment, with necessary powers to make
his work effective.
Says Wilson Is Poor Judge Of Men.
Senator Brandegee, opposing any
further grant of power, declared the
president is a poor judge of men, has
made "egregious mistakes" and is re-
sponsible for his appointees' failure
to coordinate. The senator also
charged congress with lacking cour.
age to oppose the presidents policies,
asserting one-third of the Democatic
senators do not in their hearts ap-
prove the Overman measure. HS add
ed he would not be like a white
poodle. running between the capitol
and White House, obeying orders"
The Twin City star., 1918-04-27
U. S. MARINES IN BATTLE:
278 ON CASUALTY LIST
Twenty-Five Lose Lives In Action
and 244 Are Reported
Wounded.

Washington, April 26.-The total
losses of the brigade Of marines with
the American expeditionary force in
France so far reported was announc-
ed by Major General Barnett, COM
mandant of the corps, as 278, divided
as follows: .... ..'-
Killed in action, %; died from
wounds, 10; died from accidents, q;
wounded in action, 244.
All the dead are enlisted men. but
eight officers, two captains and six
lieutenants, were among the wound.
ed. Five OF the enlisted men we're
slightly wounded, but General Bar.
nett's statement did not show wheth-
er the officers and other men were
severely or slightly hurt.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-27
STAY LOYAL IN DISPUTE,
TELEGRAPHERS ARE TOLD
instructed BY Their President Not tc
Walk Out lf Dis
charged.

Chicago, April 26.--S. J. Konen-
kamp, president Of the Commercial
Telegraphers' union, has sent instruc-
tions to all telegraphers not to walk
out Monday if they are discharged
for attempting a union meeting Sun
day.
Instead of meekly walking out If
discharged" the instructions stated.
compel them to throw you out.
'Show your loyalty by trying to
keep the wires going until you are
forcibly removed from your jobs"
Mr.. Konenkamp has received word
from Samuel Gompers he had taken
the telegraphers' cause up with Sec
retary of Labor Wilson.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-27
SUBMARINE MENACE WANING
BRITISH GOVERNMENT ISSUES
INTERESTING REPORT.
American Losses Are Only About One
Per Cent Of Total Tonnage Lost
During Year 1917. ......--s

Washington, April 26.-Publication
by the British government of ship.
ping losses for the year 1917 and for
the first three months of 1918 of Brit.
ish and Allied ships permits a com.
parison with Americas losses for the
same periods.
American losses were about l per
cent of the total tonnage destroyed
by U-boats, raiders and mines for
the year 1917 and vnly slight increass
is shown for 1918. It Is a remarkable
showing in view of the American tom
mage that has constantly been passing
through the danger zones and the re-
cent increased activity Of American
troop and supply ships.
On the figures, the U-boat menace
is negligible to American shipping
and the only conclusion is that their
conveys have given efficient protec-
tion or that luck and skilfull naviga-
tion have enabled them to outwit the
commanders Of the undersea boats.
In 1917 the total losses of British
and Allied shipping amounted to TO-
632,651 tons by the British reports
OF this total, United States shipping
suffered only to the extent of 164,50O
gross tons.
For the first quarter of 1913, the
British and Allied shipping losses
were 1,817,0S6 tons. Up to date, the
losses to the United States shipping
for the year have been 27,545 gross
tons, representing the loss of seven
steam vessels and schooner of 100
tons. ..s
The total loss in tonnage of Ameri-
can shipping since the beginning OF
the war has been 86 vessels, 46 steam
and 40 sailing craft with total ton
mage of 220,399 gross tons.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-27

183 AMERICANS ARE
BELIEVED TAKEN BY FOE

Washington, April 26.-The number
of Americans KILLED in the German at
tack OF April 20 near Seicheprey was
less than a dozen and the number in
jured was about 20. These figures,
just made known, appeared to give
support to the German claim that 1873
Americans were captured, since it
previously had been admitted that the
American casualties were around 200.
The German loss was placed at 500
men.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-27

sIxTETEN ARE INDICTED
FOR LYNCHiNG MAN
Four Policemen and Twelve Civilians
Are Accused Of Causing Mans
Death.

Edwardsville, ILL.,, April 26.--Indict.
ments have been returned against 16
persons by the grand jury which in
vestigated the lynching on April s
OF Robert Paul Praeger at Collinsville.
Twelve indictments against civilians
charge murder, and four against po-
licemen charge nonfeasance in Office.
The indictments charging murder
contain nine counts each and are d.
rected against the FIVE men who have
been under arrest since the coroner's
inquest, and seven others who have
not been arrested.
BUY w. s. 8.