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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
NEWDEPARTMENT
STORE BUILDING
HERE, IS RUM0R.
Official Of Rorabaugh- Brown
Finn Declines 10 Talk.

A six or scyen-s,ov department,
store building is expected TO be bull,
in Oklahoma City soon by the Rora-
baugh- Brown Dry Goods company. ac-
cording to rumors prevalent among
real estate men this morning.
John A. Brown, a member OF the
company, when asked about the rumor
said he had nothing to say at present I;
that he is leaving Soon for a trip to
the east and that an announcement,
il any, will he made on his return
abou, September |
II the rumored building is con
structed, it will be the third large de
partment store planned here. 1t is said
II will be built near the corner Of
Hudson and Main street Both the
Kerr Dry Goods company and the
ottHalliburton company have an
nounced plans for large buildings
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
DRASTIC DRY
enforcement
BILL PASSES
Noisy Roll Call Results in
Passage Of Measure,

WASHINGTON, July D. - The
prohibition enforcement bill described
by members opposing il as drastic
enough TO invite a presidential veto,
was finally passed today by the house
The vote was taken after a motion
by Representative Idoe. democrat Mis-
souri, to recommi, the bill kFas defeat.
ed 2sS 10 lsS Nearly every member
Of the house was in attendance and
there was so much noise during the
roll call that republican Leader Mon
dell was recorded as supporting the
Igoe mo,ion. lie was permitted to
change vi, vote.
The vote OF the passage Of the bill
was l87 TO 100, with three members
voting present
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
FEDERAL BANK
BRANCH FIGHT
OPENS TONIGHT
Bankers Committee TO Kan
SaS City With Much Data,

A fight between Oklahoma City and
Tulsa for the Oklahoma branch of
the Federal Reserve bank will come
TO a head tonight when representative
bankers from both cities leave for
Kansas City 90 present arguments be-
fore the federal reserve board in Kan
sas City.
Bankers in the two cities for several
weeks have been preparing briefs and
arguments for the hearing Thursday.
The rivalr, for the branch Of the
bank in the state has been growing in
intensity ever since the federal re-
serve system was started.
Oklahoma City bankers were con-
fident Of success this morning While
they expect bitter and prolonged
fight from the Tulsa delegation, they
believe they have evidence and argu-
ments which cannot fail to bring the
branch here.
Great secrecy concerning the evil
dence was evident this morning.
Bankers declined TO announce on Just
what grounds they would found ,heir
statement to the board but in,ima,ed
that they were holding several sur.
prises for their Tulsa rivals
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
S[lYfRS Of
AMERICANS
ALL ESCAPE
Ambassador Fletcher Tells Of
Frequent Murders,
CARRANzA WON'T PUNISH
Envoy Tells House Commit
Tee Of Many 0utrageS,


WASHINGTON, July 0-Henry
T Fletcher, American ambassador to
Mexico. told the house rules com
mt,ee today that since his appoint
mcnt three years ago about fifty
americans had been killed in Mexico
without single prosecution being
made by the Mexican authorities.
Replying 10 questions by Chairman
Campbell, Amba,sador lletcher SAID
withdrawal OF recognition ot the Car
rama government by the United
States would only increase the tur-
mol in the southern republic. lie
added that he did not know OF any
revolutionary leader capable OF cs-
tablishing permanent government
Ambassador Fletcher said he had
not noticed any special anti i-Amerl-
can feeling IN Mexico and explained
that the presence OF more American
citizens there than other foreigners
probably accounted for the greater
number OF outrages affecting Amer
cans.
The ambassador was summoned
before the committee in connection
with a resolution introduced by Rep
resentative Gould, republican, New
York, proposing appointment OF a
joint congressional committee TO in
vestigate relations between this coun
try and Mexico.
Mr.. Fletcher repeatedly declined 70
express opinion on conditions in the
southern republic, insisting that he
furnish onh facts.
ado you regard the situation in
Mexico as improved in the last three
years" asked Chairman Campbell,
"Oh, yes" was the quick reply.
"ln wha, reSpect?"
Columbus has not been raided," the
latter answered.
Chairman Campbell called atten-
,ion TO the recent murder OF an
American citizen and the mal,reat-
ment Of his wife in Mexico. The
ambassador said this should involve
relations between the United States
and Mexico.
Pressed further as TO improvement
in conditions in Mexico, the ambas-
sador said that among other things
agencies by which the United States
was better able to transact business
with Mexico had been established
during the past three years
'Are the murderers Of Americans as
numerous as they were3' asked Chair
man Campbell, The ambassador re-
Piled that he would refer the commit
tee to the list OF Americans who had
been killed.
Many of these outrages,' Mr..
CONTINUED on Page 2. Column a.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
COLCORD WING
ANNOUNCED SOON
Date of Construction May Be
Decided at Conference,

Definite information as to the date
G +. Coloord. owner OF the Colcord
building, will begin construction OF
the second wing to the building. is ex-
pected to be announced within the
next month, The wing is to be the ex-
act sire of the present building.
l. d, Callahan, building manager,
announced today that he will leave
soon for Spirit Lake. Iowa, where Mr..
Colcord is spending his vacation, for
the purpose of oonierring with him
Details will be announced on his re
turn.
Callahan estimates tina, 50 percent
OF the space in the new wing will he
contracted for before completion. Tn,
addition will cost between SS00,Ou
and 100000. Two additional pas
.enger and .oae freight elevator vii
be installed
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
Lost Trousers
Damage Suit
Is Dismissed
Suit Of J, |, WiIkin, Banker,
Is Dropped, With Preju-
dice, by Court,

A damage suit flied recently by J.
l.. Wilkin, presiden, OF the Wilkin-
Hale State hank. against the railroad
administration byer the loss OF a pair
OF trousers ~, 4 Pullman car, was dis
missed with prejudice in district court
this morning IL
The petition alleged tina, a pair II
trousers belonging to Wilkin was
stolen from his berth during a trip
from Fort Worth to Oklahoma City
on January lj, 1919 The plaintiff
asked $3.50 damages for valusbles in
the pockets OF f1he garment and the
inconvenience and humiliation OF a
",rouserless" trip from the station TO
his home. Thirteenth street and Clas-
sen boulevard.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
Alleged Failure to Move
Against Mob on Part Of
Local Officials A0gerS
State Executive,
importation Of Strike Break
erS Blamed for Disturb
ance at Parthe0ia Park
Vast Night

A grand jury 20 investigate the
c<nduc, Of officials charged with re-
sponsibillty OK maintaining law and
order, rather than establishment, OF
martial law and rule, is favored by
GoyernK Robertson as a solution OF
the difficulties and disorder growing
out OF the strike of street railway
employees at Tulsa and Sapulpa
The governor declared this morn
ing that in his opinion the situation
is entirely within control OF local Of
iicials and il they fail to cope prop
erly with the situation he SAID he
favored a grand jury investigation.
There will be no ordering out OF
the national guard to handle that or
any other situation which local Of
ilcials. il they do their plain duty,
can properly handle. A grand ury
investigation in my opinion would b:
a much better antidote Just now"
said the governor.
Moreover, the governor absolved
the striking employees from any blame
whatever with the disorder He de
clared that in his opinion it was the
result OF the strike breakers imported
by the company S a means OF beat
ing down the demands OF the men.
The county attorney OF Tulsa coun
ty was here this morning in confer
ence with the governor relative to tht
situation.
No formal request had reaciied t're
governors office up TO nooH for
troops
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
GOVERNOR MAY CALL FOR GRAND JURY
WilsonAskedto dtoCall Troops toEnd Riots
Austrian Chief
Envoy Declares
He Cannot Sign

PARIS, July p (Hava1--Dr
Karl Renncr, head of the Austrian
peace delegation, declared he
would mot sign engagements
which he knew could not be exc
cuted.' in commenting on the
peace terms, prior to his depart
ure from ST, German for Field
kirch, according to morning news
papers
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
Mike Creen's.
Reform, Seems
To be Genuine
Only Visits to Jail for Five
Weeks Have Been as
"Private Citizen, "

Five weeks ago Mike Green-who
admit, having been in Jail here more
times in the las, ten years than any
other man--,ook a solemn oath TO re
form, So far he has kept his word
and has visited the Jail only as a
private citizen"
81 haven, taken a drink since ]
sworc off five weeks ago" Mike
said this morning "Im of the booze
for good. I've been here ten years
and this is the longest period I've
gone without being in Jail. Ny
vegetable garden keeps the busy now
and say, YOU ought to see some o'
my tomatoes The demand Is sur,
bigger than the supply"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
NEW HIGH HOG PRICE
OF $3.50 IS PAID

No relief from prevailing price, on
the chief consti,uSnt Of ham and"
is ip sight on the lunch counter hori
ron. The price Of hogs on the Okla,
homa City market took another jump
today to a top price Of $3.50. 20 cents
higher than the best previous price
paid here for porkers on the hoof
The remainder Of the hogs on the
marke, were not far behind the pen
aristoerat. commanding the new rec
ord price for the bulk o. those sold
brought 1l.7s and higher
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
CONGRESS BLAMED
FOR SMALL Army

WASHINGTON, July 2-ReSpon-
Sibiliiy for the dangerously rapid
disln,egration OF the great army built
ur to fight Germany was placed
directly on congress by Secretary
Baker at hearing today before the
house military affairs committee.
Congress did no, give US money
enough to permit holding such an
army as we recommended, or money
enough for the army authorized by
congress" he said, you made appro-
priations for an army OF RS,0O0 men
We have over 10000 men. After
September 20, We must get down TO
10000 men to keep within our appro-
prlations for this year"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
GOVERNOR TO ATTEND
SALT LAKE MEETING

Governor Robertson announced mis-
morning that the only vacation he viii
take this summer will be when he goeo
TO Salt Lake City TO attend the coe
ference Of governors the last wesa III
August III
And I would not 70 there ~
the fact that there are seveeQ
portant matters 10 core - q
think OkIahoma suuAe =
on said the 0evssoeg.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
MAIL TO GERMANY
MAY BE SENT NOW

Mail for Germany will now be ac-
cep,ed at the pos,oifice here. A bull
letin was received this morning from
Washington authorizing the receipt OF
both letters and parcel post addressed
to points in Germany. Wheat. grains
firearms and several other specified
articles canno, be sent. The limit for
parcel post packages is twelve
pounds and value S9o. The rate IS
- rept< a mound
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
SON BACK FROM NAVY
TOO LATE FOR BURIAL

Jesse L, Tonberln jr., son Of J. N
Tomberlin, who was shot in a pool
room at CARRIER a week ago. arrived
home Friday too late for his fathers
funeral, which took place Tuesday.
The son was a gunnets mate on the
U. s. s. Ancon during the war and
made dozen voyages to France md
back, transporting troops. He landed
in Newport News recently and was
sent to Dallas. whence Ne returned
home and is now with his mother a,
their home, 62 Broadway circle.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22

WASHINGTON. July 22--Con-
grcss was asked to take notice OF the
race riots and crime wave in the ma
'i0nal capital today and President
Wilson was asked TO declare martial
law and police the city with troops,
in resolutions introduced in the house
by Representatives Clark, democrat,
Florida. and Vale republican, Colo
RADIO respectively.
Soon after noon the nearest official
estimate OF last nights riotlng stood
at five dead, ten expected 10 die
scores OF lesser wounded or injured
and the cases of Us rioters dockc,ed
in the police courts. Representative
Clark's resolution was Scathing ar
ralgnmcnt OF the local police and the
city government II proposed that the
speaket OF the house appoin, a select
committee TO investigate the crime
wave and the attacks on women and
report what changes may be necessary
in the police force or the city govern
ment and determine wha, officMls
arc responsible. A, the same time
Senator Harrison. Mississippi. demo.
crat, introduced a resolution to sepa:
rate the whites and the blacks on the
street cars.
The score OF casualties In last
nights fighting was largely in favor
of the negro who. when extra strong
cordons of police and troops quieted
Pennsylvania avenue and the down
town section. transferred their activi-
ties TO the lesser guarded districts.
From trolley cars and swii,ly-mov-
ing automobiles. the negro dcspcra-
does rained revolver shots into groups
OF whites whenever they found them,
and all nigh, there was scattered fir
ing from houses in which negroes, ter
ror-stricken. but no, Quelled, had bar
ricaded themselves.
In a statement today. the board OF
commissioners. the government au-
,hori,y of the District of Columbia,
said that at no time last night was
the situation beyond the control Of the
authorities and that with the aid of
the military, the police would remain
in control
Proclamation OF martial law may be
necessary to end race rioting here
Sevefal days of disorder, following
wave OF attacks on white women,
robberies and assaults by negroes,
eliminated in a series OF race
battle, during the night hours with
which the police were unable to cope
fully, despite the aid of military pro-
Continued on Psoe 2. Column 81
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
COMMIT TEE
TUIiNS DOWN
PRES|0ENT I.
Wilson's Request TO Appoint
Envoy Is Refused,
mo POWER EXISTS SAID
Knox Frames Resolution De-
nying Right TO Appoint,

nv International News Servlce)
WASHINGTON. July p BY a
vote OF eight to seven president VII
sons request for authority to ap-
point Professionally an American repA
rcscntatlye on the inter allied repara-
.,ion commission before the ratiiica
ton of the peace treaty, was refused
today by the senate foreign relations
committee
The committee in rejecting the
presidents proposal, adopted a reso-
luton sponsored by Senator Knox,
republican. of Pennsylvania, an out
and out opponent OF the acceptance
ni the peace treaty in its preSen,
form, which was as follows:
at is the judgmen, Of the com
mittee that until the proposed
treaty is ratified in accordance
with its terms no power exists to
execute any Of Its provisions
either Professionally or other
wise"
The committee met behind closed
doors, newspaper correspondents be
ing excluded as Senator Fall OF New
Mexico, was prevailed upon by both
republican and democratic members
of the committee not 10 move that
the session be open TO the public.
The Knox resolution was adopted
as substitute for that sponsored by
Senator John Sharp Williams, dem
ocrat, Of Mississippi, 20 empower the
president to appoint an American
reparation commissioner, provision
ally.
Vote on Resolution.
The vote by whic' the presidents
proposal was denied and the Knox
measure accepted test OF strength
between the supporters and oppor
ents OF the presidents ideas and
wishes with respect to the peace
treaty-was as follows:
Yeas-Lodgc, Mass; Brandegee,
Conn Fall N, Mex; Knox, penna :;
Harding. Ohio. Johnson, Cal; New,
Ind. Moses, y. Hall republicans.
Nays-Hi,chcock.- Neb; Williams,
Miss: Swanson, Va. Pomerene, Ohio ;
Smith, Arir; Pi,,man, Nev-all
democrats. and McCumber North Da-
ko,a, republican.
Hitcheock's Amendment
Senator Hi,chcocks amendment that
thc president alone can take neees-
sary action 10 have the United States
temporarily represented on any COM
mission OF repara,ion set up by the
common action OF the nations 10 act
Professionally during the period re
quired TO reach treaty notification
also was defeated, the vve being y to
4 which stood:
For-Hitchcock, Williams. Swan
son Pomerene, Smith, Ariz.; Pi,tman
all democrats.
Against-Lodgc. MoCumber, Brand
egee Knox, Fall, Harding, Johnson,
New, Moses-all republicans
Having turned down the presidents
request after a hot debate, the com
mi,tee resumed the reading OF the
peace treaty. which il hopes to com
plete this week.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
BULLETIN

LERvrNwORTH. Kan, July ~
Twenty five hundred military pris-
oners in tn, disciplinary barracks st
the federal prison here went on strike
today and have repeatedly resisted
attempts OF the guards to force then
to work. Just after noon Col. Ssdes
wick Rice. in command Of the bar.
raeks, received q committee Of tvslW
prisoners, who asked that the mes -
given shorter hours and more 10 est
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
DIVORCES STOPPED
BY RECONCILIATION

Reconcilia,ions caused the dismissal
of two divorce suits in distric, court
this morning. On motion of Mary
Moore, her petition for divorce from
Ephraim Moore, filed March IL. was
dismissed. A similar motion was
made by the plaintiff in the suit
brought by Wilson Crawford against
Flossie Crawford. Both motions gave
the information that the couples had
become reconcled TO welded life.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
CHINA REPORTED
ABOUT TO sign

PARIS. July 2.-The Temps this
afternoon stated that the Chinese are
about to sign the peace treaty as re-
sui, of promises made by the big pow
erS to act in their behalf concerning
the Shantung controversy
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
OLDEST "DEVILDOG"
IN OKLAHOMA SOUGHT

Who is the oldes, living mariner
The Oklahoma City recruiting
station has been asked to discover il
any former "devil-dog" Older than
Henry Schrob of Everett, Mass, is
living in this state. Sehrob believes
he is the Oldest in the country lie en-
listed in 1851.
Veteran marines may present their
claims to Sergeant S. r. Williams a,
the station here.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
New Divorce Plea.

AKRON, Ohio-Ano,ber ground
for divorce has been found Katherine
Cards says Louis Cards is fond OF
long rests after short periods OF la
bor," in her petition for the annul-
ment Vi the bonds.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
Robertson Threatens
to Ask For Probe Into
: County Officers Acts
Mob Of 1000 Strike Sympa-
thizerS Wrecks Cars and
Rails on Tulsa -Sapulpa In
terurban Line,
SOLDIERS LAST RESORT SHERIFF INVESTIGATES
Greek County Officer DiSCOv-
erS Numerous Cartridges
Scattered Near Scene Of
Disturbance,

TULSA. Okla, July 27.7-Quist
prevailed today in Creek and Tulsa
counties following a demonstra-
tion at Parthenia last night, when
sympathirers Of the street car
strikers stopped three cars, re-
moved the conductors and motor
men and tore up a stretch Of
track.
Railway officials Were prepar-
ing today to call on Governor Rob-
ertson for troops to guard their
cars. The car operatives went on
strike several weeks ago as a re-
suit OF the refusal of the Okla
homa Union Railway to recognize
their union.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
MAKERS JF
A|RSH|P MAY
Be ARRESTED
Federal Agents Probe Into
Defects Of BIimp,
DEATH LIST IS NOW II
Five Of Victims Are Women
Employees of Bank,

CHICAGO, July 22-The death
list in the tragic dirigible balloon
disaster here was increased to
twelve today when Milton G. Nor
ton, a staff photographer Of the
International Film Service, died
from injuries he received In his
fall from the blimp.
At least one other Of the twenty
six who were injured may die but
the remainder are reported today
as being on the road to~ecovefy.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
1908 Troops Return.

NEW YORK. July O-The trans
por, America dooked today with 1908
overseas troops. including the last
contingen,s OF the Fifth division to
return home
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22

LOCAL FoREcAsT-Falr weather
tonight and Wednesday, somewhat
warmer Wednesday
STATE roPEcAsr-T6nioht fair;
warner sstrems northeast portion,
"wednesday fslr; warmer north and west
portions.
KANSAS Tonight and Tuesday;
warmer tonight In west and extreme
north portions; probably fair Thursday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
Resolutions introduced in
Congress Demanding Mar
tiaI Law Be Declared and
Crimes Stopped,
5 DEAD; 10 NEAR DEATH
Segregation Act Proposed in
Measure Offered by Mis-
siSSippian; Washington PO-
lice Scored,
BULLETIN.

WASHINGTON, July 22,-Heavy
reintorcements have been ordered
from Camp Meade to assist the local
police and military provost guard in
Washington TO prevent a repetition
o. the race riots Of the past three
nights While refusing to give the
number OF troops ordeted here, See
retary Baker said the number was
substantial"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
BY Staff Correspondent.

SAPULPA. Okla, July 22-(Spe-
cial } -- Investigation oi the seizure
and partial destruction OF tracks oi
the Oklahoma Union Railway COM
pany between here and Tulsa last
night by a mob OF 1000 men was be-
Gun this morning by Sheriff Abner
Bruce OF Creek county. and arrests
may result today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
Three Cars Captursd.

The mob which Is said 10 consist
mostly Of Tulsa men in sympathy with
striking street car men gathered
shortly before midnich, last night,
oantured three cars belonging TO the
railway, tore IN tracks in various
places, Uttered debris over the rails
for distance OF four miles and fired
numerous shots To prevent investi.
gators from approaching the scene OF
the destruction
The three cars--one big steel in
,crurban, anoiifr a smaller car and
the third flat car-were found by
the investigating party this morning
near Parthenia park. near which the
m OF gathered The in,crurban
seemed to- have suffered mos, from
the mob Its windows were torn out
rocks and sticks were found inside,
the headlight was smashed and all de-
tachable parts Of the car were found
lying along the tracks.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-22
Barricaded -Four Miles.

Stumps, poles, rocks and other ODE
jects were found by the sherffs party
on the tracks for two miles on each
side OF Par,henia park--a total dis.
tance OF four miles which had been
carefully barricaded by the rioters.
Steel tracks were found torn up in q
least one place, ard the sheriff Be.
lieves that tracks have been severe6
in others
Hundreds Of empty and unexploded
cartridges were found near the park,
indicating that revolvers. shot.
guns and rifles had been used. Des-
ultory firing took place throughout
the night. and when two nen went out
from Sapulpa early this morning 10
Cover the riot for newspapers, they
were fired at BY men in the crowd.
Horse Tracks Found.
Tracks Of horses near the wrecked
cars Indicate that at least part of the
men were mounted.
The mob began dispensing after ac-
complishing all the damage possibl.
before daybreak. and by the time dawn
came not man was TO be found IN
the ncighborhood of the ruined cas-
and tracks.