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THE DAI LY TRANSCRIPT
VOL. VI. NO. 205.
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 21, 1918.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
GERMAN BATTLE FLEET IN ALLIED HANDS
PEA CE-MAKING NE WS
TO BE SENT FREELY
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.—"The freest and fullest flow ot
news" as to the peace conference will be facilitated by George
Creel, chairman, and other members of the committee on public
information going abroad.
Creel gave this assurance today in reply to congressional inti-
mations that the cables were taken over to give the government a
censorship control of peace conference news.
americans on soil
of four countries
I Luxemburg Joyfully Awaits En-
trance of Troops of Army
of Occupation.
maiwnmnthingn0r™ sea scene 0f
SURRENDER CEREMONY
BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS
United Press Staff Correspondent
PARIS, Nov. 21.—While Versailles is making its toilet for the
peace congress, the problem of secrecy or no secrecy, censorship
or no censorship, is taking on great importance.
Senator Borah's statement that everything must be done
under the eyes of the public, is receiving much comment, especial-
ly as it is understood that President Wilson has the same senti-
ments.
It is pointed out that the American censorship has been abol-
ished and the British newspapers are permitted to publish what is
not allowed in France. It is now urged taht there be an interallied
agreement concerning what shall be published about the peace
negotiations.
Opinion here generally inclines toward secrecy on the ground
lack of harmony. However, many declare the Wilsonian policy
that the Germans will exploit to the fullest extent the slightest
of open diplomacy ought to begin at Versailles.
There Are Several Families In
Vicinity of Norman Needing
More Clothing-
CONSTANTINOPLE QUESTION TO LEAD
AMONG THOSE OF PEACE CONFERENCE
BY RAYMOND CLAPPER
United Press Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.—Disposition of Constantinople is
being discussed informally by allied statesmen and diplomats, it
was learned today. This promises to be one of the most vexing
questions confronting the peace conference.
President Wilson has expressed the belief that the Dardanelles
the Mosphorus and the Strategic heights dominating the water
passages should be internationalized. But some allied statesmen
express doubt as to whether the Turk will be driven from Con-
statinople.
Greece through Premier Venizelos, now in Paris, is demand-
ing expulsion of the Turks from Europe. Many Hellenic statesmen
and diplomats are pointing to the historic position of Constanti-
nople as capital of the ancient Byzantine empire in proof of then-
contention that Greece should receive this valued point.
By WEBB MILLER
United Press Staff Correspondent
WITH THE AMERICANS AD-
VANCING TOWARD THE RHINE,
Nov. 21.—American occupation is now
standing on the soil of four countries
—Prance, Belgium, Luxemburg and
German-Lorraine.
Today's advance resulted in the oc-
cupation of a score of villages and
towns. We reached Pontoy and Vitry,
in Lorraine, the latter town being only
ten miles north of Metz. Further to
the left Americans entered the neu-
tral duchy of Luxemburg, passing
through Esch.
American outposts are now only a
few miles from the city of Luxem-
burg. The capital is gaily decorated
with flags; the people expectantly
awaiting the entry of the Americans.
The mayor of Luxemburg crossed the
lines in an automobile and paid his
respects to General Pershing at Lon-
guyon, which is now his headquarters.
Troops Given Ovation
Michigan and Wisconsin troops
which led the way into Luxemburg,
deceived an ovation along every foot
of their march. They entered fifteen
villages, every one decorated with
home-made American flags. In Ger-
man Lorraine, the Americans were
welcomed by the inhabitants of
French extraction. Those of German
descent .looked oil sullenly.
The important town of Arlon, in
Belgium. remembering America's
food and relief work throughout the
war, gave our troops an extraordin-
ary warm geeting. The townspeople
stood beside the roads all day, cheer-
ing themselves hoarse. It was not
uncommon to see doughboys carrying
one or two children with chattering
French or German girls and boys
walking alongside.
The Germans sent some staff offi-
cers to army headquarters to arrange
for handing over the material at Lon-
guyon. This includes thirty-nine lo-
comotives, three hundred guns and
thousands of rifles. The roads near
the Luxemburg frontier are lined with
surrendered cannon.
i Have our people had occasion to \
realize that there are several fam- j
ilies in the vicinity of Norman who j
are very much in need of clothing?
Sucli is the case, and it is possible j
that many of us have been so busy do- i
ing other things concerning the war \
and war work, that we have somewhat j
neglected to look after the interests
LONDON, Nov. 21.—(12:20 p. in.)—The German
fleet has surrendered to the grand fleet, the British ad-
miralty announced today. The American battle squadron
and French cruisers and destroyers participated in the
the ceremony.
The German high seas fleet, comprising ten dreadnaughts,
neglected to iook alter me miercais i
of some of our people right here at | six battle cruisers, ten light cruisers and a number of destroyers,
home. was to meet the allied fleet in the North Sea off the English coast,
for the formal ceremony of surrender.
According to plans the German warships were to pass down
a long lane of allied craft. The surrender was to be received per-
sonally by Admiral Beatty, commander of the British grand fleet.
Admiral Rodman is the American commander.
"war mothers" give united war work
boys are granted
parole from school
Governor Paroles the Boys Who
Set Fire to Junior High
School Building.
urges u.s, control
of public utilities
Resolutions Introduced in Senate
Provides Taking Over Many
Agencies.
Thanks Girls For Help—Thanks are
due Misses Inez Holland, Olivia Brett
and Ruth Ince for their able assis-
tance given the "War Mothers" in tak-
inb subscriptions for the United War
Work fund.
HE KISSED THE FLAG AND
WILL BE GOOD IN FUTURE
Mrs. Cheadle, chairman of the so-
cial service committee, informs the
Transcript that she has been receiv-
ing telephone calls almost every day
lately, telling of families who are
vrey much in need of assistance. Many
very much in need of assistance. Many
fortunes, sometimes several in a fam-
ily have been sick at the same time,
and doctor bills, medicine, loss of
work has possibly taken the spare ......
rissr*isjrm a nice sum to fund going over fine
,r,ATu, t a°dozen famUles'ln'The! Held a Very laleieslms Meetine 1'ounty Ifetricts Slow In Report
Ai„ty ol N.™ n .od.y who .r, l.a l Nlghl; Appoint New But Many of 1 hem
needing warm clothing. They have Committees. Doing Nicely-
sent in their appeals, stating that they ^ Motheis of America met There is every indication that
in regular session Monday night and ; Cleveland county is to exceed its quo-
held a very interesting meeting. Sev- ta more than the necessary fifty per
eral questions of importance were dis- j cent. About forty of the county dis-
cussed, foremost among them being j tricts had reported up to Thursday
that of raising money for the United morning, which, outside of the Nor-
War Work fund. At the close of the man district, showed a total of $(!,-
meeting the chairman of the War 870 subscribed. The Norman district's
Mothers committee on contributions, quota was $7,245, and up to this morn-
Mrs. W. N. Rucker, announced that jng with several good subscriptions
the sum of $135.00 received in money still looked for, the amount was $16,-
and pledges. 865. Thus the county's subscription
The subject of a meeting place for so far as reported is $23,535.
the coming winter was taken up and In detail Norman's subscription by
a committee composed of Mrs. Levy, units stacks up about as follows:
Mrs. Falkenstine and Mrs. Kate Mor- University faculty, S. A. T. C. stu-
gan was appointed to interview Rev. j (|entj)i $8,950.00.
D. A. Wickizer, in regard to the par- | "Victory Boys and Girls," $787.15.
lors of the Christian church Mrs. j "War Mothers of America" $147.00.
Levy reported that the gentleman very j
generously agreed to the proposition, •
and whereupon a resolution to tender |
the pastor a vote of thanks, was un- 1
animously adopted.
Mrs. W.N. Rucker then gave a very j
delightful report of the national con-
vention of War Mothers, which she at- j
tended September 18th, at Evansville, j
Ind.
Mrs. Giles also made a very inter-
esting and entertaining talk on her
recent visit to Fort Sill, where one of
her sons is stationed, and during
which visit she witnessed the military
would very much appreciate any
clothing that could be given them.
While our people have been called
upon numerous times of late for buy-
ing liberty bonds, war stamps, and
supporting the Red Cross and United
War Work campaigns, and even send-
ing old shoes and clothing to the
French and Belgians, they have al-
ways responded nobly, and we believe
that we are safe in saying that Cleve-
land county has gone over the top in
j each and every one of these cam-
paigns.
Now what are we going to do con-
cerning the urgent need of some of
j our own people? We are not going
; to let them suffer for lack of cloth-
i ing, are we? There ire many arti-
cles of clothing which are laying in
! the attic or hanging in the closets
j of our homes; clothing that we have
been saving, thinking possibly we
j would wear that old coat or skirt
j 3ome time, so why not get them out
and give to these people who really
need them?
Mrs. Cheadle says that she will ac-
cept this clothing at her home, or
that if you have no way to deliver the
same, please telephone her or Mrs.
John Franing, Mrs. H. L. Muldrow or
Mrs. Sturgis, and your bundle will be
called for Saturday morning.
Also Buys Liberty Bond, And Ex-
pressed Regrets That He Had
Wrong Inclinations.
•„ , , u- display at Lawton.
It is hoped that all will take this ^ meeting was then adjourned
! matter in as serious manner as it is ; Mondayi December 2nd.
being given. The need is urgent, and |
we will have to meet the issue square- iprn II 1 V DCTIIDkl
ly. The gifts can b" made without |\ alotll iii at IlLlUnN
Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Stokes were
here from Oklahoma City a few days
ago meeting their son, Dick, who has
been released from the Boy s Reform
school at Pauls Valley, to which in-
stitution he was committed some
It is said Dick made an excellent
months ago, until he became of age.
record, having very few demerit
marks, and Governor Williams grant-
ed him a parole, into the custody of
his parents.
Young Thoes, committed to the re-
form school at the same time as
Stokes, has also been granted a par-
ole and is at his home in West Nor-
man. He also made a good record
during his confinement.
These are the boys, aged about
fourteen years, who set fire to the
junior high school building at the Un-
iversity some months ago, and which
caused a most destructive fire, burn-
ing up the printing office and all its
contents, besides the high school
building. The boys confessed, giving
as a reason that they had to go to
the junior high school, after all of
the other schools had dismissed for
the season, and the only way they
could get the school dismissed was to
burn the building.
It is sincerely hoped the boys have
been taught their lesson, and that
from now on they will so conduct
themselves as to prove worthy the
confidence reposed in them by grant
Inff the parol*.
[By United Press.]
1 WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.—A reso-
j lution committing the senate to gov-
I ernment ownership of all public util-
j ities and of "natural agencies for the
1 production of fuel," was introduced
j today by Senator Lewis, democratic
j whip.
| "It is the expression of the senate,"
I said the resolution "that the policy of
, the United States government for the
| future should be that of government
I ownership of interstate railroads, te)-
j egraphs, telephones and also national
! lines of communication necessary to
j complete postal and telegraphic ser-
| vice to the citizens of the nation.
"The government should possess
j and own all natural agencies for the
! production of fuel produced in the
land and created as the result of na-
tural agencies. It shall construct and
own ships and agencies of water
' transportation necessary for mer-
chant marine."
At the meeting of the council of
defense last Sunday afternoon, the
trial of J. G. White, charged with ob-
streperous conduct and obnoxious lan
guage in connection with the fourth
liberty loan campaign, was held at
the court house.
Several witnesses from the vicinity
i of Moore were present and gave tes-
I timony against him. He finally plead
guilty to all of the charges, expressed
his regret and promised to be good
in the future. He was then ordered
to buy a liberty bond, kiss the flag
and was insrtucted as to his future ac
tivities, after which he was allowed to
return to his home near Moore.
wire systems to re
run as single unit
Postmaster General Announces
Chance Intended to Increase
Efficiency.
sacrifice, and we owe it to those who
need it. Don't put it i ff, but look af- !
ter your bundle right now.
HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
ON FIRE LAST NIGHT
About Ten Tons of Coal Burned; Only
One Room Was Considerably
Damaged.
Kire broke out in the high school
building about ten o'clock Wednesday
evening, and considerable damage was
I done to the building.
It is thought 'hat the fire started
from the furnace as the most damage
was there, where it burned about ten
tons of coal, and the north center
room, directly abow the furnace was
to fatherland soon
Potsdam Rumors Are That Ex-
Ruler Will Join Members of
Familv at Berlin.
I By United Press.1
COPENHI1AGEN, Nov. 20.—At
Potsdam it is expected that the form-
er kaiser will soon return, a Berlin
dispatch stated today. The former
kaiserin is staying at Prince Eitel
Friederich's palace at Ingelheim. The 1
former crown prince's family will re- j
main at Potsdam.
Ward one, $1,216.00.
Ward Two, $1,000.00.
Ward Three $2,600.00.
Ward Four, $1,000.00.
Teachers, $171.50.
Outlying district $825.00.
Clubs, $18.50.
Total, $16,715.00.
It is thought, however, that there
may be duplicates in Norman district
to the amount of $50.00 which cuts
the district's total down to $16,665.00.
A full and complete report by dis-
tricts will be made by County Chair-
man Grcsham as soon as all reports
are in and figures compiled. It looks
now as if it can safely be estmiated
that the county will go to $25,000 or
over.
j At a meeting of the committees of
I the Norman district Tuesday, the
lists were gone over and all delhi
I quents noted—those who had failed to
j give according to their means as well
| as those who had refused. Comnr
tees were appointed to see them, and
in the event they still fail to "come
through" their cases will be turned
over to the council of defense for
such action so that organization may
think proper.
SPANISH CLUB MEETS AT
PROF. P. GIMENO'S HOME
A whistling solo by Miss Esther
McRuer, and Spanish songs, stories
and games were features of the pro-
gram of the Spanish club meeting
this week at the home of Prof. Pa-
trico Gimeno, head of the department
of Spanish at the university. Thirty
Receives Insurance Check—W. J.
J Hess, local agent for the Minnesota
j Mutual Insurance company, received
a check today for $1,000, payable to
| Mrs. Lucy Mayfield administratrix of
the estate of William V. Mayfield.
! The final papers were sent to the com-
pany last Friday afternoon and on
Wednesday morning the check was re-
ceived by Muldrow & Lewis, state
agents for Oklahoma. Mr. Mayfield
^received his policy on Ansrnat 1,1818
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.—All
telegraph systems now under govern- j
ment control shall be operated f ■;
one, effective December 1, Postmas-
ter General Burleson ruled today.
This action was taken, Burleson
explained, in order to take care of
the government business to the ful-
lest extent and the transmission of
messages expedited for the public.
All offices will then accept "for
transmission all classes o" mes-
sages now. accepted by any one of
them at the prescribed rates."
At the same time Burleson ordered
that after January 1st, all telegraph
employees shall receive vacations
with fujl pay.
Ill Need of Clothing—There are
many families in and near Norman
who are in ed of clothing.. Misfor-
damaged consvloral y. T'.ie floor was tune and sit. ness has made several
l ivned through pi d a few of the seats families almost destitute, according .
1 dropped through. Other rooms of the to calls being received by Mrs. Chea- students were present, and enjoyed
:)ii ding we- • jiritty bad!/ smoked up d]e, chairman of the social service the meeting very much.
J so there was no school today. ,0mmittee. She instructs the Tran- j The officers elected for this year
The damage was not so serious but scpi t sav lhat those in Norman,are the following: President, Miss
that the repairs can be made in a who haV(1 somp clothing to spare, it Eugenia Messenger; vice-president,
short time, and it is expected that the wi„ be jrratiously received by those Miss Gladys Jesse; secretary, Miss
classes will be held in the building who are in need. [f you will tele- ! Mary Webb; treasurer, Miss Esther
next week. The fireman responded p},one either of the following ladies, McRuer; sergeant-at-arms, Miss Ger-
quickly and did good work in keeping Mrs cheadle, Mrs. H. L. Muldrow, j trude Sidener. The next meeting will
the
kly and did good worK in Keeping \jrs. cheadle, Mrs. a. i>. raumtuw, j
fire from spreading, keeping the \jrs ,j0hn Franning or Mrs. Sturgis, be held Tuesday evening, December 4,
it... .... ... n.. i with Miss T,enii Williams at the Mit-
idamage down to the minimum
U i IE!) TROOP ' STEADILY
W'PROACHING RHINELAND.
[By United Press.l
' Is'DON Nov. 20.—The allied
aimies of occupation are now well
oi their v ay to the Rhine.
•ii ■ the important cities reoccu-
are Brussels. Antwerpt, Metz,
Mulines, Alost, Saanburg, Colmar,
. ii n <?atnr with Miss Lena Williams at the Mit-
vour bundle will be called for batur- j .. , , i
chell house, 311 University boulevard.
morning.
Visiting Relatives—Roy Ingle has Not Open Mornings—Attention of
been here from Madill for a few days
visiting with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Ed P. Ingle, Roy has been en-
gaged in the real estate business at
Madill, but will soon take charge of
a large grocery tore in that city. He
the people is called to the fact that
the Christmas parcels committee of
the Red Cross will not be at the rooms
to handle the packages of mornings
hereafter. The committee will be
c u — ,in cn#rtr® ^ up°n y°u in J;he
ines, Alost, Saanburg. • jooj.s wejj ancj prosperous and was; afternoons from one thirty to nve
Mu'hausen, Zaburn, Markirch an eu greeted by his many Norman'o'clock. Please bear this in mind and
Breisaeh. The average daily advance govern yourselves accordingly.
has been about twenty five mllea. I — - —1
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