The Daily Transcript (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 6, No. 204, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 20, 1918 Page: 1 of 4
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HISTORICAL SOCIETr *
THE DAILY TRANSCRIPT
VOL. VI. NO. 204.
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1918.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
WENTY U=B0ATS SURRENDERED TODAY
WILSON CLEARS DESK
FOR TRIP TO FRANCE
CROSS OF HONOR IS
AWARDED TO ABBOTT
Ten Oklahoma Boys Earn Dis-
tinguished Service Medal
in Big Drive.
BY ROBERT J. BENDER
United Press Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.—President Wilson is cleaning up a
mass of work preliminary to leaving the country for the peace con
ference in France. Making no engagements whatever, except government, appears the
those important to the tasks in hand, the president is devoting tpn Oklahoma boys. This list arrived
from the department yesterday, and
himself now to.
COAL SITUATION IS
GREATLY IMPROVES
Allowance For Manufacturing!
Plants Is Thereby Increased
and Can Operate.
VESSELS HANDED OVER
TO ADMIRAL TYR WHITE
Among the large list of Americans ADA, Okla., Nov. 20.—In view of
cited for bravery and distinguished the increased bituminous coal supply
service in action and to whom the now available, U. S. Fuel Administra-
cross of honor was awarded by our
names of
His annual message to congress, which will outline
his reconstruction policies and disclose his domestic pur-
poses for the remainder of his term.
Determining what war bureaus shall be retained dur-
ing the reconstruction periods and which ones should be
disbanded.
Selection of the republican member of America's
peace delegation.
Details of his forthcoming trip to Europe, and
Routine business which must be cleared up before
he goes.
the names of the Oklahomans are
Sergeant George Abbott of Norman,
Sergeant John E. Morphew of Trous-
dale, Sex-geant William C. Greenfield
of Logan. Sergeant John B. Cochran
of Oklahoma City, Corporal Wilbur S.
Light of Oklahoma City, Corporal
Will A. Ball of Wynnewood, Private
Jack Cowan of Tulsa; Private Joseph
H. Buffalo of Bixby, Private Bart L.
Shamrick of Sapulpa, Private Charles
W. Kerns of Drumright.
It was noted that Abbott, Ball,
Cochran, Kerns, Shadrick and Green-
tor H. A. Garfield issued an order to-
day modifying the fuel restrictions I
put upon the manufacture of differ- I
ent clay products by an order issued I
April 13, and also the restrictions on I balance later.
* lit' ccrsumption of fuel in the manu-
facture of cement, by an order dated
August 8. This is the information
given out today by State Fuel Admin
istrator P. A. Norris. It means that
i lie cement plants, brick plants .
tile plants, which have been closed
from three weeks to four months may
imp operations.
The order issued reduces the per-
centages of curtailment as defined in
the orders of April 13 and August 8,
one-half in every case. For example,
HARWICH, England, Nov. 20.—Twenty U-boats surrendered
to Rear Admiral Tyrwhitt of the British navy, thirty miles off
Harwich, at sunrise this morning. Tyrwhitt received the Ger-
man surrender aboard his cruiser flagship.
Twenty more U-boats will surrender tomorrow and Friday
Following their surrender the twenty submarines proceeded
with their own crews to Harwich, where they were boarded by
British crews. The Germans will return to their own country
later in a German transport.
ADA HIGH WILL PLAY PERMANENT RECORD
HERE NEXT SATURDAY: OF STATE'S SOLDIERS
field were in the same infantry com- the industry that was curtailed f O
pany; and Light and Buffalo were in per cent, is now permitted to burn 75
Because the president is uncertain how long he may have to the same infantry company. per cent of the fuel consumed dunng
remain in France he is clearing up details for an indefinite period The action for which these boys t,lc years 1915, 1916 and 1917. Plants
. j were decorated occured during the that were restricted to 75 per cent
a _ days between the 9th and 17th of Sep- are now allowed to bum 87 1-2 per
As for the peace delegaton, it appears now that it will be tember, and was in the vicinity of f"n^ °f their normal requirements,
composed of the president, Secretary of State Lansing, Secretary Fey-en-Haye, France. :'n,! in the <'ase of stoneware manu-
of War Baker, Colonel E. M. House and one republican probably "" "3 ZZZHZZZ
Elihu Root. Announcement of the personnel will be made Very, Sergeant George Abbott, G#. A., ',er cent of normal requirements.
357th infantry, for extraordinary he- partial withdrawal of the re-
roism in action, near Fey-en-Haye, friction is in line with the policy of
soon.
The president plans to sail for France December 3, after de-
livering his annual message to congress on December 2.
EUROPE PLANS GREAT RECEPTION
France, September 13 1918. Sergeant'the war industries board and the re
Abbott saved the life of a soldier who strictions still in force are mantain
was directly under fire of an enemy 'n accodance therewith.
machine gun by rushing the gun, kill- T^p percentages of curtailment
ing the gunner afid capturing the gun. "bieh are continued in force are as
His gallant conduct inspired the men '°"0W9;
FOR PRESIDENT WHEN HE ARRIVES of his platoon to continue *he advance. * ' ement. 12 1-2 per cent.
Home address: Mrs. Carrie Abbott, Pace brick, 25 per cent.
LONDON, Nov. 20.—President Wilson is assured of the most
... , , , ,, , , , Sergeant John E. Morphew, Co. C,
cordial reception in every allied country, both trom the people and
from officials. There were many evidences today that the execu-
tive head of the American republic would receive a welcome such as
has never before been accorded a foreign dignitary.
Receipt of the news that he had definitely decided to person-
ally attend the forthcoming peace-conference served to make mani-
Common brick. 25 per cent.
Paving brick, 25 per cent.
Terra cotta, 25 per cent.
Roofing tile, 25 per cent.
Floor and wall tile, 25 per cent.
Sanitary ware, 25 per cent.
Hollow tile, 12 1-2 per cent.
Brain tile and fewer pipe, 12 1-2
per cent.
Stoneware, (except chemical), 7 1-2
per cent.
PROBLEM OF HUN NAVY
LEFT TO PEACE TABLE
257th infantry for extraordinary he-
roism in action in the offensive against
the St. Mihiel Salient, France, Sep-
tember 12, 1918. This soldier show-
ed utter fearlessness and bravery of
high order throughout the drive.
He took two machine gun nests sin-
. # . , ffle handed, in both cases killing the
fest the great respect and affection felt on this side tor man who gunners an(j taking the other mem-
has so clearly outlined the policies of the world's democracies in bers of the crew prisoners. He took
,be present war. There is absolute* no spirit of criticism or
jealousy in any of the nations with which the United States is regarding the occupants. Home ad-
associated in the war. All former hostilities on account of Ameri- dress: James A. Morphew, Trousdale,
ca's tardy entrance into the conflict has been smothered in the nkla
_ . ... t .. i i i Coiporal Will A. Hall, Go. G, 357th
sincerest gratitude, not only because of the republic s timely help infantry_For extraordinary heroism
without which it is generally recognized the war would not have in action near Fey-en-Haye, Franco
keen won but also because of Wilson's masterly handling of the September 9-17, 1918. Becoming sep-
....... arated from his patrol, Corporal Ball
conversations before the signing of the armistice. with another soldier attacked an en-
emy patrol and drove it off, though
the number of tfyeir opponents was
estimated at 50.
excellent work with his platoon
the advance of September 12, north
of Fey-en-Haye in rushing machine pression in some quarters that a
Declare That "Dutch Scandal" This State Must Do Its Part In Run nests. On September 17, he was division of the spoils had been set-
of Protecting Wilhelm Should Production and Conservation a member of an^outpost attacked by tle.l on. It is recalled in this con-
-e t* i , ! "«• -t r> mi neC£jon Germany had to "sur-
render" all her submarines but the
term "surrender" was not used in
connection with the major craft.
It developed also today that Admir-
al Benson, American Chief of Opera-
lions, will probably remain at Ver-
sailles throughout . < j eace confer-
ence.
Benson Had His Say
Benson had a voice in the determi-
nation of what ports the German
battleships should be sent, but it was
said today there was no recommenda-
tion for interning any in American
Local High Football Team Will i It Is Being Compiled Under Di-
Open Season Here Next rection of Oklahoma Council
Saturday. of Defense.
The local high school football team,
which has been endeavoring to get a
game at home, have at last been able
to arrange a game. Ada high school
after playing some of the best schools
on the east side of the state, will
come next Saturday, and local sup-
porters of the Orange and Black will
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Nov. 20.
—The Oklahoma state co tncil of de
fe- se, as « permvient record of wnr,
is obtaining authentic and complete
information concerning each man
from this state who has lost his life
in the war. Blanks, which can be filled
out so as to give the desired infor-
have the opportunity of seeing then j mation, are being sent to every coun-
in action for the first time. council in the state. The county
, . • i ,, ! councils will attend to the distribu-
lhose who have accompanied the: . , „ ,
tion and filling out of these blanks
team on its trips say the boys have anf) rRturn them to the state counci]
a fast team this year, capable of giv- j 0ne set of records wi„ be filed with
ing a good account of themselves. The th(J oklahoma state higtorical society,
game at Ponca last Friday, though anothcr ligt at Washin(;ton and a
lost by a narrow margin, was in real
ity a good game, and demonstrated
the strength of our team on foreign
fields.
The coach has arranged for sev-
eral games to be played at home, in-
cluding a return game with Ardmore,
games with Shawnee, Enid, Prague,
and possibly Nowata. This will run
the season up to late in December.
PARIS PAPERS OBJECT HOOVER MAKES STRONG
TO KAISER'S IMMUNITY APPEAL TO OKLAHOMA
Disposition of German Battle
Craft Not Settled by Ar-
mistice Terms.
(By United Press.)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20—The
disposition of German battle craft or-
dered turned over to the associated
governments will be left to the peace
Corporal Ball did conference.
This information, obtained from the
navy department, disposed of an im-
Be Ended.
of Food-
(By United Press)
a larger body of Germans. Though
wounded, he remained at his post.
20.—The Home address: William T. Ball,
Wynnewood, Okla.
NAVAL AIRMEN WERE
AN IMPORTANT FORCE
There Are 525 Seaplanes in Eur-
ope; Pilots Are Unexcelled By
Any.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov
PARIS, Nov. 20.—French newspa- federal government is making a
pers insist that more light be thrown strong appeal to the people of Okla-
on the status of William Hohenzol- homa not to let the approach of peace
lern lessen the intensity of their war work
L'Intransigeant wants to know effort* and especially to realize that
whether the "Dutch scandal" will keep for many months there will be need
Up for increased production and contin-
"It is certainly revolting to see the ued conservation fo food.. Chester H
man responsible for everything com- West.fall, of the Oklahoma state coun-
fortabiy adapting himself to a purely t'il, has received a telegram from tha [By United Press.]
political 'abdication; says I/Intrnni- national council which says: LONDON, Nov. 19.—American na-
gent. $ "Hoover is leaving for Europe to val officers today gave the United
"It is also revolting to find Holland make a world food survey. By reason Press the story of the silent but Ports.
offering facilities to an ex-ruler who of recent developments in the war sit- thrilling work of the American naval
thus is admirably placed to conduct nation the food responsibility of air force in Europe.
intrigue and propaganda for aga; America is greater than ever. Food Since the United States entered the
seizing power." must be supplied to all allies, neu- war, this force has officially sunk one
The Temps insists that the affair trals and the population of the cen- submarine and probably six others,
that Prince Max of Baden did not tral empires to prevent starvation and and has damaged many. Nine pilots
state the kaiser had abdicated; that resulting anarchy. were lost in action.
"To meet this even greater need Patrolled the Ocean Lanes
of conservation in American house- The total of American seaplanes
holds, the federal food administration in Europe is 525. The efficiency wi
planning a new 'Conservation which they have patrolled the ocean
Drive.' Conservation Week for world lanes is shown by the fact that sink-
food relief will be celebrated Decern- >nff by submarines decreased in good
ber 1 to 7 inclusive." _ flying weather and increased in bad
- I weather.
FRANCE WILL HAVE PEACE Allied naval officials declare that
HICH SCHOOL DEBATING
CLUB MEETS THURSDAY
This Will Be the First Regu-
lar Meeting This Year; Many
New Members.
The oft postponed debating club
social will be held Thursday evening
in the high school building starting
promptly at 7:30 o'clock.
As there will be a football game
with Ada high school here Saturday
the social function will be held on
Thursday evening, so that the mem-
bers of the football team will not
have to neglect their practice Friday
afternoon, as many of these players
are also in the debating club.
The club held a very delightful in-
itiation exercise last Tuesday even-
>r g, and brought in about twenty new
members. Their first appearance will
be Thursday even>ng. So, don't for-
get the date—Thursday evening, No-
vember 21s* at " SP o'clock, at the
high school building.
A MEMBER
SIX INDICTMENTS ARE
FOUND BY GRAND JURY
Four Indictments Are Against Jim
Stogner. Former Court Clerk;
Embezzlement.
he hod "decided to abdicate."
The German press calls William's
sojourn in Holland "Idyllic."
Returns to Camp—-Sergeant Oscar
W. Peters returned today to Fort Sill,
after visiting with his mother, Mrs.
Frank Starzer, since last Saturday.
Here From Lexington—K. Blake
and Jack Ethridge of Lexington,
were transacting legal business in
Norman Wednesday morning.
I'ARADE FOR DELEGATES despite the shortness of the protee-
TBy United Press.1 tion the American pilots are not ex
PARIS. Nov. 19.—France proposes celled by any.
to invite the allied delegates to wit- One of the most perilous of their du-
ness a peace parade through the arch ties was reconnaissance flights from
Luttrell to Drumright -Attorney 0f triumph here, following signing of England to Heligoland to watch ti
John E. Luti,rell is in Drumright to- the treaty, was the belief expressed i German fleet. The chances of return
day attending to legal business. f«,i„„ '• .. _ . . .
The grand ury which was in ses-
sion at the county court house M'
What disposition shall be made of j day and Tuesday, adjourned Tuesday
American ships nr,w abroad is not | evening, after returning four indict-
fully determined. ments against Jim Stogner, former
Re-establishment of the guard line ( court clerk for embezzlement of
will he possible as soon as the Ger-1 county funds. The amount of money
man ships are dismantled or in-1 involved is not known but it is
terned. , thought it will be several thousand
What portion of the American' dollars.
ships can then be returned home or An indictment was filed against
assigned to other duty is a question' Charles Albert Bums for rape, and
yet to be decided. another for abandonment.
These cases will possibly come up
\ 'K|{!('\ MUST IX) HER PART at the special session of the district
The shortage of men, where able-1 court next week, in view of the fact
bod;ed man has gone to the army, the, that the regular session was postpon-
swci p of armies, internal disorders) ed indefinitely on account of the
an<' ; ransportation difficulties have | fluenza epidemic.
destroyed or greatly reduced harvests The grand jury was composed of
in .Hied and enemy countries for the following: Tom Stout, Foreman;
third list in the home county. In ad-
dition a certificate from the governor
and Oklahoma state council of de-
fense will be sent to the next of kin
of every man who has been killed or
died in service.
The information blanks sent out
contain the name of the soldier, his
age, home address, date of entry into
service, branch of service how he lost
his life, exact date and place of death,
military records including special mil-
itary honors, occupation in civil life,
next of kin and other permanent in-
formation.
BREEDING FINED FOR
TRANSPORTING BOOZE
Lexington Man Bringing Fifteen
Gallons of Whiskey Into
the State.
W. C. Breeding of Lexington was
(arraigned in the federal court at Ok-
lahoma City Tuesday afternoon, and
pleaded guilty to a charge of bringing
whiskey into the state. He was given
the minimum fine of $10 and costs,
amounting to $35.85.
The whiskey, fifteen gallons, was
taken from Breeding's trunk, which
was checked to Lexington about tw
weeks ago. In his plea of guilty,
Breeding said that he imported the
whiskey to use in fighting the "flu,"
which many people had at Lexington.
He did not state, however, that he
was a medical adviser, or that he was
getting the whiskey on the advise of
any of the Lexington doctors.
The whiskey was confiscated, of
course, so even with the small fine,
and the cost of the whiskey and ex
penses of the trip to Missouri, the to-
tal cost must have run something like
$250.
MANY RESTRICTIONS ON
BUILDING RE REDUCED
Construction Work
Every Sort Now
Without License.
of Nearly
Permitted
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Nov. 20.
—The Oklahoma state council of de-
fense has notified the county councils
that on account of the armistice the
war industries board has released re-
strictions on practically every kind of
building project of interest in this
state.
Hereafter no permits or licenses
j'will be required for the construction
of farm buildings and improvements,
public improvements of almost every
sort, additions and alterations to mills
today
ingr alive were only one in two.
mo than four long years. Lack of D. L. Hill; J. W. McClure; S. B. Dyar;
shi still makes it more than a world ! J. R. Lambert; A. M. Waggoner; John ] and similar plants, municipal build
cri < It is a world famine, which Vardamen; W. A. Paden; Ira Wheel- j ings, not exceeding a cost of $25,000
be faced unless America doesjer; E. P. Glen; E. C. Hall; J. W. Mit- ' and residence structures not involving
I ehell. ! a cost of over $10,000.
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