War spirit strong as bishop urges aid to allies
The bishop urged immediate American aid to the Allies with no interest. He cited loans with no expectation of return and emphasized readiness to serve if called. He spoke after returning from St Louis and Chicago, noting patriotic support in German centers of the United States. A private secretary to a wealthy Chicagoan claimed millions could be advanced to the Allies at once.
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Parker
Cheyenne
United States
St. Louis
Chicago
Mrs Barritt’s Mother Dies in Cheyenne Funeral Held
Mrs Thowies Fryer, mother of Mrs Jean Barritt of Cheyenne, died recently at Neiron Pinland. Barritt is married to a Cheyenne bus driver.
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Neiron
Pinland
Thowies Fryer
Jean Barritt
Cheyenne
Eadiasd
Barritt
French gain on St Quentin heights and Helmin actions
Dispatches report French forces advancing south of St Quentin capturing several villages on the heights. British actions near Henin sur Cojeul lead to the village change of control with Mussel and Reesey Wood also reported as occupied. British ships Trevose Altwick Castle torpedoed with 110 missing and 24 survivors rescued by Venesia. Granley sunk with five crew killed.
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Paris
St. Quentin
Rheus
London
Henin- Sur Cojnel
Arra
Maissem
Reossey Wood
New York
Trevose
Altwick Castle
Teutons Stand Firm Amid War Talk Says Berlin
Berlin reports President Wilson’s address was not to alter German stance. Germany will not declare war or take steps to wage war against the United States. Submarine warfare continues. Universal manhood suffrage and a cabinet ministry responsive to the people form the peace plan.
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Berlin
Wilson
Congress
Germany
United States
German Empire
Patriotic Mass Meeting Planned in Cheyenne Gym
Ev Frank L Houx will chair a patriotic mass meeting at the public school gym tonight. Dr Hugh R Millard to lead four songs with five high school girls in a drill. Genevieve Cervantes to sing America I Love You. Benediction by N G Thomas. Committee members and national guard supporters to speak. citizens urged to attend.
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Frank L. Houx
Cheyennne
Hugh R. Millard
Mies Genevieve Cervantes
America
Pop N. G. Thomas
Miéssbere
Demand for Universal Military Training Grows Across Nation
Washington reports a rising popular call for universal military training amid war tensions. Despite opposition to expanding armed forces, observers note a strong surge in support and several measures have been proposed by Congress. Continued discussion expected on page six.
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Washington
D. C
Chamberlain
Cheyenne Plans Joint City and County Building
Cheyenne will construct a joint city and county building with funding arranged in the weekly council meeting. An ordinance to levy an extra mill tax for the city’s share was passed, and county cooperation is being sought to begin construction as soon as possible. The project is capped at $170,000 in total cost.
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Cheyenne
John A. Mertin
Men In Cheyenne Seek City Lodging House Plan
Edwin A. Brown of Denver investigates Cheyenne’s derelicts finding about twenty five men with no shelter Monday night. He proposes converting the present city jail into a municipal lodging house to provide warm meals and beds, hoping to rehabilitate the down and out and enlist women's clubs support.
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Cheyenne
Mr. Brown
Edwin A. Brown
Denver
Brown
Headquarters
Colorado
United States
Jall
War Plans Advance for Aggressive Move on Kaiser
President Wilson and the cabinet endorsed expedited war plans across military, economic, and financial aspects against Germany. Congress set to debate tomorrow with expectations of action before adjournment. Senate largely supports resolutions. Navy readiness and entente cooperation are boosted as defenses prepare for entry into the war.
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Washington
Germany
Capitol
Senate
Wilson
Cabinet
National Defense Council
Cal Saree War
Navy Department
America
Speed Fiends Are to Be Hindered
Cheyenne police plan strict enforcement of traffic rules. All drivers should obtain a 1917 license and obey a six mile per hour limit at intersections. A driver fined $5 for ten mph crossing signals a tougher stance, with more tickets expected.
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Cheyenne
Filibuster Not Expected to Block War Action
Washington reports indicate the administration will press a war resolution to declare a state of war with Germany once the measure passes, with a registration plan for eligibles and selective service for men. Senate leaders plan continuous session to vote promptly, hoping to limit filibuster and secure passage.
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Washington, D. C
Administration
Congress
Washington
Germany
Wilson
Senate
Martin Gallinger
Foreign Affairs Committee
LaFollette
Pilgrims of Patriotism Give Up Peace Move in D C
In Washington pacifists guided by the emergency peace federation return home after protests against war. Delegations from the Midwest urge delegates to back the president while pledging not to enlist. Peace headquarters are raided by citizen guardsmen amid sedition fears. Bannwart of Doon is arrested after a clash with Senator Lodge.
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Washington
Emergency Peace Federation
Middle West
Peace Federation
Alexander Bannwart
Dooton
Senator Lodge
Lodge
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