Wilson Defends Selective Draft Policy In Key Letter
President Wilson sent a letter to Representative Helvering of Kansas defending selective conscription and urging vigorous support for the administration army. The missive argues mobilizing all productive forces and choosing those for military service and other essential work. Howard Coffin warns against indiscriminate economy harming war readiness and criticizes panic over food shortages and unemployment.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Helvering
Kansas
Secu Oeat Aeeman Thenatecai Tt
Howard Coffin
Council of National Defense
Committee On Public
Coffin
Murder in Coke alley shocks Cheyenne residents
Police report Aunt Jane Nolan, about 60, killed by heavy ax blows in her shack in Coke alley. Two men jailed, a third questioned, autopsy pending. Witnesses recount a brutal, possibly drunken assault with notes pointing to Wagner and Riley as key suspects.
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Sarah Jane Nolan
Barry
Williams
Theody
Mt la Proteble
Pat Hayes
Charles F. Embery
Embery
Wagner
Riley
Will Mason
Nolan
Jane
Barbery
Naval collier beached after collision in Hampton Roads
An undisclosed naval collier collided with another vessel and ran aground in Hampton Roads, then beached while taking on water. The incident involved limited details on the ships and no additional casualties confirmed.
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Washington, D. C
Hampton Roads
Six Die as Film Explodes in Indianapolis Office
Six people are dead and about twenty are injured when a fire erupts in a moving picture film in the office of a local company in Indianapolis. The incident occurred on April 10 as the film stored in the office ignited. The blaze caused a series of explosions leading to multiple casualties.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Sui Alon
Iim Waihange
German Raider Sighted Off Montevideo Reported
BUENOS AIRES April 10 reports in shipping circles say a German raider was sighted off the coast of Montevideo. The sighting comes as delays in arrival of several Werfle ships cause alarm among traders and authorities.
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Buenos Aires
Montevideo
Government to Fix Food Prices for War Control
Congress is to consider legislation giving the government authority to supervise production and distribution to ensure a fair food supply at reasonable prices. Officials warn the food crisis is one of the war's most serious challenges, though specifics remain unclear.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Realioe
Oiece
George W Hoyt Pioneer Dies of Heart Failure in Cheyenne
George W Hoyt a Cheyenne pioneer dies of heart failure after a life as a leading druggist postmaster and public official He came from New England in 1876 at age 26 and built a fortune with property holdings in Cheyenne Funeral services are planned for Sunday He held state senate tenure from 1893 to 1897 and served as Larami e county commissioner plus lodge memberships including Elk Masonic and Knights of Pythias
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George W. Hoyt
Cheyenne
Seale
Mr. Hoyt
Isabelle Johnson
Mort Texas
Hoyt
Plains Hotel
Capitol Avenue
Laramie County
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Elk, Masonic and Koighis of
Pythias
Scores Across League Standings Through Major Cities
The report lists scores for teams in New York Brooklyn Cincinnati St Louis Chicago Pittchurch Philadelphia Boston ae Chicago League with Detroit Cleveland Washington noted in the same brief. The fragment hints at standings or results but lacks clear details or dates, leaving the outcome ambiguous.
Democrats Narrow War Session Agenda Amid Prohibition Fight
In a crowded caucus the House Democrats agreed to focus the coming session on war and general defense measures urged by the president. They left open including national prohibition if the president recommends it, after a bitter fight sparked by New York members who walked out amid the prohibition debate. A substitute by Kitchin was adopted. Webb warned national prohibition may not pass this session. Separate action on temporary financing was set, with McAdoo and the federal reserve board backing measures to issue 150 to 250 million dollars in short term debt maturing July 1.
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Washington, D. C
House
New York City
New York
Kitchin
Webb
McAdoo
Federal Reserve Board
German Push Aims at Russian Capital Amid Allied Advances
Berlin admits setbacks as French forces push along the Hindenburg line while attacks near Arras and Champaign intensify. Paris reports steady French gains northwest of Auberive and trenches captured. Petrograd cites German troop concentrations to strike Petrograd, with ships moving from Kiel to Libau.
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Paris
Auberive
Patriotism 15 Better in Worth Part of State
Major Cavender of the First Battalion reports stronger patriotic spirit in northern Wyoming than in Cheyenne as he works with Major Andersen to recruit the national guard to full regimental strength. Sheridan has 49 volunteers, with business leaders urging others to enlist. Senator Diers noted Cheyenne businessmen raised a recruiting fund, offering a crisp ten dollar bill with each man chosen to represent Sheridan elsewhere. In Buffalo Cody and Gillette enthusiasm is high, an officer said after a four hour visit to Gillette. Continued on Page Eight.
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Cheyenne
Cavender
Andersen
National Guard
Sheridan
Diers
Buffalo
Cody
Gillette
Prohibition Is Certainty Says Carey
Carey argues prohibition is certain, stating that alcohol destroys brains and souls, turns good men into idiots or assassins, and harms families, while noting that minerals and poisons have uses. The piece ends with a continuation note to Page Fight.
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Carey
Lander Mining District to Open This Summer
The Lander district at South Pass and Atlantic 28 miles south of Lander will resume operations this summer. New power plans and railroad access enable mining again after decades of quiet, with the Carrisa gold mine reopening and Eleanor Mines Company expanding copper production.
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Lander
Northwestern
Minera
Carrisa
Tho
Elenor Mines Company
5 Copper Incorporation
Secretary Spencer Forecasts New Mining and Oil Prospects
Secretary Spencer said development will create new machinery and be installed soon. Asbestos mines have produced large quantities and are expected to rise further this spring and summer. About 100 properties have been prospected and will reopen with new facilities. He believes the mining district and oil field have only been touched and the coming work will benefit Framont county, the state, and Lander.
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Spencer
Asbeston
Spedeer
Framont County
Lander
Senators Haggle Over Espionage Bill
In Washington on April 19 the senate again debated the espionage bill with focus on press censorship. Leaders aim to finish the bill the next day and clear the way for the administration to push the main provisions through swiftly.
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Washinton
PD. C
Lvery
Freight Increase Tentatively Allowed by Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission tentatively permits railroads to file supplemental tariffs raising all freight rates by percent, effective June 1. The decision may be recalled or changed before the effective date as the commission seeks input from shippers and shippers’ interests.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Rent Mission
Ofser
Trath Commission
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London
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Petrograd
War Office
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Kiel
Libau
U. S
Spesha Se Pwee
South Pass
Atlantic Mining District
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Lander Commercial Club
Federated Commercial Clubs
Missouri River
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