Notable Marines Bring Link to U S Naval History
A historical overview recounts U S Marine Corps origins on November 10, 1775 as the nation’s oldest service. It notes early ship fittings, keySea battles, Derne capture, 1812 engagements, Chapultepec entry, and Marines in Civil War and 1898 actions, highlighting famed leaders and moments.
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United States Marine Corps
Continental Congress
United States Navy
John Paul Jones
P. N. O'Bannon
U. 5 Marines
Derne
Tripoli
Philippines
Chapultepec
Mexico City
U. S
Levi Twiggs
China
Robert E. Lee
Maines
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Admiral Farragut
Hartford
John L. “Broome
New Orleans
Custom House
R. W. Huntington
Iran
John ‘Tl. Myers
Rotary resolution calls for Cheyenne flood relief plan
The Rotary adopted a resolution expressing the group’s desire to address Cheyenne flood conditions and fully empower a committee to pursue aid. It calls on government representatives to assist by presenting the plan to the committee for action.
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Rotary
Cheyenne
Public demand for clear facts on Cheyenne city issues
Citizens urge an open, evidential investigation of Cheyenne’s governance. They insist on a cold presentation of facts to prove either corruption or city integrity, avoiding glittering generalities and hush phrases. The aim is to inform the community and guide corrective action.
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Mittee
Oesopires
Cheyenne
Ireland’s Dunne Leads Irish Delegation to Paris Peace Conference
Edward F. Dunne heads a delegation of Irish societies in America urging Ireland’s cause at the Paris peace talks. A former Illinois governor and Chicago mayor, Dunne was born in Connecticut of Irish descent and studied law after serving as circuit judge. His political career spans mayoralty in 1905 and a 1903 governor win on the Democratic ticket.
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Edward F. Dunne
Paris
America
Ireland
Illinois
Connecticut
Mr. Dunne
Dublin University
Chicago
France's New Air Plane No 29 Sets Fast Speed Record
France's fastest airplane today is the new Nieuport bi plane No. 29 completed in 1918. With a 700 horsepower engine and 340 pound load it reached 147 miles an hour in official tests and climbed to 6,000 meters in 11 minutes 26 seconds. At 6,000 meters it maintained 131 mph.
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France
Find President Wilson's Hat Hidden in Plain View
A fragmented OCR item hints at a playful feature about locating President Wilson's hat camouflaged within images. The text references Washington officials, the Red Cross, and an old bonnet made from a discarded hat, suggesting a lighthearted museum or display cue without clear facts or dates.
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Washington
Red Cross
Cates
Men of Artillery Regiment Commended by Commander
Colonel 8 F Bollomes commander of the 88th Field Artillery praises Wyoming Colorado and Montana men for their patriotic service as they demobilize at Port Hassell. General Order No 1 expresses deep appreciation for their loyal performance under all conditions and commends the unit. A later note discusses brick-laying efficiency and cost savings.
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F. Bollomes
S4sth Field Artillery
Wyoming
Colorado
Montena
Port Hassell
United
Mog
Foley & Co. Hoagy and Tar Compound Advertisement
An old advertisement urges readers to cut out the coupon and mail to Foley & Co at 2836 Sheffield Ave Chicago Illinois. It promises a telepackage containing Hoagy and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Puley Kidney Pills for pain in back and side and rheumatism and urinary issues.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Iil
Foley
Puley
Denver Rabbi Friedman Named Rabbi of Life in Cheyenne
Denver’s Temple Emanuel awarded the Rev. Dr. W. S. Friedman a $10,000 annual salary and a life position after thirty years as rabbi. The unanimous congregation vote followed a Sunday service, with over 2,000 members in the largest Jewish congregation west of Chicago. Friedman is well known in Cheyenne, often visiting the city.
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Denver
Calc
Friedman
Temple Emanuel
Chicago
Germany Enjoys Its First Real Peaceful Day on Easter
Berlin reports a tranquil Easter Sunday with most of Germany at peace after lengthy warnings against strikes. Only Bavaria noted some disturbance, but overall the nation enjoyed quiet, patriotic recreation during the holiday.
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Germany
Associated Press
Berlin
Bavaria
Bathers Find Corpse in Thermopolis Hot Springs Pool
Bathers at Washakie pool in Thermopolis Wyoming were horrified when a diver surfaced reporting a body under the pool. The body of John Fraser, 24, of Baker Mant. was recovered from the pool as authorities investigated the grisly discovery.
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Thermopolis
Wyo
Washakie P
John Frasser
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Leader Publishing Company
Randolph Leigh
Albert Heanst
Editorial and Mualness Office
Carey
President Wilson
Mme
Marguerite Namara
INCE
Postmaster General
United States
Mountain States Telephone& Telegraph Co
Bottom
Battom
Ecalonel Mates Artillery
Tabbi Friedman
W. W. Dumm
Carey Ave
Root paints—Sherman Co
Shang Hai Restaurant
West Seventeenth Street
Bankers and Stockmens Trust Co
Cheyenne, Wyoming
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