Wyoming Troops Ready for Trench Service in War
Wyoming national guard units are poised to join the first wave of U S forces for the trenches on the western front. The second battalion has already mustered, with troopers serving on railways as recruiting accelerates once the draft bill passes. Officials expect full regimental strength to be reached soon as mobilization becomes certain.
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Wyoming
Wyomingational Guard
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Adjutant General's Office
Roosevelt Advocates Universal Military Service
The colonel arrived from Oyster Bay en route to Chicago where he speaks tonight and tomorrow night. He earnestly supports universal obligatory military service and calls it a step in the right direction, though not strong enough.
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Oyster Bay
Chicago
Allies hold positions as French predict large army need
In Washington at the war department a French assessment concludes an army of a million would fade without continual recruiting. Lens to Auberive sees cannons active while infantry rests. British artillery remains destructive in Arras week two as German attempts to regain lost posts fail. Paris reports German losses near 200,000 in efforts to pierce the French line at Soissons.
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War Department
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Auberive
Arras
Paris
Soissens
Laramie Citizens Urge Mondell To Vote For Draft Two Hundred
In Laramie on April 31 a telegram was sent to Congressman Mondell urging support for a larger army. Fifteen prominent local businessmen organized the effort and gathered signatures from 200 plus voters to back the cause.
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Mondell
Gresaman Mondell
Emneronts
Mech Mas
Bryan Aids War Effort Boosts Pacifist Image Eastward
The article notes William Jennings Bryan shifting from pacifist postures to active war effort support after war declaration. It describes his eastern appeal, readiness to serve even as a private, and his role in urging food production. It also underscores agriculture officials counting on him to mobilize western farmers.
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Atlantic
War Department
Navy Department
Secretary of State
Department of Agriculture
United States
Europe
Vimy Ridge Battle Claims Seven American Deaths
April 27 report from Ottowa states seven Americans were killed on the first day at Vimy Ridge. P Fraser of Brush Colorado is listed as missing in action in the Canadian theater tonight.
Who Will Help Furnish Seed for County Farmers
The county committee by the council of defense calls a May 2 meeting in Cheyenne for rural representatives to discuss seed supply and plans to boost crop acreage. Landowners offer fields, experts weigh methods, and no one can bear the entire burden to avert famine. Farmers are urged to join and to correspond with secretary Jobs Did, Mark.
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Wineway
Laramie County
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Comcome Clee
Kendrick Endorses Draft Policy Amid War Debate
Senator John B. Kendrick arrives in Sheridan to discuss conscription and reshaping military service. He supports drafting over voluntary enlistment, urges a minimum age around twenty, and notes the bill's likely senate passage with public sentiment backing a larger army. He emphasizes transport and logistics crucial for wartime and peacetime needs.
Allied talks expand as French British and American delegates meet
The British, French and American commissions begin multi nation conferences with Balfour presiding days of discussions. Joffre praised American troops while Scott noted his rank. Plans for food, coal, ships and transportation aid emerge as visits span Chicago St Louis Kansas City and New Orleans. Discussion on Irish home rule surfaces amid calls for self government alignment among allies.
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France
Balfour
Vivian
Joffre
Scott
Rothers
Army Engineer
Ha&d
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
New Orleans
United States
Submarine Sinkings Seen Serious by Former Official
Former home secretary Herbert L. Samuel stated figures indicate submarine sinkings are far more serious than official indications. He warned the current situation requires urgent attention and tighter maritime measures.
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London
Herbert L. Samuel
Home Secretary
Cuban Minetnar Comes Por War Conference
Cuban minister Aurelio Hevla arrives in Washington for a war conference amid tense diplomatic exchanges and ongoing debates on security and defense policy. The report notes his role as Cuban minister and the setting in Washington, D. C.
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Washington, D. C
Aurelio Hevla
Draft Law Moves to Build Two Million Man Army
War department plans immediate action after selective draft approval. Within ten days every township will register young men and preparations begin in Anguet or September and Washington by April 27. Senate debate closed with calls to scrap the draft by referendum. cabinet weighs blockade plans and food curtailment to hinder Germany.
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War Department
Anguet
D. C
Roosevelt
Trane
Rankin
House
Wilson
Senate
LaFolette
Germany
Wheat Rises 17 Cents In Half Hour Trade
Chicago reports that May wheat surged 17 cents within thirty minutes after the opening, advancing to 2.70 dollars per bushel as trading began.
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Chicago
Hastings mine disaster traps 120 workers in Colorado
At VictorAmericans Hastings mine in Trinidad Colorado a gas explosion at 9 20 am traps 120 or more miners. Rescue crews cannot reach the entombed and officials fear total loss with eighty names on a company list incomplete. Rumors of a bomb plot are discounted as the mine is known to be gas prone. The incident follows a 1913 blast in the same property.
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Trinidad
Colo
Victor-American Fuel Company
Hastings
Cameron
Captain Bishop Faces Charges From Cheyenne Address
Captain L C Bishop of Douglas accuses Major R Andersen of misconduct in a Cheyenne club address. The Douglas Budget notes Bishop acted from a desire to get even and recounts prior public accusations that were not endorsed by command. The report mentions Cheyenne Tribune publication and prior charges by Haltop.
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Douglas Budget
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Douglas
Young Men's Literary Club
Cheyenne
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Wyoming
Cheyenne Tribune
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