Cheyenne Readies Water Plan With Fort Russell Aid
Federal assurances obtained through Senator Warren and Senator Kendrick promise funding for a waterworks change at Fort Russell. Untreated water will feed horses directly from a new 16-inch main, easing the Round Top filter plant burden while preserving city supply for irrigation, firefighting, and residents.
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Fort Russell
Cheyenne
Frances E. Warren
John A. Martin
Round Top
War Department
Warren
Kendrick
Martin
Wyoming
Washington
Laramie Board Considers Second Draft Quota
The Laramie county draft board may need a second quota to reach 104 men for the first national army contingent. Dr. J. H. Conway reports only about sixty of 206 summoned may be available after examinations, with exemptions and alien claims complicating totals. A slight quota recalculation from 103 to 104 was confirmed. second summons would aim to avoid a third.
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Laramie County
National Army
J. H. Conway
Conway
American steamer Navajo burns. crew landed safely
The Navy Department reports the American steamship Navajo of the Navajo Steamship Co caught fire at sea and was abandoned. The crew were landed safely after the blaze, believed to have started in the stoke hole.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Navajo
Navajo Steamship Company
Stoke Hole
Campbell Pushes Bisbee Probe as Threat Looms
Arizona Governor telegraphed Attorney General Wiley Jones in Bisbee urging civil action against residents resisting authorities. If action is not started at once, Campbell says he will request federal troops to protect law abiding citizens and maintain order.
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Campbell
Bisbee
Associated Press
Phoenix
Aris
Wiley Jones
Bisbee Five
Ee Ee Arisons
Jews Form Welfare Board to Aid U S Soldiers
Representatives of national Jewish organizations met in Washington and formed the Jewish board for welfare work in the army and navy. They plan similar efforts to the Young Men’s Christian Association and will undertake welfare tasks for service members.
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Washington, D. C
Jewish Board For Welfare
United States Army
First Third of Draft Army to Report September 1
The first one third of the 686440 men drafted under the selection bill will be called to the colors on September 1 and sent to training camps between September 1 and September 5. Pro vost Marshal Crowder has communicated this to governors of all states.
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Washington, D. C
Crowder
Apache Revolt Quelled at Sierra Anchas Mines
In Globe Arizona deputy sheriffs with forest rangers and armed ranchers ended a mobile Apache and Mexican strike at the asbestos mine ten miles from town. Indian workers were driven from the company property and two Indians were arrested. The men had threatened to burn the mine, but the defenders barricaded in a dugout until authorities arrived and disarmed the group.
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Globe, Ariz
Aux
United States Asbestos Company
Sierra Anchas
Charles Fr. Sloan
Sloan
Allies Profit by Government Prices
Washington officials announced allies purchasing in the United States would receive prices set by the U.S. government and efforts will be made to maintain the same price level for the general public.
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Washington
I .C
Ane In & Statermen
Ite Prolielex
Tndeetties Board
Atmerica
United States
British Shipping Losses Rise Slightly in Week
London reports no increase in overall losses but notes twenty one British ships over 1000 tons and two under 1000 tons were sunk last week. Thirteen ships were attacked successfully, with no details on lighthouse or mine events provided.
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London
Rebels Defy Oklahoma Federal Officials In Draft Resistance
In Muskogee Oklahoma a large group of draft resisters defied federal authorities. United States Marshal Enroe and U S Commissioner McMillen at McAlister were advised that rebels near Scipio ten miles north of McAlister would resist any attempt to compel service. Deputies were sent to Scipio with orders to seize fifteen men and proceed immediately.
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Muskogeef
Okina
Ane
United States
Enroe
N. McMillen
McAlister
Seipio
McMillem Seh
Sherit Pinko
Marshel Peters
Scipio
Russian Farmers Sentenced to Prison for Draft Dodging
The article reports that 35 Molokai members of a Kisan riot group were sentenced by Judge Sawtelle for draft evasion. They refused to register for military duty following the president's proclamation. Thirty five were on trial, with thirty five receiving sentences. Cooler weather noted in Prescott County.
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Phornen
Anna
Lilendile
Sawtelle
Alieos
Exemption Rulings On Military Draft Support Policy
rulings issued discuss exemption denials based on dependents and wartime support. text covers preservation of family support by veterans and wage protection for workers whose dependents rely on them. it notes restrictions on exemptions for wealthy individuals and guidance on employer salary continuation as patriotic duty.
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Waliington
Alea
Reed Defends Wheat Production War Measure
Senator Reed defends a government war agriculture program aiming to produce over 2 billion bushels of wheat and 900 million of rye to avert bread shortages. He argues the plan, though controversial, strengthens the United States in the war effort and food supply. The measures tie to Senate action on food bills and defense needs.
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Washington
UC. Ane
Department of Agrienuifnce
State Councils of Defense
Senate
House
Ite
Vere Cote
Cop Firence
Semanorme
Reed
Sading
Apporeut
Pessen
Dar Od
Wile Ape
Arrest of Pacifist Lawyer at Bay Area Peace Meeting
O Connell attorney was arrested in San Francisco on a federal warrant charging resistance to the draft law. He was speaking at an American Conference for Democracy and Terms of Peace gathering attended by about 200 people, where remarks from notable figures sparked tension as police moved to disperse the crowd.
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Francisco
Jel O' Connell
Tade
American Conference For Democracy and
Terns of Peace
Minging
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