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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
11
Editorial echoes Woodrow Wilson praising the flag as a symbol of universal human rights and liberty. It argues that true self government rests on equal rights for all, regardless of race or origins, and warns against forgetting American traditions.
Wyoming’s National Guard, though small, supports 12008 enlisted men and 705 officers nationwide as a second line of defense. Observers praised its parade and urged rapid mobilization readiness and expansion, proposing two battalions be enlarged into a full regiment and higher standards for officers and staff.
The article notes a change in Carranza indicating he means business, with the national guard mobilized and regular troops prep underway. It claims he aims to protect Mexicans from bandit raids and may seek cooperative relations with the United States under Wilson.
The text presents scattered phrases debating the president's competence and actions. It hints at calls for a peaceful termination to a conflict and general public unease with the administration's handling of affairs, but contains many garbled terms and unclear references. The piece lacks coherent events or identifiable figures.
A garbled report quotes William Bevan and Mic Revan arguing over progressive aims and Democratic alignment with reform. It claims Roosevelt's stance and a feud about social justice policies, with Bryan suggesting progressive goals mirror Democratic reforms and both parties courting progressives.
In Wyoming the Kemmerer Republican party debates coverage of President Wilson and Carrizal incidents. They challenge claims about the president's actions and note rival figures like Rev Weaver and Colonel Roosevelt. Local discourse labels Roosevelt supporters and assigns political loyalties to candidates and newspapers.
Observers note a calm Independence Day in Britain as crowds remain orderly and festivities proceed without incident. Despite a lull, celebrants report a steady turnout and peaceful street celebrations across major cities.
Canadian troops in France endure intense bombardment near Ypres Verdun salients. A Toronto officer recalls the 8:30 a.m. shelling with five point nine and silent listers as they held trenches and sought cover amid the hiss of shrapnel and high explosives.
A clipped editorial discusses tobacco's wartime morale role amid food shortages and siege hardships. It recalls cigarette drops to besieged troops at Kut el Amara, notes civilian militia readiness under the Dick Military Law, and argues for swift mobilization to deter enemy influence, urging resolute U.S. action.
A transcription from Youth's Companion lists a notably long name on a churchyard monument in Virginia. It includes Doctor George Kemper Young John T Shields Genila Gray Mathews Wilson Pilson, Henderson Jefferson Davis Confederate States Ambrose Heifner. Born February 12, 1862. Died March 28, 1906.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes the first militia mobilization in eighteen years under President McKinley with 120 000 men called on April 28 1898. Unlike prior mobilizations there is no war declaration and troops are sworn to obey federal orders, activated to repel invasion.
Report from the front describes a cease of a tornado and a German infantry charge as Canadians seek cover in a trench. British artillery then fires on German positions while rifle fire erupts from support trenches, with officers recounting narrow escapes and heavy losses in a single division.
Harry Rice also known as Harris was arrested in front of the St Paul post office while distributing anti enlistment literature. He is jailed on treason charges and will face arraignment in municipal court.
Mrs Silvana Alfreda Andrew a Trenton society woman and owner of Fisher-Noria Anvil Works sheared the fine sheep at Cadwala der Park New Jersey. She visited with William F Burk director of parks and public property and directed a farm hand to finish the shearing after an initial start.
The article explains standard army terms from various nations. It defines Army Corps Division Brigade Regiment Company Troop Platoon Squad Section Detachment and related unit sizes and leadership, noting differences between American British and continental European structures.
In North Yakima Washington on July 4 a 10 ton native basalt boulder was unveiled to memorialize the Yakima War of 1865. The inscription notes the Battle of Pahoticut and honors Obie Kamiahkin with Yakima and Kilekitats allied against United States regulars led by Major Raines with Phil Sheridan commanding.
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