British reconstruction drive maps postwar empire rise
Great Britain tightens postwar plans with a sweeping inventory of resources and committees. The Ministry of Reconstruction coordinates with the Foreign Office Board of Trade and Munitions to align industry, finance, and trade policies across dominions, aiming to restore commerce, develop new industries, and strengthen the empire's economic unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
America
Ministry of Reconstruction
Britain
Érbdt
Ministry of Munitions
Department of the Foreign Office
Board of Trade
Fiue
Central Committee of Materials Supply
Ensees
British “Empire
Foreign Office
Trade Commissioner
Department of Overseas Trade
United Kingdom
British Empire
Street Car Strike Standoff in Cheyenne Over Fares and Wages
Negotiations between Cheyenne Electric Railway officials and workers stalled with no service resumption in sight. Company seeks state or federal rate review to justify higher fares while offering wage boosts. workers reject terms and demand union recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Electric Rail Way Company
Woriking
Road
John D. Clark
Women to Train as Railroad Ticket Sellers in Government Effort
The railroad administration has opened schools to train women as ticket sellers due to manpower shortages from the army and navy. Trained women will supplement, not replace, experienced male clerks, with equal pay once fully qualified. applications already exceed capacity for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
United States Railroad Administration
Railroad Administration
Army
Navy
Ucket Sellera
Pte Aetna
Ene
Work or Fight Order Enforced in Wyoming Towns
General Crowder’s Work or Fight policy tightens in Cheyenne and statewide with new ordinances. Officials report arrests of vagrants and a push to employ men on city projects while draft classes face scrutiny as the nation mobilizes for war. Crowder urges every man to contribute to the war effort through work and productive labor. Church meeting note adds local adoption of the policy to encourage employment programs.
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General Crowder
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Army
Pary
Soldiers to be Guest at Cheyenne Church Service
The First Presbyterian church of Cheyenne plans a Sunday evening service for about fifty soldiers from Fort Russell. Autos will transport the men to the church where a social and religious program will be held to foster better relations with church members.
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Cheyenne
Costa
First Presbyterian Church of
Fort Russell
Fort
Brownell Praised in Frontier Days return ride
A Belle Fourche letter praises former champion broncho buster Brownell for resuming his old time form at Frontier Days. It notes his excellent riding and fairness, and that he made a strong impression at the July 4 event, earning honors and good regard from local spectators.
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Brownell
Belle Fourche
5. D
Women urged to back Red Cross during war
The article calls on American women to provide comfort and support for soldiers at No Man's Land, urging courage and active help for the Red Cross. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for morale and offers a medical adviser at Saint Javelids Hotel in Buffalo for 1000 pages.
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St. Javelids
Buffalo
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Francis H. Sisson
Guaranty Trust Company of
New York
The
Dominions
Indian Cotton Committee
India
Engineering Tra Committee
Imperial Mineral Resources Bureau
London
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
the Bank OF England
Financial Centre
the Guarantee Trust CO
Street Car Company
Imade
Hag
Ft. Russell
Wyoming Public Service Commission
McAdoo
Secretary of War
Crown Rubber Co
W. 17Th St
Shadre
Will
No Man's Land
Red Cross
Dr. Vierce
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