Wyoming Third In Gifts For The Red Cross
Wyoming ranks third in per capita gifts to the Red Cross war fund, contributing about $1.60 per resident. G E Parisoe, Wyoming director, reported at a Chicago conference with officials and division directors outlining a major reorganization to empower state directors and expand chapter activity across a new Colorado Utah Nevada division.
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Wyoming
Union
Great Red Cross War Fund
Chicago
American Red Cross
G. E. Parisoe
Parisoe
Washington
Gibson
Wadeworth
R. J. Hill
Red Cross
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
War Fund
Insurance Plans for Nation's Army Coverage
Government officials and insurers discussed tentative plans to issue life insurance policies for military personnel. Coverage would range from 1000 to 10000 dollars, with details yet to be finalized. The discussion occurred during a conference in Washington with officials and industry representatives.
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Washington, Co
Official entry list and program for today's events
The entry list and program for today’s events are published on page 6. The morning compilation is deemed absolutely accurate and replaces all previously published programs.
Armed Guard Called as Troopers Riot in Cheyenne
A provost guard arrested two members of G company Wyoming National Guards Private Brown and Sergeant Hammond for drinking in a Cheyenne saloon. They resisted outside, wounding civilian John Falk or bystander. a mob formed, police dispersed, Fort Russell cavalry reinforced, and order restored after Lt Hussen and forty guardsmen responded.
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Chevene
G Company
Wyoming National Guards
Brown
Hammond
John Falk
North Platte
Neb
Fort Russell
Sixteenth Street
Hussen
National
War risks plan to insure sailors and soldiers
The draft describes a program offering life insurance to American sailors and soldiers at ordinary premium rates with government extra payments to cover military work risks. Denominations would be paid for total or partial disablement. The plan would be administered by the War Risk Insurance Bureau.
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Viskiewao Baregu
Walton Chooses Editors Lead Laramie 1918 Meeting
Editors from Wyoming press association concluded their annual session in Laramie with a vote to host the 1918 gathering. J. H. Walton was elected president, W. H. J. Howey vice president, and Leslie Davidson secretary treasurer. Visitors enjoyed tours and dinners amid farm stops and hospitality.
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Walton
Laramie
Frontier Park
Wyoming State Press Association
Industrial Club
Fraternity and Chamber of Commerce of
J. H. Walton
Wyoming Tribune
W. H. J. Howey
Riverton Chronicle
Leslie Davidson
Hudson Miner
Auto Ride
Maine
Archer
Burns
Valley Park
J. Ross Carpenter
Carpenter
Hereford
Pageant Opens Gala Days of Frontier Week in Cheyenne
A monster historical parade through Cheyenne showcased the west’s evolution from Fort Russell troopers and a marching band to stagecoaches and bison. Indians in regalia led by brave riders, axe of pioneers, and a long auto mobile procession marked frontier days and honored Floyd Irwin.
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Cheyenne
West
Fort Rusell
First Cavalry Band
Deadwood
Fawnee Leggine
Floyd Irwin
Rock Springs Woman Named State Chairman of Loan Movement
In Washington on July 28 a women’s Herty loan committee announced a reorganization for a second campaign in the fall. State chairmen were appointed across states, including Mrs Tiljaferra of Rock Springs to represent Wyoming.
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Rock Springs
New Loan Movement
Washington, DC
Tiljaferra
Wyoming
Mooney Murder Trial Reaches Jury in Explosion Case
The Mooney murder case went to the jury at 12 55 today after an informal verdict. Judge Seawall’s charge urged that national preparedness be opposed within the law and that the parade bombing be viewed as a blow at preparedness. The jury’s informal deliberations occurred in a separate building and a speedy acquittal could influence national labor organizations.
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San Francisco
Rena Mooney
Charceil
Sipe
Seawall
Eight Cavalry Regiments to Be Trained as Artillery
Eight new regiments of cavalry will be equipped and trained as artillery and added to the regular army as fast as organized. The program for the units was authorized in the army bill but the need for more artillery caused the War Department to assign them as handlers of large guns. Other cavalry units are being trained for infantry work.
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Washington, DP
War Department
Inference on Western Frontier Forced Cowboy and Pony Exit
A fragment notes a future removal of the cowboy and his pony from the present west. The line hints at a shifting landscape where traditional frontier figures will be displaced by progress or policy. No dates or locations are provided in the readable text.
Canadians Break Through Enemys Lines In World War I Front
Disjointed dispatches describe Canadian forces penetrating enemy positions in Galicia and along the front near Tarnopol and the Dniester. German and Austro Hungarian troops push toward Russian lines while morale and retreating detachments face concern. Canadian gains include coal field areas south of Teor and advances along prior-held positions.
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Gabieia
Triper
Hasine
Galilean
Teddy
Smorcon
Wrevo
Galicia
Tarnopal
Dniester River
Stripa
Viota Lipa
Chemin Dee Dames
France
Geemanm
Teor
Unlimited Power Granted Premier by Slav Council
The Council of Soldiers and Workers Delegates and Peasants of all Russia voted to grant Premier Kerensky's government unbounded powers for a national safety government to stabilize front and home affairs. German forces reported advancing near Tarnopol as Russia faces political upheaval and military strains. The U.S. embassy attributed the crises in Russia to the Helmevoki party led by Meho ali Levine, allowing free passage through Germany into Russia.
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Petrograd
Council of Soldiers
Russia
Kerensky
Government of National Safety
Poaltic Order
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers’ Delegates
Council of Peasants’ Delegator
Helmevoki Party
Mekoali Levine
Germany
May Join Guard Until Notified by Draft Board
Reported confusion says men in the Pirsequai draft cannot join militia companies. In fact drafted men may join until the county publishes their names as drafted and receives postal notification. The final roster will arrive around Thursday and notices go to bonds after that.
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Milla
Ops
ops —_ young neon
Pony Ceed Bokil
Det Aring
Revolt Tied to Teutons Amid War Dispatches
A Vetrograd dispatch reports Maximaliate Trotsky and Lenin offering to place themselves at the disposal of the government inquiry commission. The text notes German and Austrian forces moving to key fronts as part of wartime activity and pressure.
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London
Kachange
Vetrograd
Trotsky and Lenine
Serve Lamb Chops or Stand Boycott
N Mee Clore of Salt Lake City the secretary of the National Wool Growers Association says western stockmen will boycott any railroad that serves spring lamb in dining cars. At a Chicago meeting of dining car superintendents on July 10 the group planned to pressure rail lines to shift stock toward non conforming outlets and align with federal conservation efforts.
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CULO
S. N. Mee Clore
Salt Lake City
National Wool Growers Aceecsition
Chicago
Goveernments
War Aim Conference Planned by Russians
Washington The United States will be invited to attend an allied conference on war aims called by the new Russian government to meet in August. Informal talks with Britain and France show willingness to participate, but Ambassy officials do not know the exact scope or whether the United States will join.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Hissian
Hmbasey
Miners Strike Reaches La Plata Sector at Sunnyside Mine
VVRANCO July 24 A hundred and fifty workers at Sunnyside mine Silverton walked out demanding 50 cents more per day. No action yet by owners and little disruption expected. A few miners remain. Associated Press dispatch reports Petrole forces clashed with villagers at Ceremon defense near Ful Snake, with battles, destruction, prisoners.
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Vvranco
Sunnyside
Silverton
Publication of Drawn Names for Draft Notification
The master list from last Friday’s draft draw will not be ready for distribution to local boards today due to printing delays. Officials expect a copy of the official list to be released tomorrow, with two copies sent to each state local board.
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Washington
Wili Thy Dhability
Anil Toners
Ouse
Eel
Tate
Focal Boards
Nota
Esbal
Cnowder
Casper Driver Races In Fast Event With Murray Injuries
The twenty first annual Mountain auto race opened with Casper Driver vs winner Kee Key EK Kee and Murray injuring after a crash. Officials cited American Automobile Association rules limiting car changes during the race. Several riders, including George Wales and Motkrod Folkrad, suffered minor incidents as the field competed across rough turns and a wooden grandstand.
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Casper
Kee Key EK Kee
Er Murray
Mloyadly
Hrevlex
Snen
Wren
Lin Te
Cheorge Wales
Westerlir
Stauth
Pirie
Pitney
Shockley
Davidson
Woo No
Dante Moetocevele
Beowitte Vane
Charen Davide
Soy Seth Oon
An Bidian
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Iffy Associated Press
Mooney
Slav Council
Berlin
Tarnopol
Dneixter
Carpathians
Teutons
Wien
Ciolletan
Estraterie Pro
Siats
McClore
Aan
Associated Press
la Plata
Os Anweriiied
Rene
Sutomoelle Enor
Casper Inha
Vienver
Storkles
Hall Ford
Comiba
Chind
Ain
Rivers
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