First Actual Draft Likely September Six As Preparations Continue
Washington reports the first actual draft of Americans may begin September 6 as housing and equipment are readied. Secretary Baker says cantonments will be reduced from thirty two to sixteen to cut costs while new sites are chosen. Officials expect some evasions but no widespread disorder on draft day.
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Washington
Aimérica
Baker
Cantonmenta
Congress
Laker Bays
Department of Justice
Attornney
Gregory
Cheyenne Aims 2000 Red Cross Memberships
Local leaders plan a rapid campaign to secure 2000 Red Cross memberships before Saturday night June 9. R M Lamont leads efforts with 100 volunteers mobilized for door to door calls and a bingée style drive. The drive seeks gifts from $1 to $100 and hopes women and girls across Cheyenne will contribute to support wartime hospital materials and services.
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Red Cross Society
Saturnight
R. M. Lamont
The
Washington
Cheyenne
Red Cross
Ben
Mia
F. L. Robinson
Father Hartman
Socrety
J. H. Walton
Ira Fee
John McInerpey
Bureau of Nursing Service
Meckensie
Miss Fernandez
Huston
Archie Allison
George Gilland
Alice Smith
A. I. Johnston
Millionaire Baby Kidnapped While Parents At Dance
Springfield archives report the infant son of J. Holland Keet, former banker and heads Mothers estate manager, abducted from bed during a country club dance. After two days of searching and a ransom letter offering to free the child for $6000, the kidnapers missed the proposed meeting and sent another note with a gown fragment. The case involves a high value estate and a detective's ongoing probe.
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Springfield
Ozark Hills
J. Holland Keet
Kid- Papers
Country Club
Keet
Cheyenne Eyes August Closure of Redlight District
Mayor R N LaFontaine plans to close Cheyenne’s redlight district on August 1 if a city commission motion passes. He notes pressure from prominent citizens to keep the district open, cites safety concerns for decent women, and promises care provisions. Attorneys say women in the vice trade could remain if constitutional rights block exit, prompting another Carnegie Library meeting next Monday to discuss conditions.
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R. N. LaFontaine
LaFontaine
Cheyenne
Carnegie Library
Wilson assures farmers on grain marketing reforms
President Wilson met Northwestern spring wheat growers in Washington and pledged government support to protect farmers in marketing crops. He said prices would be high enough to spur production, with no fixed minimums, and that permanent reforms may come from wartime measures. Voters await today’s food bill vote as debates limit speaking time and new amendments touch hoarding penalties and grain exchanges authority.
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Washington,d. C
Wilson
Food Administration
First Administration
Senate
Thomas
Colorado
200 Barrel OS Well at Basin
A 250 bar rel oil well was brought in by the Consumers Oil and Refining company on school land northeast of Basin. It is the first drill on state land and may open new territory for high grade oil. Greybull reports the well hit oil at 860 feet with notable excitement.
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Consumers’ Oil and Refining Company
Basin
Greybull
Wyoming
Interstate Military Highway Plan Gains Headway
A kindergarten program for the first fifty pupils to attend will run this summer. Superintendent Ira Fee announced the six week course with a $3 attendance fee. The school board will provide room and supplies, and classes begin June 11. Parents interested should contact Fee promptly.
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Ira Fee
Fee
Oil Well Breaks Record Flow Amid Sealed Drilling
After a long secrecy period, the well was shot yesterday and produced oil far beyond driller expectations. Officials say it will require cleaning out and easing to control the flow.
Mondell Named for Steering Committee
Washington D C June House steering committee selects Congressman Mondell for the newly created panel. Mondell appointed to lead a key role in guiding party choices within the House.
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Mondell
Washington, D. C
Republican Committee On Committees
F W. Mondell
House
Kansans report 21 dead after torpedo blast waves
Twenty one known deaths and more than 100 injuries and extensive property damage followed a torpedo blast in southeast Kansas north central Oklahoma and southern Missouri. Conlget, Oklahoma, a 3500 resident town, reported fifteen deaths with most of the western half blown away.
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Kansas City
Southeasire
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Conlget
Okla
Military highway proposal gains support across states
A convention in Dover on June 11 advances the plan for a long Western interstate route from Havre Montana to Texas with military, commercial and tourist value. Governors along the path endorse the project and a permanent organization will be formed to push the effort.
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TY. J. Ebrhart
Colorado
Dover
Havre
Mont
Taso
Texas
Rocky Mountain
Ar. Ehrhart
Gunter
Julius Gunter
Sigkessing
Congress
Rocky Mountains
Mrs Frank Houy Leads State Bond Purchase Drive
Mrs Frank Houy, wife of the governor, buys five Liberty bonds to support the cause. She says all who can contribute should do so and urges women of the state to join in the effort.
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Frank
Fous
Troagghit
Houy
British steamer Avontian stranded near Coronel
A 4700 ton British steamship Avontian transporter lies stranded near Coronel on the Chilean coast after leaving Valparaiso. The vessel’s condition and plans for salvage are not disclosed.
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Valparaiso
Cule
Negy Coronel
Chilean
Controversy over petition demanding referendum on conscription
La Crosse June 1 Qui Felrer was arrested charged with circulating petition demanding a referendum on conscription. The petitions bore twenty five signatures.
Balfour Party Returns to London with Sugar Provisions
Arthur James Balfour and colleagues on the Huntieh commission carry about ten pounds of sugar each for the voyage home to London. The piece notes sugar rationing and shortages in Germany and the Allies’ role in wartime supply and liberty. It cites U.S. leadership in defense and food relief amid global conflict.
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Wasilington
Arthur James Balfour
Huntieh
London
Lenet
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