High School Lass of 1918 at Tonight's Commencement
The Cheyenne High School class of 1916 era finishes its school year with a play at the Masonic Temple and the commencement exercises in the gym tonight. Diplomas will be awarded to 34 seniors by William Storey. President C A Dunaway of the University of Wyoming delivers the address. Miss Mildred Burke sings, Miss Julia Cohen plays, and Miss Gladys Cole gives the salutatory on “The Lincoln Highway.” Valedictorian Miss Cassie Lefakse speaks on “The Education of Our Foreign Population.” The class project featured a play written by Miss Alese Tyson and staged by classmates, with some omissions due to surveying duties.
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Cheyenne High School
Oase
William Storey
Wheelboard
C. A. Duniway
University of Wyoming
Mildred Burkend
Julia Cohen
Cladys Cole
Cassiele Fakse
Alese Tyson
Germans Capture Vaux in Advance on Verdun
BARLIAN June 7 The second Verdun fort fell to the crown prince’s troops as Fort Vaux was captured after an eight hour assault. French defenders died at their posts or were taken prisoners as Germans seized ammunition and guns. Fort Vaux lies five miles north west of Verdun near Fort Douaumont. The loss breaks the outer Verdun northeast defense and clears a trench barrier toward the city. An artillery duel at hill 304 continues as the next objective.
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War Office
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Great Gathering of Railroad Men for the Banquet
A large assembly of senior railroad officials is slated for a banquet honoring A L Mohler retiring president of the Union Pacific. W M Jeffers will arrive with fifteen Chicago & North Western and Southern Pacific officers, plus Union Pacific leadership, for a grand city event next Tuesday night.
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Union Pacific
Cheyenne Industrial Club
W. M. Jeffers
Denver
Chicago & Northwestern Company
Southern Pacific
B. L Winchell
J. A. Munroe
Gerritt Fort
W. 5. Bassinger
Mobler
Charles Ware
Jeffers
George Brophy
Nebraska
Bam Toucey
Wyoming
Ita
University of Chicago Adds Military Course Next Year
The University of Chicago announced today that it will offer a military science course next year. Details on curriculum and enrollment were not immediately released, but the program aims to expand student training beyond traditional studies.
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Chicago University
Chicago
University of Chicago
Jury Secured to Try Orpet at Wallkegan
A jury was secured today to try Will H. Orpet charged with murdering his sweetheart Merion Lambert in Wallkegan. The trial adjourned until tomorrow due to illness of James H. Wilkinson senior defense counsel. The case began May 16 with extended voir dire delaying completion of jury selection.
England Blank Kitchener Death Sparks Spy Rumors and Internment Calls
Premier Asquith takes temporary charge of the war office after Lord Kitchener's death. The nation braces for recruitment push and a demand to intern all enemy aliens in Britain, amid suspicions of espionage and treachery linked to Kitchener's movements. The army mourns as crepe armbands appear and flags fly at half mast nationwide.
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War Office
Lord Kitchener
Great Britain
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Russia
Arrest Texan on Charge of Axe Murders
J Moran was arrested in Wills Point Texas today charged with murdering his father in law H P Goodnight president of the Van Zendt National bank and the Goodnight wife and their daughter. Mrs Goodnight was attacked with a axe or hammer and though wounded expected to recover. Moran said he woke to his wife screaming and that his father in law was to be head crushed.
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Wilson Maying to Arbitrate U S Mexico Dispute
Washington reports a proposal to submit the entire U S Mexico relationship to an international commission. If accepted it could frame a final settlement of differences between President Wilson and the Carranza government with equal commissioners outside both countries. In Chihuahua City an anti American riot was suppressed after a protest against U S troops, with stones hurled at the foreign club and the American consulate.
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University of Wyoming confers multiple degrees at commencement
The University of Wyoming held its annual commencement in Taramie with diplomas awarded to forty three graduates. Master of arts degrees went to three, including C. C. Schwiering, Cheyenne High School principal. Sixteen normal school certificates and twenty three BA degrees were distributed as Governor Kendrick and state officers attended. Judge Charles B. Winter delivered the address on The Problem of Permance, urging sustained national effort to preserve American civilization amid decline risks.
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C. C. Schwiering
Cheyenne
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Charles B. Winter
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Winter
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Assyria
Egypt
Greece
Pen Oltes
Progrogressive Convention Opens with Teddy Roosevelts Rally
The progressive national convention in Chicago opens with a record breaking demonstration for Roosevelt. Delegates chant Teddy as banners bear slogans like We Want Teddy amid rain and cheering. The platform favors a strong navy, universal military training, social reforms, and political suffrage, while stressing action over words.
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Raymond Bowns
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Washington State
Robins
Resolutions Committee
Odo
Progressives
Colorado
Benjamin Griffith
P Costigan
Idaho
J M. Ingersoll
Charles G Pierce Monona
Shilo
J. M Glattery
Lyman Convicted of Using Materials to Defraud
Dr J G Jogman convicted today of using materials to defraud New York. The jury deliberated for fifty minutes.
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Ph. Lyman
New York
J. G. Jogman
Maryland Senator Seeks Roosevelt Speech at GOP Convention
Senator Jackson of Maryland wires to Roosevelt urging a speaker role at the Republican National Convention. News from Chicago notes rising support for Justice Charles Evans Hughes as the likely nominee, with party leaders questioning a Progressive third party bid. A large suffrage parade proceeds despite rain, as Republicans continue internal proceedings.
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Chicago
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Du Pont backs presidential bid amid Chicago gains
In Chicago, Col. Du Pont adviser and powder magnate speaks with a presidential aspirant and door opener to Republican nomination. Du Pont touts preparedness and his own prospects, declaring a strong chance for the candidacy despite rivals.
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Lewis L. Dunham
Financial Manasger
du Pont
Theodore
Republicans and Progressives at odds in tense convention day
The scene shifts as the Republican convention ends its session with Warren G. Harding praised and criticism leveled at the Democratic administration. Talks of a joint committee meeting and a possible cross-party accord surface, while delegates anticipate further moves and possible fusion efforts.
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