Greek Monarch Names Prince Alexander as Heir
Troops loyal to the provisional government quell mutiny near Petrograd. General orders disbanded regiments mutinied, leaders Thilstoff arrested. Loyalist force, including cavalry and armored units, captured rebels after a brief siege and ultimatum. Rejoicing spreads over the first clear victory against mutiny and anarchy.
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Petrograd
London
Stcherbatchef
Thilstoff
Automobiles
Reiic Cn Lbates Vik
Constantine of the Helenes A brief reign and divided popularity
Constantine I ruled Greece from March 18 1914 after his father George I was assassinated at Salonika. His four year reign boosted monarchy territory by over 30 percent despite pro German leanings and later neutrality debates. Greece faced a disastrous war with Turkey revealing military unpreparedness and public opposition to foreign rulers.
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Constantine
The
Helenes
George I
Saloniki
Leipsic
Germany
Sophia
Greece
HMI
Turkey
Cheyenne Pushes Liberty Bond Sale Drive
Cheyenne continues a concerted drive to boost Liberty loan sales started by seven committees from the Industrial club. Banks subscribed $4,000 in small bonds, Union Pacific employees totaling 600 have bought 7500 to 10000, with over 400000 already subscribed and a goal to reach 500000 locally.
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Cheyenne
Industrial Club
Union Pacific
Registration May Exceed Estimate In War Draft Case
In New York Louis Kramer and Morris Becker were found guilty of conspiracy in federal court. Joseph Walker was acquitted. Sentences are scheduled for tomorrow. In Washington war registration returns from thirty seven states suggest totals will exceed census estimates after exempted men are removed. State counts show 7,129,308 registered versus 7,775,467 projected with 4,111,453 exemptions pending.
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New York
Louis Kramer
Morris Becker
Joseph Walker
Meyer
Washington, D. C
Enthusiasm Rises As Cash Prizes And Extra Votes Offered
The State Leader announces a campaign boost with $160 in gold and 60,000 extra votes, urging candidates to boost subscriptions. Each payment of $26 earns extra vote credit, plus regular rewards, counting toward three prize paths over the next three weeks. The notice explains how to qualify and participate.
Wyoming Red Cross Drive Outlined State Plan
A state wide campaign to raise 152000 for the national Red Cross war relief fund was announced at the capitol by Governor Hour. Committees will organize in all areas to support Red Cross week starting June 18 and aid dependent families and emergency hospital work.
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Wyoming
National Red Cross Society
Capitol
G. E. Parisoe
Army
United States
Russia
Laramie
Red Cross War Drive Urges Wyoming Support
Acting Governor Hoax appeals to Wyoming residents to back the national Red Cross fundraising drive for 100 million dollars with Wyoming's share set at 182000. County leaders will be enlisted to explain the Red Cross war effort and secure prompt local responses.
Greece crowns Alexander as new king after Constantine abdication
Athens reports Constantine abdicates under Entente pressure and names Prince Alexander his successor. Alexander, born August 1, 1890, serves as captain in the Greek Army. Constantine plans to depart by British ship toward Switzerland via Italy. Allied troops occupy Blassona with no disorder recorded. A Jonnart mission seeks to stabilize royal relations as Britain and allies push for unity in Greece.
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London
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Greece
Zsimis
Alexander
Constatine
George
Switzerland
Italy
Blassona
Georg
Jonnart
Salonik
Unads
Jack Clark Enters Democratic Senate Race
The article notes John J. Clark of Cheyenne entering the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. It cites Kendrick presenting Clark as a potential candidate after his strong congressional showing last November and mentions Mondell seeking the Republican nomination to replace Senator Warren.
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Jack Clark
Democratic Party
U.S
Washington
United States
Senate
Kendrick
John J. Clank
Cheyenne
Clark
Congress
Ber
Mondell
Seneator Warren
Iuth
Wyoming clubwomen press for tougher war effort
An important Cheyenne meeting on June 1 led by Dr. H G Knight, head of the State Council for National Defense, gathered numerous clubwomen and dignitaries to discuss Red Cross work and broader mobilization efforts, with Governor Hous giving a brief address.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
H. G. Knight
State Council For National Defense
Archie Allison
Misa
J. McKensie
Alice Hebard
Dr. Hebard
Laramie
Society of Colonial Dames
John Carey
Endorse Prohibition and Prostitution Proposals
Proponents urge resolutions calling for prohibition of liquor and prostitution. The document outlines consultation with national defense authorities and a council or committee to avoid conflicts of interest during work contemplated by Wyoming groups.
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Wyoming
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