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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
9
In Petrograd June 11, loyal forces loyal to the provisional government report a first notable victory. Mutineers led by Thilstoff surrendered after a loyal general's ultimatum and gunfire, with leaders taken to prison. Rebellion suppression brings widespread rejoicing.
Constantine I ruled from March 18, 1914, after his father George I was assassinated in Saloniki. His short reign expanded Greece’s territory by over 30 percent and established him as a popular monarch amid German influences and mixed public support.
A coordinated drive to boost Liberty Loan purchases began in Cheyenne as seven Industrial Club committees started their campaign. Local banks sold about 4,000 in small bonds, with Union Pacific employees contributing 7,500 to 10,000. Officials say small investors dominate, and Cheyenne aims to reach 500,000 in bond purchases before the issue ends.
In New York Louis Kramer and Morris Becker were found guilty of conspiracy by a federal court. Joseph Walker was acquitted. Sentencing is set for tomorrow. Judge Meyer praised the jurors for a just verdict. In Washington war registration shows 11 states with 7,129,308 registered, above census estimates after deductions for those in service and exemptions.
The State Leader announces two new incentives to boost the campaign: a $160 gold prize and 60,000 extra votes. For every $26 in payments, contestants earn credit toward the 60,000 vote pool, and all collections still count toward regular prizes. The threefold credit structure aims to spur greater effort before the deadline of June 40.
A statewide Red Cross fund drive was set in motion in Wyoming to raise 152000 for the national War Relief Fund. Governor Hour called a capitol meeting of prominent residents to organize campaign weeks ahead of Red Cross week on June 18. Committees will organize in all counties to mobilize local support and drive donations to aid enlisted soldiers families and war relief efforts.
Acting Governor Prank L Hoax appeals to Wyoming residents to back a national Red Cross fund drive. He notes the organization’s wartime role and reduced casualty rates, with Wyoming’s share set at 182 000 and a national goal of 100 million dollars during the June 18 to June 24 period.
Entente allies compel King Constantine to abdicate Greece names Prince Alexander as successor. Constantine and Prime Minister George plan to leave the country. Alexander, born 1896, becomes king and is a captain in the Greek army. Allied troops occupy Thessalonica without resistance as Jonnart undertakes a diplomacy mission amid a Greek crisis.
Report notes John J. Clark of Cheyenne being introduced as a potential U S Senate candidate by Senator Kendrick amid Democratic optimism. Clarke, who ran well in last November's congressional race, is positioned as a possible successor to Warren with support from party leaders and local organizers.
A Cheyenne meeting on June 1 led by Dr. H G Knight gathered prominent Wyoming clubwomen to discuss defense work. Members from various organizations heard talks by Mrs Varisoe and Governor Hlous and recommended coordinated efforts across groups to advance Red Cross and defense activities.
Endorsements urge prohibitions on liquor and prostitution. The text indicates a meeting of Wyoming court representatives to confer with national defense leaders on potential conflicts of interest and outlines procedures for observed work.
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