Governor Houx Urges War Bonds and Red Cross Support
Wyoming's Governor Frank L. Houx urged citizens to back Liberty loan bonds and fund Red Cross and Y M C A war efforts. He personally bought 1000 in Liberty bonds and encouraged others to give according to means, noting safe investments and patriotic duty alongside garden aid to ease food shortages.
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Cheyenne Boosts Liberty Loan Subscriptions Exceeding Half Million
Indications from Cheyenne show the Liberty loan drive will exceed expectations with over 500000 subscribed. Local banks handle the sale and encourage small investors to buy through their banks rather than leave money idle in savings. Committees report encouraging progress and will publish totals later in The State League.
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Capitol Assistants Buy 2650 War Bonds at Statehouse
In the statehouse offices mostly women stenographers subscribed to Liberty Loan bonds totaling 2650. The list names I C Newlin Cornelia B Mills Nall Martin Albert R Wilson A L Putnam Fred B Fobes Lillie M Grunden Gladys Astle Hazel Stevick Anna O Connell Mary M Lee J J Pegs Katherine Walsh Anna M Robins Lillie M Roberts D N Forsyth Anna E Schuck Helen M Thompson Rom Pattaram Laura B Gustin Agnes R Vollack Eunice G Anderson Charles B Morgan Martha Post Wilfrid O Leary Francis Davis Henry A True Henry Lloyd Margaret W True R Anderson H A Floyd S W Epperson Zina E Levison Celia O Boyle Faustina Thompson Hazel N MacGuire Winnifred F Stuar John W Hartney Ray EB Lee Gertrude S Underwood Charles B Morgan led the drive for the Liberty Loan in the campaign across the city.
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Cornelia B. Mills
Nall Martin
Albert R. Wilson
A. L. Putnam
Fred 8
Martha Post
Wilfrid O'Leary
Francis Davis
Henry A. True
Henry Lloyd
Margaret W. True
R. Anderson
H. A. Floyd
S. W. Epperson
Zina E. Levison
Celia O'Boyle
Faustina Thompson
Hazel N. MacGuire
Winnifred F. Stuar
John W. Hartney
Ray EB. Lee
Japan reacts to U.S. note on China trouble
The American government expressed regret over China’s dissension and urged tranquility, prompting surprise and criticism in Japan. Officials blame the note for ignoring Japan’s special position and say it would have been better handled with entente powers, especially Japan. Newspapers call it interference and warn of epoch-making implications.
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Japan
Civil War Threat Looms in China After Parliament Dismissal
June 11 report from Peking says Chiang Chao Chung signed the acting premier mandate to dissolve parliament. Southern leaders telegraphed President Yu Hung to oppose the decree. Chiang, former Peking police chief, is named as premier amid mobilization in Kwantung and Yonman provinces.
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Venizelos May Be Called Back To Power In Greece
A London dispatch reports in Saloniki Venizelist circles that King Constantine has abdicated and that Venizelos is likely to be recalled to lead United Greece. The note urges removing from Athens leaders blamed for the crisis including Doumanis Metazas and Gounaris. Venizelos previously led a provisional government from Saloniki and declared war on Germany and Bulgaria.
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War Registration Totals Near Nine Million Mark
Washington June 13 The provost marshal general reports 39 states and the District of Columbia have 7,776,424 registrants, about 92 percent of the census estimate for the states. Exemptions total 4,201,869, suggesting a national registration close to 9.6 million if remaining states match the average.
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British air policy under consideration amid postwar shifts
The Berlin Morgenpost reports in a London dispatch that Britain is weighing new air strategy as postwar conditions evolve. The piece notes ongoing discussions about air routes and potential commerce implications, reflecting a period of strategic uncertainty and international recalibration.
Federal Trade Commission urges Congress to back gov pooling plan
The FTC asks Congress to authorize a government pooled system to control production and set fair prices for newsprint. Agencies would oversee distribution to consumers and ensure fair profits for manufacturers, with joint Canada involvement. The plan follows a failed voluntary scheme and warns of higher prices in 1917.
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Root Mission Arrives Pretour at Fort
The American mission arrives for a pre-tour event, led by officials, with remarks about healing and a ceremonial welcome. Details remain unclear due to damaged text, but the visit marks a preparatory phase ahead of forthcoming activities.
4 Billion War Budget Clears Congress
Washington June 13 The 4 000 000 000 war budget passed Congress and goes to President Wilson for signature It is the largest single appropriation by any legislature and exceeds Civil War costs The budget focuses on army and navy spending with a key provision authorizing 750 million for American merchant marines to be built by the Shipping Board under Major General Goethals authority A Senate dispute over Goethals leadership touched off the final debates
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Shipping Board
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General Goethals
Congresss
London Bombing Toll Darkens City in Sudden Raid
London reports a swift German air raid causing heavy casualties and widespread destruction. The downtown and east end suffered the worst damage with numerous deaths and many wounded while British planes fought back and anti aircraft guns struggled to reach the attackers.
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People Move to Use State Law to Shut Cheyenne Saloons
Members of Cheyenne civic leagues plan to invoke a 1910 initiate petition provision to abolish saloons and the red light district. A proposed ordinance to close liquor establishments is being drafted for presentation to voters, with petitions by citizens equal to percent of registered voters required. The effort follows meetings of both men and women leagues and centers on enacting commission-form city governance to curb vice.
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Eivic League
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Sub Sinks 22 Ships in AtoS June Shipping Report
The weekly shipping report states twenty two Limited merchantmen over four tons were sunk. Ten smaller merchantmen were sunk along with assisting vessels.
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Flag Day Observed in Cheyenne with Services and Bells
Flag day will be observed in Cheyenne and nationwide with the Liberty Bell pealing at 5 pm and again hourly until 10 pm. The Elka group and Cavalry Band will hold flag day services at 6 40 pm in the city park, followed by a park ceremony and parade elements including cadet band and drill units from local organizations.
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Mort Uesell
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