Red Cross drive urged in Wyoming campaign
Governor Houx calls on major Wyoming corporations to fund the Red Cross war relief drive and notes early pledges from Colorado firms. Clergy urged to preach for the drive as part of a statewide effort to raise 182000 dollars.
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Red Cross
Wyoming
G. E. Parisoe
Parisace
C. W. Burdick
The
Red Cross War Relief Fund
Frank I
Houx
Colorado Fuel Iron Company
Denver
Sunrise Mine
Hartville
Sunrise
Colorado Red Cross
Thi
Midwest Refining Company of
Wyoming Red Cross
Carney Coal Company of
Chicago
Moreni Tanker Sunk After Two Hour Battle With Submarine
The Moreni, an American tank steamship, was sunk by a German submarine on June 12 after a two hour running fight. Forty three of 47 crew survived, with four killed. the submarine captain praised the American captain for a spirited defense and treated wounded sailors.
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Washington
DD. C
State Department
An Voller
Ed Cunningham
Frooklyn
G. C. Curran, Jr
New York
FB. Moustner
A. Geessen
Armed Guards
Germany
Balfour urges Britons read Wilson on Belgian atrocities
London June 15 Arthur I Balfour foreign secretary spoke at the national relief in Belgium meeting urging readers to study President Wilsons Flag Day address to understand Germanys treatment of Belgium He praised US action aiding Belgian relief and thanked Americans for their support as the mission continues to fund relief efforts with nearly 2 5 million pounds raised and plans to expand work despite wartime strain
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London
Arthur I. Balfour
United States
National Commission of Relief
Belgum
Mansion House
Balfour
Wilson
Germany
Helenum
Uited
Belgium
Walter Hines Page
Ams Yasendor
Hhalfour Tle
Candidates Keen On Extra Vote Offers In State Leader Campaign
energised candidates in the Price Campaign push subscriptions to gain Extra Votes and Special Cash Prizes. Each $25 turns into 60 000 votes and counts toward the car and eighteen other prizes, with a deadline of Saturday June 30 at 10 PM for regular votes.
U.S. Takes Over Construction of Steel Ships
Washington June 16 The government will assume control of about 2,000,000 tons of steel merchant shipping under the war budget provision signed by President Wilson. A conference with steel corporations and the Shipping Board announced accelerated ship building, doubled and triple yard work, and immediate contracts for standardized vessels to expand the fleet. Major General Goethals headed the fleet planning amid the takeover and policy changes.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Shipping Board
Goethals
Honor Roll of Patriots Printed in State Leader
The second installment of the names of men registered in Laramie county for war service under the selective draft law is printed this morning by The State Leader on large four. Other lists will be printed in consecutive issues.
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Laramie County
Postmaster at Laramie Held for Embezzling
A. N. Hasenkamp postmaster of Laramie was arrested by deputy U.S. marshal Edmund H. Dran ute on charges of embezzling post office funds. He posted $1,000 bond and faces a Wednesday hearing after resisting surrender to Guy A. Shoemaker who was appointed postmaster. Postal inspector Freak P. Sheran in charge.
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Laramie
A. N. Hasenkamp
Edmund H. Dranute
Cheyenne
United Mates
Hasenkamp
Guy A. Shoemaker
P. Sheran
Senate tax plan would levy five percent on newspaper profits
Washington June 15 The Senate finance committee approved a five percent tax on net profits of all newspapers magazines and publishers to replace the two percent advertiser's tax. After a brief debate Senator Climmons opposed the plan favoring a straight advertising levy. The committee adjourned awaiting further action as an absent senator's potential vote could have changed the outcome.
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Washington
LC. C
Senate
Lapfoliette
Climmons
Liberty Bond Totals Near One Million in Wyoming
Cheyenne banks telegraphed federal offices that Wyoming has subscribed nearly 1 million dollars to Liberty Bonds. The Cheyenne committee reports incompleteness but hopes for a strong total. no firm state-wide figures yet. Banks remain open late to accommodate purchases as state officials project Wyoming will reach its allotted 2 000 100 from federal authorities.
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Cheyenne
Katsne
Chepeaime
Flint
Meinhere
Wyoming
Iberty Trends
War Loan Landslides Reach Billion Mark
The American public responded to the war loan drive with a colossal subscription approaching three billion dollars. Officials acknowledge the magnitude but note uncertainty about the final total and the precise distribution of the funds.
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G.E. Parisoe
State
Colorado & Southern Railroad Co
Continental Oil Co
U.5
Britab
la Follette
UNY
Waldington
Gokommunent
Wight
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