Red Cross Fund Swells as Will Pass in Three Weeks
Washington June 20 Public sentiment climbs against food control opponents as leaders forecast enactment of the bill within two or three weeks. Debate stretches in both houses as leaders push for a vote by Saturday and senators anticipate amendments in the next week. Senator Kenyon denounces food speculation as war profiteering, calling high prices a highwayman’s theft from the people.
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Washington
Bb. C
Senate
Chamberlain
Kenyon
Iowa
America
Senator Kenyon
Germany
British ships sunk in submarine warfare reach weekly high
British shipping losses rise sharply with twenty seven ships over 1600 tons and five under 1600 tons sunk in the week. No fishing vessels destroyed. The tally marks the heaviest weekly total since the submarine campaign began in February.
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London
Erith
Afri!wiles
Women Lead Cheyenne Red Cross Drive for $70,000 Goal
The Red Cross finance committee reports state apportionment near $70,000 with Cheyenne contributing $97,000 to date. Four donors pledge $1,000 each with a plan to give $500 more if needed. Women heads of committees organize a city wide drive urging daily pay pledges from workers to boost subscriptions. In Casper, Midwest Refining employees arrange $1 monthly deductions for Red Cross support.
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Finance Committee of
the Red Cross
Red Cross
Cheyenne
Casper
Midwest Refining Company
Red Créte
Red Cross Appeal Urges Support For Wounded Soldiers
A wartime appeal highlights a French soldier wounded after crossing a trench, carried by Red Cross units from dressing station to Paris. The piece urges donations to the local Red Cross chapter in Cheyenne, stressing every gift aids wounded fighters and invites support of any amount.
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Red Cross
Paris
Ee See Seoh
Guing
Choyenne
Drive on Saloons Petition Effort Falters in Cheyenne
The Anti-Saloon League reports failure to gather required names for saloon regulation petitions in Cheyenne. They will renew the drive to collect 1190 signatures, then call a special election. Three specials loom, with July 10 storm sewer election as a target date. 1000 signatures secured so far.
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Cheyenne
Anti-Saloon League
League
Sig
Wilson Calls for 70000 Volunteers for War Effort
President Wilson issued a proclamation designating June 23 to 30 as Recruiting Week for the regular army. He urged unmarried men aged 18 to 40 with no dependents to enlist, citing a slump in recruitment and the goal of 300000 regimental strength.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
War Department
France
Epuura
Red Cross Campaign Reaches 4 8 Million As Countrywide Pledges Grow
National Red Cross drive reports about 9 million pledged in a week, bringing total humanity dollars to roughly 48.5 million. New York leads with 19.5 million. other regions show varied responses and many cities report no totals yet. Local companies in Cleveland and workers in Sandford Conn contribute through wage donations and management initiatives.
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Washington, D. C
Red Cross
Red Cross War Relief Council
New York
United States
North Central
Illiois
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
Middle Atlantic
New England
West
Cleveland
Sandford
Conn
Des Lave
Cantontonment site bid hinges on regional cooperation
F J Rouch of the Union Pacific says Cheyenne may still win a government cantonment if Denver and Cheyenne join forces. He warns public crusade coverage hurts regional perception and urges quiet, united efforts to persuade Secretary of War Baker to select the area for a training camp. He spoke after visiting Cheyenne and Denver to gauge support.
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Cheyenne
F. J. Rouch
Union Pacific Railroad
Baker
Denver
Houch
Roach
Forest fire destroys small town in New Mexico
Dispatches report Wade, a northwestern New Mexico town, totally wiped out by a forest fire. The blaze started at a lumber yard owned by McPhee Machinoity and spread to nearby buildings, with losses estimated at about five million dollars and uncertain life remains. News from Denver confirms officials assessing the damage.
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New Mexico
Durango
Colo
Wade
McPhee and Machinoity Tanasher Company
Wilre
Peaceful Settlement Looms in China Revolt Talks
Dispatches from Washington report that China may seek a peaceful settlement to the southern revolt. Yun Nan and Kwangtung reportedly favor negotiations while central authorities consider measures.
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China
Wasiington
Prerke Lig
Yun Nan
Kwan Tune
Cil
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Meher and
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Wong
Wee
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Sbelor
Li Yoon Hang
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Piantha
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