Food bill may pass in weeks as war economy debate grows
Washington June 20 The administration leader said public sentiment is shifting against food control opponents and predicts enactment within two to three weeks. Debate continues in both houses with a five minute rule likely to produce a vote by Saturday. Senate discussions proceed with amendments expected next week. Senator Chamberlain sees July 1 as possible but optimism is limited. Senator Kenyon charges food speculators profit at the people's expense and likens them to highwaymen or pirates in wartime rhetoric.
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Chamberlain
Kenyon
Iowa
America
Senator Kenyon
Germany
British shipping losses rise in weekly submarine toll
London reports 27 British ships over 1600 tons sunk this week and five under 1600 tons also lost. Total ships sunk reach the heaviest weekly tally since the campaign began in February with 51 vessels, 38 over 1600 tons and 13 under, while fishing vessels suffer no losses.
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London
Erith
Afri!wiles
Women Red Cross Captains Lead Cheyenne Campaign
The Red Cross finance committee reports significant local and state donations toward the apportionment. Cheyenne totals show strong support with calls for further pledges as women volunteers organize a city drive. Casper workers also self initiate a monthly $1 deduction for Red Cross support.
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Red Cross
Cheyenne
Red Cross Appeal Urges Support for Wounded Soldiers
A war era appeal describes a French soldier wounded on the front and carried through Red Cross care from dressing stations to Paris. It stresses the helper role of the Red Cross, urging gifts of any size to support injured veterans and noting a local chapter in Cheyenne.
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Red Cross
Paris
Ee See Seoh
Guing
Choyenne
Drive on Saloon Petitions Falter in Cheyenne Effort
The Anti-Saloon League reports failure to reach required names for saloon regulation petitions in Cheyenne. They will continue collecting signatures to double the quota and plan a special election. A July 10 city commission hearing and a looming storm sewer election add to three likely ballot actions.
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Cheyenne
Anti-Saloon League
League
Sig
Wilson Calls 70000 Volunteers for Army Recruiting Week
President Wilson issued a call for 70,000 volunteers during a June 23 to 30 recruiting week designated for the regular army. Unmarried men aged 18 to 40 with no dependents were urged to enlist as part of wartime mobilization.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Red Cross Campaign Takes In More Yet Still Far From Goal
Red Cross war relief campaigners report about 9 million of the 100 million goal collected in a week, bringing humanity's dollars total to roughly 48.5 million. New York leads with 19.5 million. other states trail, many cities sending no reports. Firms and workers nationwide pledge small sums through varied drives as campaigners push toward the target.
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Red Cross
Red Cross War Relief Council
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Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
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West
Cleveland
Sandford
Conn
Des Lave
Cheyenne and Denver urged to back cantonment bid
F J Rouch advertising agent of the Union Pacific arrives in Cheyenne urging intensive cooperation between Denver and Cheyenne to secure a government cantonment training camp. He criticizes the publicity crusade as exaggerating negative impressions and calls for a quieter, united effort to persuade Secretary of War Baker to choose the region.
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Cheyenne
F. J. Rouch
Union Pacific Railroad
Baker
Denver
Houch
Roach
Forest Fire Destroys Whole Town in New Mexico
A report from Durango, Colo, says Wade, a small town in northwestern New Mexico, has been totally destroyed by a forest fire. The blaze reportedly started at a lumber yard owned by McPhee and Machinoity Tanasher Company and spread to surrounding buildings, with losses pegged at about 5 million dollars. No confirmed word on loss of life and communications with Wade cut off.
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Durango
Colo
Wade
McPhee and Machinoity Tanasher Company
Wilre
Peaceful Settlement China Revolt Looms as Possibility
Reported dispatches from Washington predict a peaceful settlement of the Chinese trouble. Southern provinces Yun Nan and Kwan Tun favor talks with the central government and indicate readiness for measured action. President Li Yoon Hang signals compliance with concessions, while Parliament debates dissolution of plans and new elections.
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Wasiington
Prerke Lig
Yun Nan
Kwan Tune
Cil
Li Yoon Hang
Minnsiey Lenalerst
Piantha
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