Enlist Now For Regular Army In Expeditionary Force
The president calls for 70 000 volunteers to join the regular army as the first wave for the French front. Enlistees gain training advantages including exposure to West Pointers and leadership from leaders like General Pershing. Early entry offers best care and experience, aiming to place volunteers among the first 100 000 on the front and rebut enemy claims of American timidity.
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United States
Westpointers
Geoers
Black Jack
Pershing
Inc
America
Why We Are in War From President's Flag Day Address
The speech blames Germany for forcing the United States into war through insults and aggressions. It alleges German agents sought to sway Americans and disrupt industry and commerce and even incite Mexico and Japan into hostile actions.
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Germany
Toen
Mexico
Japan
Foreign Office
Berlin
Denial of Use of High Seas and War Melded with Fear
The passage recalls bold threats against European coasts and widespread suspicion among neighbors as hostility forced a decision to take up arms. It asserts the nation’s desire for peace was denied, and that serving under the flag would dishonor the people if they refused to act.
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Europe
To Win the War for Democracy in Connecticut and Abroad
New York World reports on Woodrow Wilson era wartime unity and Allied resolve. It notes Russia’s stance against separate peace and calls for democracy’s defense against autocratic forces. Connecticut State Defense Council plans an August Fourth observance to honor national ideals and civic duty.
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New York World
Elbo
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers
Petrograd
Russia
Duma
Leopold
Robert Grimm
Berlin
Poland
Lithuania
Courland
Grimm
Root
America
Connecticut
Connecticut State Council of National Defense
Defense Council
Safe Sanе Fourth To Be Vogue Here
Government officials warn a safe Fourth of July with no toy pistols sold or used and no firearms or crude fireworks permitted. Dealers are instructed to restrain sales and to avoid premature celebrations that could spark fires.
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F. Emberg
Forks
Freight wreck disrupts Granite Canon line with minimal damage
Seven derailed freight cars on the west passing track at Granite Canon caused eight rails to be torn up and traffic delays of up to two hours. No injuries reported and damage under $100. Wrecking crews from Cheyenne and Laramie cleared the line. cause unknown.
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Cheyenne
Laramie
Bwitel
Juarez Donates to Red Cross War Fund in 250 Subscriptions
Juarez Mexico subscribed 250 to the Red Cross war fund today as El Paso businessmen led by Winchester Cooley urged merchants and residents of Juarez to contribute. The drive aimed to bolster wartime relief and support efforts across the border.
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Juarez
Mexico
RED Cross
EL Paso
Tex
Red Cross War Fund
Winchester Cooley
State Council of National Defense Reports Full Employment in Wyoming
The State Council of National Defense met in Cheyenne with members including Henry G. Knight and J W Boorth. They noted nearly all Wyoming labor is employed and outlined plans to connect idle workers with employers and improve harvest adjustments. They discussed crop conservation and marketing, warning of storage limits for potatoes in Goshen county. Two committees were formed to plan labor employer coordination and to coordinate conservation and marketing across the state.
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State Council of National Defense
Cheyenne
Henry G. Knight
R. A. Merton
Ick
Blydenburgh
R. D. Carey
D. C. Diers
J W Boorth
State of
Wyoming
Goshen
Tlabor
Robert D. Carey
A. B. Blydenburgh
H. O. Watrud
J. (. Dierw
J. W. Bozorth
Fred Hoel
Frontier Profit Goes to Red Cross
Frontier committee seeks five year lease on Frontier park but city drafts a one year lease with fifty percent of proceeds from the celebration donated to the Red Cross finance committee. Commissioner John A. Martin presents the resolution for final passage July 2. Also, the Inter Ocean hotel lower floor to host an open air Frontier week dance pavilion after walls are removed.
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T. Joe Cahill
The
Frontier Committee
Frontier Park
J. D. Clark
Finance Committee
Red Cross
Cheyenne
John A. Martin
Parks
Inter Ocean
Tech
A Soldier's Plea From the Front Lines
A poem reflecting on the dignity and hardships of soldiers. The speaker contrasts public disrespect with quiet duty, imagining a dying comrade directing a message to his mother. The verses evoke sacrifice, patriotism, and the hope of reunion in a future beyond war.
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Ile
Starn In Glory
Authority Granted To Develop Salt Creek Field Wells
The Boston-Wyoming Oil company, owner of 640 acres in the original Salt Creek field, received Interior Department authorization to develop the holdings. Existing shallow wells yielded 2000 barrels monthly, but were underdeveloped. New wells will tap the Wall Creek sand, aiming for at least 1000 barrels daily, within the proven area. The firm also holds 100 acres west of Salt Creek, near ongoing development by Ohio Oil and others.
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Boston-Wyoming Oil Company
Salt Creek
Department of the Interior
Wall Creek
Ohio Oil Company
Free Lecture by John Randall Dunn at Cheyenne Parish House
First Church of Christ, Scientist Cheyenne Wyoming announces a free lecture on Christian Science by John Randall Dunn a member of the Mother church lectureship in Boston Thursday evening July 23 at the Parish house at o'clock. The public is invited. The Mayfield oil report shows a net daily gain of about 14000 barrels with 280 more wells in May than April and May production totaling 195300 barrels daily. Kentucky wells produced 5573 barrels daily valued higher by refiners due to oil quality.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
Cheyenne
Wyoming
John Randall Dunn
Boston
Maso
California
Mexico
Tampico
Tuxpan
Kentucky
Gee Eine
Crown Oil profits rise as Kentucky wells surge
Nineteen new Kentucky wells were produced last week with Crown Oil accounting for two. Crown’s wells outpace most peers and are drawing comment in industry circles. Shallow Kentucky wells boost small investors profits, with Crown at Somerset yielding about 2.20 per barrel and potential dividends near 700000 annually.
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Wyoming
Kentucky
Crown Oil
Crown
Somerset
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