Wyoming Welcomes 448th Field Artillery Home
Hundreds of Wyomingites greeted the 448th field artillery as they returned from France and Germany after nearly two years away. The parade along Manitou Avenue to the state capitol featured Colonel Burke Sinclair leading and Governor Cates presenting a medal of honor to the unit, with crowds cheering and familiar faces lining the route as autos and shop whistles proclaimed the homecoming.
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Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Wyoming
Bomba
State House
Manutol Avenue
Coblenz
Burke Sinclair
State Capitol
Gallen
Amfrica
Cheyenne
Urke Sinclair
Farnanding
Cates
Rakish
Saloon Keepers Pay Tax Amid Prohibition Era
In Chicago eighty saloon keepers and ten wholesale liquor dealers paid the internal revenue tax for the year starting July 1, acting as if prohibition had not begun. Anti-Saloon League officials call this prima facie evidence of law violation under Illinois act. In Boston, saloon keepers plan to sell 2.75 percent beer after July 4 as licenses are sought.
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Internal Revenue
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Associated Press
Boston
John J. Galvin
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association
Senate passes army bill for 400000 men and navy prompt
The Senate approved the army appropriation carrying 480000000 for next year and an average 400000 troops, sending the measure to conference. Debate over peace treaty delayed final action, while a Navy bill of 646272000 and a sundry civil budget aimed for July 4 enactment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Fall
New Mexico
Germany
Austria
Foreign Relations Committee
League of Nations
Borah
Idaho
House
National Guard
C. W. Hare
Fall Fails On Peace Declaration Vote In Senate Committee
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee blocked immediate peace action on a Fall peace declaration. By a 2 to 4 vote the panel deferred consideration for the present, with Lodge and four opponents backing postponement. A Monday meeting was set to resume, Fall predicting a favorable report though opponents said action would be impossible.
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Washington
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Fall
New Mexico
League
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Mr. Fall
Rétah
Idaho
Johnson
Calfornia
Moses
New Hampshire
Ila
Riots in Berlin as troops come under fire at Alexanderplatz
Rioting in Berlin last night and this morning followed agitator speeches at Alexanderplatz. Mobs attacked and robbed Presbyterians and maltreated soldiers. Troops deployed to Alexanderplatz faced fire from streets and rooftops before clearing the area.
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Associated Presa
Berlin
Alexander Platz
Pacific Fleet Split to Sail to West Coast in July
The Pacific fleet, formed from Atlantic vessels, will sail from Hampton Roads between July 16 and 20. New Mexico will be flagship of the Pacific forces under Admiral Hugh Rodman, while Pennsylvania remains Atlantic fleet flagship. Secretary Daniels and officials plan to visit Puget Sound area as the transfer and reassignment proceed.
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Daniels
Washington
Vesseua
Hampton Neada
Denisis
Rte I
New Mexico
Hugh Rodman
Pacific
Pennsylvania
Losage
Mike Jot Stip
Puget Couml
Winnipeg Strike Ends After 16 Weeks of Mediation
Winnipeg leaders order workers to return Thursday at 11 00 after 16 weeks of mediation. Government will appoint a commission to settle disputes and reopen industries nationwide. Vancouver workers remain sympathetic with no official word, with streetcar crews to vote on resuming work Saturday.
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Vancouver
Vancouvma
Massachusetts Ratifies Woman Suffrage Amendment
Massachusetts today ratified the federal amendment granting women the vote. The action confirms the state’s support for woman suffrage as part of the national constitutional change.
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Massachusetts
Associated Preas
Boston
Weather Forecast For Wyomlam Thureday Outlook
The Wyomlam forecast indicates generally fair conditions. Winds are light and temperatures warm for Thursday with no significant precipitation expected.
Foodstuffs Rotting On New York Piers From Strike
Commission merchants report produce rotting on New York piers due to a strike by market teamsters porters and chauffeurs. They dispatch telegrams to governors in North Carolina Virginia Delaware Maryland and California urging Governor Smith of New York to intercede. Thousands of barrels of potatoes cabbage and other produce are spoiled as the stoppage continues and eight hundred railroad cars worth about four million dollars may be diverted from New Jersey yards.
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Associated Press
New York
Commission
North Carolina
Virginia
Delaware
Maryland
California
Smith
New Jersey
Separate War Time Prohibition Bill Now Ready for Action
Washington reports the House Judiciary Committee will report a separate war time prohibition enforcement bill tomorrow while a constitutional prohibition measure is set for later. The move follows hours of debate on whether to draft two distinct bills as differences between the issues mount.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Congress
Representative Walsh
Massachusetts
Prohibition
Sterle
Pennsylvania
National War Labor Board About to Quit
The National War Labor Board announced it will end its activities and terminate operations by the end of June. No new cases will be heard, only pending controversies will be assigned to joint chairmen or a board section for disposition before June 30.
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National War Labor Board
Washington
Naflomit War Labor Board
Ila Activites
Flight sets 140 mile record in 61 minutes
The Associated Press reports a new record flight from Atlantic City to New York covering 140 miles in 61 minutes. Lieutenant Kenneth H Munay, formerly of the American air service, piloted a Sopwith Camel over the route. The time was officially recorded by the Aero Club of America.
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New
Yok
Atlantic City
Kenneth IL. Munay
Anmericat Air Service
Id Acro Club
Ameria
German Peace Proclamation Report From Berlin
German President Ebert, Premier Bauer and ministers issue a Berlin wireless proclamation urging faithful implementation of the peace treaty. The message emphasizes completing the agreement and interceding for those threatened with separation.
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Associated Press
London
Prsident Ebert
Germany
Bauer
Berlin
Selecting New Delegates Paris June 25
Advices from Germany indicate the government is occupied today in selecting new delegates for Versailles. The council of four receives updates as Germany continues preparations for the pivotal negotiations.
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Brivlin
Herrmann Mueller
Tagehintt
Versailles
Marshal von Hindenburg
Ariuny
Associated Press
Paris
Germany
Council of Four
Germany Faces Nationwide Rail Strike Across Services
Aneodated Press reports a severe nationwide rail strike in Germany on June 25 with widespread disruption. Berlin and Breslau services halted in both directions as the government attempts to end the stoppage.
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Germany
al the I Italian
Breslau
Fast Cheyenneite Enlists in World War Return Home
Steve Johnson, Cheyenne’s first enlistment in 1917, returned with vivid World War I memories. He served with the Rainbow Division’s 151st Infantry from Camp Mills, facing front lines from Feb 24, 1918, to June 21, 1918, including gas exposure and lengthy duty in Lorraine and Champagne fronts.
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Cheyenne
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Johnson
Batle
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