May Day riots mark varied U S celebrations
Associated Press reports limited bloodshed overall as May Day parades sparked clashes in Cleveland where one man died and over 100 were injured including 11 police. Boston saw a police parade clash with four shot while New York’s events closed with a mass meeting as 4,318 officers guarded the Garden.
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Ole Haezson Appeals Mayors to Suppress I W W
May 1 Gentile Mayor Ole Manson urges U S city mayors to close I W W halls imprison leaders and suppress the red flag. The appeal and statement were issued tonight in Kangas City.
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German bombardment marks anniversary on western front
One year ago today a fierce Allied front faced a renewed German drive along the western line. German long range artillery shelled Paris and nearby areas while assaults pressed American positions from Valera to Bre tonneau. Allied reserves dwindled as heavy bombardment continued. Public urging to subscribe to Victory Liberty Loan urged readers to contribute for victory.
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Telephone Co Announces Crease Rates in Cheyenne
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph reports May renter due statements show rate increases from 11 to 26 percent depending on service. Two party residence rises about 44 percent. one party residence about 11 percent. two party business about 25 percent. one party business about 20 percent. Desk set adds 25 cents per month. Extension charges unchanged. Two party residence goes from 1.75 to 2. one party residence from 2.25 to 2.50. two party business from 4 to 5. one party business from 5 to 6 dollars.
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Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company
Cyclist Injured When Motorcycle Collides With Car
Garland Pierce of the motor transport company at Fort Russell is in a post hospital with severe injuries after his motorcycle hit an automobile in Cheyenne. He has a deep thigh cut and other injuries. his motorcycle was ruined.
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Wyoming Weather Fresher Air Friday Through Saturday
Wyoming forecast calls for generally fair conditions on Friday and Saturday with possible showers in the extreme north Friday. Cooler temperatures expected in the western and northern portions.
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Wyoming
History's Momentous Peace Table Meeting Opens
German delegates at Versailles formally begin their part in the peace conference as allied powers accept their credentials at the Green Baize table. The ceremony marks the start of talks that will shape postwar Germany and Europe, with the conference outlining terms to secure peace and normal conditions. Continued on page eight.
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Rioting Over May Day Demonstration In Cleveland
An unidentified man was killed by a detective’s bullet during a socialist May Day riot in Cleveland. about 100 wounded, sixty rioters arrested, and armed clashes with police, soldiers, and civilians reported downtown as red flag removal triggered the frenzy.
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Pelmell
Hofmann Offers to Finance Bast Cheyenne Improvement
Fred Hofmann proposed to fund city improvements in Bast Cheyenne amid financial embarrassment. He would be repaid with 6 percent interest when the city collected from property owners. The planned concrete path and Butler project were later abandoned.
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Police arrest batch tops hundred this week
Police arrested about 100 persons during the week with most charged on drunkenness. A large number of arrests occurred yesterday as officers stepped up patrols.
Denver Workers Strike in Support of Debs and Bolshevism
Nearly 6,000 Federated Shops Crafts of Denver workers walk out for a one day protest over promised employment and to demand recognition of the Russian Bolshevik government. Mass meeting at the Greek theater, Denver civic forum, with calls for Debs release, a nationwide railway strike, and reemployment of laid off Denver & Rio Grande workers.
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Eugene V. Debs
Debs
Denver & Wo Grande Railroad
Denver Civic Forum
Railroad Administration
Germans to Be Told Terms by Allies Monday
Paris May 1 Information from French sources tonight says a secret plenary session of the conference will be held and the meeting with the Germans to hand over the peace treaty is planned for Monday afternoon. The Reuters correspondent notes Lord Robert Cecil is expected to close British membership in commissions of the League.
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Reuter
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Sommilies
League
Re Ee Ae Groban
Psaahs Ona
French Street Clash as Troops Turn on Citizens
May Day riots erupt in Paris as mobs clash with police and cavalry in the streets. Gunfire wounds a policeman. one casualty is reported near the Madeleine church while others retreat past the Place de la Concorde toward the Madeleine. A veteran is knocked down amid crowd chaos.
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Publication Flaunts Bolshevist Posters Sparks Soldier Raid
New York Call offices were raided by soldiers and sailors who seized Bolshevist posters outside the building. Employees were driven onto the street as the crowd acted after arriving at the publication’s offices.
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New York
New York Call
Call
May Day Demonstrations Suppressed by Chicago Police Action
Chicago May Day disturbances led to about twenty arrests after radicals attempted a march to a hall. Mounted police dispersed the crowd as a meeting proceeded. two officers were assaulted outside the hall, sparking a near riot. A few dozen red-ink banners appeared on elevated stations and streets as the event drew to a quiet close.
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