War Revenue Oil Draft Sparks Secrecy Clash in Congress
Washington May 2 The Ways and Means Committee raised the tentative oil levy to about 1.66 billion dollars amid a publicity clash over secrecy in drafting the bill. Senators Johnson and Graham move to strike censor ship provisions as both houses prepare votes on final passage this week. France’s Joffre and Viviani met the White House, with plans for an expeditionary force and talks to come before the House. British Secretary Balfour to address both houses in courtesy calls.
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Washington, D. C
War Revenue Oil
House
Ways and Means
Congress
Johnson
California
Graham
Pennsylvania
France
United States
Joffre
White House
Viviani
House of Representatives
Balfour
Houses of Congress
Cheyenne Sanitary Effort Linked to Federal Health Officers
Cheyenne gears up for a full time city health officer and a full time sanitary inspector with federal support. Dr. Wynne and W. G. Stromquist say the plan, after talks with county and city commissioners, would share costs and improve health standards across the community. The pair will remain in Cheyenne to educate the public and present a favorable sanitary report.
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Cheyenne
Burse
R. E. Wynne
W. G. Stromquist
Wynne
Stromquist
Men's Literary Club
Basin group organized to aid farmers seed program
Basin officials and civic groups form a central committee led by Lorin Gray to boost home gardening and seed purchases. A Basin high school program will train children as part of a military style garden corps with rewards for best proportional ground cultivation. The chamber of commerce plans loans for farmers via endorsements to local banks.
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Basin
Wilson
Basin Woman's Club
Chamber of Commercce
Live Wire Club
Lorin Gray
Gardners
Company of
Garda
A. H. Tedmond
Basin High School
Moore
Chamber of Commerce
Commerce Committee
County Farmer Seeks Funds to Buy Seed and Power
The county committee in Laramie plans to mobilize funds for seed wheat and seed potatoes and to organize tractor power for all-day planting. Chairman F E W Stone and County Agent Reynolds would supervise crop production with local farmers aided by wealthier citizens lending money. A house to house canvass led by Mrs. Fox aims to boost home gardening and food production statewide.
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Laramie County
State Council of National Defense
F E. W. Stone
Reynolds
Fox
Preparedness Committee
Cheyenne
Speculators Ought To Be Hung Senate Debate Sparks Food Legislation
In a heated senate session amid soaring food prices senators Thomas and Borah led calls to curb food speculation. The debate drifted from price complaints to proposals for harsh penalties, including lamp posts or confinement, as a remedy against speculators amid looming wartime shortages.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
Thomas
Borah
Citizens Training Camp Opens With Big Cheyenne Turnout
Nearly a hundred men attended the first session at the high school gym in Cheyenne for a citizens training camp focusing on physical and military preparedness. Mayor LaFontaine presided as dignitaries urged patriotism and willingness to serve, with Major Anders en and Judge Mentzer among speakers.
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Cheyenne
LaFontaine
John Charles Thompson, Jr
Wyoming
Andersen
Cavender
Nelgen
Finer
Liberty Loan First Bonds To Be Offered
Secretary McAdoo announced the first offering under the war finance law will be two million Liberty Loan bonds open to popular subscription at par. Subscriptions run until June 15, bonds dated July 1, delivery on that date. Federal reserve banks act as central agents. denominations will start small enough to reach individual investors.
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Washington
McAdoo
Federal Reserve Banks
Navy guard commander confirmed dead on steamer Vacuum
Washington May 2 Information from the Navy Department confirms Lieutenant Thomas commander of the Naval Guard aboard the steamer Vacuum has died after the vessel was destroyed by a German submarine. Four of the twelve gunners in the naval complement are also reported killed. The loss ends hope for his safe return.
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Cheyenne
William Green
Cochran
Green
Victor
U. S
Rigdon
Tony Cuar
James Blondo
Joe Neix
San Francisco
United States Mint
Cuar
Colorado
State
Asgen
Colo
Cuaz
MacDonald
Ripple Creek
Waa
Cusack
Cusack & Ments
Louisa Menta
Washington, D. C
Mavy Department
Thomas
Thiee
Leutenant
Hint Naval Ott
Bia Mfe
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James R. Noland
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Jack Hirschew
Germania Hall
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Schoenhofer Brewing Company
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James D. Hart
L. L. Cervantes
Robert C. Morris
Joseph Marchaik
Archie Holmes
Ralph Thatcher
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P. W. Pearson
J. F. Jenkins
H. HW. Ferris
A. A. Underwood
A. Freund
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Ralph Hopkins
William Woolston
Walter Schag
Frank Brennan
Albert Ekdall Alden Peabody
Thomas Smith
Clair Leslie
J. Volk
L. Magor
Grier
Kerrigan
T. D. Melnerney
George Dewey
G. W. McLees
H. Jensen
D. Chaplin
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