Government approves wage increases for railroad workers
An authoritative rail wage commission report endorses wage hikes for all railroad workers earning under 250 dollars monthly in 1915. Director General McAdoo is expected to accept the plan and issue increases retroactive to January 1, affecting about 1 999 990 employees with boosts from 1 to 34 dollars monthly, costing railroads around 20 million dollars. News notes possible further rate adjustments amid operating deficits and government expectations of higher passenger and freight charges.
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United Press
Washington
Gil
National Railroad
Railrot
McAdoo
Railroad Wage Commission
Yailroads
Perent
Cheyenne Man Saved at Sea After Hydroplane Incident
Lieut Arthuree of Cheyenne Wyoming and C Cotton, missing since May 6 off the Florida coast, were rescued after 40 hours at sea aboard an American steamer. They endured hunger and shark infested waters sixty miles offshore. Laverenta, a Cheyenne product, was a former high school athlete who later pursued bicycle and motorcycle work before receiving aviator commission.
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United Press
New York
Florida
Lieut
Arthuree
Cheyenne
Wyo
C. Cotton
Laverenta
Navs
Thirteen Draft Men to Leave Cheyenne Friday
Thirteen men will entrain from Cheyenne tomorrow to enter the personal army at Camp Lewis Washington. Eight men are from Laramie County with four from other parts of the country. One reserve from Los Angeles will complete the number. Names include Norman Molkrad John Cleaw Arp George W. Snyder Walter RK Garrett Wilford Denver Branley Berich George Seoflanopulos Bart Fowler Bagge Wye William Patrick Midllrmth and Frank A. Witley a reserve from Cheyenne.
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Cheyenne
Camp Lewis
Waah
Laramie County
Permindon
Lons Angeles
Laramie
Norman Molkrad
John Cleaw Arp
George W. Snyder
Walter RK
Garrette
Wilford Denver
Branley Berich
George Seoflanopulos
Bart Fowler
Bagge
Wye
William Patrick Midllrmth
Lave Angeles
Cal
Vronk A. Witley
Cheyenne Que
Proclamation Calls Wyoming Red Cross Drive May 2027
The governor urges statewide support for the American Red Cross drive from May 20 to May 27, 2027. Wyoming’s share is set at 190 400 dollars, with county allocations listed to ensure equitable participation.
Airmen Honored for Bravery in Lorraine Battle
May 9 report from Lorraine says Lieut A J Koyle pilot and Lieut F Bind observer were decorated with the croix de guerre for bravery in battle with the American Army.
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Vyanker
Lorraine
A. J. Koyle
F. Bind
Karl Leads Revolt for Hungarian Autonomy and Federation
Exiles report Karl plans to rule as Hungarian king while breaking from Austria to save the Hapsburg dynasty. He seeks to convert from military threat to political evolution, aiming for a federated empire with Hungarians and Germans evenly weighed, despite Hungarian opposition to federation.
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Disputch
Karlie
Austria
Hapsburk
Hohensollerns
Karl
Hungary
Makates
Hapsburg
Weather Forecast for Cheyenne and Wyoming
Fair tonight and Friday with increasing warmth. Cold tonight, colder in southern and eastern areas. Shippers forecast warns 96 hour shipments should be protected against freezing temperatures in all directions.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Minesweeper Sunk. 23 Sailors Killed
By United Press London May 9 three officers and twenty three men perished when the British minesweeper Mine was sunk on May 1 the Admiralty announced today.
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United Press
London
British Admiralty
German Warning to neutrals cites brutal acts in France Belgium
A May 9 dispatch reports a German circular warning neutrals of retribution if they aid the Allies. It lists looted war material in France and Belgium including watches, underwear, embroideries, and art treasures, with figures claimed by German propagandists and cited by the State Department.
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Washington
France
Belgium
Arme aKain
Vlood Fipala
Spain
State Department
Lolle
Mowrty
Weigum
U S Merger Sparks Government Scrutiny Amid War Era
Washington reports a proposed merger of four major express companies Wells Fargo United States American and Adams with a 26 million capitalization. The plan would be sanctioned by the railroad administration for wartime operations. An agreement outlines contract terms giving the national railroad 60 percent of excess profits while the government retains ownership perhaps not taking over the amalgamated firm.
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United Press
Washington
Wells Fargo
United States
American
Adaime
Railroad Administration
National Railroady
Grou Caroogs Add & Share
Companion
Army to reach two million in France this year
Secretary Baker said the American army in France has passed the half‑million mark and will nearly reach two million by year end. Draft calls continue as regulars, national guard, and national army units move overseas with no current weapon shortages noted in France or America.
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Carl Groat
United Press
Washington
France
Baker
Hie
Congress
Senate
America
Fook
80 Women and Children Slain by Han Shells
Henry Wood reports in the French army lines that bombardment of Ariona has killed 232 civilians including 30 women and 50 children, with 345 others wounded including 48 women and 19 children.
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Henry Wood
United Press
Ariona
Daniels Urges Big Naval Fund Increase
Secretary Daniels pressed the Senate Naval Affairs Committee to raise the naval appropriation in the navigation bill. The committee approved a larger authorization to fund ships and defense priorities.
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Daniels
Big Naval Fund
United Press
Washington
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Duid
Wyoming Sammy Dead in France
War department casualty list reports casualties from France with totals including killed in action, wounded in action, and a large number of non fatal injuries. Specific names are unclear but references indicate multiple categories of casualties across units.
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Wyoming
Sammy
France
Washington
Tom
Tm Aection
French Stop Storm Troops With Field-Gun Fire
United Press report from May describes French forces halting a German stormtroop assault on the Wyterbeek east bank and holding lines while British and American units engage along a shifting front near Amiens and Arras. Haig notes German losses and a renewed but repelled attack north of Kemmel.
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Mille Kruysen
Wyterbeek
Amiens
Bucquoy
Arras
Montdiddier
Mackenna
London
Lalytte and
Voormezeele
Haig
Morni
LaClytte-Voormezeele
Kemmell
Premier Lloyd George Defends Actions Over Maurice Letter
In the House of Commons Lloyd George denounces General Maurice as a breach of discipline and says Maurice’s charges should have been brought to the cabinet. Herbert Asquith defends himself, arguing his actions were not a vote of censure and would not blame the government.
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ED L. Keen
United Press
London
Maurice
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Vofar Low
Herbert Asquith
Commons
Mathen
War Office
Lloyd George. “Field Marshal Haig
War Cabinet
France
Asquith
England Submarines Raid Over Forty German Warships
Washington reports an official British statement claiming British submarines attacked more than forty German warships. The account, publicized by the committee on public information, details submarine exploits near the Dardanelles and the Baltic, noting several battleships and capital ships targeted while harbor defenses limited submarine surface activity.
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Washington, D. C
Committee On Public Informaion
British Captain to Talk Here Tonight
Captain Blake of the English army will address the high school gymnasium at 8:70 tonight. He comes on recruitment service from the British and Canadian armies and will share first hand World War experiences from two years in the trenches. He will be introduced by Bishop N. & Thomas at the home of Joseph M. Garey.
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Inter
Blake
United States
Ju Wieiting Colas
Bishop’ N. & Thomas
Tri
Ea-Sior
Joseph M. Garey
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American Ted Cross Society
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Hans
U.S
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Ily
von Mackensen
William Phillip Simms
Flanders
Dickebush Lake
Simm
Mickensen
Serbia
Flays
England
Amar Sea
Dardavelles
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Toll
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