Chicago girl in strange case linked to movie society
A Chicago 2 year old named Doris Anderson is questioned as detectives probe a mysterious society called the Black Followers. The case centers on Grace Hegemann and scenes described as melodramatic and dangerous with claims of personal crisis and an empty chamber found in a blouse. Doris proclaims innocence as investigators pursue whether a slayer figure acted in the group.
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Chicago
Hageman
Doris
Grace
Doris Anderson
Grace Hegemann
Prohibition Looms as Major Issue in Congress
Washington May 9 reports that prohibition moves high on the congressional agenda, appearing in nearly every war measure and drawing strong advocate support for a dry nation. J O Mahoney notes the campaign ties to conscription and war finance, signaling a pivotal policy debate ahead.
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O'Mahoney
Washington, D. C
Congress
Minors Barred From Picture Shows and Schools
Mayor Robert LaFontaine announced a proposed proclamation to ban all persons under twenty one from places of public amusement including picture shows and theaters. The move follows health and survey officials concerns, and another outbreak could trigger closure of all gatherings in Cheyenne.
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Robert LaFontaine
C. K. Ouydar
Cheyenne
Commission 10 Russia Named by President
Washington May 11 official announcement lists the American commission to Russia led by Elihu Root with special ambassador powers. Members include Charles H. Crane of Chicago John R Mott of New York and Cyrus McCormick of the International Center.
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Washington, D. C
American Commission
Russia
Germany
Elihur Root
Charles H. Crane
Chicago
John R. Mott
New York
International Committee of the
Cyrue McCermick
International Venter
Campaign for City Cleanup Inaugurated By Cheyenne Officials
City officials in Cheyenne announce a campaign to clean streets alleys and vacant lots with full time health officers Dr O K Snyder and N G Peterson joining Dr R E Wynne from Washington in a city survey. Property owners must connect to sewers within ninety days and a fly control program is planned with prizes possibly awarded for fly catches.
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O. K. Snyder
N. G. Peterson
Cheyenne
R. E. Wynne
Federal Health Service
Washington
Snyder
Peterson
Police Department
Wynne
Unfounded rumors quell Petrograd unrest claim
May 11 Petrograd officials deny rumors of anarchy and strikes in the Schluesselburg powder works as unfounded. Alexander J. Guchkoff, provisional minister of war and navy, warns the country faces a crisis of dual power and calls for strong government to sustain war efforts. He praises the army's heroic defense and urges a united national effort to defeat the enemy.
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Teheidse
Council of Soldiers’ and Workmen's Deli
Schluesselburg
Alexander J. Guchkoff
War and Navy
Duma
Lees
Governor's Guard Grows in Number
The governor's guards, formed of Wyoming pioneers and Grand Army veterans, expand as new recruits join. Eligible members must be at least 66 years old, with plans to reach twenty five to thirty of the oldest citizens before officers are elected and offered to the governor. Haiti stays neutral. Congress declines to declare war on Germany.
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Governor's Guards
Wyoming
Luke Voorhees
T. Joe Fisher
G. W. Rockafield
Jamie N. Sweet
Flenry
Fletcher
D. A. Richaidgen
Port AU Prince
Haiti
Congress
Germany
Police chief seeks dog nuisance ordinance
Police Chief Emberg asks the city council to pass an ordinance ordering muffling of all dogs. He cites twenty five dog bite cases in recent days and supports mandatory muzzles as leather muzzles have protected nearby areas. Some talk of killing stray dogs occurred but feeding concerns were noted.
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Emberg
Citizens training camp drills attract 150 in Cheyenne gym
More than 150 men attended a high school gym drill as two training units formed to care for WWI volunteers. Citizens urged extension beyond the scheduled end time while undergoing setup, foot maneuvers and arms practice. Fifty were chosen for a veteran squad and new recruits join the veterans for coordinated training.
Food control bill advances in senate amid charges
Washington May 11. Assistant Secretary Vrooman denounces food gamblers allied with the Kaiser as unpatriotic and urges loathing contempt. Senator Gore introduces the food control bill granting a food survey and licensing for manufacture storage and distribution, allowing cereal flour mixtures and setting standards. Meanwhile the house and senate tax debates mount as war levies face producers and brewers, with warnings of ruin if taxes rise further.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Vrooman
Department of Agriculture
House
Senate
Thomas P. Gore
Agriculture Committee
Department
Senate Finance Committee
First List Of Names In State Leader Campaign Printed
The State Leader prints the first list of candidate names for a monster circulation campaign offering prizes worth around $4000. Cheyenne residents and others in the circulation area are urged to nominate today for inclusion, with readers to watch the paper twice as the list appears. The gifts are presented as incentives tied to subscriptions and advertising support.
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