Roosevelt Jubilant Over Possible Return to Fight
A volunteer division led by Colonel Put up to France may be formed under President Wilson after House action. Roosevelt expresses jubilation at the prospect of a renewed fight, applauding congressional support for the unit and national defense.
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Roosevelt
France
Wilson
House
Selective Service Army
Senate
Dent
Mann
Joers
Austin
Tennessee
Theodore Roosevelt
Gardner
Massachusetts
McKinley
Joe Wheeler
Fitzgerald
New York
Gen. Pershing
ADF
Pepo Bight
Roosevelt Advocates Silent Plan For Military Force
On May 12 Colonel Roosevelt praised House action but would not discuss plans to deploy a military force until official authorization is granted. Washington reports confirm the policy remains awaiting formal approval.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
House
Washington, D. C
Governor Houx Urges Wyoming Boys to Work on Farms
Governor Frank L J Houx issues a proclamation urging Wyoming youths to spend vacations on farms to boost food production. He asks school teachers to transmit names of boys available for farm work to the state Council of National Defense. The document links patriotism to mobilization of resources amid war.
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Frank JL. Houx
Wyoming
Council of National Defense
United States of America
Senate approves prohibition measure in espionage bill
The senate votes 38 to 2 to amend the espionage bill prohibiting press censorship and advancing the dry law aim. Earlier, 47 to 25, they rejected a sale of intoxicants during the war. The press censorship elimination passes 39 to 38, with another vote possible. The administration faces renewed pressure in conference.
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Washington
United States
Senate
House
Committee of the Whole
Senate Finance
Kitchin
Rainy
Illinois
Ways and Means Committee
Seniors Graduate Amid Covid-like School Closures
State Health Secretary Dr Beard orders all high schools closed and bars on under 19s at public amusements after twelve Cheyenne cases of scarlet fever. Seniors with good marks will still receive diplomas despite closures as officials decide fate of remaining students.
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Y. Beard
State Board of Health
Clarice LeFors
Jefferson
Cheyenne
Wild
Bee
Board of Education
Page
Government Prepares Registration for Draft
The government moves toward implementing selective service for an army of 1,000,000. War Department distributes 10,050,000 registration blanks to sheriffs and mayors to collect 14 questions about potential soldiers with exemptions noted. Nationwide, New York City could see 624,700 registrations and major cities follow.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
War Department
Aheriffa
Bureau of Census
New York City
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Cleveland
Wildest Day on Chicago Wheat Trade Shocks Markets
May 12 Chicago wheat soared as July and September futures jumped sharply. Prices closed up with July at about 2.78 and 2.75 for nearby contracts while September rose to around 2.44 to 2.46 as exchanges struggled with volatile demand. Washington criticized food gamblers and urged decisive government action to curb the surge.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St. Louis
Illinois Council of Defense
Congress
Washington, D. C
Agricultural Department
Carl Vreeman
State Leader's Great Circulation Campaign Nomination Call
The Cheyenne State Leader urges readers in two districts to nominate themselves by Tuesday for a chance at prizes on Saturday the 14th. Nomination blanks are printed in the paper. cut out, fill, and return to Campaign Manager Edyne Wyewing. The ad insists participation is easy and worth leisure time, promising increased circulation.
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Edyenne
Wyewing
Proparitin
In & Mit Shell
Cheyenne
Ita
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Kendrick
Ashurst
Myers
Shafroth
Walsh
Sterling
PD. C
Germany
America
Red Cross Memorial For
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