Senate passes censorship bill amid heated debate
The senate approved a bill by 77 to 6, with Kendrick voting for it. Critics say the measure threatens beer revenues and leaves whisky for beverage use, while supporters contend it targets prohibition. Senators debate constitutional issues and press censorship powers amid warnings from publishers.
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D. C
Senate
Ers
Underwood
Kendrick
Poaueneane
Borah
Thomas
Warren
Smith
Arizona
Ashurst
Shafroth
Meyers
Walsh
Sterling
Lodge
Bureau of Public Information
Senate Finance Committee
Don C. Seltz
New York World
American Newspaper Publishers Association
1912 Red Oak murder case: Rev. Kelly surrenders
May 14 reports Rev. George J. Kelly surrendered to authorities and was placed in jail awaiting trial on a first degree murder charge connected to the Villisca axe murder case of 1919 in which the Moore family and two visitors were killed.
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Red Oak
Town
George J. Kelly
Moore
Choate Dies Former U S Ambassador to Great Britain
Joseph M. Choate former ambassador to Great Britain died at his New York home at 11 30 pm after a brief illness. He had supported war mission entertainments and attended services at St John the Divine with Balfour. Mayor Mitchel lauded him as a foremost New Yorker. Seventeen French merchant ships were sunk by German submarines in February through April, with nine more attacked but escaping.
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New York
Joseph M. Choate
United States
Great Britain
St. John the Divine
Balfour
Choate
Mitchel
Paris
First Entrants in Campaign of State Leader Listed
The Mat of nominations shows popular candidates bidding for prizes offered by The State Leader. The list signals keen competition for three luxurious automobiles and other rewards, with the management noting strong interest across sections and nationwide appeal.
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Met
Wyoming Boys Seek Annapolis Appointments
Wyoming youths may gain U S Naval Academy nominations through congressional delegation letters. Two Wyoming senators and Rep Mondell offer remaining vacancies with June 13 deadline. Applicants must write in full, include birth date height and weight, and meet age and height rules.
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J. C. O'Mahoney
Washington, D. C
Wyoming
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Warren
Kendrick
Mondell
Navy Department
Academy
Nea
ROKUX
London
Poe Eadios
Aie Moe Sr
City to buy gravel spreading truck for streets
City officials directed the city clerk to advertise for bids on a large specially built gravel spreading truck for streets and alleys. The new vehicle should cut highway maintenance costs by replacing horse teams and wagons now used for street work.
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J. J. Showalter
Defense Council Meeting Focuses On Soil Tilling
The Wyoming Council of National Defense convenes at the state capitol today to discuss crop production and engaging youth in farming. County council reports will show progress across regions as federal agents plan assignments to promote tilling the soil. Attendees include Dean H. C. Knight, Laramie, Theodore C. Diers, Sheridan, Charles E. B. Brydenburgh, J. W. Bosarth, Burns, P. C. Spencer, Lander, Robert D. Carey, Mrs. R. C. Morton.
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State Capitol
Wyoming Council of National Defense
State Council
Dean H. C. Knight
Laramie
Theodore C. Diers
Sheridan
Charles EB
Brydenburgh
J. W. Bosarth
Burns
P. C. Spencer
Lander
Robert D. Carey
R. C. Morten
Training Camp for Citizens Drill Tonight
Citizens drill tonight at the high school gym as three squads will form if numbers rise. At last meeting two squads were needed to manage the group. Sergeant Moreau, expert drill master, praised the soldiers for their willingness to follow orders.
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Citizens
Moreau
Public Health Clash Over Scarlet Fever School Action
City and state health officials spar over school closures as Superintendent Fee asks the board to appoint two doctors to screen all children for fever. Dr. Beard reverses plan to close schools while a fresh scarlet fever case emerges, and Mayor LaFontaine weighs a minors ban on public amusements.
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Ra B. Fee
Caace
Wyn and
Lacey
Beard
Y. Beard
Cheyenne
LaFontaine
Fort Russell to House 3600 Cavalry in New Regiments
Washington sources say about 3600 cavalrymen, the fifth increment, will be stationed at Fort D. A. Russell forming the twenty fourth and twenty fifth cavalry regiments. The fort, largest mobilization point in the nation, will host between 406000 and 60000 men by autumn with barracks for 7000 and water and tenting capacity for 50,000. Fort Russell is designated as a key western mobilization site, with units coming from the southern division and plans for additional regiments from Fort Snelling Fort Douglas and Fort Riley.
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Fort D. A. Russell
Washington
Fort Russell
Army
Navy
Port Russell
Fort Ruree
John PD. Clark
Bartlett
Kendrick
Wyoming
Fort Snelling
Minn
Southern Department
Fort Douglas
Utah
Fort Riley
Kerensky warns Russia faces collapse and war withdrawal
A. F. Kerensky in Petrograd appeals to front delegates warning the country may not be able to continue the war. He laments lost courage and discipline and says bread and supplies may be cut as Russia struggles between freedom and order. He calls for sobriety, unity, and a rapid shift in army spirit to seize peace and national defense.
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Kerensky
Russia
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Divine
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Defense Council
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Chian
Petrograd
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