Two English Women of Pervyse Reach London After Gas Attack
Baroness T Serclaes and Miss Mairl Chisholm long known as the Good Women of Pervyse arrive in London recovering from a gas attack on the Belgian front. They described bombardment danger and how their dugout was repeatedly hit while aiding wounded troops and caring for their dog before evacuation to a convalescent hospital. Their husband is a Belgian army officer.
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London
T’serclaes
Mairl Chisholm
Pervyse
Bese Hospital
F Perr
Cmmnet
Cian
Amerigan Briuah
Belkiann
Perryse
Perrype
Draft law clears last hurdle on 21-year-olds under Selective Service act
Washington May 16 The House adopted the conference report enabling all men who have turned 21 since June last to be brought under the selective service act. Medical and divinity students before June last are exempt. those entering since then fall under the act. Marshal General Crowder has issued registration regulations requiring enrollment on the tenth of next month.
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Washington
Pershing's Men from France Speak Here
The State Council of Defense says two returned American soldiers from France will tour the state during the seats part to speak on the war effort and mobilization.
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Pershing
France
State Council of Defense
Committee On Public Information
Washington, D. C
Substitutes to Be in Vienna Exhibition Plans Formed
Amsterdam dispatch reports plans to open a substitute exhibition of central powers in Vienna in May. Organizers include the People’s Food Bureau and food traders showcasing substitute foods, model kitchens, and explanations on using refuse.
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Amsterdam
Central Powers
Vienna
People’s Food Bureau
Ave Coach
Convonged Ag
Russia Mobilizes as Germany Tensions Rise in WWI
Reports from London Moscow and Washington on May 16 describe Russia preparing mobilization to deter Germany amid treaty violations. British leaders warn of efforts to prevent a German-dominated Europe as American labor delegates visit London. Secretary Baker notes American officers may lead brigaded divisions as forces stabilize under wartime plans.
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London
Germany
Moscow
Russia
Hugh Ceell
aOhot Ayecoed
Gapert
Washington, ID. C
Haker
Hirittoh
Preneh
Ameritunn
Casualty List Released by General Pershing
Washington May 16. Today's casualty steps sent by General Pershing list ninety one names. Eight killed in action four wounded by wounds one killed by accident fourteen missing four severely wounded fifty five slightly wounded.
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Washington
Pershing
Diers HITS HARD AGAIN FOR FOOD DIERS HITS HARD AGAIN FOR FOOD
Neils Bendt proprietor of the Home Bakery in Laramie becomes the second Wyoming baker to lose his license for violating United States food administration rules. Pies cakes and pastry sold on May 8 lacked the required 33 1 3 percent substitutes, prompting revocation. Investigators plan further action to close additional bakeries for wheat conservation violations.
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Home Bakery
Laramie
Wyoming
States Food Administration
Bendt
States receive U S aid for vocational work programs
The new state department and state board of education direct a state teachers employment bureau aiding schools by listing about 00 teachers from other states. The commissioner's report highlights the Smith Hughes act's vocational system with 24 classes in seven to eight towns, including Cheyenne Douglin Kemmerer Larain Leavell and Landar.
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State Department
State Board of Education
State Teachers’ Employment Bureau
Watee
Wyomington
Transon
Wyoming
Smith-Hughes Wt
Coren
Cheyenne
Douglin
Kemmerer
Laranle
Landar
Leovell
Clanune
Americans Triumph in Air Battle Over Front Lines
American airmen defeated three enemy planes with no losses. Kenneth Marr shot down a German machine near St Mihiel, while Capt David Peters destroyed two enemy planes in a swift exchange. Peters, Marr, Chapmen, Eddie Rickenbacker and Norman Hall were recognized with Croixe de Guerre for their feats.
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David Peters
Bocie
Peters
Ealao
Kenneth Marr
Charles Chapman
Eddie Rickenbacker
Norman Hall
State Board of Education Reelects Chairman and Advances Vocational Plan
At the capitol meeting the Cheyenne chairman A Huston was re elected for the year. The board ratified Prof James R Coxton as state director for vocational education and discussed teacher shortages likely prompting adjustments to certification rules. Local communities may decide on minimum student thresholds for high school vocational departments as state aid allocations to Lander Sheridan Lovell Torrington Cheyenne Kemmerer Rock Springs were approved. The commissioner presented the first report from the new department outlining goals and remedies.
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Huston
Cheyenne
James R. Coxton
State Board of Education
Lander
Sheridan
Lovell
Torrington
Kemmerer
Rock Springs
Commissioner of Education
State Board
Ader
Ausresianeay
Socialists Expect Unity and World War Era Debs Seeks Common Ground
In Terre Haute on May 16 Eugene V. Debs signaled a forthcoming statement of socialist principles focusing on wartime government relations. He indicated socialists will reunite and field complete presidential and state tickets this fall.
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Terre Haute
Socialists of America
Eugene V. Debs
Hearst Bryan Roast Sparks Prohibition Debate
The Anti-Saloon League declares William J. Bryan not a suitable prohibition speaker due to his ties with W R Hearst and his stance on the war. A New York incident sees Chief Juyn Greenbaum issuing an injunction to bar Hearst papers from Mt. Vernon over alleged misquoting of President Wilson.
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Detroit
Anti-Saloon League
William J. Bryan
W. R. Hearst
New York
Juynthe Greenbaum
Mt. Vernon
Hearst
New York American
New York Journal
Wilson
Navy Wide Open for Draft Men
The Navy recruiting office led by Sergeant Lehmen lists men seeking enlistment: John L. Spraker from St Joseph Missouri, George W. Frye from Douglas Wyoming, Mitchell Solomon from Council Bluffs Iowa, Arthur Katelle from Omaha Nebraska, William B. Davis from Denver Colorado, James Svoboda from Fullerton Nebraska, Orville R. Newa from Wheatland Colorado. Enrollments are to proceed for all eligible recruits without limit, regardless of draft age.
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Lehmen
John L. Spraker
Stepad Corp
St Joseph
George W. Frye
Coast Artillery
Douglas
Wyo
Mitchell Solomon
Quartermaster Corp
Coynell Bluffs
Towa
Arthur Katelle
Aignal Corps
Omaha
Neb
William B. Davis
Tank Corps
Denver
Colo
James Svoboda
eCeam Artillery
Fullerton
US Engineers Officers Return From Russia Believing War Aid Timely
A. Youngblood and Richard Heese of Darby Pa both served with the United States engineers detachment in Russia and after returning home via Japan say wars can again aid the Allies. They emphasize confidence in renewed wartime support and cooperation with allied forces.
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Russia
Ractom
Darby, Pa
Liewdt
A. Youngblood
Richard Heese
Russie Almout Wu
United States Engineers
Japan
Benson Leaves Barly’s Store Landers Move Noted
Fragmentary notes indicate Mr and Mrs John Bennon leaving a business in Lander for a relocation linked to a furniture store and mortuary work at Clyde Ear with W W Dum to take over. Arrival of Mrs W Dom is mentioned with uncertain details and dates.
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Benson
Barly
Lander
John Bennon
Agg
Cole
Mr. Benyon
Clyde Ear
W W. Dum
Olty
Kas
Heyenue
Dom Fe Geen
Artillery Activity Opens The Great Struggle In WWI Play
Reports from German and Allied fronts describe heavy artillery exchanges on the western front with massed troop formations and air combat. British, French, Italian actions include raids and submarine activity around Pola. American aviators claim three German planes shot down in the Toul sector with five decorated by France.
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Henry Warm
France
Toul
German plot to move munitions from Mexico to U S
Investigation led by State Attorney General Lewin reveals a plan to ship German munitions and supplies from Mexico toward Tampico to trigger a general uprising in the United States. The scheme allegedly involved firms in this county controlled by German money and aimed to draw the U S into war with Germany.
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Wasilngton
Lendral Lewin
Thin Sty
Germany
Mexico
Monny
Tampico
Tamplo
Newark
United States
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