Wyoming Woman Suffrage Legacy Proposes Cheyenne Monument
A Cheyenne viewpoint argues Wyoming as the first to enfranchise women in 1869 and urges a monument or temple be built in Cheyenne to honor the suffrage milestone. The piece cites the territorial assembly of 1869 and notes the west's pioneer spirit and the role of women in shaping Wyoming.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
Giana
Thompson
Wroi
Union
Seth
Wyo- Se
Territorial Council
Senate
House of Representatives
Sixteenth Street
Murray's
Great West
State Defense Council mobilizes Wyoming food drive
The State Council for National Defense ends its capitol meeting with plans to fund ongoing war food production. A finance committee led by Sen. Diers and E. J. Sullivan outlines steps, while publicity sanitation and medical panels are formed. A federal food production agent will assist, with military matters centralized under the governor.
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United States
H. C. Knight
State Council For National Defense
Knight
State Council of National Defense
State Capitol
Sen. Diers
Heridan
E. 8. Johnson
Cheyenne
E. J. Sullivan
Basin
Patrick Quealey
Kemmerer
B. B. Brooks
Casper
A. Swesen
C. Y. Beard
Leral
OTR
Uas
Preston
Wyoming
Two Cheyenne Boys Pass West Point Exams
Two Cheyenne youths Ethelbert Mahoney and Don G. Shingler passed the West Point examinations. Shingler, son of Rev J J Shingler, served in Cheyenne cadet corps as lieutenant and is an officer in the University Cadets at Laramie. Mahoney, son of William E Mahoney, has lived in Cheyenne for years. Both are only children. Shingler earned an appointment on Representative Mondell’s list after the principal failed.
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Cheyenne
Ethelbert Mahoney
Don G. Shingler
West Point
Young Shingler
J. J. Shingler
Congregational Church
Citty
University Cadets
Laramie
Mahoney
William E. Mahoney
Shingler
Mondell
Washington pledges big loan to help Russian democracy
Washington asserts democracy will endure with US support after approving a 100 million dollar loan to Russia. The move signals confidence in Russia’s democratic path and a commitment by the American government to provide unstinting aid.
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Russia
Scarlet Fever Cases Reported and Harry Thaw In Insane Ward
A new scarlet fever case is reported to Dr. K Snyder the city health officer. Miss Horsch 130 East Twentieth Street is the latest victim. Thaw is again placed in the insane ward at the Pennsylvania state hospital after self harm and hospital recuperation. Congress debate on press censorship continues with no new law expected this session.
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K. Snyder
Miss Horsch
East Twentieth Street
Fedt
Snyder
Nee
Philadelphia
Insane Asylum
Harry K. Thaw
Martin
Thaw
St. Mary's Hospital
Pennsylvania State Hospital For
Frederick Gump, I Jr
Kansas City
New York
CANDIDATES PROMISE CARS AS CAMPAIGN PRIZES
In a promotional stunt candidates boast about state leader cars. The plan offers prizes including a $1350 Studebaker six cylinder touring car and a $1065 Elgin touring car, with nine weeks of work to earn votes before July 14, 1917.
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Scott
Bate Seader
Home Rule Proposal Seen With Irish Unionists and Nationalists
London May 16 British prime minister sent a letter to John Redmond outlining government policy for home rule Ireland. The plan calls for an immediate bill excluding six Ulster counties with five year reconsideration, while a convention of Irish parties could be arranged. The Irish unionists and nationalists each planned meetings to discuss the document. London May 16 eighteen British merchant vessels over 1600 tons were sunk this week along with five smaller ships and three fishing boats in official shipping losses.
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London
John Redmond
Redmond
Ireland
Ulster
Coal Shortage Looms in Cheyenne as Hanna Coal Runs Out
Local coal dealer warns Cheyenne faces acute shortages after this week as Hanna coal will be exhausted. Railroads prioritize fuel and there is a miner strike impact with one mine closed for months due to a fire, signaling worse shortages through summer and next winter.
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Cheyenne
Hanna
Senators Clash Over War Budget and National Defense Authority
In a five hour closed session the Senate blasted the executive branch over the $3.4 billion war budget. They charged the National Council of Defense with usurping authority and accused the Shipping Board of meddling with Congress. A resolution barred expanding Council powers despite wartime needs. Meanwhile a House surge pushed for higher income surtaxes above 40 000, with insurgents seeking 40 000 to 69 000 brackets and possible vetoes on freight and mail taxes.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Senate Chamber
Council of National Defense
Shipping Board
Wilson Smee
Congress
Sterling
South Dakota
National Council of Defense
Lenroot and Sherley
Senate Agricultural Committee
House Agricultural Committee
Post Office at Salt Creek Robbed of 200 Dollars
Casper May 16 Salt Creek saw a bold burglary last night between 10 PM and daylight. The store and post office were entered with the cash register robbed of about 200 dollars in silver and currency. The post office register was rifled taking around 840 in silver and some stamps. Suspects fled to the hotel securing several dollars more before disappearing. Authorities went to the scene early this morning.
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Casper
Salt Creek
Teutons Suffer Heavy Setback North of Scarpe
German assault north of the Scarpe incursions a British position won earlier, followed by a long bombardment and hillside fighting at Vireland Hill near Plouvain. British artillery halted the German advance as they were driven back with heavy losses, securing the outpost line.
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Associated Press
Scarpe River
Reeland Hill
Plouvain
American torpedo boat destroyers ready for war work
A squadron of US torpedo boat destroyers crossed the Atlantic and arrived at Queenstown to begin war service. After greetings with British officials, they prepared for immediate work with a British commander noting the ships and crew looked fit and ready to begin.
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Queenstown
England
Atlantic
Frost
Busness
Cheyenne Movie Theatres Under Fire Over Safety
An editorial condemns Cheyenne cinemas for unsanitary unsafe conditions and lack of escape routes. It cites the Iroquois theater fire as a warning and accuses local owners of neglecting health and safety despite state laws requiring safe egress.
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Cheyenne
Union Pacific Urges Employees to Buy Liberty Bonds
The Union Pacific system with 41,000 workers plans a broad drive to support the liberty loan. President Calvin said the company has subscribed 5 million dollars in 3 percent bonds and will deduct a 25 percent salary purchase for any employee, with later wage deductions to follow.
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Valon Pacific
EB. EB. Calvin
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Army of Union Pacific
Robert 8. Lovett
Union Pacific System
Calvin
Company Advances Funds From Wages to Employees
A local company plans to advance money to employees by deducting the subscription from wages. The statement indicates the fund will support a government project and all workers are urged to participate.
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Army Academy
Washington
Harry Thaw
House
Pittsburg
Newshaft
New Kensington
Pastor
U. S
Davenport
J. A. Kyle
Unitarian Church
Kyle
Chian
National Defense Council
U.S
Teutons
Iroquois
Nero
Rome
U.P
ONDS
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