Demand for War Grows Through China
President Li Yang Hung dismisses Premier Tuan Chi Jiu and names Wu Ting Fang acting premier to form a new cabinet. The move ends deadlock in parliament and signals possible war against Germany. Provincial generals who sought parliamentary dissolution left Beijing as the president asserts firm control and vows governance with provisional army.
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Praing
Li Yuang Hung
Tuan Chi Jiu
Wu Ting Fang
United States
China
Germany
Peking
House of Representatives
Untitled sports snippet with scattered names and postponed games
Fragmentary note lists players and teams across several cities with many unreadable fragments. It mentions Philadelphia Boston Chicago New York and Washington, plus references to American and National league games being postponed due to wet grounds.
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Philadelphia
Tony
Wingo
Alexander and
Willtins
Chicago
New York
Washington
New York Batteries
Cleotte Ay
Boston
T. Louis
Koob
Berba Wow
Wyoming Ranks Seventh in Army Recruits
Wyoming ranks seventh among states in furnishing recruits to the U S Army based on figures by Major C N Barney of Denver. Cheyenne alone sent 41 men, with overall enlistments exceeding 1400 across branches since April 1 as national recruiting slows amid the draft anticipation after June 5.
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Wyoming
United States Army
C. N. Barney
Denver
Colorado
National Defense
Cheyenne
State Leader promotes $4000 prize draw for quick wins
The State Leader advertises a cash and prize campaign promising big returns from a few weeks work. It touts auto mobiles, Grafonolas, electric appliances, cameras and gold prizes for participants who invest capital and join the chance to prosper.
Meteorologist J C Alter Transferred to Salt Lake City
Special to The State Leader reports that meteorologist J C Alter of Cheyenne is transferred to Salt Lake City, succeeding J H Theising transferred to Portland. Alter previously served as observer and assistant second director of the Salt Lake office, led demonstrations work, and headed the government exhibit at the San Francisco world fair. Mrs Alter and their three children accompany him to Utah.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
J. C. Alter
Cheyenne
J. H. Theissing
Portland
Ore
Alter
Salt Lake
J. A. Murdock
R. J. Hyatt
Texas
Agricultural and Irrigation Congress Ia
Canada
San Francisco
Sheriffs Ready for Registration In Wyoming Counties
Gov. F L Howr grants dispensation allowing remote district registrars to mail registration cards. Registrations to be filled out June 5. Goshen County Sheriff J G Sherman reports full preparations. Laramie County Sheriff Pat Hayes aided registrars and spread registration details statewide.
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Washington
F. L. Howr
J. G. Sherman
Goshen County
Pat Hayes
Laramie County
Memorandum by Von Pigdag on Belgium’s annexation
A World War era memorandum attributed to the late General Von Pigdag, governor general of Belgium, is believed prepared for presentation to the Emperor. It argues the necessity of annexing Belgium as a strategic war gain for Germany.
Guardsmen Chosen for Presidio Officer Training Camp
San Francisco May 23 Two hundred and one guardsmen from the western army department were selected to attend the training camp at the Presidio for commissions in the officers reserve corps. The War Department announced reservations for the group including selections from the Wyoming second separate battalion and multiple companies with named personnel such as Sergeant Edward Savage First Sergeant Rhodolph L Esmay and Sergeant Benjamin H Werner among others.
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San Francisco
Western Department
Presidio
War Department
Wyoming
Edward Savage
Paul Jones
Rhodolph L. Esmay
Benjamin H. Werner
Gilbert
Stuart
Reginald R. Bason
Medical Corps
L. Rick
J. Anthony
Oliver K. Barne
Oscar C. Clark
Fulton D. Bellamy
Alfred H. Beach
William Reeves
Oscar V. Anderson
Estey E. French
American Ship Sunk in Mediterranean by Torpedo
May 23 report from Paris states a 6000 ton American ship named Wag Dot carrying cargo destined for Switzerland was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean. American shipping experts doubt the vessel’s identity and suspect a German liner pressed into U S merchant service may have been involved.
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Paris
Switzerland
Mediterranean
Senate Debates First National Food Bill and Censorship Clash
Senate considers a national foodstuff appropriation of about 15 million to boost production with continuous discussion planned. House to bring a tougher food control measure, while censorship fights resurface as the president presses for press regulation in the espionage bill. Conferees meet but fail to break the deadlock, adjourning to Friday for more talks.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Congress
White House
Cobbler Joe Moreno Disappears With Patrons Shoes In Cheyenne
A Cheyenne cobbler Joe Moreno allegedly fled town taking his kit and many patrons shoes from Pioneer avenue shop. Police were informed but Moreno and his family and possibly others shoes have not been located by nightfall. The scene included a crowd of customers returning empty footprints as evidence of the alleged flight. In Washington treasury offers 200 million certificates of indebtedness about 60 percent over subscribed and books closed two days before.
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Joe Moreno
Pioneer Avenue
Joe
Mareno
Ullivens
Washington, PD. C
Treasury Department
Uae
First Cavalry Soldiers Impress Cheyenne Residents
Citizens praise the First Cavalry as 1600 troops arrive at the fort with more to follow. locals say these horsemen surpass regular troops stationed there.
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United States
Penn Wyoming Property Sells After Prolonged Auction
The United States court accepted a 165000 bid for the Penn Wyoming property after eleven prior offers. The Saratoga & Enampment railroad is valued at 900000, with over 4600000 total funds invested in various properties. Purchasers include the property receiver, who plan development of the mine and other assets to revive the concern.
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Penn-Wyoming
United States
Saratoga & Enampment Railroad
United Smelters
Ferriss-Haggerty
Tramway Company
Waterwork Company
Electic Light Company
Encampment
Liberty loan plan urges redirect of wedding gifts funds
The Liberty Loan committees urge diverting 710,600,000 yearly spent on June wedding presents to government bonds for permanent benefit. In London, the House of Commons on May 28 debated franchise reform, passing the second reading of the Representation of the People bill by 329 to 40 after a long session on woman suffrage. In Amsterdam, a Vatican aligned peace effort is reported as Benedict XVI influences Austrian court policy.
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New York
Liberty Loan Committees
London
House of Commons
Amsterdam
Tyd Sive
Benedict
War revenue bill sails through House amid senate rewrite
The war revenue bill to raise 1.8 billion for next year passed the House 329 to 76, with all opposition from Republicans. Democrats aim to rework it in the Senate amid public hearings and anticipated changes before final passage, likely within a month. Also noted Brazil's potential voting on hostilities and US officials warning against unauthorized peace moves under the Logan Act. The arrival of US Army engineers and hospital corps in London is reported.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
House
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Memorial Day Observance Planned in Cheyenne
The National Guard will join a city wide Memorial Day parade and service on May 30 in Cheyenne under Bartleett and a joint committee. Organizations are being asked to contribute to flowers for graves of Getierga and Manila heroes. Major R Andersen orders Wyoming National Guard to cooperate with Grand Army of the Republic and other groups in memorial activities.
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National Guard
Cheyenne
Bartleett
Getigrera
Manila
R. Andersen
Adjutant General
Wyoming National Guard
Grand Army of the Republic
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