Memorial Day Observance in Cheyenne Highlights Civil War Remembrance
Cheyenne marks Memorial Day with a ceremony honoring Civil War veterans and fallen soldiers. Nineteen veterans remain to lay flowers at Lakeview and Olivet cemeteries as public officials, veterans, cadets, and citizens participate in a memorial parade led by Chief of Police C. F. Embery. Memorial addresses will be delivered by H. S. Ridgely at Lakeview and Father James Hartman at Olivet, with program elements including school children, choir, and prayers.
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Cheyenne
United States of America
Woman's Relief Corps
Police
C. F. Embery
Olivet Cemetery
James Hartman
John F. Reynolls Post
Thomas A. Castle
A A Mabar
Bartlett
A. Bristol
N. Bard
D. G. Swith
D. Swan
J. PF. Crowley
J. W. Lacey
J. W Brookhart
G. W. Rockafild
C. P Devin G. L. Durbin
Henry Conway
J. Brainard
A. W. Morgan
J. W Broney
A. Richardson
German American leaders urge neutrality policy in US
Chicago reports a meeting of German American delegates from twenty five states with Alaska by proxy. The statement calls for the US to observe neutrality in line with Washingtons address and urges equal protection of American lives and interests. It condemns partisan acts favoring belligerents and warns that candidates not aligned with these views are unworthy of support.
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Alaska
Germans- American Press Association
George Washington
Active Battle for T. R. Votes In Chicago
Republican Roosevelt headquarters opened in Chicago as Sat terley and Graham mobilize delegates to back the colonel. Roosevelt heads to Kansas City for a speech with Meyer to run preconvention campaigning. Chittenden of the anti suffrage group plans to oppose a women suffrage plank despite Union supporters.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Herbert L. Satterley
Lawrence Graham
New York
Kansas City
George von TL. Meyer
Navy
Frank H.hitchcock
Hughes
Hughes d Roosevelt
Alice FM Chittenden
New York State
Anti-Woman Suffrage Association
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Oldfield Sets 2 1 2 Mile Record At Indianapolis
Barney Oldfield, renowned American auto racing pioneer, drove his Christie car on the Indianapolis speedway at 102.6 miles per hour to establish a new 2 1/2 mile record. The event occurred amid a field of about twenty four entrants in the sixth international event, with elimination rounds beginning tomorrow.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Barney Oldfield
Oldfield
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Verdun and Alpine Front Battles Intensify As Forces Clash
Reports from the Verdun region and Alpine Tyrol describe heavy fighting. German troops reportedly seized 300 metres of trench north west of Cumieres on the Meuse while battles raged around Hill 504 and Le Mort Homme near Verdun. Artillery fire remained widespread as Austrians repulsed attackers, and Russian efforts against the Turks yielded minor gains. Near Riga bombardment continued and Bulgarian advances were noted in Greek Macedonia amid expectations of major events.
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Verdun
Albern Tyrol
Cumieres
Meuse
le Mort Homme
Coulere
Port Dumont
Eldes
France
Riga
Courtany Front
Greek Macedonia
Yeggmen Crack Arvada Postoffice In Smash and Flight
Bandits blew the safe at Arvada Wyoming postoffice, stealing about 9000 in funds and four automatic pistols. They broke through glass and doors, scattered checks, and left with cash and stamps. No clues to the burglars were found, townspeople suspect expert work from outside.
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Arvada
Hugh Blue Dead Mail Messenger Pined for His Wife
Hugh Blue 63 of Wyoming died at St. John’s hospital after long illness tied to a broken life. A former rancher and longtime mail messenger, he endured loss after loss from 1913 when his wife left him, then her death, and his own decline. He came from Marietta Ohio in 1886 and is survived by a brother in Constitution Ohio. The body rests with Clyde Early.
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St. John’s Hospital
Hugh Blue
Wyoming
Hush Blue
Blue
Ohio
Marietta
Constitution
Ohloo
Clyde Early
Carranza Note Fails To Arrive On Time In Washington
In Washington on May 29 the expected note from General Carranza did not reach the State Department. Manuel Mendez, foreign office attaché, said he had no knowledge of the note. Reports said it urged withdrawal of American troops from Mexico amid a protest by eighty four Tampico region oil operators. Seizure of some American tank cars disturbed agency officials. Rumors place 22000 Carranza troops near Chihuahua City and a Chihuahua City paper quoted General Luis Herrera as ready to attack if troops are not withdrawn by June 1. San Antonio reports authority to recruit was obtained.
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Washington
State Department
Carranza
Manuel Mendez
Foreign Office
Mexico
Tampico
Chihuahua City
Luis Herrera
National W C U Orator Speaks in Cheyenne Three Times
Mrs. Jimma Graves Dietrick of Lockport New York addressed Cheyenne audiences under the auspices of the W C T U federation at the First Congregational church. She spoke three times, including a morning talk to high school pupils on The Game of Life and an afternoon session at the Carnegie Library.
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Jimma Graves Dietrick
Lockport
N. Y
UC. T. U. Federation
First Congregational Church
Ira B. Fee
Dietrick
Carnegie Library
Archie Allison
Daisy Streed
Wheatland
C. Warner
Casper
Olive Weightman
Laramie
Rival Candidates Shake New York Convention
May 2 a New York convention scene dominates as Mrs Sneath and Mrs Bass emerge as rival candidates for officers. Delegates brace for a split vote with Mrs Gmeath Ohio reported as the sole presidential candidate while others push Keo Bases support and debates over federation open alliances.
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New York
Todey
Cossion
Samuel B. Gmeath
Ohio
Keo
Northwest Mourns Death of J. J. Hill Empire Builder Passes
James J. Hill, famed rail magnate known as the Empire Builder, died at his St Paul home after thigh infection surgery. Louie W. Hill becomes head of Hill interests. Ralph Budd remains in post. Funeral planned. mausoleum to rise near city. He built Great Northern and related lines. wealth estimated up to $500 million.
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ST. Paul
Minn
James J 0
Thomas J. Gibbons
Diocese of
Railround
Louie W. Hill
Empire Builder
HII
James J. Hill
Ralph Budd
Hill
Mnances
Budd
National City Bank of New York
Great Northern
National City Bank
J. P. Morgan
Northern Pacific
Jim Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Northern Pacific Railroad
Chicago, Turlington and Quincy Railroad
Great Northern Pacific Steamship
Northern Steamship Company
Great Lakor
Hil
Albert
Belgium
Ireland
St. Paw
Northwest
Lim
Mr. 1111
Guelph
Rockwood
Ontario
Red River
Kitchin Defends Naval Bill Amid Budget Cuts
May 23 report from Wasinaren notes Majority Leader Kitchin supports the naval appropriation bill while criticizing the navy's five year program cut. He argues the measure increases preparedness but opposes current shipbuilding amid expected lower postwar costs.
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Wasinaren
Kitchin
House
Navy Department
Haig Praises French Defense At Verdun
General Sir Douglas Haig commends French defense of Verdun and notes Allied support only in minor breaches. He lauds French bravery and the enduring traditions of the allied forces amid ongoing operations since December 19.
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London
Douglas Haig
Frasee
Belgium
Verdun
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