Memorial day morning program in Cheyenne
A Memorial day schedule notes nine o clock services at the Princess theater in Cheyenne led by Rev. Huston of St Marks Episcopal. A parade to the cemetery follows with Kopard's band, school choirs, an address by Hon. W. E. Mullen, and firing salutes. A Catholic cemetery program includes convent school songs and an address by Rev. James A. Hartman. Great Britain has 7706 miles of coastline to defend.
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Cheyenne
Princess Theater
Todd
Army and Navy Union
Huston
St. Marks Episcopal Church
Ten O
W. BE
Mullen
Kopald
Convent School
Grand Army
James A. Hartman
Huns Claim 25000 Prisoners in Major Offensive
German forces report capturing 25 000 prisoners as they press a deep penetration drive. British and French lines yield ground only under overwhelming pressure while Allied reserves reportedly move in. Front rearrangements occur along a 40 mile sector as fighting continues atop chalky plateaus and Caverns dot the terrain near the Chemin des Dames.
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Boissons
Teutons
Chemin Des Dames
Aisne
Three Stock Growers Officers to Leave for Military Service
Three to Go from Stock Growers will add to the service flag as F. W. Grainger, Edward W. Forrester, and W. L. McGuire depart soon to join the colors. McGuire, home Cheyenne, has worked two months at the bank. Forrester, six months, heads to Denver for final physical. Grainger, five years’ service, already passed navy examination and awaits call.
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Stock Growers Bank
F. W. Grainger
Edward W. Forrester
W. L. McGuire
Mr. McGuire
Cheyenne
Denver
FE. W. Grainger
Bank
Navy Éxaninationa
Lost Clothes Bundle Found By Express Man
A bundle of clothes and various articles were found by an express carrier. The finder should notify the Leader of the Reward to claim custody and receive thanks.
Memorial Day adds solemn purpose to national observance
Washington May 29 Memorial day this year is marked by renewed devotion to those who died in World War I. President Wilson proclaims a day of public humiliation prayer and fasting to seek divine aid for victory and lasting peace. Across the nation and in London Paris veterans gather for ceremonies as American troops recall Sele de Chemin des Dames and other battles.
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Europe
Washington
America
France
North Atlantic
Wilson
Congress of the
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
London
Paris
Gettynburg
Shiloh
Wilderness
Seleheprey
Chemin Des Dames
Thane
Perthes
Government to spend record sums next fiscal year
Treasury officials forecast total outlays will reach 11 billion dollars for the first half of the next fiscal year with a monthly total near 1.5 billion dollars including allied advances. The fourth Liberty loan is expected to cover most funding as officials project 23 billion dollars needed for the year. Meanwhile 200000 draft-age men deemed unfit for combat will be assigned support duties to free able-bodied troops for frontline service.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury Department
War Department
Crowder
Almaady
German Aims at Mexican Worker in Reno Beating
Karl Schmidt a German laborer attacked Pedro Domingues, a Mexican coworker, after a prior feud. Schmidt feigned friendship to lure Dominguez to Reno for a bar tour. Dominguez grew intoxicated, then Schmidt confronted him in public and dared him to cheer, leading to a brutal brawl. Both men were hospitalized.
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Reno
Karl Schmidt
Neight
Pedro Domingues
Schmidt
Dominguez
Reto
Domingues
Chinlat
Baseball Scores in AL and NYC Games
Cleveland beats Detroit 7 to 1 and Boston defeats Washington 4 to 2 in the first games. Beston shuts out Washington 3 to 0 in the second game. The Yankees win 7 to 2 over Philadelphia in the first, then 12 to 2 in the second.
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Cleveland
Detroit
Boston
Washington
Beston
New York
Philadelphia
Baseball scores report from early evening games
Philadelphia defeated New York 5 to 2. Boston blanked Brooklyn 3 to 0 in the second game. First game Brooklyn lost to Boston 2 to 5. Chicago and Cincinnati as well as Pittsburgh and St. Louis games were postponed.
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Philadelphia
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Chicago
Who Is Game for the Marines?
The local marine corps recruiting station invites volunteers aged 8 to 45 who pass the examination. Fifteen men fill the current quota and are sent to Mare Island California for land and sea training. Marines may travel and see the world. For information call at First National Bank block room 30%.
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Marine Corps
Mare Island
Calif
First National Bank
Veterans Seek Reenlistment as Nation Calls
War department reports from across the country show Civil War veterans, many with eighty years behind them, pressing to enlist again. They persist through speeches at recruiting rallies and through leaflets despite repeated offers being refused.
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Republic
War Department
Correction issued on Star Valley farm acres
County Agent Karl Reed notes an error in The Leader stating 26,000 acres of cultivated land in Star Valley Lincoln county. The correct figure is 120,000 acres.
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Karl Reed
Leader
Star Valley
Lincoln County
Harrington Donates Chambers Encyclopedia to Cheyenne School
Mrs. John Harrington presented the Cheyenne public schools with a complete edition of Chambers Encyclopedia and a Webster's Unabridged Dictionary this week, a valuable contribution to local education.
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John Harrington
Cheyenne
Carpenter Church in Carpenter Wyoming Dedicated Sunday
The new Christian church at Carpenter Wyoming will be dedicated on Sunday June 2. The dedication sermon will be preached at 11 a m by Rev F W Burtham of Cincinnati Ohio A cordial welcome is extended to all.
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New Christian Church
Carpenter
Wyo
F. W. Burtham
Cincinnati
Weather Outlook for Wyoming Thursday Friday
Wyoming sees warmer conditions on Thursday followed by cooler weather on Friday. An alarm clock invention aims to wake deaf sleepers by jolting the bed.
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Wyoming
Society Club and Church Events Highlight May Day Observances
Memorial Day reflections from The Youth's Companion set the tone as Cheyenne hosts a five o'clock tea in honor of a bride-to-be. Commencement at Cheyenne High School will award 32 diplomas with Hon. John D. Clark delivering the address. Red Cross drives and knitting sessions run at Red Cross headquarters. Several local residents receive travel and duty notices, with family members relocating for training camps or visits to Omaha Denver and Palo Alto.
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Cheyenne High School
Symnasium
John D. Clark
Douglas A. Preston
Omaha
Ralph Robertson
Esther Hackman
Denver
Robertson
Carl Sheriff
Naomi Snyder
Palo Alto
Calif
Eightythird Regiment
Camp Fremont
M. C. Prey
California
Grace Kelley
John Harrington
Boulder
University of Colorado
Huth Harrington
R. B. Forsyth
Hot Springs
Idaho
Rather Carter
Forsyth
Walter B. Dunston
George ‘Hames
Creager
Clifford Humyfidh
Small Robert
Dex Moines
Iowa
Mtrummer
Fort Russell Society Dance Hints Friday Event
The Fort Russell Society plans another officers dance at post headquarters Friday evening with the 15th Cavalry band available for the hop. Colonel Wetterburn of Fort Kevo Montana, a government horse buyer, visited Fort Russell Tuesday.
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Fort Russell
Visiting Couple Plans Move to Chicago for Bailey Family
Mr. and Mrs. Kingeford of Ogden Wyoming visit Cheyenne with their daughter Mrs. Paul Bailey and her young daughter. They will depart Saturday for Chicago to join Mr. Bailey. Friends regret the family leaving musical club and society circles.
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Kingeford
Ogden, Wiah
Cheyenne
Paul Bailey
Chicago
Bailey
Mrs. Bailey
Church Circles Aid Society Meeting Notes
Mrs BE Brace presided at the Methodist Aid Society meeting in the church parlor yesterday afternoon with about a score present. Routine business was disposed of and a vote was cast for the Methodist war fund.
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Methodist Aid Society
BE. E. Brace
Methodis' Aid Society
Church Pa Lore
Methodist War Fund
Garretsons Buy Home From Gorhams in Local Sale
Mr and Mrs B Garretson who wintered in the RP Puller home have purchased the bungalow once occupied by Mr and Mrs Earle Gorham and have moved the Gorham family to the Gorham parents home Mr and Mrs Johnne Strom.
Scandinavian Society Pledges Loyalty to Wyoming State
Governor Houx received a letter from G. A. Holmes of Cody informing of the organization of the Park County Scandinavian society. The letter states members pledge to be loyal patriotic citizens of Wyoming and the United States and to support movements upholding the state’s dignity and welfare.
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Houx
G. A. Holmes
Cody
Tutiwr
Park County
Holm
Oming
United States
State of
Wyoming
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