Memorial Day in Cheyenne Honors Civil War Veterans
Memorial day observances in Cheyenne included speeches by Attorney H. Ridgely at Lakeview cemetery and Father James Hartman at Olivet. A large parade led by the Cadet band and various military and veterans groups moved through the city under flags and patriotic display.
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Lakeview Cemetery
H. G. Ridgeley
Olivet
James Hartman
St. Mary's Cathedral
C. F. Embery
Fort Russell
Wyoming National Guard
Woman's Relief Corps
Army and Navy Union
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Lakeview’ Cemetery
Attorney Ridgely
Olivet Cemetery
Father Hartman
Auto wreck in Utah leaves two dead and one injured
In American Pork Utah on May 80 a learner driver lost control of a car that tumbled over a high embankment and struck a pole. A. B. Rockhill and son Milton were killed and Mrs. Rockhill was seriously hurt.
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Armour Heads Business Men for Colonel Roosevelt
A voluntary nationwide organization led by J Ogden Armour aims to sway delegates to back Roosevelt at the Republican National Convention. The effort spans all states, with Illinois headed by Armour, following a New York launch eight days prior. Final arrangements for the Progressive convention on June 7 were announced. Roosevelt also spoke at a Memorial Day event in Kansas City outlining his platform from preparedness to tariffs and social justice, and criticizing pacifists and Wilson administration policies.
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J. Ogden Armour
Illinois
New York
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Fairbanks
Wels
Root
Republican National Committee
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Europe
Navy
Washington
Wilson
Belgium
House approves larger naval building program
Washington reports the naval committee backed a broader building plan raising submarine production from twenty to fifty. The House adopted the amendment while proposals for six battle cruisers instead of five and the addition of two dreadnoughts and two account cruisers were defeated.
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Naval Committee
German gains on Le Mort Homme and surrounding fronts
The report notes German capture of trenches on the Ovlhere ridge near Le Mort Homme and parts of the Thisumont wood northwest of Ver. 4.0 Austrian forces bombard Italian positions. Russians push Germans from their trench lines northeast of Augustin-Hof. Turkish forces strike near Pojshic in the Ky͏t‑Bi-Amarae area taking prisoners, while Germans accompany Bulgarians into Greek Macedonia.
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Augustin-Hof
Galieia
Constantinople
Pojshic
Kyt-Bi-Amarae
Macedonia
Bertin
Eutente
Sion
America Must Be First in All Our Thoughts Memorial Day Address
President Wilson spoke at Arlington on Memorial Day urging voluntary military service and support for an alliance of nations to preserve world peace. He defended Americans of foreign birth, pressed readiness to defend rights, and said the United States seeks global respect without seeking new territory. He stressed that small states have rights and America must uphold human rights.
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Wilson
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Orlen
América
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Matons
Calvin to be U P head this Wednesday
OMAHA May 30 The Oregon Short Line president E C Calvin is expected to be elected president of Union Pacific by the board of directors this Wednesday Mohler’s successor will be chosen at the meeting. LARAMIE May 30 A Thomas notes Calvin may be named president to replace Mohler with Way’s resignation also cited and a broad reshuffle anticipated.
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W. M. Jeffers
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Cache of weapons unearthed near Namiquipa by townspeople
Villagers digging in a canyon near Namiquipa uncovered a cache containing machine guns rifles and ammunition. The discovery was made today by local residents who reported the find to authorities and began securing the site.
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Nemiquiee
Cannette Woods
Cumbres-Fethincourt
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Chattancourt
Meuse
Cousaimont
Dario Resta Wins Big Auto Race at Indianapolis May 30
Dario Resta won the 200 mile program in a French car with a 3 hours 6 minutes 10.82 seconds pace, averaging 32.0 mph. Wilbur D Alane finished second in an American car, Ralph Mulford third in a French machine, and a French car wrecked at half distance injuring Lecain.
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Wilbur D'Alene
Ralph Mulford
Lecain
Bob Moore
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Jules Devigne
Rooney
Fell McAllister
Speedway
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Wilcow
Lewis
Arthur Chevrolet
Althon
Reata
Submarine Sinks Steamship Kolga in Baltic Sea
A Baltic Sea attack on May 7 sank the steamship Kolga. Six men were lost and survivors arrived at Lobekk after the submarine submerged. The dispatch reports the torpedo hit as the crew prepared to launch lifeboats.
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Whteless
Sayville
Eamer Kolen
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Lobeck
Kolga
Rich and Poor at Bier of J J Hill Mourn Together
At St Paul May 10 more than five thousand people paid tearful tribute at the bier of James J Hill the empire builder of the northwest J M Graber vice president of the Great Northern entered first followed by a mix of bankers railway officials and workers Citizens from all walks of life filed by the plain lilac casket on a white pedestal Tomorrow St Paul will pause for five minutes in memory of the dead magnate and the northwest will mark similar moments as funeral plans proceed
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Friary Rock Triumphs in Suburban Handicap Race
Friary Rock ridden by Claiver won the one and one quarter mile Suburban Handicap at Hermone track under 0 pounds. Short Gras finished second, Showbalt third, Finn fourth, and Harpehowtor fifth. Race results and timing reported via telegraph.
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Claiver
Augie Belgant
Throm Pearold
Priar Hawk
Yim
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Showbalt
Hharpehowtor
Verdun front shudders under renewed German onslaught
Verdun battles intensify as crown prince forces French to retreat along a two mile stretch from Le Mort Homme toward Cignieres. German shelling and hill 204 pressure French lines while Berlin reports gains. Paris notes limited advance near Dead Mans hill and Cumieres, with broader Verdun operations continuing through May.
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Awning Collapse Kills Four in Dallas Parade Scene
Dallas witnesses a deadly awning collapse in the business district during a preparedness parade. Four people died and several others were injured, many likely fatally, as spectators gathered to watch.
Peace prospects in Grey Bethmann-Hollweg talks
Vienna dispatches summarize hopeful signals from British Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey and German Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg as Vienna papers discuss war caution. Reports note shifts in opinion in London and Berlin, with references to Alsace Lorraine and possible international conference proposals.
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Neue Freie Presse
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