Mentzer Speaks at Cheyenne Memorial Day Gathering
Judge W C Mentzer delivered the principal address as Cheyenne honored fallen soldiers. The procession featured the First U S Cavalry band, A R veterans, Boy Scouts, drum corps, high school cadets, camp fire girls, and patriotic groups, followed by cemetery ceremonies and a call to patriotism amid wartime service.
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Plato
Cheyenne
First Cavalry
A. R
Boy Scouts
Elke
W. C. Mentzer
Grand Army of the Republic
Stop Graft in Washington Food Bill Moves in Congress
Washington notes on May 30 describe the second administration food bill advancing in the House Agricultural Committee with aims to pass by mid June. The Senate debates the earlier measure for a national survey of activities to stimulate production and conservation of food. The bill creates machinery for full control of food supply and distribution, seeks to curb hoarding and monopoly, standardize products, regulate grain for beer and whiskey, guarantee minimum prices to farmers, set maximum prices to curb extortion, and allow government takeover of factories and coal mines in extreme cases.
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D. C
House Agricultural Committee
House
Senate
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Wil
Houston
Herbert Hoover
Hoover Aims to Feed America First Before Allies
Herbert Hoover declares the nation will feed its people before supplying the Allies. He outlines a forthcoming food census and policy to ship surplus to allies, promising lower living costs and ending counter bidding by consolidating purchases.
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Washington, D. C
Herbert Hoover
Cinch to Get Votes in Leader Campaign Claim
A campaign manager touts easy vote gains through hustling and subscriptions. The State Leader offers 21 prizes to be awarded July 14 as a strong incentive for entrants to recruit supporters and secure a campaign position before the June 9 deadline.
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Ager
Wyoming Bankers Urge Immediate Bond Purchases
Cheyenne bankers and business leaders urge Wyoming residents to buy liberty bonds now to supply the state’s share of the $2 billion issue. They report growing demand in Cheyenne and say many small towns could contribute if a persistent savings campaign continues.
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Wyoming
Bankera
Saonaiatieg. Eee
Efforts to Keep Youths from Joining Army Fuel June 4 Meeting
New York and Washington reports describe broad anti conscription activity led by Emma Goldman and other pacifists. Federal agents surveil meetings and warn of arrests for agitation against registration under the war army act. Authorities credit German influence as local and sporadic rather than organized.
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New York
Emma Goldman
Madison Square Garden
Goldman
Bronx
Washington
D. C
Justice Department
Department of Justie Fe
America Will Do Her Share Says President
President Wilson spoke at Memorial exercises in Arlington Cemetery urging immediate national action in the world war. He framed the conflict as a world struggle to defend liberty, honor, and American rights, linking Civil War loyalties to present duties. He urged Americans to serve mankind through this great undertaking.
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America
Washington
Wilson
Arington Cemetery
Hisyt
Paris and Petrograd Debates on Delegates and Passports
May dates in Paris and Petrograd report government positions on French delegates attending the Stockholm socialist conference and passport issuance. A cabinet and senate review followed a sudden conciliation among French socialists over attendance amid war pressures. France views Nir vil participation as morally and militarily advantageous.
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Paris
Chamber of Depusits
Senate
Stockholm
Pariz
Jules Camban
Ministry of Foreign Affaira
Sahil Mic
Niravil
Four More Die From Tornadoes In Missouri Town
Four people are known dead and more than a dozen injured after a tornado hit Mineral Point Missouri. Rescuers found two Catholic priests and two men over 75 among the injured, with fears the elderly may not survive. The storm disrupted De Soto area communications as authorities dispatched aid.
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ST. Louis
Mirchal Point
Tistaner
DeSota
Mineral Point
Tragic rooftop fall near Chen Pacific shop scene
A 17 year old worker died after a fall from a viaduct roof while attempting to reach a safe area. Witnesses report a leathery flash from electrical wires as he collapsed. relatives arrived sobbing as investigators began.
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Martines
Chen Pacific
Viathiet
Electricas del Limekeepers
Ving Herry
Henry
Wartinee
Herety
Mayor LaPontaine Declares Redlight District to Close
Report describes city debate over closing the redlight district as Mayors LaPontaine and KakPontaiye clash on whether a better element of the entry demands closure. Officials caution against immediate action while residents fear a wave of street activity. An investigation by the police is noted for page four.
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Lafontaine
Robert N. KakPontaiye Wredoestay
Diwatine
Paple
Otte Chiles
Malor
Sauiavant
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