Thousands Bid Drafted Men Godspeed on Way to War
Cheyenne stages its largest parade as crowds greet the First Cavalry band and a cavalry squadron. Governor Houx, Bishop McGovern, and Mayor LaFontaine address the crowd urging support for the drafted men headed to training stations to serve the nation. The governor calls for saloon closures amid wartime measures.
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Jack A. Bristol
First Cavalry
Fort
A. Russell
Cheyenne
State House
Rh. N. LaFontaine
Houx
Laraisse
Gover
Government Work Tie Confronts Picket Threat in Shipyards
Portland and San Francisco report escalating labor unrest with government mediation. A single company defies orders by Governor recommendation to keep shipyard work going while troops guard sites and planners discuss return-to-work terms for iron workers and shipbuilders across multiple plants.
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Portland
Oresept
Withycombe
United States
Coronel Denthey
U.S
Couminiler
Werth
T W.ow
Aosteike Bs Fe
Ieee
Astoria
EVN
Francisco
Sapt
Foeerement Caoehiners
Wot Hager
Secretary of
Wilson
Weteht Peturn
Pws
Mare Island
Pteetilie Bavettig
Aintes Meron
Tentey
Pet Paetig
Fifty Years Young of The Cheyenne State Leader
A September 19 1917 letter from N A Bakers founder of the Cheyenne Leader honors the fiftieth anniversary of Wyoming's pioneer newspaper. The tribute lauds its role in building the young state and recording its history, wishing continued prosperity for the publication and its publishers.
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Cheyenne State Leader
Wyoming
Cheyenne
N. A. Bakes
Braker
Baker
Allies Plan New Card For U Poat I LU
Allies discuss creating a new card for U Poat I LU as part of wartime planning. The report suggests a possible route to France via Meilowenen to support American troops or supplies, with consideration of U S participation.
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Washington
France
Unite States
Wilson Togat Medal as Greatest Humanitarian
A gold medal for the world’s greatest humanitarian will be awarded to President Wilson Rept. 40 by the humanitarian cult of Chit city at York on September 1.
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Wilson Togat
York
Wilson
Chit City
Altoist Killed by Car In Chicago Collision
Dr John Copeduke of Amer Town died from injuries after being struck by an automobile while erasing the street in company with his daughter.
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Altoist
MAN AO
Chicago
John Copeduke
Amer
Town
Swede Premier May Quit Post
Stockholm reports Premier Anders Waldemar Petiow is set to resign amid political turmoil. The Associated Press notes government instability with potential new leadership and ongoing party negotiations as Sweden faces a uncertain political future.
Wartime Emergency Board Ushered Into War Industries Role
The document notes the United States War Industries Board given authority to take meaningful control during wartime. It mentions appointment of officials and formation of departments to regulate production and supply for the war effort.
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Muniiees Board
U.S
War Industries
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