05 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
1
Eight hundred convicts enraged by news only relatives may visit plan a breakout as three militia companies rush to quell the disturbance. Fire breaks out on multiple blocks. several guards are wounded and four buildings burn while aid units battle the flames.
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Day on Sunday at eight o clock in the Day home on South Tenth Street. The child weighed ten pounds at birth and is reported doing well. the mother is recovering.
The Cody unit of Company K, Wyoming National Guard, is organized to revive the historic unit once raised in Laramie before the Spanish American War. Captain B W. Vennett leads, with a second lieutenant as yet unnamed. Members signing up will be distributed to other companies as needed.
Ralph Babe McCullough Jr arrives from his grandfather's ranch on the Stue Laramie to register. He plans to stay in town for the rest of the day and bid by morning for a possible trip to the country.
A one and a half pound boy was born to Mrs J A Bell of Medicine Bow yesterday afternoon at Bydenham hospital. It was stated this afternoon both Mrs Bell and the child are getting along very nicely.
London June report says a British light cruiser destroyer flotilla sank the German destroyer 8 20 and damaged another at long range in an engagement with all enemy destroyers, according to an official report.
London reports the armed American liner Mawr Mongolia engaged German boats. Gun crew opened fire and shells struck, with authorities believing the German submarine may have been sunk or driven off. Details remain uncertain as the action unfolds.
The Woodmen of the World band will perform a free patriotic concert tonight at the corner of Grand Avenue and Thornburg Streets if weather permits. Last Memorial Day the group led the procession to the cemetery and earned wide acclaim in Laramie, prompting another public appearance by the boys.
Vienna reports Italy’s Isonzo offensive over nineteen days left about 160000 killed wounded or missing and 20000 prisoners. In Weft Germany attempts to recapture trenches were futile. Six hundred eleven prisoners and nine machine guns captured. Haig notes rain shaping Western Front fighting. Night raids near Ypres Lumina areas succeeded against hostiles.
June dispatch from Tokyo reports Chinese revolutionaries moving toward restoring monarchy with the enthronement of the Chang dynasty. President Li Yuan Hung resigns amid military dominance as a provisional regime forms and parliament dissolves. War with Germany seems unlikely, and Beijing faces political paralysis.
At 2 30 o'clock this afternoon three hundred eighty three boys in the city pledged themselves and seventy five per cent had registered by noon.
Heavy registration across the country amid optimistic turnout in Laramie. Young men streamed to polls before closing time to pledge to democracy and military service. By mid afternoon 283 had registered across nine precincts with totals near 660 expected citywide. The day saw strong weather and orderly lines as residents prepared for the nation’s call. Continued coverage on page two.
Washington dispatch reports anticipation in May 31 news that Prof Bore Babe Powel leads a Russian delegation headed for the United States. The piece discusses fears of autocracy spreading amid war, the potential impact on democracy, and the risks to foreign policy if the provisional government gains strength.
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