Hayes elected mayor of Laramie by council vote
William H. Hayes, a Republican born in New York in 1861, was elected mayor of Laramie by a five to one council vote. Councilman Holliday opposed. Hayes likely to be sworn next Tuesday. he has roots in Hillsdale New York and Brookston Indiana and is a 32nd degree Mason active in local fraternal groups.
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New York
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General Haig Leads Quick British Blow South of Oppy
Dispatches report General Haig’s forces struck a sudden and massive blow south of Oppy with heavy trench warfare gains along a wide front. British troops captured German forward positions and machine guns. attritional fighting continued along the Meuse lines as the war office confirms the initial success and ongoing operations.
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Oppy
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London
Howth
Opry
Guardsmen to Be Sent South for Training
Washington reports the War Department will send guardsmen from the home quarters to the South for training after being called out. The plan aims to prepare National Guard units for eventual duties in the war effort.
Lloyd George Opposes Peace Before Victory
The article reports Lloyd George arguing that peace without victory would be a catastrophe for mankind. He warns against restoring Turkish control over Mesopotamia and Armenia without indemnities and foresees the Russian revolution shaping future outcomes.
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Side car motorcycle race joins big Fourth of July program
A side car motorcycle event is added to the Cattle and Horse Growers Fourth of July celebration on the track at the show grounds. Most entrants are expected to be Laramie youths. L. C. Peterson of West Side plans to race his Paige car in the Denver Laramie contest. Officials anticipate a large crowd and a strong field, with boosters traveling to Walden and North Park to promote the festivities.
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North Park
Yesterday Warmest Day Of The Season In Latamie
Weather report from University of Wyoming notes the warmest day of the season with a high of 80 degrees and a low of 51. Wind from the southeast at 61 miles per hour observed at 11:10 AM. Relative humidity 26 percent and no precipitation recorded.
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Latamie
University of Wyoming
Corbin Dies After Fray Wound In Fight
Tank Corbin a longtime cook from Virginia died after a stabbing wound to the neck in an assault by William Joneson at 600 South Hecond street. Corbin, 17 years in the area, had traveled from Laramie to attend a funeral and leaves a Virginia mother and Washington relatives. Funeral arrangements await word.
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Virginia
Townsends
Diamond Cate Company
Mock River
Laramie
John F. Peirce
Washington, D
Germans Admit Losses Statement Amid Battle Claims
A garbled dispatch reports German admissions of losses after a battle with the English lines under weather and fog conditions. The statement references position lines near Gedgneee belwans Cy and mentions Windanill as context for the engagement.
Argentine Crisis Deepens as Toro Sinks Strain Relations
Argentine public sentiment shifts against the government after the Toro disaster as debates over alignment with Germany and the United States intensify. A crisis in Buenos Aires signals possible revolutions and political upheaval in the near term.
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Tweaall
Trnglt
United States
Phelan amendment sparks debate over oil leasing measure
Washington June 20 The Phelan amendment returns as lawmakers argue over oil leasing in the food control bill. Senator Walsh may offer changes to protect entrymen under placer mining laws, but experts warn distinguishing mining discovery from oil discovery is complex and risks harming bonafide off men. The issue hinges on locating versus discovering and the amendment's broad legal implications.
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Montana
Tention
House of Representatives
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Tag Day Planned To Aid Red Cross Campaign
Head Captain McCullough announced a tag day in Laramie to raise funds for the Red Cross relief drive aimed at boosting the $160,000,609 total. Women volunteers will canvass streets this afternoon at 2 o clock to collect donations and expand the campaign total beyond the current $97,000 estimate.
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Laramie
McCullough
Greece Admits State of War With Germany Existence Bound
Athens dispatch reports Greece acknowledges war with Germany. Regional readers note increased fundraising for a county fund as locals discuss ongoing neutrality terms. A London line suggests new memory of the conflict amid fragmented reports and civic efforts.
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Germany
London
Root'y Opers
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Central
Beer May Yet Escape Bone Day Measure
President Wien b Gores works to steer the Senate toward a compromise on the dry amendment to curb distilled spirits. He is confident a solution can stop prohibition abuses while maintaining liberty. He conferred with Senators Gerry and Martin on the issue. A Dutch liner Zeeland reached an American port after the war began.
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