30 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
1
Fire raged from a spark on the engine with strong winds driving a blaze toward Gramm. Volunteers from Laramie and Centennial valley dug trenches and formed backfires to protect the town while mobilizing crews and supplies from Cheyenne and nearby camps.
Descriptions of Allied forces gaining ground in a heavy assault near Lens and pushing back German defenders. Reports cite a four mile front with initial gains followed by stalemate status in the Ortigara area and near Verdun as both sides intensify bombardments. War office notes indicate enemy losses and that no side has secured decisive trenches.
Athens reports Greece is moving rapidly against Germany with all Greek diplomats in Central Power capitals recalled. Army chiefs are summoned to Athens for a conference as war is expected. Greece claims a mobilized force of about 300,000 over two years.
Washington June 30 The first bi prohibition meeting in the senate was temporarily suppressed by President Wilesa. Supporters of the food control bill expect early passage as Senator Chamberlain works to set a voting time amid ongoing disturbances and potential renewed fights.
In Trinidad on June 30 the Dupont Powder Mills at Augusta reported multiple deaths from a late yesterday explosion. William Wilcox died of burns, raising the death toll to five after Superintendent Joseph Jeandel and three other workers were killed instantly. The blast wrecked the plant and damaged about 1000. The cause is unknown but not believed to be incendiary.
Robert and Mearigne Gish, children of Mr and Mrs EL A Gish, left for Chicago to stay part of the summer with Mrs. James Kilgalien, formerly of Laramie, whose husband edited the Boomerang.
Miss Esther Johnson of the University extension offices left this morning on No 10 for Cheyenne to visit Ming Ruth Nash, a former University student, and Ethel Pfeiffer of Kemmerer, a local graduate, who are also visiting with Miss Nash.
Cooler tonight with showers likely in Laramie and a warm-up forecast later. The 24 hour period ending noon reported a high of 82 and a low of 45. University of Wyoming observations show a steady barometer at 23.182, wind 262 miles from the southwest, max gust 26 mph at 12 38 pm, humidity 28 percent, dew point 28, and no precipitation.
The local Military Training Camp committee seeks six applicants for officer training at the Presidio. Examinations require three committee members and a favorable report from at least two. Emphasis on leadership, standing, education, and prior military training. Applicants over 41 get preference. under 32 must have strong qualifications. All must be examined before the state committee, with applications due by July 15 in San Francisco.
Camden New Jersey June 3 The dreadnaught Idaho a sister ship of the Pennsylvania and Mississippi was launched this afternoon One hundred jinejackets stood at attention as her ship slid down the ways Mins Hem rete Simmons granddaughter of Governor Alexander of Idaho was the next in line for ceremony
The North Roundup party headed for Walden reports strong enthusiasm for Fourth of July boosters and a major bucking show in Laramie. Five hundred horses are being gathered at Bamford ranch with two new bridges completed, and eight to ten nomad horses already entered for the contests.
Wyoming’s drive total reached 261 329.96 dollars against an 180 000 quota, with Reverend George E Parise directing efforts across the state. Of 103 communities, about ten percent had Red Cross chapters, yet broad public support and statewide cooperation produced the large sum. Page Eight continues.
General Pershing greeted by American troops at a French port and quickly set to work. He declared the task ahead clear as he met officers and men and planned a conference with Major General Stebert before inspecting the camp this afternoon.
James Martin president of District 16 United Mine Workers warns a strike against Colorado Fuel and Iron Co on August 1 if wage and safety disputes remain. He says the Rockefeller plan will fail to settle the conflict and miners stand united for a resolution.
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