Weaver Explains Draft Operation In Wyoming
A Wyoming interview with Adjutant General Weaver details the draft system, state contributions, and the Class 1 prioritization. Officials note Wyoming supplied more than its share, with 97 men needed in August and few expected later in 1918. The article includes county-by-county figures on Class 1 quotas and men furnished as the nation pursues rapid forces for France.
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Weaver
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Union
National Army
Lincoln County
Clausina
Congress
Adj
Trial on Horse Thefts Ends With Petite Larceny Plea
James McFarland faced a preliminary hearing in Cokeville on larceny charges for two mares and two colts belonging to Wim Roos of Afton. He admitted to accepting a bill of sale and later admitting the animals were taken. the livestock theft count was dropped and he pled guilty to petit larceny with fine and costs. County Attorney R R Rose led the case. defense was C E Melvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McFarland
Wim. Roos
Afton
Cokeville
R. R. Rose
C, Ei, Melvin
The American Creed Declares Duty to Nation
A fragment of the pledge style text proclaims belief in a government of the people and a union founded on freedom equality and justice. It calls for loving supporting obeying respecting and defending the Constitution and laws against all enemies.
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United States of America
WEEKLY WAR REVIEW Hunnish pincers fail to seize Rheims
The weeklong German offensive along a 20 mile arc around Rheims stalled by Saturday as American forces countered near the Marne. German forces suffered heavy losses while trying to cut to Verdun and isolate the American Army. prisoners, guns, and depots fell to the Allies in a rapid allied advance led by General Foch.
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Rheims
Verdun
Metz
Lorraine
Marne
Pranco-Vanies
Fossey
Betwen Rhelme
Chateau Thierry
Foch
Soixsons
Toul
Epora
Pollu
Eatle
Maron
Chateau
Social Hall Opening in Green River Draws Big Attendance
The Green River Social Hall, built by Union Pacific for its workers, was opened with a large dance last Saturday. Notables from the railway, including C. B. Calvin and Superintendent Armstrong, spoke as townsfolk and visitors filled the hall decorated in national colors. An overflow crowd required a second hall, and officials linked the event to the line’s broader facilities program.
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Green River
Ted
Union Pacific
Short Ling
C. EB. Calvin
Union Pacific Railroad
Armatrong
Union Pacific Company
P. A. Beck
Ogden
Bud Hocker
Larson Sells Interest in Cokeville Mercantile Firm
J A Larson has disposed of his share in Reynolds Smalley and Larson of Cokeville to B H Smalley, making Smalley the largest owner. Larson plans to devote most of his efforts to his sheep business in the future.
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J. A. Larson
Reynolds, Smalley and Larson
Cokeville
B. H. Smalley
Smalley
Larson
German Maneuver Pressures in Marne Battle Zone
Weekly battlefront briefing notes German strategy aims south of the Marne while Foch concentrates forces to trap a large portion of the foe. Key items include Lt. Quentin Roosevelt killed in air combat, German losses around 100000, Italian bombardment of Pola, Hoover's reported England arrival, and U.S. Cruiser San Diego sunk by a mine with 62 presumed dead. Submarines appear off Cape Cod in an attack described as brutal and unjustified.
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Ludendorff
Foch
Marne
Quentin Roosevelt
Germany
Russia
Pols
Parle
Herbert Hoover Ia
England
Ban Diego
Ganaral Mirch
France
American
Aug
Cape Cod
Loomis presumed drowned in Snake River near Moran Wyoming
Jackson Hole telegram reports Lorin A Loomis a prominent Jackson Hole resident and rancher possibly drowned in Snake River Saturday morning with no body found yet and searchers continuing. The accident location appears a few miles below Moran Wyoming and many fear for his survival though nothing confirmed.
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Lorin A. Loomis
Jackson Hole
Snake River
Lorin A Loomis
Jackson Hote
Moran
Wyo
Loomis
Patriotic Girls of Cumberland Take War Work Roles
Women and children in Cumberland are taking on labor traditionally done by men. Three Cumberland girls sought and obtained section work with pick and shovel and tamping bar, proving capable in the field. Other roles include machinist helpers and electricians at Union Pacific Coal Co.
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Cumberland
Union Pacific Coal Co
Wyoming Junk Sale Held Across the State
A junk sale will be held on August 17 for items including ragas rub ber copper brass lead and Gu. Acceptances are noted for all contributors, with payments in War Savings Stamps. The sales occur statewide in Wyoming.
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Wyoming
Kemmerer Holds BG Celebration
Last Sunday noon a rumor of French and American forces trapping a Hun army sparked a town-wide celebration in Kemmerer. A band collection funded a parade around the Triangle with Rev. Morton Joslin’s patriotic speech. The event raised 119.17 for the Red Cross.
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Whitman Wakter
Fred Chapin
J. 1. Mullings
Morton Joslin
Vic
Conch
Focal Red Cross
Merian
W. T. Bender
Lester G. Baker
G. J. Holland
A.P. Howard
W. 5. Hillyer
W. U. Sollday
H. M. Goldberg
R. M Sims
C. E. Melvin
H. R. Christmas
G. J. Golden
A. Jl. Salmon
CH. Suales
Opal Lackey
Ben Bell
Gilbert Taysom
L. C. Adams
Paul Holts
John Money
J. R. Whiston
Sammon
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Youning
Dawn & Quota Furn
Alba
Campbell
Converse
Lincoln
Natrona
Weston
Picada
Petit Larveney and Ways
E. Melvin
Kommerer
The
First National Bank of
Kemmerer
Weekly War Review
Vierman
Soginc Hall
R. RB
Wigtim
Snake Iver
Patriotic Girls OF Cumberland
Red Crows
Kemmerer Savings Bank
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