06 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
1
President Wilson urges extraordinary session to address Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare. He condemns the sinking of neutral and civilian ships, including hospital and relief vessels, and calls for a unified international response to defend neutral rights and protect noncombatants.
Rev Eklund draws large audiences at the stone school house in Basin praising a sane practical path in Christian life. Attendance grew from Tuesday to Wednesday with civic programs planned by the Woman's club and high school leaders. Plans for Bird and Arbor Day gardening and a children chorus are in the works with guest speakers from local organizations.
Mr and Mrs Joel Johnson of Hyattville visited Basin yesterday and joined neighbors in pressing for good roads. They expect many Basin residents to come up here tomorrow.
Lovell merchant W. J. Snyder and companions arrived Tuesday to discuss a new business block in Lovell. Snyder plans to fill the building with reputable offices and notes several suites are already spoken for.
The Liberty Oil and Gas Co reports a new funds find on Tuesday and hopes for a strong strike as crews continue operations. Prolific gas finds in Dry Creek affect Producers Oil Co and Elk Basin plans, with accidents at Little Buffalo causing injuries. Contintental Supply appoints M Crouch as district manager in Casper, while Basin sees personnel moves and oil property reviews in Basin and surrounding towns.
A series of fires this week in town caused excitement as buildings including a house near the Republican office a barn behind Frank Judkins a rear telephone office and the Al Pease rooms suffered damage. Volunteers and telephone girls kept steady, preventing further loss and earning praise for loyalty.
The women of Basin are asked to gather at the Big Horn Theatre Saturday at three o clock to form a local Red Cross committee. The note urges every town woman to attend promptly to show patriotism and support the country’s Red Cross Society.
Acting Governor Frank L. Houx proclaims Arbor Day in Wyoming for Friday April 27 1917 and urges school officials and all residents to plant trees and beautify public and private grounds highways and banks of watercourses in observance with the state seal affixed at Cheyenne on April 4 1917.
Bert Brigham of Basin, visiting after six years, recalls Basin’s growth. He was recognized by Old Tom at the office despite many friends not recognizing him, and enjoyed the warm welcome from his former acquaintances.
A new recruiting station for the Marines and United States Navy opened in Basin with headquarters at the Live Wire club. J le Hill, chief quartermaster in Denver, heads the western recruiting district, while Pr Hanson from Cheyenne oversees local operations. Chas McDonald reported a strong start from Manderson, and Kinzer of Hyattville touted improvements and good roads as Basin anticipates a week of feral days.
Recruits from the district will stay about two weeks to spur enthusiasm and patriotism. The men in charge are pleased with Basin opinions and expect to accomplish much from the effort.
Bishop Thomas of the Episcopal diocese of Wyoming will be in Basin on Wednesday April 11 for his annual visitation. Services at 7 30 p m will include a sermon and the rite of confirmation. The public is invited. Rev Allan R Chalmers of Cody will be ordained to the priesthood Thursday morning at 16.
We express our thanks to friends for kindness shown during bereavement. Mrs. F. H. Whitmore and family. H. C. Whitmore and family. Roland Whitmore. Chas. Hedke, manager of the agricultural department of the Great Western Sugar Co. at Lovell, was in town yesterday.
A Hyattville delegation met Basin commissioners to request improvements on the Bonanza to Hyattville road, a key freight route. Hyattville boosters formed a club on April 2 with Joel Johnson as president and plan a Good Roads Day on April 7 with free meals and a dance at the hall to support road work and public involvement.
Frank McElhiney of Moore Montana arrived in Basin to spend about ten days with his sister Mrs. Fred Frisby. He is pleased with Basin and its conditions during his visit.
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution declaring a state of war with Germany. It authorizes the president to mobilize military and naval forces to wage war. House action set for tomorrow with debate at 10 o clock. Several senators voted no in a divided, sober session.
Major Cavender from Cody visited Basin to gather a list of unmarried men aged eighteen to thirty five eligible for service. He has spent much of the year on the border and expects Wyoming troops may be called up again. He believes the district will respond strongly and stands ready to aid in the national effort.
Mr and Mrs O W McNay and family returned last Friday after a seven week absence visiting several states and relatives. They report exceptionally severe winter in the east and advise residents to consider themselves fortunate.
Sherif Wickwire returned from Rawlins Sunday with three prisoners. R. W. Zegler was sent to serve for robbing the Greybull laundry. R. W. McCraw was taken for stealing brass and metal from Greybull shops. Frank Pickett was transported for forging a check.
The board of county commissioners visited Kane this week to assess bridges badly damaged by spring floods. They plan immediate repairs to restore safe passage and infrastructure.
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