National Guard Units to Be Recruited to Full War Strength
President Wilson, Clark, and Kitchin discuss administration plan for a large army under selective draft while offering about 600000 volunteers. Goal to reach 724000 total National Guard and regulars, with volunteers absorbed, awaiting congressional approval to enlist for war duration. States may form guard units up to 800 per district and be drafted when federal action occurs. Read notice cards posted for reader guidance.
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Washington
Wilson
Champ Clark
Kitchin
Capitol
War Department
Congress
Administration Army
Clark
Representative Kitchin
Gas Explosion in Eddystone Kills and Injures Hundreds
Chester, April 10. A series of explosions at the Eddystone Ammunition plant killed 112 people and wounded 121. The blaze and blast left most of the 300 plus workers unaccounted for, with many bodies badly charred and the death toll feared to rise. No official cause given.
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Chester
Eddystone Ammunition Corporation
Eddystone
Directors at Hyatville Meeting Notes
Directors at Hyatville conduct a session seated in the bank room. The record fragment references a deviation from customary Havin in the bank meeting place.
Basin State Bank Directors Meet at Hyattville
Basin State Bank directors gathered at Hyattville to review the books and praised the year’s growth. They reported the improvement as remarkable and expressed satisfaction among officers and clerks with the progress.
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Basin State Bank
Hyattville
Basin
Basin Folks Attend Hyattville Good Roads Meeting
A crowd from Basin traveled to Hyattville on Saturday for a good roads meeting. After a long meal the event featured a memorable dance with many attendees listed including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hime and son James and others such as Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Gray and daughter Mildred and M. L. Austin.
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Basin
Hyattville
Harry Hime
James
L. O. Gray
Eastern Company Secures Owl Leases and Plans Work
Hoffman & Company of New York has acquired prime oil leases in the region with plans to begin operations within forty five days. Backed by prominent capitalists, the firm advertises stock on page two and urges investors to consider affordability before committing. J L Donahue surveyed Basin area, leading to the deal with J R Bonwell, the local manager coordinating paperwork and setup for active work shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman & Company of
New York
J. L. Donahue
Basin
J. R. Bonwell
Bonwell
Clara Fisher to Address Louisa Chapter Meeting
Miss Clara Fisher grand matron of the Grand Chapter of Wyoming will meet with Louisa chapter No. 16 on Thursday April 19. All members are urged to attend. Magele J Arnott secretary.
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Clara Fisher
Grand Chapter of
Wyoming
Louisa Chapter No. 16
University of Wyoming Band Tonight at Big Horn Theatre
Program lists Wyoming State Song Winter On Wyoming football song University Band Fause selection For You Alone conducted by Albert Lukken with soloists Koerting Bieski Pilgrim Chorus from Tannhauser Wagner Geehl Cornet Quintette and others Second part Prince of Wales Selection Monologue Balalatha Cole Breik selections American Patrol Carry Me Back to Old Virginia Bridal Rowe Overture and The Star Spangled Banner selections the university band from Laramie plans a varied concert schedule with student and faculty performers.
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Big Horn Theatre
University of Wyoming
Wyoming
Gounod University
Albert Lukken
Koerting
Bieski
Pilgrima
Tannhauser
Wagner
Cornet
Thompson
Hitchcock
Shingler
Blackmore
Penland
Comle Tattoo
Fahrbach
Prince of Pilaew
Ourrage
Balalatha Cole
Karl
Breik
American Patrol
Mewelun University
Mand
OV Virgina
Soptotte
Bridal Rowe
Star-Spangled Shanner University
Oil News From Basin and Surrounding Fields
Homer T Lamb and H F Algeo returned from Casper while Ira Wetherill and E J Sullivan visited Casper on business. The Midwest Refining Co and Consumers Oil Co report new wells near Torchlight Grasscreek and Grey Bull with plans for further drilling as activity increases across the Big Horn Basin. Burkhard and Beard secure contracts and prep for Frontier Oil Co drilling at Rock River as W E Duffy surveys region and holds talks on oil lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer T. Lamb
Casper
T. F. Algeo
Midwest Refineing Co
Ira Wetherill
National Supply House
Basin
Consumers Oil Co
Billings
H. P. Stadler
Torchlight
Grasscreek
The
Lamb Drill
Burkhard
Beard
Embar Oil Co
Bonanza
W. E. Duffy
Butler
Big Horn Basin
Frontier Oil Co
Rock River
Mondell Leads Early Run for U S Senate Seat
Mondell announces candidacy to succeed Senator Warren amid a record of faithful service to the people. The move marks his first public entry into the race for the United States Senate.
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Mondell
United States
Warren
Commissioners Tour County Roads and Bridges
The county commissioners traveled to Kane Greybull Bonanza Manderson Hyattville and Shell Creek last week to inspect roads and bridges. Chas Welch visited Kane Thursday while Spratt and Traugh visited Greybull. They contracted for a bridge at Greybull with Alderdice and agreed to fix the Ribbon canyon grade crossing.
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Chas. Welch
Kane
Spratt
Traugh
Greybull
Bonanza
Manderson
Hyattville
Shell Creek
Torrey Ranch
Lou Blakesley
Alderdice
Ribbon Canyon
Mondell Announces Senate Candidacy and Retirement
Wyoming representative W. Mondell declares he will not seek reelection to the House and will run for the United States Senate after his current term ends. He emphasizes decades of public service and asks Wyomings to consider him for the Senate in the future.
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Warren
United States Senate
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Wbove
Rien
W. Mondell
Yoare Hae
Wyounhigs
Patriotic Meeting at High School Sparks Student Enthusiasm
A Tuesday patriotism program at the high school featured speeches by R. B. West A. W. Coons and Rev. R. M. Jones under the principal's supervision. West traced the flag's history Coons urged aid to provide food supplies and Jones delivered an energetic closing talk. National hymns added to the tone, aiming to stir lasting patriotism.
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Fuchs
R. B. West
A. W. Coons
R. M. Jones
West
Mr. West
Jones
Coons
Experts Direct Railroads Board Formed To Run War Efforts
Heads of major railways convened under the council of national defense and named a five member board to direct U S railways for the war effort. Fairfax Harrison chairs the panel with Howard Elliott Samuel Rae Hale Holden and Julius Kruttschnitt as members. The board will coordinate transport of troops supplies and all essential commodities for the government.
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Washington
United States
Council of National Defense
Fairfax Harrison
The
Southern
Howard Elliott
New Haven
Samuel Rae
Pennsylvania
Hale Holden
Burlington
Julius Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific
Farm Purchase Near Basin By Two Partners
One buyer acquired the Carter farm south of Basin and plans to operate it with partner Mr. Rowe Willalew. Willalew will remain employed by the T. Armethong Supply.
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K. A. One
Carter Farm
Bis
Rowe Willalew
T. & Armethong Supply
Flag Raising Celebration Sparks Greybull Applause
In Greybull yesterday a flag raising ceremony drew a large crowd. Bishop Thomas Mayor C J Williams and R B Landfair led speeches on citizenship and local duties. Music and a Star Spangled Banner flag unfurling complemented the event, signaling renewed goodwill with Basin visitors.
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Greybull
Bishop Thomas
R. B. Landfair
C. J. Williams
Wyoming
Rex Theatre to Open Next Week Announces Owner
G G Walter owner of the Rex theatre says openings projected for next week. Work is nearly complete with interior fittings done and crews working day and night. Watch for bills with a definite opening announcement. G H Berry from Hyattville attended the Montgomery sale near Manderson. J H Montgomery remains in hospital after a horse injury.
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G. G. Walter
Rex Theatre
Good Roads Day at Hyattville Aided by Local Boosters
Hyattville held Good Roads Day with over eighty boosters working on streets and roads to the town. A dinner and supper were provided by the entertainment committee led by Mrs. Link Diehl and others. The event ended with a grand ball, drawing attendees from Basin and featuring local officials and residents.
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Hyattville
Link Diehl
Bruce Durfee
C. R. Lockhart
Hyattville and
Basin
P. W. Meté
Traugh, Sprate and Welch
Wickwire
Mra
L. O. Gray
Delbert Davis
Mr. Bell
Ted Denny
Robert Wilcox
Will Webb
Blyattville Cou
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National Guard
Havin
Eastern Company
OWL
C. E
Magele J. Arnott, Sec
Geehl
Fms Co
Bere
Lee Crall
American Oil Co
R. R. Denny
Ohio Oil Co
Ars
Liberty Oil & Gas Co
Republican
People OF
Frank W. Mondiell
Frank W. Mondell
G. H. Berry
Montgomery
J.h.montgomery
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