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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
5
The ticket lists William H. Taft for President James E Sherman for Vice President Francis E Warren for Senator and Frank W Monde ll for Congress as the party slate.
An editorial urges the State Board of Charities and Reform to found an industrial school in the Basin. It cites irrigable land, altitude, drainage, abundant water, and accessibility as advantages. The writer argues locating away from large towns would support an honor system and reduce city temptations.
A Wyoming political column argues prosperity depends on presidential and congressional votes for Taft and Republicans. It predicts re election of Senator Warren and Congressman Mandel and warns Democrats offer no new results. Electors will judge politics like a vital business.
The piece argues trimming the primary law to reduce petition requirements and keep avowed candidates on the ballot. It notes several candidates were removed for improper petitions and predicts changes after the next legislative session. It mentions a Denver Poet editor jailed for contempt with a $5,000 fine amid sensational journalism critiques.
The secretary of state refused to certify L A Thorley as a Republican state legislator candidate for Washakie county due to missing petitions. A Basin central committee meeting set for August 9 aims to appoint a replacement on the ticket to fill the vacancy.
Department of the Interior notice from Buffalo Wyoming dated July 24 1912 announces John W Morgan of Burlington Wyoming has filed to prove final three year claim on homestead entry 4237 serial 02314 for section 10 township 51 north range 96 west 6th p m before Clerk W F Brown Basin Wyoming on September 7 1912 Witnesses named Oliver W Peterson Andrew Peterson Henry Griffin John A Williamson and W F Brittain Register.
A traveling representative for the Continental Grocery Co. left Ten Sleep last Monday en route to Thermopolis. He lost the trail and wandered for days, then walked to the Hanover canal near the L. E. Laird ranch. After drinking water heavily, he nearly died but reached Mr. Laird's house and begins recovery.
A lengthy hotel arrivals list from Rogers House and Antlers Hotel includes E W Young Denver Rev Hartman Thermopolis Ed Sheldon Albert Herren John Herren Shell Nathan Bergman Oregon EB E Jones Byron E F Shar en Greybull Mr and Mrs J Flockhart Shell G R Coorough Powell Vyn Musser and wife Shell Jay C Whaley Tensieep C H Gardner 8 Mercer Jr Hyattville Willis Blair Elma Moore Verna Moore Nelter Mrs W E Hatfield Ten Sleep Ruth Rhodes Mrs J M Rhodes Worland Gertrude and Carrie Lester Colter A F Fillerup Towell Roach and Mary McIntosh Warlington J B Brown Kane Grace Allen Thermopolis J W Osborn Worland Antlers Hotel J McNutt Colter T W Olney Shell J Brown Kane Carl Morris Myattville D A Redmond Germania P Daugherty and wife Tonsleep James Fee Wm Greenshulers Denver H J Carstensen Hyattville C A Johnson Burlington J C Frison Tensleep A G Jensen Chicago Walter Jensen Germania C S Robertson Lovell Roy Niccolls Worland F F Myers Burlington Wm Kirkpatrick Hyattville Mrs Frank Breitentstein Burlington In NY Mr and Mrs Lou Blakesley Otto MH C Fessler Denver G Pepper Thermopolis Will Reid editor Rawlins Journal and Grand Chancellor Commander K P visited Smatight meeting Mrs Ann Allen Mrs Dave Allen Mrs Concordia Allen Miss Mabel Allen left for Wapiti Washington to visit Mrs B A Lockhart daughter of Mrs Ann Allen Temperature going up prices going down on ice boxes at Blacks.
Notice of foreclosure set for August 10 1912 at Basin Wyoming. Sheriff B F Wickwire will offer for sale the SE NW quarter of Section 1 Township 52 North Range 96 West along with water rights to satisfy $235 owed by Walter H. Rusk to E J Sullivan under a Big Horn Basin Development Company contract.
Laura A Baldwin administratrix warns all claimants to file with vouchers within six months from July 24 1912 or be barred from any benefit. If not exhibited within one year from the letters, claims are forever barred. Dated July 26 1912.
Secretary of State refuses petitions for Ll, A Thorley, Skovgard, A C Wunderlich and J P Voss. Rejection cites lack of required signatures in Washakie County. Report notes campaign hardships and mentions Black's Studebaker line in advertising.
Notice is hereby given that Augustus S Hartman of Otto Wyoming who on October 9 1906 made home stead entry No 23850 serial No 02068 for sel sel4 sec 5 ne4ne4 sec 8 and w nw a sec 9 tp 51 nm vr 95 w 6th p m has filed no tiee of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to the land above described before Wil Brown clerk of court at Basin Wyoming on the 27th day of July 1912 Isaac N Vance of Otto Wyoming George R Hagrin of Otto Wyoming Charles Laraen of Otto Wyoming Lou Blakesley of Otto Wyoming Ju2ily26 W FP Brittain Register
Mrs Sarah Barlow an aged lady died at her son in law W B Creel near Hyattville last Thursday of cancer after a lingering illness Embalmed by G M Tallon the remains were shipped to town for interment last Saturday Deceased was kind and beloved and held in high esteem by all who knew her Friends extend condolences
A column of 1912 Big Horn county notices shows multiple Republicans declaring candidacy for sheriff assessor county surveyor clerk county attorney state representative and senator. The notices name candidates such as B F Wickwire Joseph H NeVille W F Brown Clyde W Atherly Otto Lou Blake Alex Lucas C T Gebhart P M Gallaher W S Collins O A Johnson L A Thorley B T Joslin S Skovgard M David Harris George B McClellan B J Sullivan and dates and places from Otto Wyoming Lovell Nowood and other locales. Each note requests Republican primary support and outlines eligibility dates and terms.
The fragment references Edwin C. Hoover and a habit of pressure from a taller individual. It provides no clear event, date, or outcome, but suggests a political campaign context and interpersonal pressure within a local or organizational setting. Further readable details are needed for precise summary.
A. F. Fillerup announces candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools in Lovell on June 5 1912 urging voters support in the Republican primaries. Jesse W. Crosby Jr of Cowley Wyoming and J B Frisby also seek party nominations for Senator and Sheriff respectively in the August 20 primary.
J Stan t Brown announces candidacy for County Commissioner in Kane Wyoming for a year term. Subject to the will of the voters in the Republican primaries on August 20. He requests support from all favoring his candidacy.
State Representative Herman B. Gates declares his run for the Republican nomination in the upcoming August 20 primaries at Worland Wyoming. He requests support from supporters of his candidacy as the date approaches. Dr G A Harris also seeks the Republican nomination for County Coroner in the same August 20 primaries.
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