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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
4
Basin Wyoming appears as a second class matter for the Basin Republican newspaper with June 30 1905 filing at the local post office under the 1879 act.
The Jackson Courier reports dissatisfaction with a park transportation company over risky road speeds endangering tourists. Opposing views on government ownership and rail labor strikes are noted amid debates on living costs and fair wages.
The Greyball ball team has lost enough games in a row to fall into the despised class with their local paper, signaling ongoing public scrutiny and lower standings for the squad.
Secretary Lansing told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the Shantung provision did not square with self determination but the treaty overall carried out substantially the president’s 14 points. He stressed he spoke for himself and urged asking the president for detailed questions and later statements.
A Wyoming letter states Big Horn county will start permanent road work this summer after bond approval. Bids will be sought for reconstruction of the Yellowstone highway from Washalie county line to Manderson about eight miles. The project includes federal funding covering half the cost and maintenance work Basin to Cody.
Leaders of Chicago district council of the Federated Railway Shopmens union place national strike at about 276000 workers and say the movement grows. They vow no violence and report no mall trains interfered. Assistant District Attorney Milroy warns action for schedule interference. Hawver says rank and file push on despite grand lodge opposition.
The Nolan bill to set a minimum wage of 3 per day for federal employees passed the House 327 to 48 with no Republican votes against it. The measure, pushed by Rep John S Nolan of California, aims to model living wages for all workers and was endorsed by the American Federation of Labor.
A Greybull area gathering at A Zaring's office weighed procedure for forming a reservoir group. Attendees noted conflicting laws may require legislative action before moving forward. The group believes an election to fund or authorize the project would win by a large margin. A committee aims to line up the project for action soon.
Geo W Johnson and Alex Douglas filed placer location claims last week in township 49-92. The lands border the area where Scott Mills is moving his drilling rig for Mendenhall Brothers.
Frank Martines, a Mexican, was arrested on a complaint by John M. Ross who alleges Martines stole a suit of clothes valued at 27 dollars from Ross's residence. His preliminary hearing will probably be held tomorrow.
100 tons first class alfalfa hay and 160 acres pasture with first cutting removed. Includes a good house and sheep sheds for 2,000 head. Contact on Bra Allen at Emblem Wye. Hime and West left for Arkansas on estate business for James Black. Mrs West and children accompanied to Cheyenne for visit.
In Washington on Aug 6 former Senator Thomas W Hardwick of Georgia said Southern sentiment backs opposition to the League of Nations covenant. He recalled presiding at Atlanta’s mass meeting where a crowd cheered fifteen minutes after he cited President Wilsons wartime promise. He argued a popular Georgia vote would defeat the covenant.
Surveyors will finish the gas line survey tomorrow and bids for construction will follow. Mr Peake in charge of Midwest Cas per construction is in town to review the proposed line and offer installation suggestions.
The writer appoints A W Coons, A B Moore, and H W Horn to lead Basin exhibits at the fair. They pledge effort to ensure Basin is well represented while warning of possible night prowlers if duties are neglected. The Colonel signs off, praising the committee's duty.
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