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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1911
Page
5
Basin Republican is a post office paper in Basin Wyoming dated January 30 1905 with subscription info and official county status. A G & M time table lists daily passenger train departures northbound at 1131 p m and southbound at 130 p m excluding Sundays. The piece includes a critical letter arguing against a congressman Mann and calling for better information on states.
A Sheridan Post claim of a three million dollar statewide tax base drop, with four million in Big Horn county, is challenged as misleading. The writer notes Big Horn county gains over a million annually, cites Park county formation from part of Big Horn, and says assessors show Sherman county drops others not losing.
A congressman from Ndmla derides the west as a god forsaken country while defending relief for western homesteaders. The article argues Wyoming and other states are prosperous and notes lands that need years of work due to drought and hardship from low rainfall this year.
Word from Cheyenne says Jobin Kendrick and J Ross Carpenter bought the Cheyenne Leader. Carpenter aims at the U S Senate seat held by Warren, using the paper purchase to launch a campaign. Wyoming voters oppose change, noting Carpenter’s costly, unlikely bid and dubious past land deals.
The special session adjourned with only the reciprocity bill and campaign expenses publicity passing. The nation faced unrest due to tariff uncertainty caused by Democratic reformers, and the achieved results are seen as hardly worth the cost given the disturbed conditions.
Seattle voters face another recall election after last winter ousted the mayor and elected a successor. The old mayor is expected to run again as the party lines and municipal strife continue to shape the political contest.
Basin welcomes back its militia and County Superintendent Filerup praises teachers as county schools showcase efficiency. A county tour proves rich crops, cheap land, and strong local pride. Company D prepares for camp, aiming to win drill prize, inspiring community support.
Myatttville items report visits from Basin residents, horse accidents injure children, and a serious arm fracture near Red Bank. Updates note Mrs. Welle’s broken shoulder, Drs Williams and Walker treat multiple cases, and a local baseball win for Hyattville. Public notices urge payment of county warrants and a night school ad lists private lessons and a dressmaking shop opening Read here for community updates and forthcoming services.
The Baker Aviation company will provide flights using their Bleroit neuroplane across two show days at Basin Wyoming’s Big Horn County Fair. These will be the first flights in the Big Horn Basin and every county resident is urged to attend this sensational fair highlight.
Schedule outlines events for several days including bucking contests with $150 first prize and $75 second, roadsters, saddle horse races, hurdle and foot races, aeroplane flights, parades led by Ladies Rough Riders, dances, and various world and county level prizes. Multiple days list repeated contests, times, and entry details with emphasis on Big Horn County participants.
Maine boxing fans attend Augusta bout. Promoter Lew Bailey has run 500 boxing shows in Philadelphia. Talks of Nelson Welch bout in San Francisco. Ongoing boxing articles and trades feature Burns and O Brien. Minor leagues face money concerns while stars move teams and managers reshuffle. Langford wins in New York. McConnell shines in Rochester. Boston Red Sox hit by injuries and slumps.
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