Near-Tie Election Results Reported Across State
Voters cast a very close ballot with heavy turnout and a slow count. John W. Hay leads Governor Carey by 274 votes for the nomination with 95 precincts still to report. Carey 14 839 Hay 16 111 and results from Campbell Fremont Albany Lincoln Sublett and others are pending.
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John W. Hay
Carey
Hay
Campbell
Fremont
Albany
Lincoln
Sublett
L. C. Hinkle
Frank Lucas
Carter
Jefferia
John Snyder
Crosby
Katherine Morton
Mrs. Beard
C. H. Winter
Marshall Reynolds
Congress
Reynolds
The Penalty at the Rex
The Rex screens The Penalty on Thursday evening starring Lon Chaney as a legless cripple in a seven reel drama. Director Wallace Worsley crafts a vivid San Francisco underworld tale with a strong moral message.
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Rex
Lon Chaney
Governeur Morris
Wallace Worsley
San Francisco
Train kills two Worland youths near four miles out
Henory Kerbs 13 and Fred Kling Jr. 22 were killed instantly when Burlington passenger No. 29 struck their car four miles from Worland on a Sunday afternoon. A third occupant escaped after leaping away as the train bore down. Kling was driving and appears to have mistaken the accelerator for the brake. The victims were sons of local Worland farmers.
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Henory Kerbs
Fred Kling, Jr
Worland
Burlington
Kling
Mistake in Naming Mrs Ostler in Lovell Arrest
A Lovell report notes a misnaming in an arrest near Hyattville. Fred Lowe was cited for living with a Mrs Ostler. the woman was misidentified as Mrs Fred Ostler instead of Mrs Ephriam Ostler. The corrected name clarifies she had no relation to the case.
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Fred Lowe
Bridge Afternoon Held for Mrs Denny Guests
Mrs M D Walker and Mrs O J Rausch entertained at bridge at the home of Mrs O J Rausch for Mrs R R Denny on Wednesday afternoon. First prize went to Mrs Darner and the guest prize to Mrs Denny. Refreshments were served as guests enjoyed a fine afternoon.
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M. D. Walker
O. J. Rausch
Bridge
The
Later
R. R. Denny
Darner
Denny
Basin Girls Saraphore Band Concert at the Rex
The Basin Girl's Saraphore band performs in new uniforms at the Rex theatre Friday evening September 1. The Wyoming Free State Fair concert is announced. Judge Metz holds court today and tomorrow then departs for Worland to begin a short term before the Cody term opens.
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Basin Girl
Saraphore Band
Rez Theatre
Metz
Worland
Cody
Basin Fair Sets Three Day Western Extravaganza Start
Basin announces the Big Horn Basin fair opening September 6 with grandstand seating for over two thousand. Events include multiple horse races, bronc riding, and displays, plus an evening lineup of dances and shows. The local Legion runs hot dog stands and a hamburger concession during the festivities.
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Basin
Sam Scoville
Atrecta
Oil drilling resumes in Meeteetse gas field prospect
The Ohio Oil Company restarts a test in Meeteetse’s gas field, with locals confident a major field is near. Opinions split between a Buffalo Pool discovery or a separate nearby structure, while Standard and independent firms increase activity signaling a pending oil boom.
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Ohio Oil Company
Meeteetae
Elf
Moetectsae
Markham well advances in Mandeston anticline with Teapot Dome links
C D Markham resumes work on a discovery well in Mandeston anticline aimed to reach the Greybull sand. A star rig moves into the Quiner permit adjoining the discovery well. W D Yeager of Idaho reports plans to acquire a large block and start drilling in Manderson field. Mammoth Oil Co files articles of incorporation for Teapot dome lease, fee $40 105.
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C. D. Markham
Mandeston
Markham
W. D. Yeager
St. Anthony
Idaho
Manderson Field
Mr. Yeager
le Capital
Yeager
Mamoth Oli Co
Delaware Corporation
Teapot Dome
Political bedfellows and Kendrick record questioned
The Douglas Democratic Non Partisan League convention touts John B. Kendrick’s “splendid record” while noting his absence or votes on grain futures limits universal training and child labor measures, recalling votes in 1919 and 1920 on Russia recalls and the Germany peace resolution.
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Democratic Non-Partisan League
Douglas
John B. Kendrick
United States Senate
Kendrick
Senate
Russia
Germany
Fire on Sunday Destroys Tolliver Building
Fire of unknown origin about three o'clock Sunday morning destroyed the building owned by Mrs. Susie Tolliver on North Fourth Street and damaged the adjacent garage owned by J. L. Scott. Tolliver loss and furnishings insured for 1000 dollars. garage damaged 200 to 250 dollars and insured. John L. Landstair traveled to Greybull early Monday morning.
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Susie Tolliver
North Fourth Street
J. L. Scott
Tolliver
Big Horn County Bank
Frisby's Colts Lose to Denver Eight to Three
Denver unstrung Basin with a strong start and lead built on a three run second inning. May led Basin and Frisby pitched for Denver as Extra struggled in key spots. coach Sharrar arrived to begin work and next week Hyattville visits for a crucial test.
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Denverites
Denver
Basin
Frisby
May
Deaver
Extra
Hyattville Boys
Colts
Mountain Boys
Otto Wins Ball Game At Otto 16 to 11
The Hyattville ball club lost to Otto 16 to 11 in a six inning game at Otto last Sunday. Hyattville was without star pitcher Sammie Hyatt and fought hard but could not prevail. Hyattville lineup included Ray Matthews Frank Eagan Dave King Edwin Kirkpatrick Ray Crawford Bruce Durfee ElmerBarrett Loyed Rennolds and Jack Burgees.
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Hyattville
Otto
Mountaineers
Sammie Hyatt
Otto Boys
Ray Matthews
Frank Eagan
Dave King
Edwin Kirkpatrick
Ray Crawford
Bruce Durfee
Elmer Barrett
Loyed Rennolds
Jack Burgees
Washakie Couple Marry After License Granted
Perry Williams and Miss Iva Widdera of Washakie County received a county clerk license last Friday and wed that afternoon with Justice Bou officiating. They will reside in Wortand.
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Perry Williams
Iva Wid‘dera
Washakie County
Justice Bou
Wortand
Straw Vote Digest Shows Prohibition and Bonus Results
The Literary Digest poll reports enforcement 302,515 modification 322,328 repeal 162,632. bonus 382,913 against 394,903. In the women's poll vets still predominate with enforcement 22,716 modification 21,019 repeal 11,709.
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Literary Digest
Worland and Basin Aiming to Boost Local Schools Through Athletics
The article argues town pride comes from lively schools and shows how Worland and Basin seek to raise standards in academics and sports. It highlights a new Basin High School coach, praised for leadership and promise of strong basketball and football teams with community backing.
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Worland
Wyoming
Basin
Basin High
Big Horn Basin
Close Governorship Race Headlines Big Horn County Returns
In Big Horn County a tight Republican primary shows Ruth Rhodes leading Winifred Patten for treasurer by one vote with Avent precinct missing two Republican ballots. B. F. Wickwire leads sheriff by twenty two votes. Senator Mondell tops, and governor candidates Carey and Hay trail. Democratic results are light with smaller totals across offices. In re-tabulation Avent precinct adds three Republican votes with each treasurer candidate receiving one vote. Wickwire picks up two Burgess one. Neville two. overall sparse Democratic turnout.
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Big Horn County
Avent
Ruth Rhodes
Winifred Patten
B. F. Wickwire
Joe Neville
Bishop Jolley
F. W. Mondell
Carey
Hay
Hinkle
Hosking
Laces
Carter
Jeffries
Croaby
Snyder
Beard
Morton
Congress
Reynolds
Winter
Bowman
Jolley
Mann
Mercer
Neville
Thorley
Welch
Oleson
Weintz
Beall
Kissick
Patten
Rhodes
Burgess
Christensen
Smith
Wickwire
Black
Hillis
Little
Atherly
Landfair
Inscho
Schenk
Death of G. W. Allen in Cloverly
George William Allen died at his Beaver creek home from heart trouble. Born September 23, 1895 on Shell creek, he leaves a widow, two sons, his parents, three brothers and one sister. Funeral at Basin Methodist church. Interment Mount View cemetery. Pallbearers were intimate friends.
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George William Allen
John D. Allen
Cloverly
Beaver Creek
Shell Creek
Methodist
Basin
Edwin Bowling
Mount View Cemetery
Orville Wilkerson
John Smith
Ed Sig
Richard Ily
James Whaley
Ernest Allen
Breaved
Outing for Large Fish in Medicine Lodge Lake
Frank Riff C W Hetzler and Attorney Gee of the Ohio Os company left yesterday for Paint Bank lakes for several days. They expect to catch some of the largest fish in Medicine Lodge lake. Oscar Hunsinger chaperoned the party with a span of big horse and wagon to haul home the fib.
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Frank Riff
C. W. Hetzler
Attorney Gee
Ohio Os Company
Paint Bank Lakes
Medicine Lodge Lake
Oscar Hunsinger
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Davis
Ernest Goppert
Park County
Bear George McClellan
Wm. Gorat
Carrey
Harry Holdrege
Hot Springs
Thermopolis
Lucas
Jefferies
Mule Creek
Fee Saeess
Salt Creek
Rock Creek
Hamilton Ee
Lance Creek
Cat Creek
John L. Landstair
Greybull
Frisby’s Colts
F. L. Sharrar
Basin Tuesday
Big Horn Co
G. W. Allen
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