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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
1
Ora Allen faces charges for helping a prisoner escape, amid ongoing fallout from the Saban case. Authorities allege Allen assisted an inmate's breakout, prompting legal action and potential penalties.
A Wyoming complaint filed by guard O Johnson in Carbon County on December 17 1913 charges Ora Allen with aiding convict George H Saban to escape while in custody en route to the state prison at Rawlins. Warrant issued. Allen arrested at Bridger and pleads not guilty. hearing set with bonds posted. Nearby items note Christmas travel plans and local society events amid town life in early 1914.
A surge in undergraduate activity focuses on debate as enrollment opens with ten courses expected to attract many students for an intercollegiate debate against Denver University. Coach Thacker has organized gymnasium classes for students and faculty across departments, emphasizing indoor games and a forthcoming series of inter-class and faculty games in basketball and perhaps baseball.
Report describes a dinner gathering with several attendees including John P. Zane and Mr. KR J. Batra. The event featured entertainment and social chatter among guests at a coastal venue, with brief notes on attire and conversation.
A large gas well struck Sunday near a noted previous gusher, drawing attention from local crews. Reports describe a powerful release with significant flow and ongoing efforts to control the well and assess damage. Further details on production impact and exact location were not available.
Gre oil Co. completes a second large gusher in Devil's Hole country four miles northeast of Basin. The gas well, drilled to 1145 feet, tests at about 1,600,000 cubic feet per day, confirming a virgin field and promising years of gas supply. plans call for further wells and a five inch main ditch to deliver gas townward. Homer T. Lamb, manager, says conditions mirror the first well and expects no shortage even if one well fails. The Basin community welcomes the influx of gas for boiler use and commercial applications.
Warrant issued Monday for C F Renner a farmer lying on the beach south of town charged with tapping a farmers telephone line without authority from the owners. Preliminary hearing set for Saturday afternoon and the defendant released on his own recognizance to appear before Justice Hton Welh.
The new parcel post rules set weights up to 20 pounds for eight zones and up to 60 pounds for the frat wo gones. A fifty cent package to Limnes Casper Sher dan or other towba in the flat two comes for 64 cent, the swmve siged marcel local rate will be 30 cents. This will be a broad convenience and it is expected that the coming summer a great deal of the produce will be shipped out from here direct to the consumer.
Mr and Mrs G W Black entertained at the Library on Thursday with dancing and cards to conclude the evening A feature was a Chiniglimas tree A luncheon was served in parcels from the tree Carnations and roses formed floral decorations Present from Theoneopolis and Workand included Mr M B Rhodes and daughter of Lander who arrived Wednesday for a visit with Mrs Rhodes mother Mr D L Darn
A currency reform bill has cleared the legislature and will take effect on Tuesday this week. The measure updates monetary policy rules and oversight, with a focus on expanding coin and note circulation and stabilizing the national economy.
President Wilson signed the Glass Owen currency bill, creating the Federal Reserve system aimed at free elastic credits and preventing panics. The law reshapes banking by introducing regional reserve banks, reserve requirements, and government backed treasury notes to mobilize cash during crises.
W and Deland notes successful organization drive for the Farmer Educational and Cooperative Union of America. No. 3 formed near Manderson with 18 members. officers elected including Jones as president and Perkins as vice president. Meetings set for the 1st and 3rd Saturdays. No. 1 held a meeting in Basin Ganstens with offers from top officers. Prof. Budwin of Worland to discuss pure seed plans. Local interest rising in Otto and nearby areas. J R Rowe of Agra, Kansas arrives for a visit with family in the area.
Washington December 23 A House Commerce Committee move proposes conditioning the Panama canal act on toll revenues after two years of operation. The plan, led by Representative Adamson, would delay free passage for coastwise vessels until the tolls fund canal maintenance and zone sanitation, signaling nonadministration support and shaping ongoing tolls talks with Britain.
A visitor from England bids Basin farewell in January, commending warm American hospitality during an eight month stay. He lauds Basin climate and notes promising oil and gas prospects nearby, hoping for continued ties between the old country and America. (Continued on page eight)
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