Roosevelt Addresses Ohio Convention on Direct Nominations
Former President Theodore Roosevelt speaks before the Ohio constitutional convention in Columbus on February 21, declaring support for direct nominations and preferential primaries to elect delegates. He also backs direct voting for U.S. senators, the initiative and referendum, and expands recall for judges, arguing for stronger public accountability and limits on legislative control. He critiques big business while defending property rights and labor regulation as essential to the common good.
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United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Columbus
Roosevelt
Electoral College Reconstituted by New State Apportionment
The article explains that with New Mexico and Arizona joining, the electoral college totals 532 votes and 80,267 are needed to elect. It notes past miscounts of 531 due to New Mexico’s two representatives and outlines party delegate allocations for the upcoming Chicago and Baltimore conventions, with Republicans at 1,904 delegates and Democrats at 1,094.
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Congress
New Mexico Andrizona
New Mexico
Chicago
Taltimore
Hawaii
District of Columbia
Porto Rico
Philippines
Company D Inspected. First Class Condition Noted
Lieut Steevers of the 11th infantry and Adjt Gen Barkwell inspected Company D at the armory last Tuesday evening. The officer conducted a rigid examination of the company and its property and was impressed by the high standard. Company D passed the best inspection to date among 30 companies visited, with compliments to Captain West and the officers and men. The inspection highlighted strong attendance and quality membership, aiming to dispel militia stereotypes.
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Steevers
11Th Infantry
Barkwell
West
Lecture on Japan At Fraternity Hall By Lieut Steevers
Lieut Steevers of the 11th Infantry delivered an illustrated lecture on Japan at Fraternity Hall after inspecting Company D. Lantern slides showed Russo Japanese war scenes, tombs of Manchu rulers, and life in China and Japan. Adjutant General Barkwell spoke on National Guard aims and community benefits. Mrs Harris sang, Winifred Patten accompanied, and a quartet performed as a large audience enjoyed the program.
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Japan
Lieut
Steevers
11Th Infantry
Fraternity Hall
China
Gen. Barkwell
National Guard
G. A. Harris
Winifred Patten
M. H. Smith
HW. OH. Hime
R. J. Extra
L. O. Gray
J. P. Arnott, Jr
Entertain Visitors by Markham Supper Honors Camp Success
Captain R B West and Lieut B C Hart hosted a supper at the Markham Tuesday night for Lieut Steevers and Adjt Gen Barkwell. Guests included Dr C W G Dodge Dr G A Harris R A Strandberg A W Coons A Higby and P P Anderson. Visiting officers praised Company D for progress and congratulated local officers on the camp showing as the youngest company in the state winning first honors.
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R. B. West
Lieut
B. C. Hart
Markham
Steevers
Gen. Barkwell
C. W. G. Dodge
G. A. Harris
R A Strandberg
A. W. Coons
A. Higby
P. P. Anderson
Company D
Whirl Of Th' Town Heads To Hyattville Tonight
Director Harry Williams and his producing company of 35 cast members plus orchestra travel by automobile to Hyattville for a one night show tonight. After recent rehearsals locals expect a strong performance and a crowded house.
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Harry Williams
Hyattville
Progress Dinner Meeting Sees Highway Plan Progress
The Progress dinner at the Antlers covered a highway plan with the Interstate Highway Committee, local opinion letters, and cooperation with northern Wyoming. Discussion included a Greybull bridge project, land market optimism, and a forthcoming good roads convention in Douglas.
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J. B. Thompson
B. C. Hart
Interstate Highway Committee
Wyoming
W. S. Collins
F. W. Mendell
Democraic Congress
C. H. Worland
Worland
Sizer
Deaver
F. W. Bailey
Greybull
Anderson’s Ford
Gould Ranch
Germania Bench
Otto
W. J. Booth
T. M. Hyde
A. W. Coons
Douglas
Entertaining Whist Afternoon Delights Guests at Home
Mesdames Collins and Prisley hosted a whimsical whist gathering Tuesday afternoon at Collins home. Four tables filled with players enjoyed refined refreshments and a magic fruit finale producing confetti, fireworks, and four favors per table. Attendees included Carter, Simpson, Black, Wise, Arnott, Freeman, Richardson, Davis, Lawrence, Faley, Patten, Carr, Marshall, Hoover, Zane, Herron, and Wickwire. The event was praised as the hit of the season.
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Mesdames Collins and
Prisley
Mesdames Carter
Simpson
Black
Wise
Arnott
Freeman
Richardson
Davis
Lawrence
Faley
Patten
Carr
Marshall
Hoover
Zane
Herron
Wickwire
Basin Clothing House Sold To J F Leighty
J F Leighty completed a buy of Basin Clothing House from John Circumshaw and William Tilforth. He has possession and plans to build a leading store with one of the largest stocks of clothing and gentlemen’s furnishings in the Basin. Leighty is a longtime resident and reputed business man.
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Ing. Frank May
Leighty
Mesers
J. F. Leighty
Basin Clothing House
John Circumshaw
William Tilforth
Eay
Turner Exhibit Attracts Large Turnout In City
Exhibit A Success. The Turner art exhibit under the civic committee of the Woman's club opened last Wednesday with a large attendance both days. A Dickens program drew a large audience and refreshments were served by the ladies. The exhibit of ancient and modern art is one of the best in the west and will run the rest of the week urging all citizens to visit.
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Woman's Club
West
Combination Sale at Dark Horse Livery Greybull
W B Cropsey and son announce a two day combination sale at Dark Horse Livery Greybull March 1 and 2 starting at 10 oclock each day. March 1 features household goods and machinery while March 2 offers horses cattle hogs chickens and farm equipment. About fifty horses and colts and twelve cattle plus hogs and poultry to be offered. all property with no reserve. Locals from Basin and area expected. Col Cropsey known for bargains.
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W. B. Cropsey and Son
Dark Horse
Greybull
Basin
Col. Cropsey
Mrs Zane Hosts Mrs May Bickford Prewedding Tea
Mrs John Zane entertained about twenty five guests on Wednesday afternoon in honor of Miss May Bickford who will marry Fred W Grandall of Billings. Guests enjoyed games and a two course luncheon and presented Miss Bickford with gifts while friends offered congratulations on the upcoming marriage.
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Miss Bickford
John Zane
May Bickford
Fred W. Grandall
Billings
Zane
Taft nominates Maplon Pitney for Supreme Court seat
Supreme Bench in Washington announces President Taft has nominated Maplon Pitney, former New Jersey chancellor, congressman, and 30 year jurist, to fill the vacancy caused by Justice Harlan's death. Pitney is to serve as associate justice of the eight member court.
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Supreme Bench
Washington
Maplon Pitney
State of
New Jersey
Congress
Taft
Harlan
Passion Play Sunday at Elite Theatre
A fine set of films depicting the Passion Play will be shown Sunday night at the Elite. These are said to be the finest pictures ever secured of that play and should attract a large crowd.
Hospital Admission for Brights Disease Patient
Mrs C. Smith of Horse creek was brought to Basin hospital Tuesday for treatment. She suffers from Brights disease and arrived seeking necessary attention. A large fire in Texas left about one thousand homeless, with 200 dwellings and store buildings burned in Houston, causing losses over 7 million dollars.
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Texas
Houston
License to Wed Issued for Scha ren and Weaver
A license to wed was issued Monday morning to Benjamin F. Scha ren, 22, and Miss Katella Wea ver, 18, both of Greybull. Miss May Bickford, soon to be married, has resigned from Johnson-Pease Co. Mrs. Paul Foater succeeded her in the store. John P. Arnott Jr. also resigned from Johnson-Pease Co.
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Benjamin F. Scharen
Katella Weaver
Qreybull
Billings Journal
May Bickford
The
Johnson-Pease Co
Paul Foater
John P. Arnott, Jr
Johnson Peasse Co
Wyoming Good Roads Letter Praises Deadwood Meet And Interstate Route
Hayden M. White writes to Basin Republican praising the Deadwood Good Roads convention. The letter outlines an interstate highway plan from Chicago to the Pacific via the Black Hills and Yellowstone, with a proposed route through Sundance Upton Moorcroft Gillette Buffalo and Cody. A Northern Wyoming Good Roads association is planned to coordinate with the Black Hills Yellowstone Park Interstate Highway Association.
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Hayden M. White
Buffalo
Republican
Basin Republican
Basin
Wyoming
Deadwood
Atlantic
Pacific
Chicago
Black Hills
Big Horns
Yellowstone National Park
Black Hills-Yellowstone Park
Illette
Hazleton
Bas'n
Cody
Big Horn Mountains
Clear Creek Canyon
Thom
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Ohio
Pacific Coast
Massachusetts
New York
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