Railway mismanagement provokes stockmen on gov control
The western stock industry voices sharp criticism of government ownership of railroads. Shippers report large losses from stock shrinkage and delays en route, with Casper becoming a loading point instead of Alliance. Legislation to fix minimum shipment speeds is urged, as shippers oppose government ownership after this season.
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West
Casper
Alliance
Wyoming
Big Horn Basin
Death of Colonel Roosevelt Ends a Public Life
The nation mourns Theodore Roosevelt as a generation’s active public figure dies this week. His long service, energy, and commitment to America are praised, though political differences are acknowledged. The note recalls his motto America first and his enduring character as a patriot and Christian gentleman.
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Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
America
Soldiers Fares and a Call for Equality in Rail Travel
Sheridan Post laments the one third discount given to veterans for rail travel while the president’s lavish overseas journey is funded with full comforts. The piece argues soldiers deserve equal treatment, including First Class or Pullman accommodations, and praises officials for extra discharge pay.
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France
McAdoo
George Washington
Mr. Wilson
Sheridan Post
Soldier settlement plans abroad guide U S reconstruction
The interior department outlines a concise review of soldier settlement laws from English speaking countries. It highlights Canada and Australia as models of federal state cooperation, with land provision by states and funding by the federal government, urging national coordination and shared costs this winter.
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Department of the Interior
Canada
Australia
United States
Auditor J M Fox Visits Basin Hardware In Lincoln
Auditor J M Fox of the Marlin Yates Co Nebraska spent the past week in town taking inventory at Basin Hardware Co. Basin Hardware is located in Lincoln and serves the area with hardware goods and supplies.
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J. M. Fox
Marlin- Yates Co
Lincoln
Neb
Basin Hardware Co
Basin Wyoming Town Council Holds Regular Session 1919
Basin Wyoming council met January 6 1919 with Mayor Sullivan and five councilmen present. Minutes from December meetings were approved and a $300 appropriation to beautify the courthouse square was adopted. Bond approvals for plumbers license and town treasurer, bid extension for power plant work, and several bills were authorized and paid.
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Basin
Wyo
Town of
J. Sullivan
Robt. R. Denny
W. H. Pauley
F. M. Hime
Wm. Gibson
Court House
Fred Frisby
T. 8. Armstrong
Red Cross
Florence G. Kirby
Hawkeye Compound Co
Continental Oil Co
Western Electric Co
National Supply Co
Montana Electric Co
Leidecker Tool Co
Hendrie & Bolthoff Co
Baker Well Nearing Completion at Hidden Dome
Contractor C. BE. Beard and C. B. Hall returned from Hidden Dome reporting drilling by Baker Oil Co. on the land and that the well is near completion. The outcome could shift activity in the field, as success may bring gas or oil and boost the coming season.
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C. BE. Beard
C. B. Hall
Hidden Dome
Baker Oil Co
Ofd
America’s Moral Test and Relief Drive for Near East
A call to fund relief for Turkish cruelty refugees as America faces a moral test after WWI. The American Committee for Relief in the Near East seeks 30 million dollars from Jan 12 to 19 to aid 4 million survivors, with hospitals and transport provided by the U.S. government.
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Uncle Sam
American Committee For Relief
Near East
Peace Council
American Committee
Wilson
Lansing
America
Chateau Thierry
Hup
Red Cross Heifer Exhibit At Western Stock Show
A large herd of ARC marked heifer calves will appear at Denver’s Western Stock Show during the week of January 18 26. Donated last summer for the Red Cross, the calves come from New Mexico Wyoming Colorado and Utah. Shipments to Union stock yards Denver should arrive by January 20 with Mountain Division ARC as consignor.
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Denver
American Red Cross
Beneft
Red Cross
Union Stock Yards
Mountain Division
Carey’s Inaugural Address Delivers Pledges to Legislature
The speech outlines anticipated messages to the legislature and pledges to pursue promised reforms without equivocation. The speaker aims to discharge duties faithfully and retire with public confidence and respect.
Roosevelt's rise from reformer to Rough Rider leader
The article traces Theodore Roosevelt's early career from his reformist tenure as mayor to his pivotal role with the Rough Riders under Leonard Wood during the Spanish American War. It notes Roosevelt's impact on city corruption and his election to the governorship, setting the stage for his later national prominence.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Leonard Wood
MecKinley
Rough Riders
Wood
Teddy
Cuba
Santiago
Theodore Toosevelt
New York
van Wyck
Roosevelt a Profile of Duty and Destiny
The narrative traces Theodore Roosevelt’s rise from New York politics to national leadership. It covers his vice presidency under McKinley, wartime diplomacy, the Panama Canal push, the Russo Japanese peace mediation, Nobel Prize, Taft split, and formation of the Progressive Party. It notes the 1904 campaign melee and Roosevelt’s later literary and exploration work.
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Roosevelt
Philadelphia
New York State
William McKinley
McKinley
New York
Beieve
Shelve
Portsmouth
N. J
Russia
Japan
Venezuela
Panama
Pennsylvania
United States
Edward VII
England
William Howard Taft
Taft
Mr. Taft
White House
Old Guard
Chicago
Woodrow Wilson
Outlook
Thie
Metropolitan
Kansas City Star
America
American West
Africa
Brasil
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P. P. Anderson
Official Paper
Big Horn County
Billings Advertising Company
Billings
Montana
Republican
W Anderson
F. L. Cox
G. J. Schenk
H. Fitzpatrick
F. Ewers & Co
Metropolitan Pharmacy
F. Ewers
Wise Bros
Armstrong
Big Horn Milling Co
Mazie V. Rhodes
Treas
G. B. Morrison
Don C. Loyer
G. J. Sebenk
Basin Transfer Co
Midland Chemical Co
Basin Republican
Basin Lumber & Supply Co
R. E. Cummings
J. H. Hanlon
Wayne Hanlon
Basin Garage
Gas Co
E. A. Rowe
Hay
Jas. I. Patten
Tilton
Wyo. Gas Co
Basin State Bank
E. J. Bullivan
Altoat
Jas
Town Slerk
Baker
Germany
D. B. Hall
the Basin Hospital
Carey
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