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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
5
A long editorial excerpt discusses factional strife within the Democratic Party over presidential appointments and constitutional powers. It notes a special Senate committee probing executive selections, decries partisan meddling, and comments on reformers returning to the Republican column amid 1912 politics.
In a wartime dialogue, Sheriden Enterprise outlines five causes of war including race rivalry and religious tension. A plan proposes reorganizing races to widen borders, link nations throughHarmony, and urges the United States to aid Philippines as a model for Europe. The suggestion envisions Europe’s recovery financed by the U.S. to establish an international police force for peace.
Representative Mondell told the public lands committee that the pending waterpower bill would not block western development or raise rates. He urged restoring withdrawn lands and amending right of way laws to strengthen public control while warning the bill could deter investment and worsen service. He noted Wyoming and irrigation states already have public control and criticized federal takeover of state rights. Senate seeds program noted as easing aid to new residents.
Evangelist EB M Steadman leads daily services with increasing attendance. Friday topics include The Serpent in the Wilderness and Scriptureal Baptism. Saturday and Sunday deliver sermons such as John 3 16 and Without Excuse. Rev Carl Brock preached at Durkee last Sunday. A young peoples union is set for Sunday at 6 45 p m with early arrival urged.
Local grocer advertises cut prices on lard with deals such as 10 lbs for 1.65 and 6 lbs for 1. She serenely lets him recount the day’s events, revealing he did not mention several actions he feared to disclose.
Two Big Horn County men win key House and Senate roles in a Republican caucus. Edward W. Stone becomes Senate president after a tight vote, H J Chaseell chosen president pro tem. James Graham elected Speaker in the House, with B Farnk Yoder as candidate for speaker pro tem. Other chief clerks and staff named for both chambers.
Governor calls for experimental farms in distant sections, tighter Blue Sky corporate oversight, swift suspension power for county officers, and expanded rights for women in custody contracts and homestead exemptions. Proposes game laws protections, streamlined primary ballots, capital relief, and enhanced state conservation, immigration funding, workers compensation, and a public utilities commission.
Local Boy Scouts prepare for Friday evening tests for tenderfoot ranking at a committee judging session. An open meeting for parents will explain scout aims and required steps. Basin Land area church group directs the new troop inviting all 12 year olds to join after meeting requirements.
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