Senate Democrats Split Over 1920 Leadership Fight
Washington January 28 Senate democrats held a caucus January 15 to pick a leader to succeed the late Senator Martin of Virginia. Both Senator Underwood of Alabama and Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska received nineteen votes with no election. The dispute centers on peace treaty support, presidential ambitions, and White House influence, with Underwood seeking leverage for Alabama politics and 1924 hopes while Hitchcock pursues broader national leadership.
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Washington
Senate Democrats
Martin
Virginia
Underwood
Alabama
Hitchcock
Nebraska
League of Nations
Senate
Underwood Early
White House
Senator Hitchcock
War Department
Whitehouse
Bryan
Alead
Wilson
Ian
Arnott Heads to Denver on Bond and Drainage Work
Attorney John P. Arnott departed Tuesday for Denver to counsel on the floating of water works and school bonds for that town. He will also visit Penrose to prepare farms for the new drainage district before returning.
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John P. Arnott
Tuesaday
Denver
Penrose
Liberty Bench Notes and Local Happenings
Notes from Liberty Bench report Wm Réhwaldt undergoing another operation at Hot Springs D. The latest word is he is doing well and recovering. The flu left many youths weakened. Mr and Mrs Paul Blanchard returned from the east trip describing it as pleasant. The Penn boys hauled goods to Powell on the 26th. Redmans visited the Penn family this week. Dr R Lipsey returned from the east. Cal is back at his place. Beach schools are satisfying and Newcomer outfit hauls from Edwards place. Fine Duroc hogs at Edwards ranch with breeding to Cherry King Pathfinder Wonder Good Enough Gone and Sensation lines. Pigs likely to farrow before March. Orders early for early selection. Bench may exhibit at county fair. Colonel May urged to reserve space.
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Wm. Réhwaldt
Bing
Hot Springs
Paul Blanchard
Penn Boys
Powell
Redmans
Penn
Dr. R. Lipsey
Cal
Edwards Place
Edwards Ranch
Tedman
Col. May
Radical program dominates western labor campaign plans
The piece argues the non partisan league and radical labor unions push a socialist program in western states. It notes Colorado aims for 15 000 members and 25 000 by June 1 1920 with a 400 000 campaign fund, seeking control of the state house and legislature. It warns of state ownership of utilities and resources and links radicals with the socialist party, comparing to Russia and urging active opposition.
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League
Radical Labor Union
Colorado
Organized Labor
Socialist Party
Russia
Insurance risk in postwar era faces large losses
The piece warns that most property is insured on prewar values and would bear about a fifty percent loss today if destroyed by fire. It argues that another major disaster could bankrupt thousands, as costs for materials and labor have risen toward double the five year ago levels.
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San Francisco
Banking stability signals record public confidence rise
The article extols a sharp improvement in U S banking stability noting fewer bank failures and higher public trust. It credits rapid growth in deposits and bank reporting as proof the system has been steadied compared with the past. It emphasizes the public’s belief in the banking system and a marked contrast to earlier times.
Modern Banks Seen As Safest Money Vaults
The piece argues that modern banks are the safest places to store money while recommending discarding old storage methods like the shoe, stocking, and tin can for savings.
Estate sale order in Basin Wyoming court 1920
In the District Court of Big Horn County Wyoming an order to show cause about selling real estate from the Dan al Kimbro estate was issued. The hearing is set for February 14 1920 in Basin with publication in Basin Republican for four weeks. J R Bonwell commissioner dated January 21 1920. Funeral carnations offered by J R Bonwell with weekly deliveries.
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Fifth Judicial District OF
Wyoming
Big Horn
Danal Kimbro
Basin
Big Horn County
State of
Basin Republican
P W. Metz
J. R. Bonwell
County and City Officers of Big Horn County Wy
Listing of county and city officers including mayor council members clerk marshal treasurer water commissioner and officials for Big Horn County Wyoming with names for sheriff assessor commissioners county clerk attorney district court judge and other posts
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Frank A. Wise
Wwm. Gibson
F. Maime
R. R. Denny
A. B. Martin
Jas
F. Ewers
C. A. Zaring
J. A. Berry
H. Payne
Basin
Big Horn County
Wy Sherif
B. F. Wickwire
T. J. Jones
C. A. Welch
T. W. Olney
John Weints
Zela Murphy
F. A. Little
Hasel V Lawrence
Percy W Metz
Guy R Brill
Blaine Kinder
Secret Society Meeting Schedule in Basin Area Lodges
Fraternity and temple lodges hold regular gatherings. Secret societies meet weekly or biweekly with specific days: Basin Lodge No. 29 K of P every Friday. Temple Lodge No. 20 A F & A M on second and fourth Wednesdays. Order of Eastern Star on second and fourth Mondays. Basin Lodge No. 35 I O O F every Tuesday. Basin Encampment No. 15 I O F first and third Thursdays. Eliza Rebekah Lodge No. 26 I O O F first and third Mondays. Basin Camp No. 5586 M W A second and fourth Thursdays.
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Temple Lodge No
A. F
A. M. Me
The
Order of Eastern Star
Fraternity Hall
Basin Camp
M. W
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the Basin Lumber & Supply Co
H. W. Horn
Goodrich
J. R. Goodrich
Democratic
Arnott
North End
Liberty Bench
Radical Program
Joe Wheeler
Berrys’ Grocery
Basin City Officials
Mazie Vu
Rhodes Couty
G. J
D. B. Cropsey
C. H. Cropsey
Greybull
Wyo
M. H. Smith
Gilmore Hartigan
Wilton
Hartigan & Hall
Basin State Bank Basin
M. B. Walker
Telephone
V. E. Larrice
Pioneer Building Basin
J. P. Arnott
DRS. Harris & Harris
Asicians
H. T. Harris
C. E. Harris
Brome & Hyde
Basin State Bank
Basin and Worland
Pioneer Bldg
Basin, Wyoming
Owl Creek
Thompson Lumber & Hardware Co
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