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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
4
Basin Wyoming newspaper notes its status as second class mail matter under the 1879 act, showing postal handling and date references for circulation logistics. The item records the paper’s registration details with the Basin post office and federal mailing requirements.
Advertisements show a subscription detail stating two issues per year in advance and identify the publication as the official paper for Big Horn County.
Advertising rates are listed with per inch charges and line-based pricing for locals. First line rates apply for each insertion with subsequent lines billed at a lower per line rate.
On a joint ballot last Tuesday the legislature reelected Senator Warren by seven votes. Democratic papers amplified doubts, but Republicans prevailed amid attacks from the Carey forces and Democratic muckraking. The campaign centered on Warren versus Warren, with Republicans securing a solid majority and resisting defections urged by Democratic organs. The effort to sway Republican nominees failed, and the state retained the Warren-led ticket.
The Progress club shifts its meeting from Wednesday noon to Monday evening to boost attendance and demonstrate civic liveliness. The last gathering shows business leaders can attend evenings, uniting citizens to keep Basin in the lead. An Antlers meeting is set for next Monday night with hopes all interested join. Cheyenne reports Horn County reps are gaining influence with good committee slots and Gene Sullivan as Republican floor leader. The legislature should now pass beneficial laws after the election of a senator.
Democrats likely favored Pratt as Speaker to thwart Senator Warren's election, reflecting strategic maneuvering within the party. The remark underscores intra party tensions over leadership choices tied to Warren's potential rise.
The report covers West Virginia political pressure over Manson and Roberts involving forged school warrants in 1903. It notes Governor Carey’s view of political motives behind requisitions, pending indictments, and splits over seat contests in the Wyoming Senate and House with tied votes on unseating Alfred and Eynon.
On Tuesday the vote will be taken for U S senator. Mancon will not back Warren or Kendrick. Democrats total 37, Republicans 45 on joint ballot with Speaker Pratt counted. Little legislative work done so far. one emergency appropriation bill of 60000 for the tour paid by both houses. About 50 house bills and around 20 senate bills introduced. Anna Miller of Albany county introduced two house bills including child abandonment crime. Kendrick of Sheridan seeks to ratify the federal income tax amendment. Padgett of Fremont proposes radical changes to current law. Winkelman of Converse seeks state railroad commission and railroad segments passage. Nettle Truax of Crook named chair of house committee on schools and education.
Jake Schenk was spotted with an express package resembling a jointed billiard cue though the purpose remains unclear. Frank Bristow arrived late from a Sunday party claiming he got lost en route to the hostess. T. K. Bishop joy over a newborn prompted a joking payroll remark. Jake Norris earns regional fame as capital of affection in the upper country. Ralph Hoover cites sources.
The meeting held last Saturday after supper was poorly attended due to many town attractions. A similar gathering may be called at a more convenient time, with hope residents will take greater interest in the matter.
Market report lists grains oats wheat barley alfalfa hay butter eggs and poultry with pricing and buyers. Also a public sale notice details a chattel mortgage default by W G Cowthorpe and sale of a bay horse at Hyattville Wyoming scheduled for February 1913 with $76 debt plus $25 attorney fees.
Public notice describes how property including two branded horses will be sold to satisfy a mortgage, with $25 attorneys fees, costs, and sale expenses. Dated January 17, 1913. W. L. Nelen is mortgagee. John P. Arnott, attorney. Also contains an unrelated advertisement for stomach remedies and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with testimonials.
Notice states that on Saturday February 1 1913 at 2 PM at Cook's warehouse Basin Wyoming a public auction will offer for cash a bath wagon two harness sets ice tools and a team of horses to satisfy a chattel mortgage of 1900 with 209 due plus foreclosure costs. Property listed with recorder of deeds Big Horn County Wyoming. William C Snow agent for W M Long.
The board of county commissioners deed a road starting at the Shell Cloverly road terminus at Cloverly post office then northeast along the south side of Cedar Creek to the old county road intersection to be set after survey. Objections or damage claims must be filed with the county clerk before noon February 4 1913 or the road will be established without regard to such objections. Dated January 9 1913. Lou Blakesley County Clerk.
County commissioners invite bids for county physician services and care of sick paupers. Bids must state monthly price for physician and weekly price for pauper care. Bids opened Feb 4 1913 in county clerk’s office Basin Wyoming. Board may reject any or all bids in county’s best interests.
Notice announces that all grazing permit applications for cattle horses and sheep in the Bighorn National Forest Porkmst district for 1913 must be filed at the Sheridan Wyoming office by March 16 1913. It notes that grazing fee information and blank forms are available on request and is signed by B W N Kavanagh Supervisor. A brief ad for fine eating and cooking apples at Free City Meat Market follows.
Notice by Burtin T Joshin acting for creditors of Ida B Lewis dba Basin Pharmacy that on February 11 1913 at 8 PM in Basin Big Horn county Wyoming a public auction will sell the drug store stock sundries medicines fixtures soda fountain show cases and related goods for cash or credit with notes secured. Books of account to be sold. Sales may be adjourned day to day until complete.
Objections or claims for damages to county road vacatur along multiple tracts in T 61 N R 96 W must be filed with the county clerk before noon on Feb 4, 1918 else the road will be established without reference to objections. Also describes road segments in T 51 N R 96 W and surrounding townships.
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