06 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
1
Secretary Daniels disclosed that American troops and ships safely reached France after two submarine attacks during the Atlantic crossing. German spies allegedly knew expedition details, aiding the enemy as convoys and destroyers repelled torpedo salvos, with at least one U boat sunk.
Report from a periscope claim of a sink, praising the convoy under British and French protection as our destroyers and allied ships reach a French port. The nation rejoices at the peril passed and the van guard of forces to fight in France. Details remain with Secretary Daniels. Investigations into German spies and the advance knowledge continue.
East St. Louis on July 5 faced a halt to industry and St. Louis commerce due to a race riot driven exodus of black workers. The chamber of commerce urged workers to return with police protection. Officials warned of federal action if interstate freight traffic remains blocked and 1,500 guardsmen remain on duty. Mayor Mollman faced calls to resign, though no formal action was recorded.
The Milo Burke ranch at Tensleep sold to Frank G. Tolman from Otto after weeks of contemplation. Tolman, a well known stockman, plans to expand his stock raising business at the new Washakie county location where the property is described as one of the best ranches in the area.
A traveler named Billy Lynam from Omaha, Nebraska, is touring by train through several towns this week. He plans to finish his journey in early next week and will then spend more time with friends in Laurel Montana and nearby areas.
Glen Leidecker of Leidecker Oil Co visits Casper and other southern state points. A Sunday fire at Pilot Butte refinery caused several thousand dollars in damage from a static electricity spark during gasoline transfer. Greybull and Manderson report minor fires and ongoing drilling. Paterson Wyoming Co strikes gas at 425 feet on well No. 2 north bench.
The Greybull chautauqua starts Monday the 9th and runs to the 14th with the Fisk Jubilee Singers, White Hussars, Old Fashioned Girls, Kugas, Boyds, Chicago Orchestra, and cartoonist Ross Crane. Lectures feature Hon. Leslie Shaw on the war and Dr. Daniel Fox. Gabriel Maguire presents Through the Jungles of Africa. Basin advance tickets offer 12 admissions for 3 dollars for Basin residents only.
The County Council of Defense met in Greybull and elected permanent officers. West of Basin became president, Williams of Greybull secretary, and Mrs. L. V. Stryker of Lovell chair of the women's department. They discussed farm labor and food conservation and urged women to write about duties and seek cooperation.
Washington July 5 Senate adopts unanimous consent to begin consideration of the prohibition section and amendments to the food bill at 2 P M tomorrow with debate limited. Plans for a final vote by Wednesday or Thursday and passage next week are seen as assured.
On Friday afternoon Mrs J A Berry entertained Basin ladies at a Kensington in honor of Mrs Jas TL Wig in sister of Mr Berry. The gathering included several of the community’s matrons and guests, with socializing and refreshment reported.
The gathering featured visiting and sewing with light refreshments served at five o'clock. Attendees included Henry Armeling H. H. Ahrens A. W. Coons Loren Gray F. A. Wise H Whitmore N. J. Anderson W H Pauley A Zaring B K Davis and R K Jones.
On the Fourth of July Owen Wister and his son arrived at Trapper Lodge on Trapper Creek to spend the summer in Basin. Wister, famed author of The Virginian, is fond of the western country and counts Basin and Big Horn County friends among his acquaintances. Watson Wyman met him at the train and escorted him to the lodge.
A year after agitation a Basin to Grass Creek road is half finished with 15 miles usable at each end and 15 miles midsection incomplete. Local mills employ a large payroll and Basin would gain merchants’ $2000 monthly spending once the road is finished. Chamber of Commerce plans a discussion next Monday to push completion and boost local business.
Word from Rochester Minnesota hospital says Frank Hime has improved enough to leave. He will visit his mother in Indianola Iowa before returning to Basin.
The Republican reports a one day delay due to the Fourth of July observance. The office force states the vacation was enjoyed fully and the day was celebrated in a fitting manner.
A letter from Superintendent Allen states he conferred with the Burlington railroad president and they are seriously considering installing a new depot at Basin.
The Chamber of Commerce will hold a very important meeting at the Live Wire club next Monday evening. Officials hope a large attendance to discuss significant business matters planned for the session.
On Sunday morning Mr and Mrs R W Puryear departed for Thermopolis per prior orders and will make their home there. Frank Christensen deputy sheriff left Tuesday for his Cowley home to spend the Fourth. Republican for job printing.
Drillers Oil company of Colorado through J. R. Bonwell gains acreage near Basin and plans two drilling rigs by September with operations starting before August. Financed by Denver and Chicago investors, Santa Fe officials hold major stock. Basin to be Wyoming HQ with Bonwell in charge and Morrison arranging local representation and state depository.
Cody reporter says J S Ewalt of 15 miles west of Cody drove off a bridge at his ranch entrance killing his mother and his three month old baby instantly and injuring his wife who may die. Ewalt had just been discharged from hospital after Rocky Mountain spotted fever and the fall is blamed on a sudden fainting spell.
The Greybull chautauqua program is posted and praised as one of the best. Starting Monday July 10 the first number features daily two shows through July 14, with a season ticket option for Basin residents at three dollars covering twelve performances.
Local sheriff received word that two men traveling across country stole goods from a Tensleep warehouse owned by George Brown and supplies from A. E. Matterson in Nowood. Matterson filed charges, the suspects were captured at Cody and handed to Washakie county authorities.
Sheriff B F Wickwire left yesterday for Red Lodge Montana to take charge of Frank Michelico who is wanted for holding up a freight train between Lovell and Greybull His accomplices who held up a train across the Montana line were given six years each and if convicted he likely faces a heavy sentence Novella from Manderson had business in Basin on Saturday.
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