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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
4
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The piece reflects on a San Francisco convention defeat as a brutal Wilson machine victory. It cites Reed Bryan McAdoo Palmer and others being routed, with a harsh portrait of political chaos and wasted money and energy. It frames the result as a historic debauched rout.
Senator Reed of Missouri denounces the Wilson league as a treasonous covenant and the Democratic National Committee as blinded by staggers. He faults President Wilson and Lansing, urges national unity, and cites Ohio voting trends while a Dearborn Independent critique advocates a citizens party with Edsel Ford as candidate.
The chautauqua united people in the past week and serves the town. Critics claim the platform behind it is scandalous, noting Senator La Follette refused to run on it and suggesting some would have sought the presidency through it.
A young woman aboard the train attracted attention by posing as an actress. Witnesses described her appearance with short sleeves, transparent socks, and a set of winter fox furs, prompting speculation about her intentions and identity.
Twenty nine Republican legislatures have ratified the woman suffrage amendment while six Democratic bodies have joined in ratification. The contrast highlights party alignment on the constitutional change.
A well known farmer living south of town, long a Democrat, announced last evening he would vote for Harding and Coolidge this year.
The speaker argues that the Republican party has always met national crises and asserts history will repeat this pattern in the current moment. The statement emphasizes confidence in GOP resilience and continuity.
Editorial notes odds for Cox and Ohio as pivotal in 1916 race. Claims Tammany and Taggart helped Cox while Ohio appears key to capturing the presidency. mentions President Wilson’s waning popularity.
A historical balance sheet outlines county government costs and outstanding debt as of June 30 1920 in Wyoming. It lists salaries for officials and deputies, juror and witness fees, printing, court and jail expenses, coroner costs, road and bridge expenses, and miscellaneous items totaling 55 442 657 in debts and 50 300 60 000 in bonds and warrants.
The piece notes the Democratic race featuring Cox and Palmer with Wilson’s covenant a central point. It highlights disputes among party leaders, Bromsen influence from Bryan, and the tension between Wilson’s policy and the party’s direction in 1920.
Sunday services are listed for July 18 including Sunday school morning worship with a sermon by Dr Kendall Epworth league at 7 p m and Happy hour service at 8 p m Pastor R M Jones invites all to attend the services as listed by the church.
Bertha K VanDevender announces candidacy for Big Horn County Wyoming county superintendent in the August 17 1920 primaries on a non partisan ballot. She pledges careful attention to the county schools and requests support from friends for the primary and election.
Mazie V. Rhodes announces candidacy for county treasurer in the Republican primaries on August 17. C A Zaring seeks the Republican nomination for both county and prosecuting attorney in Big Horn County at the coming primary election.
In the district court race in the Republican primary on August 17, John L. Landfair seeks the clerk of court position. The notice identifies the office and date for party nomination.
B. F. Wickwire enters the race as a candidate for sheriff in the Republican primary to be held August 17.
T W Olney of Shell Wyoming announces his candidacy for county commissioner of Big Horn County for a four year term in the Republican primary on August 17.
A reader note indicates a candidate seeking the office of county commissioner. The item references the role and the election context without detailing names or dates. No additional facts are provided in the readable text.
Two year term noted in the Republican primaries held August 17 with Co A Welsh listed from Cowley Wyoming.
In the August 17 Republican primary for the state senate seat, Skovgard is listed as a candidate. Voters weigh district matters and party alignment in this contest.
Representative 1 announces candidacy in the republican primaries on August 17 in Hyattville Wyoming. Mercer is listed as the residence candidate. The declaration names the state legislature election and establishes candidacy details for the Republican primary.
For the office of representative in the primaries on August 17. J H Neville of Byron Wyoming is listed as a candidate. Voters are advised to check official polling locations and verify ballot details.
A candidate for county assessor announces entry in the Republican primaries on August 17, 1920 seeking support. The notice is signed by Cc. W. G. Dodge.
In Greybull Willie D Jones advances in the Republican primary for County Clerk on August 17. The office seeks a clerk for county administration and records management.
On August 17, 1920, Zela Murphy urged supporters to back her candidacy and sought the help of friends for the office.
Sunday services at 11 a m with reading rooms open daily 3 to 6 p m except Sundays and holidays. Wednesday evening testimonial meetings at 8 p m. Sunday school for ages up to twenty at 10 a m. Basin Republican notes job printing.
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