23 Jul 1915
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1915
Page
1
Deputy game warden faced arrest and fine related to the American note issue with Germany. Officials reported the case details, including impairment of duties and subsequent legal action, drawing attention to diplomatic and enforcement concerns.
Washington July 21 President Wilson and Secretary Laming confer at the White House to complete a new note to Germany warning that repeated outrages at sea or violations of American rights will be deemed unfriendly The note will be dispatched tomorrow and outlines the United States interpretation of future breaches of American sovereignty The article also mentions Hopkins family passing through town en route to Star Valley and plans to move on to Ge Lake for an extended journey.
Thermopolis deputy game warden Canies A. Hett was arrested on charges stemming from a Big Horn sheep misidentified as a deer in the Big Horn mountains. Following a Basin court inquiry and state game department recommendation, he was fined $100, with the fine remitted. The department noted his long serving record and lack of intent, but the misidentification prompted enforcement action despite extenuating circumstances.
Benjamin C. Hankla, born September 1893 in Denver, died yesterday at 7:20 AM from a brain hemorrhage after a short illness. He lived in Basin for years, worked near Burlington earlier, and was a prominent local figure. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Wm. Gideon Undertaking Rooms, with Rev. Creath officiating. pallbearers named.
T Doughes of Bridgeport arrived in town Monday and surveys the country with a view to locating. He praises the area’s natural resources, trees, farms, and gardens, saying it makes a strong impression compared with leaving home.
The county clerk issued a marriage license last Wednesday to We J Mizera and Miss Nina Leon Shafer, both of Greybull. The bride is well known in the Basin, having lived here all her life and was born near Where Mandersen on stands. Both parties have many friends who wish them prosperity and happiness.
Refinery manager F D Vincent plans to oversee the new Grey refinery project and will reside in the Higby house in Basin after redecorating. He traveled from Pennsylvania with his wife and children and will split time between duties and settling in Basin.
Last Monday a team from N P Larson of Otto was startled by a passing auto near the Continental oil tanks. The team bolted past Black's garage and in front of Amhearson's hardware store, breaking the wagon and harness but sustaining only minor damage. Claude Derby, a long-time depot station employee, left Monday for an extended visit to Denver and other Colorado points for several weeks.
Mrs N Webber mother of Mrs Joe Hensley of Burlington died Wednesday night in Thermopolis after a long illness. Her family was with her at death. The body was sent to the old Montana home for burial, with Mr and Mrs Joy Hensley accompanying it.
Mr. Lenehan, the fish commissioner of Laramie, visited town last Saturday en route to Hyattville to locate the branch hatchery site authorized by the last legislature. It will likely be on the John Lute pile.
Mrs P W Mota hosts an afternoon tea tomorrow to honor and view her mother, inviting local guests to attend and support the event.
Wyoming congressman Frank Mondell, after a month with the appropriation committee and a tour of western reclamation projects and national parks, predicts a Republican victory in 1916. He and the delegation visited El Paso, Wyoming, and Montana projects, noting developments at Pathfinder dam, Shoshone, Frannie, Willwood, and Highline units with substantial funding hoped within a year.
County commissioners, after a session of equalization, adjusted property values with net county change near 20,000 dollars. About 70,000 dollars in Basin properties were lowered by 30 percent. The Montana Wyoming Oil Co. at Cowley and Byron faces taxes on 1,159 barrels at 42 cents, down from 60 cents in 1914. E B Jones pays 95,000 barrels royalty at 42 cents. Railroads listed include Union Pacific at 52,000 dollars per mile, Burlington at 35,000, and others at 20,000 per mile.
James Anderson of Peters Mining, based in Ouuua, has spent weeks in the Basin buying hay for shipment to the company. He has purchased about 1,000 tons of alfalfa for the Germafila beach and plans more buys. Nebraska’s poor alfalfa crop pushes demand to irrigated western sources. Much of the hay is older, and sales will ease a congested market. County Agent Home A. H. Tedman of Big Horn county returns from Fort Collins after coordinating meetings with Colorado agents. Mrs. Tedman stays in Colorado to visit relatives. Lodge entertainment at the local Odd Fellows weekly meeting included ice cream and local fare.
The county clerk issued a marriage license last Saturday to Dan Byrdur of Crosby and Lillie A. Brown of Kane. Misa Brown, daughter of John G. Brown of Kane, is a well known resident of that part of the county.
A. C. Whiteher, a local beef and pork supplier, has spent several days in the area purchasing beef cattle. He has secured a considerable number of first-day butcher stock for the market.
Reports from Basin attendees describe one of the most successful chautauquas ever held at Greybull with strong financial results. Friday and Saturday saw about 15 autos traveling from Basin each day, while Sunday and Monday drew the largest crowds as people waited to hear top road entertainers. The event left many locals pleased with the program and its value to the community.
A week of near perfect growing conditions yields a record crop statewide. Wheat and potatoes show strong quality despite sporadic rain. Beans and sugar beets look set for bumper production with market supply rising. Drainage engineer D B Heiser visits Montgomery farm to map out irrigation improvements. Torchlight manager Craig plans new worker buildings on the oil claim to support ongoing operations.
London reports Grand Duke Nicholas maneuvers to draw the enemy into favorable positions for concentrated force. Novo Georgievsk fortress guards Warsaw from the northwest as German columns move on the Nerew. The long struggle for the right bank and fortress control is anticipated to last.
Burlington announces Pioneer Day on July 24 with a 10 am program, an afternoon baseball game, horse and foot races, novelty events, and a town hall dance at night. The celebration promises a good time and invites everyone in the state.
Wm Stein of Otto, longtime associate of the American Museum, was ordered to Canada and departed Wednesday. He will assist expert Brown for several months, likely staying until October depending on the season. Stein is popular among museum staff and is an expert fossil hunter, providing material help to his superiors.
Tax Commissioner John McGil of the state tax commission was in town early this week to attend to affairs in the assessor’s office. He then went to Cody and reported that omissions affected both irrigated and dry farmers, who show bright prospects for good crops and strong prices as farmers have feed to carry them through.
Miss Eva Neileon of Worland was brought to Bagin hospital from Greybull this week and operated on for appendicitis. She is doing well and will in a short time be out and fully recovered, a bit of good news to her many friends.
State Examiner W. E. Fahr traveled from Cheyenne to East Burlington and then to Meeteetse to inspect state banks, undertaking official bank examinations in these locations.
Dr. B Harris was called to Greybull last Moonday and performed an operation on Mrs Frumk Toy for appendicitis. The patient is recovering nicely and will soon be up and around.
A baby boy was born on Saturday July 17 to the wife of John Benth of Mandewson. The announcement notes a fine baby boy and all concerned are described with affectionate tones.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.