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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
5
The slate lists Theodore Roosevelt for President Francis E Warren for Senator and Frank W Mondell for Congress, indicating a unified ticket across major offices. The lineup emphasizes party alignment and key incumbents.
An editor rebuts a rival paper’s demand for an explanation of his political stance. He questions the rival’s authority to ask and accuses him of political acrobatics. The piece notes the editor’s Republican ties in Des Moines and Democratic role in Wyoming and challenges him to address his past records.
The Square Deal notes Taft’s call for full open determinations of party contests and warns against strong arm seating tactics. It records Republican praise for Taft, mentions Greybull Standard’s new management and policy shift, and reports Lander’s protest over Prussian colonists while noting Congress’ busy week and 250 contested delegates in play.
The issue notes Mid-Continent arrival and high quality Western magazine status. It highlights Cheyenne Leader and Tri bune uniting against the red light district and cites rising political activity with county offices, a major Iowa senate loss for Lafe Young, Roosevelt winning South Dakota delegates, and a lengthy Mexican revolution.
A scattered slice of regional politics mentions Ohio native presidents, Boston mayor seeking Senate, West Virginia contest for Clarence Watson’s seat, Vermont Democrats meeting June 18 in Montpelier, Lindbergh eyeing Nelson’s seat, Curtis Guild Jr favored for Crane’s successor, A R Maxwell entering Oklahoma race, Iowa prohibitionists convention July 30, Cowherd pursuing Missouri governor nomination. Also local ads for a three room house in Basin and a cheap six hole gas range and gas heater in Basin or Greybull Wyoming with inquiries to G S Mead and H L Mead.
J E B Frisby announces candidacy for sheriff in the Republican primary on August 20. The notice also lists Hartigan Basin as the location and mentions a man and wife seeking ranch work, indicating local employment postings within the same brief notice.
County commissioners plan a southeast road from a point near the southeast corner of section 35 to follow Chrystal Creek then east toward section 27, with a July 2 filing deadline for objections or damage claims. Also notices for road establishment and a divorce action, plus a stallion advertisement.
$2000.00 Death Benefit $15.00 weekly benefit for accident or sickness $1000 for loss of limb or eraight $100.00 for emergency relief benefit Cost is $6.00 per year no other dues or assessment Men and women between ages 16 to 65 accepted Reliable company with $100,000 state deposit to protect policy holders and guarantee payment of claims Write for information giving age sex occupation Address Depot 441 American Registry Company Erie Pa notice of annual meeting Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of stockholders of the Wyoming Land & Irrigation Company will be held in Basin Wyoming on Friday June 21 1912 at 10 oclock a m for selecting a board of nine directors and for other business D Vosburg Secretary July Candidate for Senator Jesse W Crosby Jr Cowley Wyo Boost for Bava
Notices include two district court petitions against J W Hook and B G Rogers for debts of 100 and 3000 dollars with attached property, plus public notices from the State Auditor on Home Fire Insurance Company and a Non Coal Land final five year proof notice with witnesses listed.
State Auditor certifies condensed annual statements for Union Assurance Society of London Niagara Fire and Insurance Company of New York and Insurance Company of North America. Figures list assets liabilities and insurance written as of December 31 1911 with premiums received and losses incurred. Certifications dated April 24 1912 accompany the reports.
A candidate declares run for Sheriff subject to Republican primaries and requests support from Republicans. A separate note announces candidacy for County Assessor under the Republican primary process and asks for party backing from voters.
A candidate declares intent to run for sheriff subject to Republican primary voters. He seeks aid from Republicans supportive of his candidacy and asks for favorable consideration in the party contest.
Otto, Wyo May 25 1912 Lou Blakesley announces for county clerk and asks GOP primary support. Clyde W Atherly seeks county surveyor nomination and votes in the Republican primaries. Alex Lucas also runs for the county clerk nomination and requests favorable backing.
Notices announce candidacies for county clerk, county commissioner, and county prosecuting attorney in Big Horn and surrounding areas. Frank I Rue and C T Gebhart seek GOP support. P M Gallaher sponsors county commission bid. W S Collins runs for prosecutor. primary date August 20, 1912.
A Burlington note dated May 30 1912 endorses a candidate for sheriff before the Republican primaries. Co A Johnson backs the candidacy and highlights duty, integrity, and local service as key strengths in the race.
Otto L A Thorley Clerk of District Court announces his candidacy for State Representative in the Republican primaries on August 20, 1912. He asks for support from friends and those favoring his campaign.
Skovgard announces candidacy for U.S. Senate in the Republican primary on August 20 and appeals for support from voters backing his bid.
An August 20 note asks for support for Whitmore in watch clock and jewelry repairs. Holwar and bloover are mentioned along with Cannes and teat as associated work efforts.
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