Republican Party Ticket Heads by Hughes and Fairbanks
Hughes and Fairbanks will lead the Republican ticket as the party announces its presidential contenders. The move positions both men for top roles in the upcoming campaign season.
16 Jun 1916
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
1
Hughes and Fairbanks will lead the Republican ticket as the party announces its presidential contenders. The move positions both men for top roles in the upcoming campaign season.
At Chicago on June 10 Charles Evans Hughes was nominated for the presidency by the Republican National Convention on the first ballot. Charles Warren Fairbanks was chosen for vice president amid a unified show of support. Roosevelt, acting as a centripetal force, offered a conditional reply to the progressive bid.
The article notes John M Parker of Louisiana chosen as Roosevelts running mate after Hiram W Johnson declined. It mentions Hughes birth in Glens Falls New York on April 11 1862 his education at Brown and Columbia and his rise as counsel in the 1905 1906 insurance investigations that boosted Republican fortunes.
G. W. Black & Co completes purchase from Rico Stine of the ground south of Basin garage. An addition to the garage will create over 1000 square feet of floor space with a 10 by 80 foot show room for new cars. The store basement is being cemented and hardware moved downstairs to enable a showroom for Ford service and tourist and local business. Lou Blakesley leaves The Republican to manage Elkhorn Live Stock Co. on Horsecreek for Col. Day L. Tormey, specializing in pedigreed Herefords. family will move next week and townspeople wish them well.
Members gathered at John Vane’s home for a surprise farewell party honoring Louw Blakesley who left for Shell and Mrs. John Vane going to California for an extended visit. The evening featured games and amusements with Mrs. Crookman winning the top prize.
Eldorado driller Matt McCormick arrives to work locally as Lamb Williams Drilling forms this week. The Ohio Oil Co and Midwest push multiple wells in Elk Basin Cody and Grass Creek while Grass Creek field activity and Basin meetings gather emphasis. A Lynden chorus of field crews, turndowns, and new offices signals a busy season ahead in Basin Wyoming.
Saul Alderdice of Greybull visited town last night working for the Reynolds crowd. Gus Haerdendorf departs this morning with items expected to be sold soon. Sam Woodard, a driller from Oklahoma, arrived this week and has begun work for the Lamb Williams Drilling company.
Archer a timber Industry leader from Titusville Pennsylvania and his wife toured Basin country this week seeking loan and real estate investment opportunities. H H Hime of Basin State Bank guided their tour and the visitor was favorably impressed with local conditions.
Andrew Whitlock and Ludina Anderson were married on Wednesday at Otto with Bishop N. E. Winters officiating. Whitlock, recently back from Utah, will reside on the Joe Denny ranch on the Greybull. The bride is a popular Greybull young woman and many friends wish them happiness. Burlington plans a grand Fourth celebration with an inviting program and lavish hospitality for all participants.
Mr and Mrs R A Gould of Wednesday evening entertained at cards Those present were Mr and Mrs A M Smith, Mr and Mrs Frank Bristow, Mr and Mrs R J Extra, Mr and Mrs Lou Blakesley and Mrs Hattie Seltham. A very pleasant evening was reported by those present.
Directors of Basin State Bank held their semiannual meeting last Saturday. Bank affairs were reviewed and found in good condition, with a vote of confidence tendered to the bank officers.
Mrs Lou Blakesley resigned as oracle of the Royal Neighbors after leaving Basin. This week an election filled the vacancy with Mrs I I Rue prevailing. Miss Hato Perkins of Ottowa visited town Wednesday.
The document outlines a Republican platform emphasizing unity, neutrality in the European war, and strong US rights protections. It endorses the Monroe Doctrine, Latin American ties, and Philippine policy, arguing for duty to civilization and continued imperial responsibilities. Continued discussion promised on page four.
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