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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
4
Basin Republican lists its status as official paper of Big Horn County and Basin town. announces second class matter filing, subscription price two dollars yearly, advertising rates for display and locals with per inch and per line charges.
County officials and Basin City officials listed with roles including commissioners, chairman, county clerk, attorney, district court, court stenographer, superintendent of schools, sheriff, treasurer, mayor, council, treasurer, clerk, attorney, marshal. Includes names such as Aascasser L. O. Gray T Johnson M D Harrin T W Bratt Lou Blakesley W B Collins R H Abrons P W Metz G Hartigan A F Sheriff B F Wickwire Zela Murphy J A Berry T W Spratt F M Hime Wm Gibson J V Gould S H Smith Jas F Ewers C A Zaring J H Hanlon.
A commentary argues many state laws are struck down by supreme courts and suggests a sanity test for candidates. It compares to Wisconsin's blood test marriage law as precedent and questions whether lawmakers should undergo tests before legislating for the public.
The supreme court this week decided the long and short haul railroad case, declaring the act constitutional and expanding the interstate commerce commission’s power to regulate rates. This ruling ends discriminatory practices against western towns and signals a shift in railroad regulation. Local Democratic bosses struggle to recruit candidates for county offices as national issues favor Republicans in the fall election, diminishing local party prospects.
In Washington two young men dressed as Mexicans staged a brief incident outside a West End Pennsylvania Avenue haberdashery. The shorter one demanded socks, mocked the shop, and boasted that goods cost twenty for two pesos in his country before the pair left the shop.
A Washington Star anecdote recounts a street confrontation turning into a clash over old country pride, followed by a string of global ironies from 1862 Puebla to 1905 Norwegian secession, and a moral about art versus nature as a young woman shifts from painter to merchant.
The Springfield Minnesota church case over Father Augustin Wirth’s estate questioned if his vow could affect property rights. Relatives asserted possession of assets, while courts warned a ruling could threaten millions in church property. Forest fire fatalities average seven per year in the U.S.
Public notice from the Office of the State Auditor Cheyenne Wyoming dated April 28 1914 certifies the condensed annual statement of Loyal Protective Insurance Company Boston Massachusetts and London Lancashire Fire Insurance Company Liverpool England. It lists assets liabilities capital stock surplus and income and disbursements for the prior years with signatures of State Auditor R B Forsyth and official seal.
State Auditor Robt. B. Forsyth records income of 4 871 204 23 and disbursements of 2 958 882 84 for the year ending December 31 1972, noting gross premiums 4 543 24, losses paid 3 580 29, and losses incurred 2 280 29, with insurance written at 266 791 00 in the formal testimony.
The Republican accepts announcements from candidates of all parties announcing candidacies and publicity for the primary. Ordinary notices run through August 18 for five dollars in advance. large political ads cost fifteen cents per inch per insertion. J. K. Burnham, Lovell, Wyoming, seeks the office of County Treasurer in the upcoming primary on August 18.
L C Gray announces candidacy for Assessor nomination in Big Horn county with primary on August 18, 1914. Thom M Hyde seeks Democratic nomination for District Judge in the Fifth judicial district, subject to August primary results, asking voters for support.
To the Republican voters of Big Horn county I am a candidate for the nomination for Sheriff subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primary August 18 Your $3 041 276 038 Port will be appreciated B F Wickwire a
Office of the State Auditor presents financial figures for Liverpool London & Globe Insurance Co Ltd. in Liverpool England. Assets 14 263 846 95 Liabilities 4 631 216 90 Net 9 622 630 05.
State Auditor Forsyth presents a condensed annual statement for a Wyoming insurance company with figures for insurance written premiums and losses incurred for 1913. The report was filed April 28, 1914, and bears the seal of Ed. B. Forsyth, State Auditor. A separate notice advertises a small fruit growing property for sale near Greybull, Wyoming, with seed furnished and orchard care offered for 166 dollars.
The speaker announces as a Republican candidate for a two year county commissioner term, subject to GOP primary voters on August 18, 1914. Signed 8.T. Johnson.
C A Zerg announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for the district court judge seat in Wyoming's Fifth Judicial District. The declaration states the nomination is subject to voters' decision at the primary election in Pasin, on June 5, 1914.
Otto, Wyo., June 18, 1914 J. P. Mayer announces candidacy for County Commissioner ten year term in the Republican primary on August 1 1914. Otto residents urged support. Also W. S. Collins declares candidacy for County and Prosecuting Attorney in Big Horn County with requests for support.
County Attorney candidate for nomination to the offices of County and Prosecuting Attorney, subject to approval by Democratic voters in the August 18 primary election. Wm C Snow.
A candidate for county commissioner announces his bid in the Democratic primary for a four year term and asks for the people’s support. He also announces his candidacy for Clerk of Court in the August 18 1914 primary, asking the people of Dig Horn county for continued confidence if his prior tenure as County Clerk was satisfactory.
Nomination for the office of county surveyor submitted for the August 18, 1914 primary election. Clyde W. Atherly listed as candidate subject to voters’ decision.
Raymond B. West seeks the office of Clerk of the District Court in Big Horn County Wyoming. H. Smith announces candidacy for Judge of the District Court in the Fifth Judicial District. Both seek Republican primary votes on August 18, 1914, Basin and June 25, 1914, respectively.
In the District Court of Big Horn County Wyoming administrator I C Williams will present final account for the estate of Frank Pulsifer deceased on August 10 1914. He will seek court approval and discharge. creditors and interested parties may appear to object. Dated Basin June 18 1914.
Clarence A. Waln was appointed executor of Robert A. Waln deceased on May 1914. All claimants must present claims to the executor or to R B West in Basin Wyoming within six months from the date. If not presented within one year they are barred from the estate. First publication June 12 1914.
Notice to certificate holders of Mecklem Water company Basin Wyoming to meet in Basin town hall at 8 p m on Wednesday July 1 1914 for reorganizing the company electing a new board of directors and officers and other business as appropriate June 18 1914 8S H Smith Acting Sec.
In New York's sixth municipal court Justice Rosenthal dismisses Dunn's claim for $295 in gifts after a romance ended. He valued a kiss at $205 and suggested the man was compensated by dances and theater company, asserting no case for reimbursement. The ruling prompts varied reactions from women’s circles.
Notice issued May 29 1914 for four $500 school bonds at 6 percent interest to fund a new school house in School District No 19 Big Horn County Wyoming. Bids due June 29 1914 1 PM sealed and opened at the district clerk Otto Basin. Bonds payable at Big Horn County treasurer Basin or Wyoming state treasurer Cheyenne.
Notice is hereby given articles of incorporation of Citizens Investment Company were duly filed as required by law. The name of said corporation is Citizens Investment Company and its purpose is to buy own hold rent mortgage encumber and dispose of real and personal property including stocks in other corporations. It may borrow money and secure payments by mortgage. Term is 50 years with capital stock of 30000 dollars. Eight directors listed for the first year. Located in Basin Wyoming with principal office at Basin State Bank. Fiat pub June 12 1914 last pub June 26 1914 Road Notice: county road location in Big Horn County to be 20 feet wide. objections due by July 3 1914. Lou Blakesley County Clerk. Notice: Basin town water and electric bills due by the 15th of each month. nonpayment risks cut off.
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