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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1921
Page
3
The New York Times reports President Wilson’s illness sparked debate over his capacity and succession. Critics say the president’s duties were handled by others, constituting a crime against the constitution and the American people, with calls for legal means to vacate the office if disability persisted.
The New York Times criticizes Lloyd George for fearing German goods flood Britain as indemnities are paid. It argues both protectionist and free trade minds worry about unemployment and home production destruction. The piece cites Bismarck’s recognition of German industry injury from French imports after the indemnity.
The text argues that without newspaners and politicians supporting imports and alien banking and trading interests, America would suffer as barriers between the home market and foreign invaders fall. It calls for these speakers to explain their viewpoint for clearer public judgment.
Opponents warn the proposed sugar tariff raises costs for consumers by about two cents per pound while rewarding speculators. Proponents say protection sustains the American beet sugar industry, supports beet growers and producers, and shields the U S from dependence on foreign sugar.
Basin churches schedule Passion Week events next week with speakers at each church. March 21 Rev Columbus Wardlaw at Methodist Episcopal, March 22 Rev Edwin Bowling at Presbyterian in library building, March 23 Rev Leon A Losey at Baptist, March 24 communion services, March 25 Good Friday service at Methodist at 3 p.m. Evening services at 7:45 with choir music.
Jessie Ackerman, wife of Ralph Ackerman, faces district court in Casper for the October killing of Adelbert Hoffay. Prosecutor A. E. Stirrett alleges she threatened Hoffay, held his wife hostage, and used a 20 gauge shotgun to murder Hoffay after a confrontation at the Ackerman home on South Fenway Street. Witness Meredith Hoffay testified on the sequence of events and the fatal shooting, noting the brief but pivotal moments leading to Hoffay’s death.
Washington March 15 Edward C Finney member of the board of appeals of the department of the interior has been nominated by Secretary Fall to succeed Alexander T Vogelsang as first assistant secretary Finney is well known in the west for his role in drafting the oil leasing bill and for managing its administration since it became law His appointment would meet with general approval
Basin church holds Palm Sunday services with Bible school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m pastor Leon A Losey to preach on The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem no vesper service until further notice. Union Passion Week program listed elsewhere in paper. The verse finale comments are from a columnist.
Prices on nursery stock are about half of last year. Several varieties of apple trees available at 0c and 60c each. Good oak and soft maple shade trees at 50c and 60c each. Order now before stock is gone. Price list of nursery stock and seeds of all kinds free.
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