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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
5
Official paper of Big Horn County publishes advertising rates for display and locals and lists political candidates. Roosevelt, Warren, Mondell named for federal races. Hoover, Hime, Leighty named for city council.
Local column endorses the Citizens Ticket in Basin urging voters to replace the current administration over mismanaged water system and costly engineering. It argues taxpayers deserve value for bonds and calls for men of action and integrity to restore economical, efficient city government.
The old guard made its last stand at the Republican convention here this week. Bossism gag rules and hereditary prerogatives toppled as the old order bowed out of politics in Wyoming.
Delegates rejected a set of resolutions backed by the old guard as unduly reactionary. The author argues the resolutions did not reflect most voters, calls for party harmony, and predicts the bosses will fade as primaries empower the people. The piece notes forthcoming county central committee elections and the bosses’ dwindling influence.
Democratic observers note W. J. Bryan is reemerging as a significant, though uncertain, factor in the party. He is described as a lingering force in Democratic politics, capable of creating noise at the convention with his vocal efforts and symbolic opposition to a third term.
Three pupils from grades two to four presented a special report on an art exhibit tied to regular language lessons. Works included Cat and Kittens by Wa Bowman Gleaners by Miller and Land Seer Shooting the Bay Mare by Wilma Skovgard. The event featured readings, music, and talks on humane education and public health efforts.
Facts about the Wyoming Humane Society show it was started by a woman and, before state board control, relied heavily on women’s clubs for funds. Memberships at $2 a year support the organization, from which executive board members are chosen. Refreshments served to fifty five club members and friends. Wyoming reporting includes Niagara Fire Insurance assets and liabilities, and a 1912 state auditor certificate detailing insurance business in Wyoming for 1911.
Notice from the U S Land Office Buffalo Wyoming dated April 12 1012 states Barker M Howe of Shell Wyoming filed intent to make final five year proof to claim land in section 8 9 and 17 township 64 range 91 west 6th principal meridian before W F Brown Basin Wyoming on May 25 1912 witnesses Witfield Moberly Charles Nicholson Fred W Crandall Lou Heathershaw Alf W Beittain register. Also unrelated ad lines for stock buying selling and local foods appear in the notice.
United States Land Office Buffalo Wyoming announces State of Wyoming has filed Approved List No. 3 for lands in Township 63 and 52 with multiple lots totaling 698.34 acres, applications for patents under several acts, sixty day protest window, and inspection details. Also notices of a bargain deeded land offer near Greybull, milk delivery ad, and an auditor's condensed insurance statement from London listing assets and disbursements.
Department of the Interior U S issues notice regarding Napoleon Bastion of Otto Wyoming who filed a homestead entry in 1905 for a land parcel in section 33 township 61 range 05 west. Bastion has fled notice of intent to make final five year proof to establish the claim, hearing set with W F Brown Basin Wyoming on May 11, 1913 before Register W F Brittain.
Christian Science services will be held in Fraternity Hall Sunday at 11 a.m. The lesson sermon will be titled Adam and fallen man. An invitation is extended to all attendees.
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