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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
3
A Republican county treasurer candidate defends a straightforward race amid an epidemic. He accuses opponent Coons of recruiting rivals and camouflaging tactics while denying any misconduct by relatives in banks. He commits to fair, honest administration if elected.
R C May of Lovell Republican candidate for representative is well known to Big Horn farmers from his time with Great Western Sugar Co as a field man. He then moved to a successful sheep business and is highly regarded in Lowell country. He asks electors to support him at the polls next month.
London reports Emperor William said he would abdicate without hesitation if German interests required it but the moment has not yet come. The Berlin belief is he will remain on the throne at all costs and that abdication would favor Prince William, eldest son of the crown prince.
Frank I. Rue thanks county voters for the August primary support and asks all to back the Republican sheriff nominee and the straight Republican ticket. He calls the ticket the best ever placed before the people and expresses confidence in victory.
The Sentinel editor welcomed Mesars P. P. Anderson and Emil Waterlaus from Basin Republican and Cowley Progress. They toured Deaver with a group of politicians, meeting local voters aboard the uncharted political sea.
Al Cliff manager of the Rex Theatre and his wife have been confined to their home for a week due to a flu attack. His many friends hope for a swift recovery to full health. A lost rim with flat casing and tube size 308% was reported Tuesday Sept 17 between Basin and Five Mile with a $ reward for return. Dr M H Smith. 020 tf
Anita L. Pollitzer tours Wyoming delivering Alice Paul’s message that Democratic refusal to back Wilson’s suffrage demand helped defeat the federal amendment. The NWP urges enfranchised women to boycott Democratic Senate candidates in protest and presses that party’s responsibility for denying women voting rights.
L. H. Proffitt and his wife departed on Tuesday for Sacramento California where they will establish residence. Proffitt previously worked as day operator at the local depot and leaves many friends who regret his departure.
Mrs. Katherine A. Morton, Republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction, endorses all educational measures and pledges to support state education groups. She says she would work with the state board of education and state education commissioner and serve on boards handling charitable humane and penal responsibilities. Vote for Mrs Morton next Tuesday.
Elaine Kinder announces run for county superintendent under non-partisan ballot after legislative change. She thanks voters for past support and pledges to continue the office policy of maintaining better schools. Jim Grimes advertises real barber service at Central Barber Shop.
B F Wickwire seeks reelection on the Republican ticket and is praised for his energy in curbing crime in the county. The Democratic candidate is labeled a pool hall operator in Basin during the war, questioned as a protector of current interests. vote Wickwire.
Notice is given that letters of administration for the estate of O. W. Fenton were issued October 28 1918 to J. H. Smith administrator. Creditors must file claims with vouchers within six months or be barred from the estate. Claims not presented within one year from letters date are forever barred. Dated October 30 1918. Paul Moss attorney.
In the Fifth Judicial District of Wyoming Big Horn County the estate of Charles Behne deceased seeks to sell real estate to satisfy debts. The court orders show cause at Basin on December 2 1918 for the sale of lands described as W ½ NW and SE ½ NW Section 10 Township 62 North Range 96 West Sixth P M. Publication in The Basin Republican for four weeks.
Wyoming Labor Journal notes Vice President Marshall appointed Senator Warren as the conferee on every military, war and agricultural bill since entry into the war. The paper claims Warren's selection met unanimous senate approval and that he consistently pushed President Wilson’s desires. It argues Wyoming electors should support Warren to finish the war and secure a just peace.
Hazel Lawrence a Greybull Republican candidate for clerk of the district court is described as born in Minnesota and raised in Washington with education in Spokane. Her career includes bookkeeper roles for her father’s contracting business and in Spokane’s largest furniture store, then current employment at the First State Bank of Greybull.
Frank A Little, a Lowell resident and Republican, campaigns for county attorney. He cites a lucrative law practice, prior service as South Dakota prosecuting attorney, and broad community trust. He seeks solid support from the north end for strong law enforcement in the forthcoming election next month.
Ishmael C. Jefferis republican nominee for state auditor suspends his state tour after the death of his eldest son in Sheridan on the 17th from Spanish influenza. Mrs Jefferis is prostrate at the Newcastle home while Mr Jefferis stays with her. Despite missing personal meetings many voters will still back him on election day.
Rodney Preator, a well known farmer and sheepman in Burlington county, died last Sunday night after influenza. He leaves a wife and family. The funeral was held Tuesday. He was a son in law of Mrs. Chas Garland and well known in Basin. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
A partisan call seeks Dr Osborne to answer about drugging and lavish banquets in Rawlins, links alleged debauchery to political figures, and questions his 1893 Senate appointment and subsequent political shifts. The piece asserts Senator Kime died amid scandal and implicates fusion leadership in Wyoming politics.
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