28 Nov 1919
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1919
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a county organization event or meeting held in December at a location resembling Ell with a date 47h. Readable entities include county and December. No clear outcome or participants available.
Word from C A Welch temporary county chairman of the state highway association says Lovell will host the county quiventieg next Thursday. Delegates are urged to attend to influence a permanent county organization and state road work. About 200 delegates expected to attend in Lovell with a cordial welcome.
Federal forces moved into Carlinville as Maj Warren Dean led the Fifteenth Cavalry to seize the town hall and canvass miners. From 72 names 52 were chosen and sent to Fort Mackenzie. Union officials then urged a vote to end the strike which was unanimously approved.
Nov 26 Washington report says Congressman Mondell and War Department officials discussed methods to issue the Victory medal without requiring veterans to resend discharges. Mondell proposes a distribution plan and will hold applications until a firm announcement is made.
The regular meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held Wednesday evening at a luncheon at Spur.
A Basin community meeting discussed several items of local interest and actions taken. President Louis of Louis Products Co. will attend next Wednesday to address the gathering. all members are urged to attend for publicity and future plans.
Mercer Bros of Paint Rock purchased Claude and Red Walon's entire herd totaling about 1109 cattle. They shipped roughly 1000 head to New Mexico for winter with Bob Boweney leading. he will oversee and report through the Republican. Walp Bros plan to enter large scale sheep farming with about a thousand head at Red Oak ranch.
Ex soldiers of Basin Wyoming are urged to join the American Legion and help organize a Basin unit. A meeting for all ex-service men and the Basin community is set for Thursday December 4 at 2 PM in the Chamber of Commerce building to form the local Legion chapter.
John Joseph Murphy and Miss Agnes Askenas of Grebull secured a marriage license Monday and were married that afternoon by Justice of the Peace J. R. Bonwell. The couple hails from the oil city and is well regarded by many friends.
Superintendent T. Armstrong and crew work on a gas line at Hidden Dome. Ditching and digging gangs proceed rapidly as pipe laying begins and is covered in place.
Next Wednesday evening at the Beals Chamber of Commerce luncheon President Louis of Louis Distributing Co will address the gathering on the potato question. All local farmers are invited to attend for potential benefit. Misa Katherine Otapes of Nebraska arrived last week to tend her ill brother Otto Bchap er.
Mexico rejects U S request for immediate release of William O Jenkins American consular agent at Puebla stating no legal basis under international law and that only state courts can handle the matter. Mexico maintains Jenkins is not a victim of molestation and could secure freedom by posting bail, Washington notified of the government reply.
The executive committee of central territory coal operators argues higher wages would reward loafing instead of producing. A typical pay roll shows 22 working days in a 30 day month with 46 of 175 miners reporting. The statement lists 15 miners earning 8.10 to 13.05 daily, claiming thousands more show similar earnings.
The piece argues silver is the key to revival in western mining after four years of slow development due to labor shortages. It notes low silver prices in 1914 and recent gains, cites a Colorado company forming 6 million in capital to open a Mexican mine, and highlights New York financials urging western silver investments as wealth creators for the US. It also calls mining profits a ladder from the desert to opportunity as capital-driven ventures expand.
A water main break this morning reduced pressure citywide and crews seek the leak. Residents are urged to conserve water until repairs are completed and supply stabilizes.
The Basin band will give another delightful concert at the Rex next Sunday. Everyone is requested to be present as the state song Wyoming will be practiced by the audience during the program.
Mr and Mrs F A Little hosted guests. Mrs Al Blake's surprise party. Basin couples attended a Coliseum dance in Greybull. Local clubs and families held dinners and dances, with engagements at Spurrier’s and Fra ternity Hall. Notable attendees include Metz, Zaring, Dickey, O Malley, Majors, and Huff among others. Thanksgiving gatherings and a murder trial anticipated in Hot Springs County.
A Thanksgiving day luncheon was served at midnight by M R Douglas. John P Arnott Jr visited from Hyattville to spend the holiday with his parents. Several local families hosted dinner guests including the Armstrongs Hepburns Irwins Thomsons Andersons Wilsons Burns Tiltom Ries Bonwells in Greybull and surrounding area.
Last evening T. E. Armstrong found his car faulty after returning from Greybull and left a new blanket on the hood. A party from another car took the blanket while he was away. The thief is known and must return the blanket at once or prosecution will follow.
Manderson residents approved incorporation by 38 to 23 on Wednesday. The five organizers will begin proceedings to secure water light and other public utilities as the town seeks growth and future influx of residents.
Game Warden Louis G. Jones arrested County Attorney Rouel Walton of Evanston and four others for killing a doe and fawn. Walton, claiming illness, posted $50 bail and was ordered to return Dec. 10 for trial. Two men were fined 75 dollars each, another 25 dollars plus costs. Venison was sold and $16 was sent to the state game fund.
Worland reports cashier B. J. Keys of the First National Bank arrested for defrauding funds totaling 16000. He confessed and part of the loss is covered by his surety bond. Directors will cover the remainder. Keys was highly regarded in the community. Other officers of the bank named include IC W. Erwin president Porter Lanm vice president Robert Steele and R. W. Lancaster assistant cashier.
The Basin band offered another fine concert last Sunday afternoon drawing a large audience for a single program.
Washington reports the Garfield plan offering a 14 percent miners wage hike with no price rise for coal, met with firm miner opposition as officials call the offer inadequate. Mine operators plan further talks while noting potential shutdowns if the increase stands.
T Earl Keefer formerly of this place resigns from the Midwest and will join the E. T. Williams Co. to head gasoline extraction in the Salt creek field. He and Mrs. Keefer will travel to Oklahoma and Texas for plant familiarization before returning to Salt creek.
Robert Peters and Frances Ruth Forbes of Lovell secured a marriage license last Saturday and married that evening at Justice J. R. Bonwell's residence. The couple left for Lovell the next day to establish their home.
Wednesday night water leaked from above flooding Nadler drug store on the second floor. The state of the stock suffered damage from the prolonged leakage and flooding during the night.
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