Mondell Champions Western Rights in Congress Fight
Washington October 14 Representative Mondell led a strenuous western fight over conservation bills affecting coal oil gas and waterpower. Western Republicans backed his amendments while western Democrats largely voted present or opposed, exposing party coercion and the loyalty gap between western constituents and party leadership. Mondell’s reforms on land titles power leases and preferential oil rights won support from most western Republicans, highlighting regional tensions in the tariff and resource policy debates.
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Washington
Mondell
House
Senate
West
Ferria Waterpower
Wyoming
Monde
Thad Mondel
Atgaton
Casper Fields
Big Horn
Forest Notes Mixed Timber and History Snippet
Six thousand bushels of lodgepole pine seed are collected in Colorado for spring reforestation. Luzon island in the Philippines offers nearly 300000 acres for cutting by bids on public forest lands. Washington’s Okanogan NF installs night signal lanterns for fire reporting. First US sawmill at James Town started in 1607 with boards exported in June 1607. A California water power mill operated in 1625 near Richmond site. Yew from California’s national forests used in archery, resembling old world yew. Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules damagable value includes timber and injury to whole property from negligent fires.
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Jamestown
Richmond
California
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Petition Seeks No Action on Walter Manny Case
About fifty residents near Otto Wes petition the county attorney this week asking officials not to act on a September 24 petition seeking an inquiry into Walter Manny's affairs. The signers state they have had business and social dealings with Manny and describe him as a lawful honest and upright citizen.
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Otto Wes
Walter Manny
Manny
Reader's letter backs Ridgely for governor
A citizen writes to praise Ridgely, criticize opponents, and urge voters in the Big Horn Basin to judge candidates on merit. He mocks attacks from a Democratic paper, stresses Ridgely's service record, honesty, and roots in the region, and urges a clean campaign focused on qualifications over wealth.
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Mr. Eiditor
Democraticc
Ridgely
Ridge
Democratic Sheet
Man of Nazareth
Big Horn Basin
Democratic Party
Kendrick
Bigs
Anis
Democratic Journal
United States District Attorney
Wyoming
W. A. Rbichards
Campa
Ladies Aid Meeting Set With Mrs Nuk On October 15
The M. B. ladies and Ladies Aid will gather with Mrs. D. A. Nuk next Thursday afternoon October 15 for a meeting.
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Ladies Aid
M. B
D. A. Nuk
Strong Arm Tactics Spark House Row Over Tax Bill
Washington dispatch notes Democrat majority using strong arm tactics to push a 100 million tax measure via a gag rule. Republicans condemn the move as suppression of debate, accusing the majority of masking fiscal excesses and tariff bill failures.
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Washington
Congressman Fees
Ohio
Wyoming’s rise in enrollment and new agricultural hall progress
Despite hard times, enrollment at week one ends up about ten percent higher than last year. New and old students arrive daily, and the correspondence department reports a noticeable influx of names. The new agricultural hall is near completion, a three story building with a finished basement, housing animal husbandry, veterinary science, civil and sanitary engineering, and chemical departments, plus the agricultural extension offices and state officials. The football outlook remains strong.
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Wyoming News Bulletin
Agricultural College
Wyoming Football Team Brings Largest Candidate Field
The University of Wyoming reports an unusually large roster as Coach Thatcher leads a strong daily practice with Captain Rogers. Several last year’s players return, forming a core for a likely winning team. The season opens with a scrimmage against Cheyenne High School in October, and slate includes Utah, Colorado, Denver, Utah Agricultural College, and Colorado School of Mines. A notable influx of out of state students spans Michigan to Florida, enriching campus diversity.
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University of Wyoming
Thatcher
Rogers
Gheyenne High School
Utah
Colorado
Denver
Utah Agricultural College
Colorado School of Mines
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsyvania
Ilinois
Indiana
Missouri
Idaho
Wisconsin
South Dakota
California
Minnesota
Nebraska
Massachusetts
Florida
Basin county dom- inates state fair exhibits
A Basin County delegation reports sweeping success at the state fair with Big Horn County leading prizes in agricultural displays. Fremont and Washakie counties also excelled. The fair showcased McCarty and Gilford’s famed string of 85 horses, wild west acts, and a popular hold-up and horse racing show, with Sioux participants and organized exhibits. State Geologist L. W. Trumbull warns against bogus staking of petroleum claims noting that mere annual assessment work does not establish discovery or title.
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Basin
Big Horn County
Fremont County
Washackle County
McCarty & Gilford
D. A. Null
Chancey Small
United States
L. W. Trumbull
Riner Sisters Delight Fra ternity Hall Audience
The Riner sisters gave a strong lyceum performance last Tuesday at Fra ternity hall. They sang and told stories to captivate the audience from the start, displaying polished work and engaging stage presence. Carl Armeling’s former schoolmates hosted the sisters during their stay.
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Riner Sisters
Lyceum
Fraternity Hall
Carl Armeling
Armelings
Washakie and County Commissioners Seek Shared Agent
County officials Robert Steele and Mark Warner of Washakie county met with local commissioners at the start of the week to discuss procuring a county agent for both counties. After deliberation, it was announced that the local commissioners will support the proposition in the coming year.
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Robert Steele
Mark Warner
Washakle County
Hurst's Team Horse Escape Triggers Night Return
Harvey Hurst reported his team ran away Wednesday and one horse was not recovered until yesterday by Mr. Hurst. No serious damage occurred to the rig, though inconvenience was high as he hired a team to return home Wednesday night to his residence on the Nor wood.
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Harvey Hurst
Library Board names new member Mrs Vandevender
The county commissioners appointed Mrs C L Vandevender to the library board filling the Basin vacancy caused by Rev S W Albone's removal. The board praises her qualifications. Mr and Mrs B C Wise left yesterday to visit their daughter in Montana and then relatives in Cascade Iowa before returning home.
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C. L. Vandevender
B. C. Wise
Montana
Cascade
Lows
German Army Heavily Reinforced In North France Pounding
German forces in northern France intensify operations as a 26 day battle continues Allied and German units clash with limited front reports. Antwerp is under bombardment after authorities moved the Belgian government to Ostend with ministers and thousands of refugees. German claims two forts fallen while East Prussian fronts shift to defensive and Ossowetz bombardment ends. Canadians and Indians arrive in England to train for Europe as French and British commands report heavy fighting and local gains.
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Antwerp
Ostend
Hhe
von Kluck
French War Office
British War Office
Lille
Tourcoing
Atentieres
France
John French
Soissons
England
Berlin
East Prussia
Ossowetz
Moe Land
Speaking dates announced for Basin Republican candidates
The Republican state central committee released speaking tour dates for H. Ridgely Herman B. Gales and other candidates. events run Thermopolis October 17 Crosby and Gebo October 18 Warland October 19 Basin October 20 Greybull October 21 Lovell Cowley October 22 Powell October 23 Cody October 24. N J Long returned from the Douglas state fair where he displayed for Big Horn Mills. Chas B Stubbs came back from a business trip in Denver and eastern points.
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H. &. Ridgely
Herman B. Gales
Thermopolis
Crosby and Gebo
Warland
Basin
Greybull
Lovell and Cowley
Powell
Cody
N. J. Long
Douglas
Big Horn Mills
Chas. B. Stubbs
Denver
Joastern Points
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