Spanish influenza waning in county after peak
The Spanish flu outbreak in the county appears to be at its peak and now on the wane with Burlington and Greybull hardest hit. Deaths reported include J. W. McRoberts, Moreley Creech, C. O. Creech, Mabel Reser, Mrs. Dan Shafer, Mrs. Steward, Paul Sanders, and Alfred Kruger, all buried in local cemeteries. Dr. H. T. Harris and M. H. Smith aided relief efforts across the county as doctors treated numerous cases and deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Greybull
J. W. McRoberts
Montgomery Ranch
Moreley Creech
Elk Creek
C. O. Creech
Basin
Mabel Reser
W. O. Reser
Dan Shafer
Steward
Paul Sanders
Otto
Alfred Kruger
Iowa
H. T. Harris
State Health Board
M. H. Smith
Warren and Mondell on Job Deficit Estimates Rise
The article notes the urgency of a full Liberty Loan subscription as deficiency estimates before the House Appropriations Committee total nearly eight billion dollars after three months of the fiscal year. Mondell serves on the committee handling these funds while Warren focuses on the revenue bill and other Senate issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Appropriations
House of Representatives
Appropriations Committee
Mondell
Senate
Warren
Red Cross Trims Masks and Jackets Amid Epidemic
Bagin Red Cross workers craft masks for influenza patients and attendants and sew pneumonia jackets for those in need. The Red Cross officer election, scheduled for Oct 23, has been postponed due to the epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagin Red Cross
The
Red Cross
Dinner guests entertained at Markham house
Mr and Mrs Guy Craig hosted a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Thos M Hyde Mr and Mrs T K Armstrong and Mr and Mrs T K Bishop in attendance at the Markham residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Craig
Markham
Thos
M. Hyde
T. K, Armstrong
T. K. Bishop
Republican ticket visited county for canvass in north end
William E. Chaplin and A. D. Hoskins, Republican candidates for secretary of state and state treasurer, spent Sunday in town after touring the county’s north end. They were joined by Trayor E. J. Sullivan and P. P. Anderson and reported a favorable reception and confidence of a large Republican majority in the region. They planned to campaign through the southern and western parts of the state next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William EE. Chaplin
A. D. Hoskins
Trayor E. J. Sullivan
P. P. Anderson
Denver printshop marks Osborne as Colorado candidate
The campaign accuses Doctor Osborne of being a Colorado resident, citing campaign cards printed by a Denver printshop as proof. The notice suggests a citizen would print locally, implying Osborne lacks local ties.
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Doctor Osborne
Colorado
United States
Denver
Republican leaders urge for a strong Congress in 1898 war policy
Washington reports that Colonel Roosevelt and Benjamin Harrison urged voters to elect a Republican Congress to uphold McKinley’s war policy. They warned a Democratic victory could invite European powers to aid Spain or force an unfavorable peace. The piece notes current contrasts with 1918 support for Wilson war aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
New York
Benjamin Harrison
McKinley
United States
Spain
House
Senate
Wilson
Edith C. Scott Seeks County Clerk Nomination
Edith C. Scott, Republican candidate for county clerk and Kane County resident, has broad support across the county. A experienced teacher and businesswoman, she cites civil service merit and aims for better county clerk operations benefiting taxpayers. Scott campaigns countywide with encouragement from voters and emphasizes regional representation at the county seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith C. Scott
Kane
Miss Scott
Scott
Prisoners Sent to Rawlins Under Deputies Care
Chief Deputy Albert Fisher departed for Rawlins to oversee J. H. Orr and Jack Howard who will begin their penitentiary terms there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Fisher
Rawlins
Ino
J. H. Orr
Jack Howard
Big Horn County Surpasses Fourth Liberty Loan Quota
Big Horn county residents subscribe 50 950 against a 321 250 quota, an oversubscription of 29 700. Southern Basin district 149 800 Central Greybull 102 000 Northern Lowell 99 150. Despite influenza hurdles the county mobilized, praised for 100 percent effort and efficient Liberty Loan work statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn County
Sam
Liberty
Southern
Basin
Central
Greybull
Northern
Lowell
Nominations Announced For Naval Academy Examinations
Senator Warren and Congressman Mondell announce six nominations for next spring examinations to enter the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Each selects three candidates from the list including Roy Spicer Laramie John Breen Sheridan Ralph Murray Garland Elbert Sheldon Upton Clarence Morgan Glenrock James Corum Encampment Walter Russell Jr Sherman Robert Kissick Cambria Leland June Buffalo Lester Rice Earl George Oscar Bishop Powell Hugh Brown Cody.
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Warren
Mondell
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Academy
Roy Edward Spicer
Laramie
John William Breen
Sheridan
Ralph Witliam Murray
Garland
Elbert Charles Sheldon
Upton
Clarence Don Morgan
Glenrock
James Henry Corum
Encampment
Walter Clarence Russell, Jr
Robert Linton Kissick
Cambria
Leland Harold June
Buffalo
Lester Kimmerick Rice
Douglas
Earl Mortimer George
Oscar Marvin Bishop
Superior
George Charles Marks
Powell
Hugh Edward Brown
Cody
Mondell and Warren Stuck in Washington for War Effort
Congressman Mondell and Senator Warren expected to be home by mid October to aid the Liberty Bond drive but remain in Washington due to war pressures. Mondell, on the appropriations committee, is busy reviewing large deficiency estimates affecting all war related departments and agencies. Both deem their primary duty is to advance war efforts through necessary legislation and committee work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondell
Warren
Washington
Committee On Appropriations
War Department
Navy Department
State Department
Shipping Board
Food and Fuel and Railroad Administrations
Senate
Wyoming
Visited Blakesley on Horse Creek Reports Lou Blakesley Improving
John P. Zane C T Gebhart and P P Anderson visited Wednesday evening with Lou Blakesley on Horse creek. They report him feeling much better, a good sign for his many Basin friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Zane
C. T. Gebhart
P. P. Anderson
Lou Blakesley
Horse Creek
Orr sentenced for chicken theft at Rawlins
J. H. Orr was convicted of stealing chickens in the current district court term and, on Wednesday, sentenced by Judge Metz to serve from 2% to 5 years in the state penitentiary at Rawlins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Orr
Metz
Rawlins
Suit to Quiet Title and Related Land Actions
A district court suit Ewart versus Jordan to quiet title to lands in the Crystal Creek oil dome and a second suit Hurley versus Jordan to enforce sale of land in the same area are filed. Gilmore Hartigan represents the plaintiffs in both actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewart Vs. Jordan
Crystal Creek
Hurley Vs. Jordan
Gilmore Hartigan
Be Sure and Register Before Board Sessions
Readers are urged to register promptly as the board will be in session on Wednesday and Thursday next. If not registered, two days of grace remain and should be used to complete the process on those dates.
Bishop Hosts Supper With Craig Armstrong Guests
Last Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Bishop entertained at supper Mr. and Mrs. Guy Craig and Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Bishop
Guy Craig
Armstrong
Hunting Trip Planned by Osborn Painter and Cole
J. W. Osborn Albert Painter and George Cole left Tuesday for the Big Horns to fish for a few days and probably bring home a deer or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Osborn
Albert Painter
George Cole
Big Horns
Basin Schools Closed Next Week
The Basin schools will be closed for another week due to an influenza epidemic. Republican for job printing.
Luncheon Hosts and Delayed J. F. Rowell Sale
Mrs. Thos M Hyde entertained at the Markham last Saturday with Mrs. Guy Craig Mrs. T K Bishop and Mrs T B Armstrong in attendance The J F Rowell sale is postponed to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
M. Hyde
Markham
Guy Craig
T. K. Bishop
T. 8. Armstrong
J. F. Rowell
Grisinger Promoted to Sterling Division Superintendent
J. C. Grisinger promoted to superintendent of the Sterling division, based in Sterling, Colorado. He was formerly train master of the Burlington at Lincoln and recently assistant to the vice president at Chicago, and is well known to Basin residents through annual visits to the Arnott family home.
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J. C. Grisinger
Burlington
Lincoln
Chicago
Division Sterling
Colo
Grisinger
J. P. Arnott
Return from long trip to Harden Montana visit
Ick Extra and G. J. Schenk returned yesterday from Harden Montana where they traveled by Ford via Tensleep Buffalo and Sheridan and back through Billings. In Harden they met Billy Kimball Jakey Norris and Bob Ross who asked to be remembered to Basin friends.
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Ick Extra
G. J. Schenk
Hardin
Mont
Tensleep
Buffalo
Sheridan
Billings
Billy Kimball
Jakey Norris
Bob Ross
West Chairman Resigns. R B West Appointed
At a meeting of the Republican central committee last week E J Sullivan tendered his resignation as county chairman and R B West was appointed in his stead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central Committee
E. J. Sullivan
R. B. West
New Federal Rules Regulate Public Eating Places
The United States food administration issues general orders defining public eating places and setting limits on bread ingredients portions sugar use and meat servings effective Oct 21. Restrictions include Victory Bread shortages sugar ta bles and butter limits with ongoing page eight continuation.
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United States Food Administrator
United States Food Administration
Allied advances and possible German peace reply signal on front
Allied forces push from Lille through Douai and surrounding towns as Germans evacuate Ostend Courtrai and Brugge. British patrols reach Lille suburbs while French Cavalry gain access to Thielt. German retreat accelerates across Belgium with heavy losses. doubts linger on peace negotiations per Wilson note.
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Wilson
Washington
Germany
Lille
Ostend
Courain
Brugge
London
Douai
Haig
Paris
Belgium
Thielt
Ghent-Bruges
Holland
Thourout-Ostend
Courtrai
France
Nes
Flanders
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Gregig
Warren and Mondell
RED
Hyde
Liberty Loan Committee
Thos. M. Hyde
Blakesley
I Fa Orr
WEST
Dourain
Western Front
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