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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1918
Page
4
An editorial letter challenges Mrs. Murphy candidate for county clerk over her claim to retain the office for stability. The piece contrasts her past ousting of Lou Blakesley and references draft board responsibilities and Lincoln’s guidance during national crisis.
In a bold public statement Mrs. Murphy argues the district board shoulders most criticisms since it handles exemptions and classification. She asserts the local board, likened to a filing cabinet, is a clerical body aided by a capable Miss Scott, urging Republicans to reelect her candidate.
A 1918 letter from Senator Warren discusses his potential re election and opposition candidate Osborne. The missive references General Pershing, government officials, and Osborne's background while defending Warren's fitness and noting Osborne’s lack of public service leadership.
A letter warns voters that Democratic state campaign managers use dirty tactics to flood the state with slander against Houx. It urges voting for Robert D Carey to secure a large gubernatorial majority, citing Houx’s past life near Cody.
A prominent northern county Democrat announced his intention to vote for the Republican slate this fall for the first time in his life. He stated that prior alignment would not continue.
A speaker argues Democrats in the south control Congress and that the north should vote Republican to secure a fair deal. He notes southern interests dominate and frames Republican gains as self protection for the rest of the nation.
Wickwire, seeking re election as sheriff, is praised for full dedication to duty and praised by officials for energy in rounding up slackers and evil doers. The Democratic candidate is accused of running a Basin pool hall, a non essential wartime business, casting doubt on his suitability for sheriff. Vote Wickwire.
The Rustler questions why Gilmore Hartigan, county prosecutor, allowed bawdy houses to operate in Basin and Greybull from November to August, despite supposed stance against them. It accuses political motives and asks what caused a late change, noting open violations and delayed closures near election time.
A Wyoming observer denounces Democratic campaign managers for flooding the nation with propaganda to preserve majorities and wield southern influence. The piece argues campaigns rely on war rhetoric and ingratiation rather than merit, and warns voters will reject deceptive tactics.
Lovell candidate Frank A Little seeks the Republican nomination for county and prosecuting attorney. He has eight years in practice and two years as county attorney in another state. He pledges conscientious law enforcement and no old scores, asking votes next month.
The Lovell Chronicle, once Democratic, urges keeping Warren and Mondell in office. It argues they understand government operations and are key players in national affairs, and replacing them now would be folly.
The recent voter roll publication omitted the sheriff’s office and the two candidates. Readers accuse a Democrat official of the error amid calls for correction and accountability.
The Lovell Chronicle and Cody Enterprise announce support for Robert D. Carey for governor. Houx has little press backing in the Big Horn Basin.
The notice states no further Murphys can join the ticket this election cycle, urging immediate acceptance of the current lineup and signaling finality ahead of ballots.
The Lovell Chronicle, once a Democrat ally, endorses Republican John Weintz for county commissioner. It cites voter sentiment in the north and rails at Spratt, claiming four years of grandstanding merit his retirement when the term ends.
A wartime political appeal urges Mondell for congress and Little for county attorney while warning against Democratic claims. It also promotes Hazel Lawrence for clerk of court and critiqu es opponents. The Rustler editorial highlights Iowa weather as context for local campaigning.
London October 23 British Foreign Secretary A J Balfour argued at a luncheon that Germany’s colonies must not be returned. He warned that returning colonies would jeopardize imperial communications and risk piratical use by an unscrupulous power.
In Riverton Wyoming on October 19 Frank B Sheldon shot Perry Denham an oil driller. A coroner jury found justifiable homicide after Sheldon reported the killing to police. Denham allegedly moved as if drawing a weapon.
Mrs Marie V Rhodes Republican candidate for county treasurer is praised for her tenure as Basin town treasurer. The notice argues her business experience and careful attention will save taxpayers and extend her proven city treasurer results to the county office.
Telegrams received by Greybull residents indicate action on influenza aid. W W Shaver Greybull Wy reports a letter and contact with Public Health officer to obtain assistance, with Dr Beard in Cheyenne wired to arrange support and guidance for local needs.
Jonn B. Kendrick reports that the U S Public Health Service pledges telegraphing the State Health Officer and supplying doctors and nurses to combat influenza in Greybull Wyoming with a thorough investigation and prompt aid.
R. May a republican candidate for representative is well known to farmers along the Big Horn. Formerly with the Great Western Sugar Co as field man he then entered the sheep business with notable success. He is favorably regarded in Lovell country and has qualifications for legislative work. Dick May
A respected community member enjoys strong standing at home and plans to win solid votes in precincts where he is well known. He urges all electors to support him at the polls next month.
Hazel Lawrence, a Republican candidate for clerk of the district court in Greybull, was born in Minnesota and moved to Washington. She worked as a bookkeeper for her father’s contracting business and as an assistant department buyer in Spokane before moving to Greybull, where she now works as a bookkeeper at the First State Bank.
The registration board finished updating voters for the upcoming election reporting 460 registered in Basin. This marks the town's largest registration to date and suggests nearly 500 voters by November 5th. For sale well built summer kitchen 8x10 ft selling at half original cost. Ed Ludwick.
The fragment asks if Osborne will lease his Rawlina home if not elected senator and suggests a political maneuver tied to the Weintz commissioner bid.
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