Brooks Speaks on League and Tariff at Rex Theatre
Ex Governor B B Brooks of Casper addressed a Republican meeting at the Rex theatre last Friday evening. Water Commissioner Lou Blakesley introduced him and the Saxophone band, directed by Prof BE Hoover, opened a strong program. Brooks argued against the league of nations covenant and cited tariff concerns, drawing applause and claimed to sway voters toward Harding.
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Rex Theatre
BE. C. Hoover
Lou Blakesley
B. B. Brooks
Casper
Mondell
Brooks
League of Nations
League
Democratic Party
Harding
Misleading Tribune Report On Local Officials
Cheyenne Tribune coverage misstates actions of Laramie county officials over two men accused of immoral acts in Cheyenne. Report claims county officers refused to prosecute. clarify that crimes outside the county cannot be prosecuted locally, and that Major Bradley faced prior rape charges and a city warrant was issued.
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Cheyenne Tribune
M. G. Bradley
K. J. Mark
Greybull
Cheyenne
Major Bradley
Alice ‘Tinsley
Tribune
Laramie County
Beard to Montana Beard to Montana
Beard, who for some time acted as city manager for Haat, tendered his resignation to Mayor West and accepted a position in the news department.
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Wdear. Beard
Haat
Mayor West
Beard Leaves Basin for Red Lodge Post After Long News Career
The Beard family will move to Red Lodge Montana after the husband accepted a flattering newspaper position there. They leave Basin where Mr. Beard had long been connected with paper work and the family is praised for faithful school and boy scout service.
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Ment
Red Lodge
Mont
Beard
Carey Addresses Republican Meeting in Byron
Governor Robert D. Carey spoke at a Byron Republican gathering Wednesday night urging support for the party in the upcoming election. He praised Sheriff Wickwire and County Attorney F A Little for enforcing prohibition and noted their strong county officer records. Carey also spoke in Denver last night where crowds reportedly favor returning to Republican government.
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Robert D. Carey
Byron
Wickwire
F. A. Little
Carey
Denver
Amendment Two Elevates School Funding in Wyoming
The article argues that constitutional limits cap district debt at 2 percent of assessed property value. Rapid Wyoming population growth creates urgent need for new school buildings. It contends that Amendment No 2 would raise revenue for schools and provide funds for building, avoiding costly makeshift solutions.
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Wyoming
Serenade at Basin Gardens for Newlyweds Roy and Mrs Troutman
Basin Gardens and North Beach residents gathered at the Troutmans home last Saturday to serenade the newlyweds. Ben Baker played fiddle as the old time quadrille filled the evening with music and a luncheon followed.
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Basin Gardens
North Beach
Roy Troutman
Ben Baker
Voting Hours Set forTuesday Across Precincts
Polls open next Tuesday in precincts with prior registration from 9 AM to 7 PM and in those without prior registration from 9 AM to 5 PM. Voters urged to cast ballots as early as possible.
Rossiter Receives Gold Medal for Liberty Club Work
Be B Rossiter agency supervisor of Western National Life Insurance Co Creyenne Wyoming receives a gold medal from the company for membership in the Liberty Club for 1019. He is among few field men who met club requirements.
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BE. B. Rossiter
Western National Life Insurance Co
Creyenne
Wyoming
Liberty Club
Candidate vows to serve as county clerk if elected
The speaker asserts that voters should not expect to serve in the office if elected is false and states that if elected they will serve as county clerk to the best of their ability and provide real service to county taxpayers. They indicate a determination to win.
Republicans Endorse Wm. T. D. Jones for County Clerk
The Basin paper urges voters to elect the Republican candidate Wm. TD Jones for county clerk. It rebuts Democratic operatives using sympathy appeals and highlights the Murphy family wealth to argue the Republican choice is better qualified and ready to serve.
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W. W. Murphy
Basin
Murphy
Wm. TD
Jones
Basin Merchant Sells Grocery to Wigton for December Takeover
Martin A B Martin sells his cash grocery to B P Wigton of Casper who will assume control December 1. Wigton has represented Morey Mercantile Co of Denver in Wyoming and aims to run one of the area’s best exclusive grocery stores in Basin. Martin plans rest before deciding his next venture but will stay in Basin.
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A. B. Martin
B. P. Wigton
Casper
Wigton
Morey Mercantile Co
Denver
Wyoming Territory
Basin
Brooks Tour Through North End Crowds Support GOP Slate
Ex-Governor B B Brooks toured the north end visiting Otto store and Cowley with C B Mann presiding. R B West and Gov Brooks spoke on county candidates and day’s issues. A Lowell rally with Albert Olson presiding followed with West and Brooks as lead speakers. Voters expressed strong support for the Republican ticket.
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B. B. Brooks
Otto Store
Cowley
C. B. Mann
R. B. West
Gov. Brooks
Lowell
Albert Olson
Messrs. West
Brooks
North End
Record of County Registration Totals by Precinct and Vote Projection
Registration data shows Manderson 135 Greybull 923 Basin 501 Lovell 444 Byron 182 Cowley 237 Rogers 62 with higher turnout expected. If unregistered precincts mirror this ratio, county votes will exceed two years ago by at least 700.
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Manderson
Greybull
Basin
Lovell
Byron
Cowley
Rogers
Marriages This Week Reported by Local Pastor
Rev Edwin Bowling records three weddings this week. Jack W Carlile of Greybull wed Fern L Stephens of Billings Montana on October 21. Bruce G Lynch of Tensleep married Anna Asay of Lovell on October 20. Ben M Inghram wed Hagel Early of Shell on October 27 at the Law Court Apartments.
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Edwin Bowling
Methodist Church
Jack W. Carlile
Greybull
Fern L. Stephens
Billings
Mont
Bruce G. Lynch
Tensleep
Anna Asay
Lovell
Ben M. Inghram
Hagel Early
Shell
Law Court Apartments
Republican Meeting and Dance in Shell Town Saturday
A Republican meeting will be held in Shell Town Saturday night with local candidates and a speaker addressing the issues of the day. After the meeting a dance will be held in the hall for attendees.
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Shell Town
Saxophone Concert on Court House Steps Planned
The ladies band will give a concert on the steps of the courthouse Sunday October 31 at 3 o'clock. Edwin C. Hoover serves as business manager for Basin Republican for job work.
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Ladies
Reourt House
Edwin C. Hoover
Mgr
Farmers advocate tariff to shield American farms from imported surplus
The piece argues that postwar free trade harms the farmer as Argentina Australia and Canada dump livestock and wheat. It urges a tariff equal to production cost differences and asserts workers here earn higher wages, making a protective tariff essential. it predicts farmers will vote for Harding and Coolidge on November 2.
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Australia
Canada
America
Harding
Coolidge
Meeting at Greybull Draws Largest County Crowd
The Big Horn theatre in Greybull hosted the county’s biggest political gathering Tuesday night as Gov. Brooks expounded Republican doctrine. County Chairman P. P. Anderson presided while A. H. Griffin spoke for the candidates. The governor urged a return to pre Wilson era governance amid praise for the Greybull boys band.
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Big Horn County
Big Horn
Greybull
Brooks
P. P. Anderson
A. H. Griffin
Gov. Brooks
Wilson
Boys
Emblem Republican Meeting Draws Large Crowd
A lively Republican rally was held at the Emblem schoolhouse last Monday night. Senator Simon Skovgard addressed local issues and praised the meeting. Lou Blakesley spoke for local candidates, and attendees pledged strong support for the Republican ticket.
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Emblem
Basin
Simon Skovgard
Lou Blakesley
Post Edges Harding Favor in Election Coverage
The Saturday Evening Post endorses Harding in cartoons and articles, signaling strong Republican support. The piece notes a shift from Wilson four years earlier and suggests the paper’s influence could boost a great victory on election day. Hyattville visitors Holdie Cook and Ray Sitet were in town Thursday.
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Saturday Evening Post
Harding
Wilson
Landslide for Harding Seen
The piece predicts a national Republican landslide in the upcoming election with Harding likely to win a large majority of electoral votes. Cox is forecast to suffer a decisive defeat as Democratic ads push "Vote for Cox, Vote for Peace" in a late bid.
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Harding
Coolidge
Cox
Wilson
Harding Leads in Electoral Vote Doubtful States Listed
Article analyzes presidential race by state with Cox needing 203 electoral votes if carrying all doubtful states. Harding shows better prospects in Maryland Missouri Utah West Virginia and others with Democrats needing key wins. The piece notes historical context from 1916 and the split of party strength, ending mid sentence referencing page five.
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Alabama
Arkansas
POSEO
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Sea Pan Mere
Mississippi
Colerand
Missouri
Oklahoma
Cox
Harding
Maryland
Utah
West Virginia
Colorado
Montana
New York
Wilson
New Jersey
Areioda
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