Wyoming Republicans rally for victory in Cheyenne
The Wyoming Republican State Central Committee met in Cheyenne in a highly spirited session. Leaders criticized Governor Cox as a demagogue and urged unity behind Republican candidates for president and vice president, calling for a square deal to lure capital while protecting state interests.
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Republican State Central Committee
Cheyenne
Cheyenne Tribune
Cox
League of Nations
Wilson
Francis E. Warren
the Plains
L. L. Newton
Wyoming Herald
Banda
F. B. Crumley
Rock Springs
M. L Blake
Sheridan
Robert D. Carey
Wyoming
T. Blake Kennedy
Patrick Sullivan
Platte
E. J.sullivan
Frank W. Mondell
Mondell
Kennedy
Qcheyenne
Mon
Notable American Leader Praises Mondell Majority and Governor Carey
A prominent American figure lauds Mondell’s expected larger majority this year than 1918 and applauds Governor Carey and his associates for an outstanding record of efficiency and economy.
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Dell
America
Mondell
Carey
Kennedy
Much Stealing Past Week In Basin Reflects City Crime
Town residents report a wave of thefts during the past week. A coat belonging to Mrs. Henry Armeling vanished at the fair, tires and car accessories were taken, J R Bonwell's Ford was stolen Tuesday night and found abandoned Thursday, and goods including clothing jewelry rifles were stolen from O R Irwin in Basin Gardens. The sheriff's office faces a busy task capturing the thieves.
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Big Horn Basin
Henry Armeling
Ford
J. R. Bonwell
O. R. Irwin
Basn Gardens
General McCoy Praised for Wyoming Cavalry Show
General T J McCoy earns commendation for organizing the Wyoming cavalry at the fair and handling the big coal strike with diplomacy. The troops trained well under his leadership, earning praise from miners, owners, and officials alike for their conduct. Basin salutes a governor who appointed a capable officer to office.
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T. J. McCoy
Wyoming
Wyoming Cavalry
McCoy
Carey
Basin
General McCoy
Wrestling Rematch Ends In Foul Victory At Rex
At Rex last Tuesday under Pat Leavitt and Nels Hokanson the card featured a wrestling match between Pleasant Smith of Thermopolis and Ed Sampson with Sampson winning the first fall before a foul decision when a strangling hold could not be broken. A ten round boxing bout between Kid Harrison of Greybull and Jack Drake of Thermopolis ended with a clear non draw after ten fast rounds and popular approval. A next week boxing event is hoped to close the cavalry encampment.
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Pat Leavitt
Nels Hokanson
The
Rex
Pleasant Smith
Thermopolis
Ed Sampson
Sampson
Smith
Kid Harrison
Greybull
Jack Drake
Grace Sherwood and Guy Alderson Wed in Helena
A wedding occurred Tuesday in Helena Montana uniting Miss Grace L Sherwood of Poughkeepsie New York and Guy A Alderson of O Neill Nebraska. Bishop Faber officiated at the Episcopal parsonage. The couple will reside briefly at Greybull Wyoming and the groom is a brother of Mrs T W Olney of Shell Creek.
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Helena, Mont
Grace L. Sherwood
Poughkeepele
Guy Albert Alderson
O'Neill
Neb
Faber
Big Horn County Fairgrounds Draw Largest Wednesday Crowd
The Big Horn County fair reported its largest Wednesday attendance as a strong program unfolded. Winners across numerous horse and foot races were named while Governor Carey visited and cavalry horses competed, with special prizes and praise for the fair board and volunteers.
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Fair
Forest Ist
Geo. Marple
L. Hudson
Grabbert
L. Hodson
Warren Pierce
Pressly Good
Jack Burgess
Geo. Kershner
O.olson
Ted Denny
L.hodson
Fair draws crowds as schools close for attendance
Crowds were in attendance each night at the fair while schools closed each afternoon to allow children to attend.
General Hugh L. Scott Visits Camp Wyomin g Cavalry
General Hugh L. Scott, former army chief of staff, visited the camp of Wyoming cavalry in his honor after passing Fort Washakie en route to the Crow reservation. He traveled with Gen T J McCoy and conducted a historic inquiry into the Custer battlefield and local scouts, yielding material never printed before.
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Hugh L. Scott
Regular Army
Wyoming Cavalry
Scott
Russia
Elihu Root
Fort Washakie
Crow Reservation
T. J. McCoy
Custer
Gen. McCoy
Fraternity Hall Dance for Basin Officers Delights Guests
Basin residents hosted a Friday night dance for cavalry officers at Fraternity hall. Rex musicians provided the music and all guests reported a very fine evening.
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Cavalry
Fraternity Hall
Rex
Credit for the Big Fair
Basin community expresses gratitude to H. H. Hime of Basin State Bank for leading this year’s fair. T. J. Jones was absent due to urgent work and Col. W. H. May was ill, leaving Mr. Hime to run the fair solo for a week before opening. Observers credit the program as the best in fair history and thank Mr. Hime for his efforts.
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Uncle Sam
Carey
R. B. West
Fair Grounds
Washakie Day
Worland
Sam Scoville
H H. Hime
Skovgard
T. W. Olney
A.S. Mercer
Warren ‘Dailey
Jim Rogers
George Kershner
Harry Smith
Ralph Perkins
George Mayer
Bill and al Curtis
Ted Denny
Jack Elliott
Cheyenne
Stub Farlow
Riverton
Manderson
L. O. Gray
W. F. Unterzuber
Greybull
C. F. Hensley
Burlington
Griffin
Byron
Wm. Christensen
Ernest Borden
Hartigan Ranch
Greybull River
Ohio
Worland Agency
Buick
Yellowstone Motor Co
Ford
Basin Band
Fourth Street
Basin
H. H. Hime
Basin State Bank
T. J. Jones
Fair Board
W. H. May
Hime
Western Electric Demonstrations Draw Farm Attention
The Town and Country Electric Co. showcased Western Electric power plants for farms on C street, drawing considerable interest. A moving picture titled The Go-Getter, shown at the Rex, depicted farm life hardships. E. J. Gorham of Denver assisted. Demonstrations continued today at Worland.
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Town & Country Electric Co
C Street
Western Electric
E. J. Gorham
Denver
Worland
Dean Watkins Accepts Call to St. Andrews Fremont
Dean Watkins has accepted a call to the pastorate of St. Andrews Church in Fremont Nebraska and will relocate with his family later this month. During their Basin residence the Watkins have endeared themselves to many friends who regret their departure yet wish them well in the new field.
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Dean Watkins
St. Andrews Church
Fremont
Neb
Basin
Dean
Everett Murray and Misa Eugenia Strait wed at Presbyterian manse
Last Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian manse Everett Murray and Misa Eugenia Strait were married, Rev. L. A. Losey officiating. The couple left for Billings after a short stay and will be home to friends who extend best wishes.
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Presbyterian Manse
Everett Murray
Misa Eugenia Strait
L. A. Losey
Billings
Cox charges fall flat in bid to hit Democratic fund
Chicago September 10 The senate investigating committee found no trace of a fifteen million dollar fund alleged by Cox and his allies. The charges, broadcast nationwide, lack proof and supporters fear Cox will lose ground, with many defections to Harding and Coolidge. Democratic leaders worry over a dead Wilson league and weak campaign issues.
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Chicago
Senate
Cox
Council of Democratic
Democratic Standard
Harding
Coolidge
Genoa-Wyoming Oil Co to start Bankson lease drill next week
The Genoa-Wyoming Oil Co will begin drilling on the Bankson lease three miles east of the Lamb dome next week. Walter Davis is head driller with Schuyler Barrett, Elmer Barrett, and T. J. Dickey as crew. Rigging up now, spudding in early week and test expected to finish by month end. Local interest grows as a successful well could open a large new field.
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Genoa-Wyoming Oil Co
Bankson
Lamb Dome
Walter Davis
Schuyler Barrett
Elmer Barrett
T. J. Dickey
Mrs. Brown Undergoes Operation at Basin Hospital
Mrs. C. P. Brown of the Golden Rule had an operation at Basin hospital yesterday and is reported doing as well as could be expected. Many Basin friends wish her a quick recovery.
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C. P. Brown
The
the Basin Hospital
Basin
Basin Band Dances On Platform Tonight Postponed
The Basin band will host another dance on the platform tomorrow night while tonight’s dance was postponed to honor Washakie Day celebrations in Worland. Garfield Smith of Haddem Kansas attended the Basin fair and visited friends, with the Smith family having longtime Basin ties.
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Basin Band
Worland
Garfield Smith
Haddem
Kan
Smiths
Basin
Ditching Machine Accident Injures Man Near Lovell
Wm. Ray, working on a ditching machine near Lovell, suffered fractured ribs a broken leg and multiple injuries when the machine struck him. He was taken to Basin hospital for treatment last Saturday. A. H. Tedman of Emblem visited the fair yesterday.
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Ray
Lovell
Basin Hospital
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