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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
3
The Examiner prints a Democratic slate with Woodrow Wilson for president and Thomas Marshall for vice president along with John Kendrick John Clark and others for U S Senate and Wyoming offices. It comments on Kendrick for Senator praising his independence and farm roots, and notes a clash over Republican advertising in the paper.
The text critiques John B. Kendrick's party backed candidate Marshal Reynolds as Lincoln County prosecutor. It details alleged broken promises from the Kemmerer Republican organ, highlighting a $4000 associate fee later reduced to $3500, and a judge's rebuke of Reynolds for poor questioning. It notes one petty larceny conviction and questions reelecting Reynolds.
Voters face high stakes this fall as crisis after crisis has blurred party lines. The piece urges Americans to judge acts of the president and Congress, compare Republican and Democratic platforms, and vote for national and state leaders based on merit, highlighting Wilson Kendrick Clark Mondell and Clark. It also touts Kendrick’s work on Green River waters and praises the Democratic track record.
The board's unanimous conclusion supports irrigation in Wyoming without harming Colorado river rights and may reduce flood periods while boosting low river flow. Reclamation Service and state officials will study the North Platte to agree on surplus water for new lands and set a cooperative policy for efficient water use.
Flo LaChapelle announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court in Lincoln County. She notes primary election support from friends, declares county experience as a deputy in various offices, and pledges a businesslike, efficient approach.
Notice published by the Interior Land Office announces Ella Walters of LaBarge Wyoming intends final proof to establish claim on lands in sections 7 8 17 18 township 26 north range 112 west sixth principal meridian before H E Christmas Kemmerer Wyoming on November 3 1916. Witnesses named are John E Walters Heber Young Alex Bertagnolli and John Bertagnolli all of LaBarge Wyoming.
Notice is given that Jasper H. MacWilliams of Big Piney Wyoming filed intent to make Final Five Year Proof to establish his land claim in the BYSW SWYSE4 and NW4 NW4 of Sections 20 and 32 Township North Range 113 West Sixth PM before U S Commissioner Eugene Plank at Cora Wyoming on November 8 1916 He names witnesses Co P Budd John B Linn Ned Davison all Marbleton Wyoming and Al Lykine Big Piney Wyoming with Alex Nisset Register
The nominee expresses appreciation for Democratic support in Lincoln County. He invites voters to judge his four year record as County Clerk and asks for thorough consideration at the upcoming election.
The Thirteenth Wyoming Legislature submits two amendments for voters in the November 7, 1916 general election. Amendment One allows public school funds to be invested in farm mortgages or state and U.S. securities. Amendment Two would let the state aid road construction and use land grant proceeds for internal improvements while preserving prior road funding powers. FRANK L. HOUX, Secretary of State.
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