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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1905

Page

6

The Grafters and Kent in a Gaston Campaign Clash

Kent pursues Bucks in a state capitol fight over Trans-Western. He observes a secret conference among the governor, secretary of state, oil interests, and a senator, then returns to his quarters to plan a bold strike against the corruption ring.

Gaston Bening Bucks Trans-Western Railway Vid Kent Loring Old College Cham Cen Capital Kent Ana Hters Elinor Penelope Bosstart Brookes Ormsby Ormsby Elion Jope Ipter V.toring Trans-Western Mrs. Brentwood Read Ormeby Er Ve Crowe Misa Portia van Hmr Entante Elmer Moneyna Tg Jiaher Cee Eens Major Allford Ter AL Road Elinor Brentwood Marston Error Brent Breesermeby Hrentwoods Aby Miss van Brock Hilh Argos Gour Portia Fanaire David Kent Hildreth Council of Two Rver Id Kent Toseod Jesper Buels Vent Capitol Hendricks Rumford Senator Duvall The Clarendon

Oil Conspiracy Unfolds in Belmount Charter Scheme

Kent exposes a secretive empire led by Senator Duvall as Rumford and others push a sham oil charter. The plan centers on a capstone deal where Duvall is made scapegoat while a new Universal Oil company absorbs rivals. Kent, Portia, and guests deliberate the fallout and await broader newspaper reaction.

Belmount Senator Duvall Rumford Universal Oil Company Duvall Argus Hildreth David Kent the Clarendon Kent Capitol Bucks the Tribune Tribune Kent Kent Blashfield Hunnicott Gaston Frazee Orton Apache Building and Loan Association Hunnicott Miss van Brock Ormsby Portia Loring Elinor Miss Brentwood Miss Portia Pentland Place Angel Grafton Hendricks

Banking Ad Offers Government Bonds and CDs

Advertisement presents a bank offering government bonds and first mortgages with favorable loan terms. Certificates of deposit issued, bonds bearing 3 and 4 to 5 percent interest, payable semi annually, targetting investors.

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