Grand Canyon conquest spurs vast surveys and oil quest
The feature follows the Grand Canyon’s lure from Powell to the Bright Angel Trail builder Ralah Cameron and hints at a new era of exploration. It notes hopeful power projects at Boulder Canyon, wildcat oil drills in the canyon and the promise of a major Utah production, with risks and vast expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Junson C
Bexur
Nawfoundiant
Ralah Cameron
United States
Arizona
Boulder Canyon
Colorado
Utah
Lake Michigan
Niagara
Yerald
Walla
Urals
Karmantuan
Moat
Neaceat
Denver and
Tio Grande
Lake City
Niles
Grand Canyon
Inura
Alfis
Moad
Dousa
Utzh
The Wildcatter and the Global Oil Gamble
A historical reflection on oil exploration in western Pennsylvania and beyond, detailing deep wells, high risks, and the wildcatter’s role in fueling global industry. It notes staggering sunk costs, frequent failures, and the transformative impact of petroleum on transport, power, and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Owella
Nfl
Promtatne
Agereenia
Cambio
Tigre
Ubiquitous Woman Forces Entry to League Meeting
Atlantic City reports reveal Mrs. Percy Vi Pennybacker of Austin, Texas, infiltrated a League of Nations council session by leveraging a young American correspondent, after which she observed the Geneva conference proceedings and noted the presence of a striking foreign press contingent. The episode illustrates a bold act by a prominent federation figure during the Geneva gathering referenced as 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy V. Pennybacker
Austin, Tex
Woman's Club
Atlantic City
Percy Vi Pennybacker
Austin
Tex Apsak
General
Federation of Women's Clubs
Mer. Wannybackar
Formar
Federation
Geneva
Council of the
League of Nations
Great Britain
Turkey
Mosul
Pennybacker
Wennybacker
Pres
Stra
Pann Hacker
Aeasion
Maggie
John Shands
Becke
Fire causes $1,000 damage at Court Street home
A stove fire last evening at 315 Court Street damaged two upper rooms of a residence owned by Leo Dnamus. Firemen from Central station used chemical and water streams to control the blaze, with several insured claims noted amid the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Dnamus
Court Street
Fie
John Murphy
Dative Aries
Treama
Chem
Governor Jackson to open Union Mission camp in Venable Hollow
Indiana Governor EA Jackson and wife arrive in the city to attend the Union Mission camp opening in Venable Hollow near Jeanawha City. He will speak at 3 PM, with Herbert Eberhardt also addressing. Local figures Taylor and his uncle join the program, Redmen-Moora band to perform at 2:45 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EA Jackson
Indiana
Herbert Eberhardt
Indianapolis
Venable Hollow
Jeanawha City
Jackson
Eberhardt
Celon
T. ‘Taylor
Dickens
Wiamino
Mr. Taylor
Charleston
Taylor'a Gon
Taylor
Ila
Redmen-Moora
Ciin
Pat DB. Withrow
Jackron Apgk
Ono
Suffalo
Kanawha Valley
Isa
Humphreys
Union Mission
Tong
Grave Holds Back Steel Plant on Waterloo Veteran Grave
In Chicago a long overlooked grave of Andreas Zirngibl, a Waterloo veteran buried on family ground in 1886, blocks a nearby steel mill site. Descendants lost a land dispute and access to the grave remains, limiting development and leaving the plot unused beside a 100 foot street pathway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Andresan Zirngibl
Waterloo
Andreas
Kla
Dress
Coper
Blucher
Marshal Ney
Waterton
Napoleon
America
Chienga
Wshing
Heavon
Chicaga
Minnesota Students Back Rowing Adoption Rally
In Minneapolis June, Minnesota aims to represent rowing in intercollegiate circles. A student movement, sparked at a poetry rally, collected 2,600 signatures urging rowing as an intercollegiate activity. Boats borrowed from Paul Boat Club aided two crews amid enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Milnnesota
Quluth Poet Club
Minnesota
Paul Boat Club
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Young Conquerer
Gloria Vanderbilt
Europe
Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt
Lloyd Dam
Indus River
David Evahe
ED Jackson
Will
Tadio
France
Erosa
Zirnigibi
Harry Ll Chan
Evanston
Winnetka
Glencus
Filovera
Smith & Brooks
Bh. Smith
Sanitary Pribro
Morris Street
N. Y.C
Mississippi River
Clensonfg. Co
WGA
Suvldiag Tschool
Brooks
Storis
Hetter
Kar
Ray Pingt
Tliar
Illinois. Sterling
Erica
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