Strike At Killbuck Oil Boom Reported Near Killbuck
Reports from the Killbuck area say Ira & Bassetti drill near Killbuck reached Berea sand and struck oil in paying quantities. A 100 barrel tank was erected and pumping began, with three drilling machines shipped and more promised. Nearby on the Crowel farm the Killbuck branch shows gas and oil after initial plugs. Excitement grows as operations accelerate and further developments are anticipated.
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Ira & Bassetti
Footoria
Killbuck
Berea
Littl
Wyvo
Crowel Farm
Meltham
Cleveland, Akron
Ordinances in Porto Rico Under General Davis Order
Gener al George W. Davis, military governor, promotes a decree granting Porto Rican towns tribunals jurisdiction over municipal offenses. New York Sun notes stricter ordinances. public decency, quiet hours, streetcar conduct, vandalism, and animal handling labeled offenses. Fines up to 14 dollars or 30 days hard labor with labor on streets or bicycles. Districts face penalties for loud cries, improper dress, and property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richt
Enid
Generil George W. Davis
Porto Rico
United States
G. W
War News and Proclamations Amid South Africa Tension
London reports Buller’s 30,000 men advancing near Ladysmith amid Boer rumors and split Allied views. Kruger issues circular urging burghers to front, cites Psalm 23 and 89 while claiming Biblical guidance for Boers. Also notes gun shortages, a large Lee Metford order, and a Chicago wedding poisoning incident.
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Leeden
General Buller
Springfield
London
Spencer Wilkinson
Morning Post
Natal
George White
Ladysmith
Whai
Guiler
Luller
South Africa
Lenden
Laurenato Marques
Kruger
Volksstein
Transvaal
Lone Robber Strikes Two Central KC Restaurants
A lone masked robber robbed two central Kansas City eateries at 6 am leaving a trail of fear. At Lewis restaurant he demanded the register and warned patrons before fleeing with a small haul. Across the street at McClintock’s, he again forced workers and customers to surrender, pocketing about $146 before escaping. Police investigation underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Lewis
Stanley Brushwood
Robert McClintock
Joseph Drysdale
Opening of Contest Maye Republicans Lead a Cue
Kentucky election fights move to federal courts as Republican contestees claim Governor Taylor and Lieutenant Governor Marshall may be seated only to be unseated later. They anticipate proceedings before Judge Evans in Louisville and a possible Supreme Court climb, while Goebel supporters doubt federal standing.
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Frankfort
Taylor
Marshall
Evans
Louisville
Thair
Supreme Court
Hoar anti-expulsion speech linked to insurrection report
Chicago January 15 ex minister to Siam Job Barret publicly named Senator Hoar as the source of an anti expulsion speech that was ciphered and sent to Paris then Hongkong and distributed among Filipino soldiers. Barrett said the speech cost $4000 to transmit and helped spark the Luzon uprising. Barret described meeting Hongkong officials who received the dispatch and intended to forward it to Philippine commanders. Senator Hoar declined to comment on Barrett's claims asserting Otis reports provide the fairest account of events.
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Chicago
Hongkong
Paris
Jobo Barrett
United States
Siam
Heer
Lake Forest University
Barrett
Hoar
Mfr. Barret
Oriental Islands
Philippines
Hear
Syoar
Washington
Otis
One Minute Cough Cure Promotion At Book Store
A historical ad promotes a cough remedy claimed to cure lung troubles and prevent consumption. It touts quick relief for throat tickle and grippe symptoms, described as harmless and pleasant to take, with C.E. Anderson's Drag & Book Store as the selling point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E. Anderson
Drag & Book Store
Boa fils Shot in Denver. Proprietor in Critical Condition
Frederick G. Boafils, a Post proprietor in Denver, lies in a critical state after being shot by lawyer W. W Anderson. The incident occurred in Denver on January 13 as authorities investigate the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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Boafils
Denver
Frederick G. Boafils
W. W Anderson
Notable Deaths and Incidents Across States and Regions
Colonel Hopkins and General Sharpe are among several prominent figures reported dead in Massachusetts and New York while Missouri and Mississippi leaders face illness. A Bank of Rushford in New York was dynamited, and an ice jam threatens coal barges on the Monongahela. Other items note robberies, arrests, new incorporations, resignations, and local legal cases as Ohio and nearby states report weather, travel, and social events.
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Hopkins
Massachusetts
Rushford
N. Y
Buffalo
Monoegahela River
A. J. McLaurin
Mississippi
J. H. Wood
Hot Springs
Ark
Rabbi Weiss
Chattanooga
Tenn
N. K
South Carolina
East St. Louis
Christina
J. ©. Brooks
H. H. Henderson
W. W. Thomas
Cincinnati
Accidental Shooting Fatality Tells of Wealthy Ex-Postmaster
Mathew Mitchell, formerly a mavtor and postmaster, was instantly killed by an accidental gun discharge while cleaning a revolver. He was noted as a wealthy local figure.
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Butte
Mon
Janis
Joe Melivich
Joseph Maxwell
Calsuna-Parrott
Martin
Mathew Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
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Porto Ric
Town City
Haitie FE
Horne
James Wahnke
Howard
Jan
Semuel Howard
Ericsson
Monitor
Merrimac
Manchester
N. H
Jas
Blanchard
William Money
Merimac
Cincinnati Wood Carvers’ Protective Association
Furniture Exchange
Dom Paul
Londos
Amd
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Presbyterian Ministers of Chicago
Arthur J. Crown
D. D
New York
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Whineton
State de Pariment
Lorenzo Marques
Howar Vexs
Roberts
War Office
Lord Roberts
Cape Town
Colesberg Road
Methuen
Gatacre
Morris Pollack
Annie Schan
Warren
Charies Warra
John T. McDonald
Andrew Onderdonk
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Beth
Army
Penson Department
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Ington
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Rawlins
Stah
Great Britain
Aldrich
Phoriase
Cral
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Sehuylkill Valley
Arc Diresboro
IF EL & G. Brooke Iron Company
Durbridge
Queenstown
Portiar
Ore
McLauchin
Sioux City
Gustave Marie
San Francisco
University of Cincinnati
Ayres
Ialid
C. E. Anderson
Forbes Block
Jay
Fis
Governieg Taylor
Kentucky
Hickman
Senator Coleman
Ig Alow
St. Siary’s Bay
Holyrood
S. M. S. Falke
Castle
Ing
He _ lex
Taite
Orsalex
Indiana
Congress
Overstreet
Monetary Commission
S Nator
Evansville
Ind
Jaz
Owensville
Gibson Country
Petershurs
Frank Peterli
Arthur
Per- Shi Ganger
Helenwood
Jen Td
Almy
Andy Chitwood
Elvin Phillips
Tennessee Volunteer Infantry
Oneida
Chambers
Charles Keelon
Phillips
Beaumont
Tex
Harrison
Kansas
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Havana
Auspi
F the 3 Proparganda Committee
National
Par Ner Pita
Cuba
Newport, R. KE
Shefried
Medica
As States Navy
Rome
Alfieri
Comeander
Papal Guard of Nobles
Cle
Forbes Bowes
Columbus
Froy Telephone Company
Troy
Wainwright Coal Company
Toledo
Cleveland
Adelson Cloak and Suit Company
A. P. Gould Company
Canton
W. S. Transit Company
Mentor Special District
Gomer Cemetery Association
Gomer
Livett
East Liverpool
P.M. Smith
Nash
Smith
Loudonville, O
Canada
Upper Sandusky, O
Joseph Bachman
Ida Nagel
Salem Township
William Nage
McConnelsville, O
C. A. Cutler
The
Baptist Church
Marker
Ohio
Ohio Valley
Pittsburg
Memphis
Security
Carter
T'S Parey
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