Indiana oil production outlook and 1915 estimates
The United States Geological Survey reports Indiana oil production fell from 1 335 456 barrels in 1914 to an estimated 1 000 000 barrels in 1915. National production in 1915 is expected to rise to about 267 400 000 barrels as transport and refining constraints restrain output.
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Washington, D. C
Indiana
United States Geological Survey
Geological Survey
Iima- Indiana
Bavar
Death of Man Under Investigation in Kirklin
Fifty eight year old Frank Price died at his mother’s Kirklin home amid foul play claims. Autopsy sent stomach and viscera to Indianapolis for analysis. Price had been in Indianapolis days earlier with about 75 dollars. police seek light from an Indianapolis woman. Fire in Kurtz threatened town, three houses burned, losses estimated at 6000 dollars. Drug store owned by H A Wilkins dynamited to halt spread to adjacent businesses.
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Frankfort
Helieving
Fremont I'rire
Kirilin
Indianapolis
Price Begg
Kirklin
Price
Edford
Kurtz
H. A. Wilkins
Farmer Wilbur Fisher Killed by Horse at Home
Wilbur Fisher, 30, a Kwokomo farmer, was killed when his horse balked at crossing a swollen stream and threw him. The animal then trampled him as it jumped on him. His wife witnessed the accident from a window as they had married only weeks earlier.
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Kwokomo
Wilbur Fisher
Here
Fisher
Representative Cline seeks stamp tax relief for mutual insurers
Weuhington Representative Cyrus J. Cline introduced a bill to amend the stamp tax act to exclude mutual insurance companies from its provisions. The bill follows last year’s passage aimed at exemption, though treasury officials later argued the act lacked specificity.
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Weuhington
Cyrus J. Cline
Secretary of the Treasury
Indiana Methodists to Aid Indianapolis Hospital Fund Drive Planned
Indiana Methodists plan to raise 100000 by March 12 to add to and equip the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis. At Roberts Park M E church the Indiana Northern Indiana and North District conference boards met with trustees, with Charles Warren Fairbanks and Bishops Anderson and McDowell in attendance. Ministers will appeal to congregations January 16, then subscriptions continue through March 12 to fund expansion, surgery space, lighting and a refrigeration plant.
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Indianapolis
Methodist Congeregations
Indiana
Methodist Hospital
Northern Indiana
North District
Roberts Park M. E
Methodist Hospital of
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Anderson
McDowell
Road display to open at Fort Wayne antic show
The government display of 16 road types arrives for Fort Wayne event January 10 to 15. It includes Roman road sand clay macadam gravel and other surfaces with county commissioners and government reps to inspect. The aim is to arouse more interest in good roads.
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Ft. Wayne
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Citizens oppose Murdock sale of Indiana lighting firms
Indianapolis attorneys for Lafayette residents object to terms of sale of the Indiana Lighting Company and the General Service Company by the Murdocks to C. H. Geist. They told the public service commission at a hearing that S. T. Murdock filed a tax return last year valuing the Indiana Lighting property at 52079, though capitalization stood at 4.5 million, and that the General Service Company return listed 142281.48 despite an 801000 capitalization.
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Indianapolis
Lafayette
Imbiana Lighting Company
Ceneral Service Company
Murdocks
C. H. Geist
Pubic Service Commission
S. T. Murdock
Indiana Lighting Company
General Service Company
Lawrenceburg Trustee Office Declared Abandoned After Missing Official
Lawrenceburg county commissioners at a regular session declared the township trustee position abandoned and vacant after Albert J. Dietrich, who disappeared, left a note to his wife about self harm in the Ohio River. Dietrich’s bondsmen and the township advisory board reported irregularities in many places over his accounts.
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Lawrenceburg
Albert J. Dietrich
Ohio
Dietrich
Church Federation Chooses Officers in Indiana
The Church Federation of Indiana organized at a Indianapolis meeting with Dr A B Storms elected president. It aims to unite Protestant churches across the state for uplift campaigns. Committee chairmen include Rev B M Nyce of Munice Rev J P Hate Rev W E Mctenzia and Prof G I Christie, all of Lafayette.
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Church Federation
Indianapolis
Church Federation of
Indiana
A. B. Storms
B. M. Nyce
Muncie
J. P. Hate
W. E. Mctenzia
G. I. Christie
Lafayette
Foreman Anderson-Crehan Struck by Backing Engine
Anderson Crehan a 53 year old Pennsylvania Railroad section foreman was struck by a backing locomotive tender in the yards. He could not be seriously injured and lay flat between the rails to avoid the wheels. His hips and shoulders were injured.
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Anderson
John Crehan
Crehan
Pennsylvania Railroad
Warsaw area school fund share stated at 15636
Warsaw Kosciusko county receives 15636 from state school funds while contributing 20169.48 according to a report by State Superintendent Greathouse.
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Warsaw
Kosciusko County
Greathouse
Grip Epidemic Strains Petersburg County
An epidemic of grip keeps Nocture busy as hundreds fall ill in Petersburg County. Physicians report long hours and scarce time for meals while treating patients amid widespread sickness.
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Petersburg
Indiana Life Insurance Holds Vast Farm Mortgage Share
Indiana offers a favorable field for life insurance loans with 86.0 percent of farm mortgages held by life companies. Nationwide farm debt totals 2.598 billion dollars, of which life insurers hold about 5.696 billion. Indiana’s 122.9 million farm mortgage debt includes 43.8 million by life firms and 59.3 percent by banks.
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Washington, D. C
Indiana
Furm
C. W. Thompson
Department of Agricuture
Department of Agriculture
Iife
Representative Moss
United States
Besrabie
Cnernt
Bo Insurance
Nebraska
Georgia
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Michigan
Ohio
Henturky
Winneig
Indianapolis Companies File Articles Of Incorporation
Articles filed with the secretary of state show Stephenson Underwear Mills in South Tend increasing capital stock from 109000 to 1000000. Franklin Coil Hoop Company in Johnson County changes name to Graham Manufacturing Company People’s Fuel and Supply Company in Westfield with capital line including directors W T Kline D F Campbell RR M Carroll.
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Indianapolis
Stephenson Underwear Mills
South Tend
Franklin Coil Hoop Company
Johnson County
Graham Manufacturing Company
People's Fuel and Supply Company
Westield
W. T. Kline
D. FF. Campbell
RR. M. Carroll
Barking Dog Foils Robbery At Hyman Home
The barking of a pet dog prevented a burglary at the home of county treasurer D. A. Hyman. Two men attempted to force entry to the cellar but fled after the dog’s noise woke Mrs. Higman, ending the break in.
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D. A. Hyman
Barziars
Slippery Shoes Prompt Public Scene At Store
In a comic city scene at a Pittsburgh Gazette Times office, a man wearing new shoes causes chaos and laughter as bystanders react to his flamboyant dress and odd antics. The crowd, including Mrs. Waggonseller and Mrs. Bineniele, laughs while the narrator recalls earlier fashion missteps and the street’s reaction to the footwear.
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Mies
Wigenselier
Oather
Waggonseller
Bineniele Lepine
Tree
Mint Ny
Bali
Congress Inn
Tard Elder
Pittsburgh Gaxzette-Times
Western Canada Trade Revival Boosts Prosperity in 1915 Outlook
The piece reports a broad trade revival across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with record crops worth over 400 million dollars. It notes strong bank clearings in Winnipeg Fort William Port Arthur and rising orders for wholesalers retailers and farmers. Eastern critics praise western Canada and the year ends with optimistic prospects for 1926.
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Manitokatchewan
Alberta
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Saskatwan
Olal
Montreal
Toronto
Winnipeg
Twin Porta
Fort William
Port Arthur
Canady
United States
Europe
Western Canada
Canada
Western
Dominion
Advere
Literal Praise raises questions on tenor voice
In a lively exchange, critics quibble over tone as praise contrasts with a perceived Bue beery sound. Commentators debate emphasis and lyric quality in the performance.
Dodd's Kidney Cure Promised for Bright's Disease
A reader from Medfield Massachusetts reports Dodd's Kidney Cure improved her health after worsening Bright's Disease. The testimonial claims increased strength and relief from swelling and eye issues, praising the product as a remedy for indigestion and general health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Crawford
Medfield
Mass
Dodd
Bright
Boswell
S. Kidne
Boxed remedy promises relieve stomach woes
An advertisement touts a 46 cent box claimed to cleanse the liver and bowels, removing undigested foul matter and waste to relieve sour taste and gassy stomach. It asserts quick morning cleansing and months of regularity, contrasting with dismissive insults toward the reader.
Jad Salts Promoted To Flush Kidneys And Relieve Ailments
An advertisement extols Jad Salts as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues linked to excess meat. It claims four ounces of the product mixed with water each morning clears acids, improves kidney function, and prevents complications, citing a local druggist's endorsement and urging regular use. It also contains a legal-advice joke exchange.
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Avwell
Jad Salta
Care for Your Hair with Cuticura Trial Free Offer
A fragment promotes frequent Shampoos with Cuticura Ointment to treat spots dandruff itching and irritation of the scalp. It suggests pre cleansing with the ointment if needed and claims better results for the care of hair, hands, or skin. The text appears as an advertisement teaser.
Rescue on Ice Recovers Elkhart Teen Marks
Elkhart teenager Elkhart Markel aged eighteen broke through the river ice. Frank Stealy sank face down on the ice when pushed by Grant Houghton who held Stealy by the feet. The two men rescued Markel from the river.
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Elkhart
Harold Markel
Frank Stealy
Grant Houghton
Stealy
Markel
Ray Eymans Convicted in City Court for Blind Tiger
Ray Eymans was found guilty in city court on a charge of operating a blind tiger. He was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to 100 days in jail. He will be sent to the state penal farm.
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Lagansport
Ray Eymans
Fireman Harry Jones Killed by Fast Train at Crown Point
Harry Jones of Logansport a Pennsylvania railroad fireman was killed when enveloped in steam from an engine while oiling wheels on a neighboring track at Crown Point. The fatal accident involved a fast train passing on the adjacent track.
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Hammond
Harry Jones
Logansport
Pennsylvania Railroad
Crown Point
Oil Company Interests Sold at Receiver's Sale
North American Oil Company sold its interests at a receiver's sale in Indianapolis on December 17 to Chenarath Stanahan Marke and Craft of Bridgeport Indiana for 17,000 cents.
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Oil Company
Lyons
North American Oil Company
Haa
Indianapolis
Chenarath, Stanahan, Marke \& Craft
Bridgeport
Inl
World War Headlines Report Chaos and Shifts in 1916
Sir Ian Hamilton reports discord with Lord Kitchener over Gallipoli withdrawal. British conscription passes first reading in Parliament. Cabinet resignations include Henderson, Lloyd George, Roberts, Brace. Middleton and Helga sunk. German armored ship Kingani captured after brisk action. Czernowitz evacuated. Austro German forces retreat. Japan to send warships to protect shipping via Suez.
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Gallipoli Peninsula
Ian Hamilton
Lord Kitchener
London
House of Commons
Arthur Idenderson
George Li
Roberts
William Brace
Lake Tanganyika
South Africa
Inviting Hyphenated Citizens to Leave America
A New York address by Judge Henry D. Clayton urged “hyphenated citizens” to quit the United States, portraying their loyalty as a threat to national interests while addressing the grand jury resuming inquiry into German espionage.
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America
New York
United States
Henry D.clayton
Alabama
Clayton
Say
Fragmentary OCR Note Reflects Missing Context
The readable lines suggest a fragmented statement about confidence and real numbers in a country context. No clear event or identifiable entities are present to anchor a fuller summary. The text appears incomplete and lacks concrete facts.
Wrecked American Steamer Magellan in Severe Storm
The American steamer Magellan Straus sailing from New York to Valparaiso was wrecked in a severe storm. No further details reached Santiago, Chile, by press time.
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Santa Clara
New York
Valparaiso
Magellan Straus
Santiags
Chils
Notable 19th Century Figures Die in Quick Succession
Charles W. Knapp treasurer of the New York Times and former editor and publisher of the St. Louis Republic dies suddenly in the Times office in New York from heart disease at age sixty nine. Former Ambassador Richard C. Kerens remains in serious condition in Baltimore due to disorder complications. George Louder Jr a nephew of Andrew Carnegie dies in Greenwich County from pneumonia at age forty. Gen Grenville M. Dodge a famed soldier and railroad builder dies at his home in Councy Bluffs ta. born Danvers Massachusetts on April 2 1831.
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Charles W. Knapp
The
New York Times
St. Louis Republic
Times
New York
Richard C. Kerens
Middle West
Baltimore, Md
George Louder, Jr
Andrew Carnegie
Greenwich, Coun
Grenville M. Dodge
Councy Bluffs
General Dodge
Danvers
Mass
Conflicting World War Diplomatic Moves and Losses Reported
Coil H M House arrives in London as Wilson envoy escorting U S correspondence. Persia torpedoing losses include consul R N McNeely and Americans. Vienna appoints Count Salis Seevia as governor of occupied Serbian lands. Asquith to retire if conscription bill passes. Prince Joachim wedding set for late February as a war ceremony. Ford peace expedition learns Germany grants passage to Holland through German territory.
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R. N. McNeely
Hner
Persia
London
Lord Montagu of
Buellia
Malta
Homer Salisbury
Salis Seevia
Vienna
Berlin
Asquith
House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
Remedy for all ills touted in cryptic notice
A fragment reads a claim of a safe and sure remedy for a 36 000 club and mentions Mothera and Potle. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable details.
Curious Classified Lines on Soap and Piles
A fragmented newspaper snippet riffs on soap making profit and product claims. It references Red Cross Ball Blue soap, water content in wartime supplies, and a cat fur remark about mice. The ad fragment includes Pile care claims for PAZO ointment and a pun on "With all my sole."
Loose morals and slow courtship echo in old column
A satirical set of quips and sketches about misfit men, self complacent figures, and stubborn suitors. Vague ads tout Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, claiming cures for colds fevers and worms. A humor page blends social jabs with product promotions and light verse.
Anuric discovery touted by Dr. Pierce in Buffalo
Anuric is promoted as the premier uric acid eliminator from Dr. Pierce of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo. The ad claims remarkable relief for rheumatism gravel and gout with rapid pain and stiffness reduction and offers 50 cent packages plus a trial by mail. A note states Anuric is thirty seven times more active than lithia and safe for adults to restore kidney health.
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Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
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