Disaster at Neiboment No. 1 oil well remembered
The long account recalls the Wass Riley disaster at the Neiboment No. 1 oil well in Warren County near Saylorville Ohio. It describes the April explosion and fiery fountain that burned workers, left one man crippled and insane, and killed several in an era of early petroleum development. The narrative follows Wallace Riley and others through the flames, indignities, and long aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pideonte Pal
Wallace Itley
Saylorville
Gui Creek
Ofaciay
Harley & Mertich
Wallace Kiley
Artisel
Weadville
Ciel
Warley
Flere
Ants
Engine
Tromir
Oreyu
Flarn
Roasesar Ward
Seeer
Ilia Bole
Warren Coury
Lanene Batis
Cron
Stevens
Walace Rilke
Riley
Berg
Apa
Old Shoes Reveal a Banker's Delayed Repair Plan
A curious street scene portrays a well dressed elderly banker, owner of a nearby bank, debating shoe repairs with a cobbler. The banker buys half a dozen shoes and may never call for them, prompting the seller to devise patience while awaiting eventual payment or pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matuak
Froratoy
Dtuillregar
Ks Contea
Goa
Uole
Liatre
Wealth of the nation lies with women says critic
The piece argues wealth concentrates in women, listing prominent names and amounts. It highlights Mrs. Gardiner Brewer and Mrs. Reuen, noting large fortunes and late-19th century figures. The tone mixes praise with social commentary on female wealth and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
United States
Leammek
Halloying
Linccumolibien
Garmmell
Manuel
Vatherine Wolfe
Poran Svevens Corte Aly
Willian Aston
Hare Elf
Floranes Lyman
Ellen Mason
Wises
Rachel Kennedy
Emily Oibbes
Gardiner Brewer
Reuen
Ares Ims Bo Snumerato
Tbs
Laward Kung
Perino
Mg Eleanor Hartston
Bow Newhbor
Laitown
Sia
Isaac Well
Duncan Pell
Ale. Kurenochan
Admiral Batawin
Mra
Morgan
SS Whiting
Fragmented OCR riddled note on school sports and events
The readable text appears as a garbled OCR fragment referencing students, teams, and events with scattered names and terms. It mentions physics, preparation, dates, and various unclear notes about sports and schedules, but key facts and coherent details are absent.
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