Indians Oil Rivalry Sparks Price Cuts and Trust Push
In Indiana the Standard Oil drive to seize eastern oil fields has fueled a market frenzy worth vast sums. Prices have tumbled, rendering many operations unprofitable and driving properties toward receiverships as Standard pushes for control through forced sales and high-pressure deals. The upheaval unsettles operators who once prospered, now pressured by the combine’s terms.
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Muncie
Ind
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Witgh
Ue Standard Company
Huenew
Walter Cutts Held in Los Angeles for Insanity Claim
Walter Cutts, once an Indianapolis youth, is held in Los Angeles California on an insanity charge. He says he witnessed a murder three years ago at a Washington Street house where he and another man slain a victim named Robbins. Mrs Cody denies involvement in a Nebraska divorce case, stating she did not poison or assault anyone.
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Walter Cutts
Los Angeles
Cal
Robbins
Indianapolis
Walter J. Cuitts
Cali
Cutts
California
Washington-st
Tennessee-st
Px-Conviel
DAMAGE SUIT ON TRIAL AND ARREST REPORT
A damage suit from Newton against Indianapolis Vracuen and Terminal Co seeks 8000000. Judge Leathern presides in Holt's court. A telephone pole fault on a water platform caused injuries, with 4000 copies of the fish commissioner report noted, and actions to restore order. Clarence Thin of Tadkinaponta is arrested in Cingtonath on grand larceny charges.
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Newton
Dndlanapolis Vracuen and Terminal Company
Leathern i Superion
Holts Law
Flo
Central Union ‘Celephone Company
Gonate
Fish Commissioner'y
Thompson
Clarence Thin
Tadkinaponta
Cingtonath
Society Attends Blair Baker Horse Sale at Dockyards
Society will witness the opening of the Blair Baker horse sale at the dockyards Tuesday night. The auction action and horse show elements promise excitement as fine animals go under the hammer, with George A. Pain guiding the event and Director Bell among the first lots.
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Blair-Baker
Whitr Baker
Blair-Baker Company
George A. Pain
Bell
Unidentified men killed near Cumberland on B and C track
Three unknown men walking along the B and C track near Cumberland were killed Tuesday morning. Reports from St Petersburg note sympathizers in the United States sending money to revolters. In Muncie an unknown fashionably dressed woman wearing diamonds was found dying in the snow on the Northside Tuesday morning. Washington Senate moves toward investigating freight rules. In North Platte Mrs. W F Cody denies her husband’s claim of an attempted manipulation in court.
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Cody
Ripps-M'Rae Press Association
Norte Platte
William Fwody
HLS
Condy
Phison
Corky
Bho
Cumberland
ST. Petersburg
United States
Gippnintr
Constantine
M. Glasgow
Edor
Muncie
Ind
North Platte, Xrb
W. F. Cody
Passage of a bill on auditor fees sparks Senate vote
Senator Belts arrival helps pass a measure authorizing state Auditor Bherrluk to collect fees on property outside Indiana. The 25 to se vote split reflects partisan clash with Democrats praising platform pledges while Republicans oppose. Thirty-fifth ballot results show Vockrelt Kringhaus Kerens McKinley Dyer Elston among those needed for passage.
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Belts
Bherrluk
Indiana
Thedday
Senate
Vanstteration Gasse
Guntur
Echipus-A Rae Press Association
Jefferron Cit Moa
Fen
United States
Sen- Bor
Vockrelt_ i Kringhaus
Kerens
McKinley
Dyer
Elston
Necessary
Cholra
Balch Sues Banker for Divorce in Terre Haute Case
Bessie Balch sues William E. Balch a former Terre Haute resident now a Capital National Bank teller in Indianapolis for divorce alleging abuse and coercive control. She claims separation in February 1918 after constant mistreatment by him and his mother, loss of custody rights over their child, and support payments of 90 and 3 monthly.
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Terre Haute
William EB. Balch
Terre Hunate
Capital National Bank
Indianapolis
Bessie Balch
Iagelios
Batch
Misa Deste Kini
Marcied
Haleh
von der Wrried
Wither
Virginia Ladeh
Bateh
Anu
Mme
What May Happen to Bribe Givers Under Revised Statutes
A summary of section 298 of the revised statutes. It defines punishment for corruptly giving, offering, or causing money or valuable things to a member, officer, or employee of the general assembly to influence official duties or judgments. Convictions carry prison terms, fines, and disqualification from office.
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Oliver
General Assembly
Prisyh
Minra
Grandchildren say their grandmother was a spiritualist in will case
The article describes eight grandchildren and Miss Hadewald accusing Mra Abertsmeyer and others of spiritual influence over her will. They allege séances and psychic guidance affected the elder Mrs Abertsmeyer, with Ms Redewald reporting conversations with her grandmother and warnings against challengers. The extended family, known in Indianapolis society, attracts local attention.
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Anna Rodrwald
Wilhelmina
Chiechir Cork
Tvesday
Hadewald
Mre Abertsmeyer
Abertameyer
Mia
Eredingas
Wes
Hai Milas Retewald
Minnie Steinkueller
Alperts
Indianapolis
Where Can a Girl Alone in Indianapolis Find Assistance
An OCR fragment describes a girl visiting a boarding house at 1424 NS Pennsyl vania Street seeking nurse work. She encounters a butler, waits, and contemplates lodging while conflicts with rooming mates unfold. The scene centers on shelter and social interactions in a city lodging context.
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Indianapolis
Stranger Before the Jury in Corruption Inquiry
A mysterious man appeared before a grand jury in a bribery investigation tied to Representative Gilbert Elliott and other lawmakers. Prosecutor Benedict and witnesses described tense testimony as the probe widens with questions about bribes, influence, and possible misdeeds among House members.
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Minerry
Anya
House of
Gilbert Chieti
Jameph
Kerchet
Alferd
Charles Benedict
Aranel
Bribery Fund Amendment Ties Into Appropriation Bill
In a committee of the whole session the House added an amendment to the General Appropriation Bill creating a five thousand bribery appropriation fund. The morning session saw a split vote as members debated the provision amid the ongoing appropriation discussion.
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House of Representatives
Committee of the Whole
House
Weather Spotter Watch Update
Weather spotter watch issue notes a hand held indicator guiding readers to track upcoming weather. The notice emphasizes proactive reporting and quick observation while offering general guidance for interpreting atmospheric changes.
Badger gang suspected as loitering arrests rise
Ethel Cravens 27 Dora Damn 18 Sophie Layman 18 were arrested for loitering on Monday night linked by police to Jacob Schacherer and his wife and Harry Davis and Eva Vedor who were arrested last week for a badger game. Prosecutor Holmes sought more time as evidence was prepared. Police fear the gang operates widely in the city and anticipate more arrests. The three girls were released on bond to appear March 8 as cases progress.
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Ethel Cravens
Vire Emia
Dora Damn
East St
Sophie Layman
Meridian St
Jacob Schacherer
Harry Davis
Eva Vedor
Ira Holmes
Vedarein
Jude
Isnom
Holmes
Alan
Tedy
Ehacherer
Davis
Swindiers
Eva Velie
Ios
Caramen Higband
Sancarande
Bin
Eva Veder
Peariner
Diamonds Headquarters Offer Specialty Jewelry and Fair Pricing
The advertisement promotes J. B Mullally, jeweler, at Monument Place, selling diamonds and jewelry with no fancy prices. It mentions a stock totaling four free laces and a noon-day lunch option, plus Stegemeler Bread in Illinois and Ohio addresses, reflecting a cluttered old newspaper ad format.
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J. B Mullally
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