Oil Trust Advances Nitroglycerin Price Across Regions
Indianapolis March 4 report notes a 20 percent rise in nitroglycerin prices as Standard Oil expands control over explosive supply for Indiana Ohio and West Virginia wells. The piece warns of new charges and rules for drilling, plus potential shifts in production and pricing under the Standard Oil monopoly. The trend may push independent producers toward Standard’s hired drillers and reduce independent output.
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Muncie
Ind
Indiana
Ohio
West Virginia
Standard Oil Trust
Hercules Torpedo Company
Maryland
Dupaal Powder Company
Dupont
New York
Standard Ol Company
Maen
Lima (0
Hartford City
Combine
Trust
New Bank for Muncie Planned by Capitalists
In Muncie Indiana on March 4 a fifth bank for the city is to be launched soon by eastern capitalists with a focus on men. Elaborate headquarters in the Maris hotel have been planned.
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Muncie
Indl
Cantern
Elsborate
How Marcis Hotel
Asnd
Eight Killed in Cleveland Special Collision Near Emsworth
SCRIPPS-MARIE PRESS ASSOCIATION PITTSBURGH March 4 A wreck on the Cleveland special of the Chicago Pittsburg and Fort Wayne railroad near Emsworth killed eight and wounded scores. Victims included Tippecanoe club members and First Battalion of Engineers from Cleveland bound for Washington for the inauguration. A hot box on the first section slowed the train, then the following second section crashed into it with fatal force. The dead were Lieut Donaldson C Croflett Captain William R Hendry surgeon Corporal James Kehoe Private I R Held Wallace Pinney 14 son of Llew. Fine C T Scott Pullman conductor George Kay porter Cleveland and an unidentified man.
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Scripps-Mare Press Association
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Chicago, Pittsburg
Donaldson C. Crofletd
William R. Hendry
James Kehoe
I. R. Held
Wallace Pinney
Llewt. Fine
C. T. Scott
Pullman
Chicago
George Kay
Porter
Osteopaths Win Law To License Osteopaths In Indiana
Indiana lawmakers approved a measure allowing the governor to appoint an additional member to the Board of Medical Examination and Registration, creating an osteopath governor appointee. The change ends discrimination claims by osteopaths and marks licensing access, despite opposition from doctors lobby and state health officials.
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Indiana
House
Senate
Poisoned Wieners Endanger Hartford Children
Two children of Mr and Mrs Martin Grives in Hartford City fell severely ill after eating wienies found on the street. A physician treated them and they survived. Investigators say a wealthy farmer scattered a large quantity of wienerwurst around town to kill dogs that were harming his sheep.
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Hartford City
Martin Grives
Elaborate Banquet By Delaware County Lawyers Held
In Muncie Indiana on a March Saturday night a grand banquet was hosted by Delaware County lawyers. The event drew more than ten attorneys from various counties in Indiana and included prominent figures such as Judge E Shipley J N templar and J W Ryan. Several guests traveled from Indianapolis to attend this elaborate gathering.
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Muncie
Ind
Delaware
E. Shipley
J. N
Templar
J. W. Ryan
Indiana
Indianapolis
Harriman Plans Huge Barn For Dairy Expansion
In Middletown New York March 6 H Harriman prepared plans for a vast barn on a farm near Arden to cost about 30000. The structure will shelter over 100 cows and Harriman intends to expand dairy operations significantly.
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Ecripps-Mear Prebs Association
Middletown
H. Harriman Han Hed
Arden
Marriman
Indianapolis Man Wins Judgment Against Central Christian Church
W Li Barnes of Indianapolis obtained a court judgment for 70 dollars against the Central Christian church in Columbus Indiana. He threatens to have church property sold though the congregation plans steps in response.
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Columbus
Ind
W. Li
Barnes
Indianapolis
Central Christian Church
Scouts Speak On Three Flags At Boys Sunday League
Indianaplis boys attend a Boys Sunday league meeting at the GA gymnasium Sunday at 2:30 pm. A. F. Moseley, Boer War veteran and scout leader, will discuss Under Three Flags. Attendance averages 172 weekly since January 1. Membership is open to any boy over 10 with no fee, cards issued and credits logged at the door, otherwise a small charge applies. Musical program includes soloists and a violin solo by young Charles Bowen.
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Indianapalis
M. GA
A. F. Moseley
Bec
United States Cavalry
Will Audrees
Bas
Centy
Bundy
Plana Salo
George Hebbie
Vera Solo
James M. Opden
Charles Bowen
Trial by Phone Court Ends First Telephonic Hearing
Justice Winters presided from his desk as Herman Krueger of Centralia faced a charge for killing an American bald eagle. The defendant, claiming grip illness, pleaded guilty via telephone after dialog with Squire Winters. The court fined Krueger and closed the first telephonic trial in the county.
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Bandlascy
Justice Winters
Herman Krueger
Centralia
Kruegers
Squire Winters
Squire
Oak
Krueger
Goodrich Sways House On Banking Bill In Assembly Fight
Winchester financier James J. Goodrich, head of the Republican state committee, led a push to pass a banking bill amid heavy pressure from powerful bankers. The chamber showed reluctance but ultimately moved toward a constitutional majority after arrival of key votes. Representatives Elliott and others shifted sides, aided by last minute lobbying and a partisan dynamic.
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James J. Goodrich
Winchester
Republican State Committee
Senate
Goodrich
Flo
Tut Nally
Sores
Elliott
Conereville
GITY FIRE REPORT RECORDS DAMAGE AND DETAILS
Fire incident at 30:38 a m in Baturdas box si residence at Beltrailroad and W Washington street. Captain J Bafe occupant. Damage estimated at 10 dollars plus 3329 m in value. Friday siren alarm 134 Rooms, small building, no loan.
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GITY
Baturdas
Box Si
Beltrailroad
W. Washington St
Keafe
Amall
Electrical Home Treatment Promises Relief for Ailments
L. W. Gillespie & Co. advertise a home medical battery for insomnia, rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia, dyspepsia, constipation and other conditions. The device delivers a graded mild to high power current with alternating contractions and relaxations, supplied with a large instruction book. Price five dollars prepaid or two dollars down plus one dollar monthly for four months, shipping from Marion Indiana.
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L. W. Gillespie & Co
Marion
Ind
Gar Yields To Demands In St Petersburg Assembly Call
A Scripps-M'Rae report from St. Petersburg on March 4 describes Nicholas summoning a representative assembly after protests. Conservatives see a mixed outcome with debates likely to continue, while the overall movement remains optimistic though varied in support. The leadership signals concessions yet the broader worker protest remains economically focused.
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Scripps-M’rae Press
Associa Cion
ST. Petersburg
Ozar Nicholas
Jie
Lile
Bern
Crac
Eich
Ready for Trial In Abs Shadwich Case
Abs Shadwich insists he will not be convicted and seeks to proceed with trial next Monday in federal or state court. He argues bail feasibility and desires the earliest possible trial date despite defense readiness and inter-court delays.
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Ole
Mirelesh
T. Chatwick
Abs
Shadwich
Indicted for Murder in Motive Case at Court
A Chicago man, Johan Hem te warts, charged with murder in an alleged motive case. He faces charges for the deaths of multiple wives, including Mrs Marlo Walker-Hach, and for confessed bigamy. He awaits trial in Chicago after an indictment filed Friday.
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Maren
Johan Hem
Brooklyn poolroom raid ends with choking scare
In a Brooklyn raid on an alleged poolroom, proprietor Hugh Winters nearly choked to death on a racing sheet used as evidence. An ambulance crew freed him with instruments after the obstruction was removed, and Winters along with ten other men were arrested.
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Echips-M'Rae Press Association
New York
Brooklyn
Hugh Winters
Winters
Russians Evacuate Jachtoolin as Japanese Suffer Losses
Report from March 4 states Russian forces evacuated Jachtoolin amid heavy fighting on the left flank. An official telegram claims the Japanese made six attempts to storm the central Russian position, advancing to within yards before repulsed with heavy casualties.
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Jachtoolin
Bcripps-M'Rae Press Aganciation
Petersnung
Kur Opatkin
Senators before the Grand Jury in brisk testimony
Senators faced grand jury questions with none of them conceding bribery. Senator Kittinger lingered and mocked the proceedings while Parks denied knowledge of any wrongdoing. A heated debate over a bribery fund led to altered appropriations and a push to keep Oscar Baker’s name out of the statutes.
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Benedict
Kittinger
Grand Jury
House
Anantss Baker
Woll Ag
Cigarette Baker
Senator Kittinger
Senate
Oscar Baker
Hintitada
Ananias Baker
Aleubeloua
Will Wood
General Assembly
Astrological defense of Rep Baker in bribery case
Cleveland journalist transcribes Rep Ananits Baker's astrology defense after a bribery expose. He credits horoscopes with predicting political events including his election, the Queen Victoria death forecast, and a sickness omen, arguing astrology guides virtue and public wealth.
Opening of the stock market shows irregular tone
A subdued start with irregular prices features at the opening as traders shift toward the Roosevelt inauguration and assess the Russian situation. New York Central and Texas Pacific rise fractionally while Southern Pacific and United States Steel slip modestly. Government bonds hold steady amid general uncertainty and thin holiday activity. Chicago live stock reports project Monday receipts with cattle and hog markets mixed and steady for core grades.
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Scripps
RAE Press Association
New York
New York Central
Texas Pacific
Southern Pacific
United States Steel Font
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Sitcs
Roosevelt
Cleaning up a garbled market listings item
An ECRIPPS M R A E press report from Chicago lists assorted dairy and poultry items with prices per dozen. The fragment mentions Butter Creamery, daisies, cheeses including cheddar and full cream, and poultry such as turkeys and chickens with varied misread figures.
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Ecripps-M'Rae Press Association
Chicago
Baldwin Eyes Higher Rank Amid War Service Debate
President Roosevelt reportedly may elevate Brig. Gen. Frank D Baldwin after lobbying by Indiana state Sen. Kimbrough. Baldwin, once colonel of the Fourth Infantry, is noted as having two congressional medals. Other generals like Grant and Funston are cited in discussions of promotions and seniority within the Philippine service context.
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Frederick D. Grant
Frederick Funston
Roosevelt
Indiana
Frank D. Baldwin
Fourth Infantry
Washington
Kimbrough
Muncie
Baldwin
Fausten Invy Aatcher
Twentieth Kangay Infantry
Philppines
Tham of Grart
Philippines
Congress
Bauer Faces Advertising Rules at Liberty Court
United States commissioner Stephi W Moores questioned Charles Bauer of 1019 Prospect St Saturday about permissible items for his letterheads. Bauer, arrested Tuesday by Postomen Inspector Fletcher on alleged fraudulent conduct, claimed he operates a small Southside Market and Provision Co with a canvas ring agency. His attorney Edward Rogers sought exact guidance on what may appear on advertisements. The matter was settled with Bauer barred from claiming to sell items he does not. Bauer was released on his own recognizance.
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Stephi W. Moores
United States
Charles Bauer
Prospect St
Bauer
Fletcher
C. Bauer
Stta
Edward Rogers
Moores
Tencema
Merchants’ National Bank
The
Katt
Southside
ACRIPPS-M'RAR REPORTS TOKIO PUSH ALONG RIVER FRONT
Gen Oku has captured nine miles of the Ruselat position on the right bank of the Hun river amid ongoing heavy fighting. The battle lines extend along the front as Japanese forces press forward in the campaign.
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Tokio
Oku
Hogs rise as Indianapolis market ends week strong
Hog prices moved higher in Indianapolis with 3000 hogs and 200 cattle reported. The week closed with hogs up about five cents, demand firmer from all sources, buyers expecting a spring pickup. Heavy hogs led activity while receipts rise as country roads open and spring work begins. Cattle and sheep markets were mixed with fat cows and light steers up slightly while other grades eased.
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Indianapolis
Wheat and Grain Prices Report March 4 Market Movements
Market notes show wheat futures steady to higher with May and March contracts moving within narrow ranges. Prices for No 2 and No 3 white and yellow wheat varied on tracks and delivery months. Oats, corn, and hay futures also quoted with activity in pork lard and tile provisions. overall grain market listed several bid and ask levels and deliveries for March April May.
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Tkwe
Geopelthy
Tae
Aleitings
Ite
Sie
Sey
Ase
Ted
Timothy
New York Produce Price Report Summary March 4
New York Produce prices show pork at 12,75410 cents per pound, lard steady around 7.00 to 7.20, beef and veal mixed with crushed, powdered, and granulated sugar values. Dressed poultry includes turkeys around 16 to 12 cents, ducks at 16 cents, butter creamery and factory grades noted, eggs near 8 cents local and western regions.
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New York
Ecrippe-M'Rae Press Association
City
Egwr
Outras
Western Neate
Southern
Death by Own Action At Local Hotel Narrated
The account notes a man named Carvin, a dry goods salesman in Indianapolis for ten years, who died by his own action at a hotel. His brother-in-law Mr. Behaylor says there was no treason or foul play, blaming despondency from ill health and financial strain. He had funds paid to date and lived as a hotel guest during illness.
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Baker
Indiana
Fulton
Cass
Tain
Afr
Guesin
Behaylor
Carvin
Indianapoltty
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