Review of Colorado's oil boom shows 422 companies in the field
Denver April 15 A careful survey shows 422 companies active in Colorado oil discoveries with 108 derricks reported and wells sunk in Boulder De Beque Fort Collins and other counties. Many firms are leasing or purchasing land while machinery and expertise flow in from Pennsylvania and other states. The boom centers near Boulder and De Beque with potential for gas and oil profits, and a statewide prosperity prospect if a major oil pool is found.
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Colorado
Denver
le Denver
Boulder
de Beque
Fort Collina
Fort Collins
Reese
Pagosa Springs
Routt County
Gunnleon County
Jefferson County
Arapahoe County
Paso
la Plata County
Saguache County
Elbert County
Logan County
Pueblo County
Florence
All Exet
Wyomiog
Sta
Hartwells
Dally
Arnon
Keystone
Cleveland
Colorado Ol
Maxwell
Boulder Oil
ALIX
Sanborn
Fort Collins Co
Aopee de Beyue
Blair Ol and Gas Co
Agoea Springs
Pagosa L
O. and
Pueblo
American Eagle Ol Co
Ceees
el Paso
EL Paso Co
Pisa
Aee
Archuleta- Archuleta Ol
Colorado OU
Explorath Federal OU and Mining Co
Crystal OL Company
Findley
Home
OW and Gas Company
Lafayette O and Gas Company
Mars Ol
Offco Millionaire OL
M Ol and Gas Company
N Tonalsand
Boul ' Petroleum Company
Boulder-Valmont
Oi and Gas Company
Bradford Oil ‘Company
Centennial Oi
Casa Company
Nital Oi
Aa Company
Ciizens’ Oil and Gas Company
Crystalline Oi
Beaumont Oil Company
Crawford Ottawa Gas Company
Americans Consolidated Oil and Refining Company
Aurora Oil and Gas Company
Balkan Oil and Gas Company
Bingham Oil Company
Boulder-Baker Oi Company
Nulder Central Oil Company
Boulder and
el Paso Oil, Gas and Development Company
Boulder-Minois Oi
Costilla County
Arapahoe
Brighton and
Watkins
Armer
Crestone Oil and Gas Company
Durango
la Plats
Delta
Improvements costing twenty million dollars under way at Pueblo
Figures compiled show more than 20 million dollars to be spent in and around Pueblo before year end. Major projects include Colorado Fuel and Iron Company plants expansions, a new 1 million dollar zinc smelter, American Smelting and Refining Company facilities, the Schofield steel wagon factory, a proposed packing plant, stock yards, railroad yard upgrades, a new library, hotels and building blocks, sewer and street improvements, and suburban railway work.
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Pueblo
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Amterican Smelting and Refining Company
Sehhofield Steel
Newbrary
Denver & Rio Grande
Walker Yards
Srong
Water cure allegations haunt Philippines inquiry
Senate Philippines committee opens investigation into the water cure used on insurgents. Witness Charles S. Riley of Northampton recounts the treatment given to a town presidente at Igbaris Lebaris by U S troops and a contract surgeon to force a confession.
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Washington
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Charles 8. Riley
Northampton
Massachusetts
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Riley
Philippines
Lebaris
Hailo
Igbaris
Glenn
Conger
Regu Army
Lyons
United States
Burrows
Peace Council at Pretoria Conference Report
Johannesburg dispatch says Boer delegates met with Lord Milner and Lord Kitchener in Victoria. Milner and Whitehiener poised to lead negotiations, with Milner to forward Boer proposals to Mr Chamberlain. The Mail reports Chamberlain received an important dispatch.
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Pretoria
London
Johannesburg
Lord Milner
South Africa
I Toria
Lord Kitchener
Milner
Whitehener
Mr. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Berlin Floods Shut Streets Halt Rails and Close Schools
A violent thunderstorm with heavy rain struck Berlin and surrounding areas. Fire brigade fought fires and floods as water blocked the Friedrichstrasse depot approaches and Lehrte station waiting rooms. Rail service paused, streets flooded, schools closed, and the museum sustained significant damage.
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Berlin
Friedrichstrasse
Lehrte
Boers Favor Basis for Negotiations Outlined
A dispatch from Lord Milner last night outlines the basis of negotiations favored by the Boers, suggesting a prepared framework for potential talks and terms under consideration.
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Lord Milner
Visit to Rome Tied to Philippine Bill Debate
He plans a trip to Rome on May 17 and expects possible summons by Washington for questions as the Philippine bill is debated.
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Canal
Rome
Washington
Governor Taft Heads to St Louis for Talks With Officials
Cincinnati April 15 Governor Taft of the Philippines will travel to St Louis to confer with President Francis and exposition officers. Later he will proceed to Washington and New York with Mrs Taft and Mr and Mrs Charles Taft, then visit Yale friends in New Haven before returning to Cincinnati and sailing via Suez.
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Cincinnati
Philippines
St. Louis
Francis
Washington
New York
Charles TP
Old Yale
New Haven
Suez
Cholera Figures Update From Manila and Provinces
Cholera in Manila remains steady with 245 cases and 192 deaths to date. Provinces report 418 cases and 318 deaths, signaling a worsening outbreak outside Manila.
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Manila
Manil
Arctic Dogs Catch Their Breakfast in Summer
The article notes that arctic dogs hunt fish and game without feeding in summer. They wade into icy water to stalk fish until a meal appears, then dive like seals. When chasing deer or other game, drivers control them with a single pull to release from harness.
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American Bay
Quirky Fish Designer Defies Speed for Flight
A fish rejects swimming in favor of a faster path, mounting a flying shell drawn by seaweed reins and guided by a clever plan. Neighbors mock him at first, but cheer as he zips by and changes local opinions.
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Wea
Fas
Ida Goldsmith Morris
Chicago Record-herald
Mesmerizing a Rooster by a Young Trickster
A boy mesmerized a bright rooster by chalk marks on its bill and neck this made the bird appear sleepy then awake and perform a mock fight crow and scratch at imagined corn. The trick grew with practice the rooster remained unharmed and was eventually sold for a fancy price. Quincy Optic notes this ingenious piece of poetry circulated locally.
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Quincy Optic
New Conditions in Galicia Trade Surge Amid Boycott
Galicia sees influx of French and American commercial travelers overshadowed by Polish boycott of German goods. British trade representatives are almost absent while hustling, bustling men push for orders, snicking up dust in a bustling market scene.
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Galicia
Pension for McKinley widow backed by House panel
The House Pension Committee reported favorably the Renate Bill granting the late President McKinley’s widow a $5,000 annual pension. President Roosevelt signed repeal of war revenue taxes and a ceremonial pen was given to Representative Bartholdt.
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House Committee On Pensions
McKinley
Roosevelt
Representative Bartholdt
Missouri
Postal Service
Teller
Colorado Springs
Seven Lakes
Senate
Committee On Public Lands
Senate Committee On
House
House Committee On Mines and Mining
Secretary of the Interior
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