Indiana oil field posts banner year with record wells
Montpelier reports 3,914 wells completed in Indiana this year, far surpassing prior totals and bolstering state oil and gas activity. Production rose from 17,000 to 2,000 barrels daily, while by products and kerosene prices climbed. investments in pipelines, stations, and storage reach into the millions as industry supports landowners and merchants statewide.
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Montpelier
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Indiana
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Soeennaey
Murder in a Saloon at Perth Over Beer Dispute
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Sam Blanchard aged nineteen fatally shot Thomas Southerland aged twenty one after a quarrel over a 10 cent pail of beer in George Fleshman's Perth saloon. Blanchard fled on a Big freight train. an inquest was held by Coroner Marshon. In Westport Indiana a Christmas shooting affray left John Robinson critically wounded after an exchange of shots during a rig hire dispute.
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Indianapolis Journal
Brazil
Ind
George Fleshman
Perth
Sam Blanchard
Thomas Southerland
Blanchard
Southerland
Blanch
Posse
Marshon
Greenssorg
Westport
Albert Roberts
John Robinson
Robin
Fires In the State Prompt Big Losses Across Indiana
In Crawfordsville a sanitarium and boarding house known as the Robbins House burned at four this morning. Eight roomers escaped. owner D. A. Coulter estimates losses around 8 000 with 310 000 insurances. South Greensburg reports a large two story frame house on the Riley Reed farm near Milford destroyed by fire. John Vanosdol family not at home lost household goods valued at 155. Farmers Mutual coverage and Continental Insurance held the property.
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Indianapolis Journal
Crawfordsville
Ind
D. A. Coulter
Greensburg
Sarah Riley
C. H. Reed
Milford
John Vanosdol
Farmers’ Mutual Company
Continental Insurance Company
Commercial Travelers Hold Indiana Convention in Terre Haute
Indiana Commercial Travelers convention opens in Terre Haute with delegates arriving for a reception. Main issue debated is changing life insurance rates from flat assessments to age-based pricing after twenty-five years under the same plan. Largest delegation comes from nearby cities and their spouses.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Associa
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Astoa
Aes
Harley J. Moore and Miss Ethel Moore Wedding Notice
In Indianapolis Journal LAPAYVETTE Indiana December Harley J Moore and Miss Ethel Moore of West are noted in a brief social item.
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Lapayvette
Ind
Harley J
Ethel Moore
West
Young couple wed after license chase in Goshen
A sixteen year old bride-to-be and her fiancé faced delays seeking a license. Clerks were unavailable and a trip to Indianapolis failed to open the path. They married later at Rev. C R McKay's home, after securing the proper papers. In Goshen, the will of Rev B A Kemp, longtime district leader, is probated sharing $2,000 personal property and a Richmond-area farm between widow and two children. The widow acts executrix with a $4,000 bond. In Lafayette, Miss Mary G McBride of Clark's Hill died from blood poisoning after removing a facial blackhead with brass. The fifteen year old was daughter of Mr and Mrs W McBride and suffered greatly.
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C. F. Williams, Jr
Moore
C. R. McKay
Indianapolis Journal
Goshen
Ind
B. A. Kemp
North Indiana
Richmond
Margaret A. Stretch
South Bend
George H. Kemp
Albion
Noblesville
Lafayette
Mary G. McBride
Clark's Hill
Here
W. . McBride
Coldest Day Of The Year In Evansville As Coal Mines Strain
Evansville Indiana reports the coldest day of the year by four degrees with the mercury at six above zero and still falling. Despite abundant coal supplies the mines in this end of the state are taxed to capacity.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Dies After Worry Over Church Fire In Evansville
Evansville resident John Theodore Rechtin aged seventy eight died at his home tonight. A year earlier the Catholic Church he helped build burnt down and his worry over the loss is believed to hasten his death. He was native of Germany. Paragon note: Mrs R G Earl died today of bowel consumption after eleven years illness. funeral tomorrow.
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John Theodore Rechtin
Germany
Paragon
R. G. Earl
Christmas Fire Leaves Young Snow Man Burned
GREENSBURG reports little Paul Marlow severely burned at a Clemons schoolhouse Christmas entertainment after his snow man costume touched a candle. Several people were burned trying to extinguish the flames. RIDGEVILLE: J C Rathbun badly injured at Portland street crossing by an eastbound train in high speed amid a heavy snow squall. RUSHVILLE: J D Case gives twenty five needy boys new outfits from a clothing store and asks clothier to bill him. RICHMOND: two smallpox cases, Arthur Bennett and daughter of A P Mumbower, night type, no spread expected. EVANSVILLE: Wabash River falling at New Harmony and Mt Carmel, thousands of acres flooded, corn lost. LAPORTE: plan under way for electric line between Laporte and Knox, Ind.
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J. D. Case
Case
Richmond
Arthur Bennett
A. P. Mumbower
Evansville
Wabash
New Harmony
Mt. Carmel
Laporte
Knox
Ind
La Grande Chartreuse and the Monks’ Departure
The Paris letter reports the imminent departure of the La Grande Chartreuse monks to Spain after the government ordered their exile. The move endangers the local economy and the charitable works of the monastery while highlighting political and economic tensions surrounding M. Combes and the Chartreuse distillery.
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St. Bruno
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Isere
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France
Westminster
Guam finances need public improvements funding delayed
The annual report of Governor Seaton Schroeder of Guam shows a serious cash deficit after last year’s receipts of about 66,000 and expenditures of 57,000 leaving an 8,000 balance. Public works are halted pending further Congressional appropriations as imports and leprosy costs bite, with exports near 35,500 and copra production negligible. The governor urges farm station, legal reforms, and a 43,000 improvement appropriation, noting 46 percent of natives over seven read and write Spanish and 24 lepers at Tumon bay.
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Seaton Schroeder
Guam
Navy Department
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Schroeder
Department of Agriculture
United States
Tumon Bay
Pedro M. Durante
Trade Industry and Labor Roundup From Early 1900s
General Mena arrives in New York as Mexico’s minister of war aboard the Celtic. Gas and oil flows found thirteen miles west of Douglas Wyoming in an oil well, with sand gravel eruptions near the derrick. Greer tin mill at New Castle opens January first alongside Shenango’s twenty mills—idle since July. Prudential’s Dryden says merger with Fidelity Trust is abandoned. United States Steel plans remain on track after Union and Sharon acquisitions. Tweed to join Speyer & Co. as a partner, linking to Huntington legacy. Chicago freight handlers push for higher wages amid ongoing clerk negotiations. US Treasurer Roberts reports December currency transfers across major cities well below prior year. Lake Superior County backs a $3.5 million loan, resignations occur to make board seats for the banking syndicate.
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Two Soldiers With The Same Name In Pension Mix Up
Washington Letter reveals a mix up where Rep Pearre backed a pension increase for John Smith of Ohio who was blind, but the same named veteran from Maryland also sought an increase. The error led to both men potentially receiving higher pensions as officials untangled the mistaken identity.
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Year-End Trade Review Highlights Strong Overall Profit
A summary of Bradtreeck figures notes satisfaction with the old year and confidence in the new. Holiday trade sets records with strong demand across regions, though crops and weather dampen some Southern and Southwestern outlooks. Banking profits rise as money rates stay steady, while rail and oil sectors expand. Exports show vast weekly wheat and corn movement. copper optimism grows.
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Bradstreet
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Pacific Coast
Trade Review Sees Holiday Quiet Amid Busy Christmas Goods
R G Dun & Co weekly trade review notes holiday calm with brisk Christmas goods sales and ongoing packing work. Inventories, fuel shortages, and transport limits press shipments while December railway earnings rise. Iron and steel stay healthy, cotton goods improve, wool market strong, but overall year end business unsettled with 209 US failures vs 20 prior.
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R. G. Dun & Co
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Connellaville
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China
Shanghai
United States
Canada
Bank Clearings Review For Principal Cities
This week's Bradstreet compiled table shows bank clearings for principal cities for the week ended December 35 with percentage changes compared to the same week last year. The data highlights increases and decreases across major financial centers.
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New York
Bradstreet
Martha's Solution in Lippincott's Magazine
A Washington housekeeper finds amusement in the conversations of an old fashioned washerwoman, delighting in the humor and insights of her daily routine as depicted in Martha's Solution from Lippincott's Magazine.
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Lippincott’s Magazine
Washington
Aunt Martha and Molly Debate Fashion and Savings
While counting clothes the house keeper notices Aunt Martha admiring a bonnet. Molly teases extravagance, but Aunt Martha defends spending, recalling a saved money that was stolen. She vows to enjoy life now and worry about burial later.
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Pate de foie gras tale shows goose liver ruse and deal
A Washington trial of fattening geese for livers exposes how improvised methods yield uncertain livers. Ten geese are kept in tight pens then fattened with ground corn and milk, with one buyer offering $2 per carcass and liver sight unseen, amid doubts over liver size.
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New York
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Giant Goose Livers Found In Fat Carcasses At Potomac
A farmer produced unusually large livers from geese, weighing two pounds three ounces in one case, with four other livers nearly the same size. The carcasses were fat and skins oozed fat, suggesting the potential for home grown foie gras. The hotel man paid ten dollars for the carcasses and five dollars total for the livers from five birds, with similar payments for additional birds. The farmer expects a larger venture next season and believes the product rivals imported foie gras in flavor and quality.
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Potomac
Parkinson Recalls Asthma Cure By Jaynes Expectorant
Edward W. Parkinson of Jefferson recalls a five year old asthma attack and reports relief after using Jaynes Expectorant. He states three bottles completely cured him and endorses the remedy.
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Edward W. Parkinson
Jefferson
Jayne
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