Oil Boom Powers December Drill Activity in Indiana and Ohio
The Indianapolis Journal reports December drilling upturn as high oil prices drive activity in Indiana and Ohio. Indiana wells totaled 391 with 5 769 barrels produced and 14 dry holes. Grant county led in both completed work and new output, while Wells county and others followed with varying results. A new oil company, Sphinx Oil and Gas, formed in Wabash with 1 million capital. La Salle as president and Wynant as VP. In La Porte a marriage announced between Grace Gordon and G B Moore in a wealthy Chicago jeweler family, with Gordon's stage career noted. Richmond discusses municipal lighting shifts and savings estimates amid ongoing controversy.
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Indianapolis Journal
Toledo
Ohio
Indiana
Grant County
Wells County
Huntington
Blackford
Jay
Adams
Delaware County
Randolph
St. Louis Oil Company
Ephraim Cecil
Jasper
Dubois
Gibson
Allen
Pike
Martin
Carroll
Hamilton
Wabash
Ind
Sphinx Oil and Gas Company
Adams County
G. M. la Salle
Lincoln Guynn
Henry Gries
Charlies Bolte
Wilbur Wynant
Dan Showalter
G. M. la Balle
Frank Gries
Laporte
R. H. Sanders
Grace Gordon
G. B. Moore
Chicago
Iyrace Se TaRreae
Gordon
Castlesquare Company
Florodora Company
Trenton Rock
Wood County
Bishop Farm
Bloom Township
Lucas Ottawa
Pauldi
Sandusky Mercer
Lucas
Ottawa
Auglaize
Paulding
Putnam Bhelby
Glassworkers Assess 2 Percent Wage Tax in Hartford City
In Hartford City Indiana December 26 after distributing 69000 to Idle window glass workers two associations imposed a 2 percent wage assessment. Funds will aid a relief fund for idle workers due to machine blows at the American plant. Some employed workers hear of the levy and refuse until organization stance is clarified. An attached $7500 tied up by Pierre Larmoyeux for a funeral bill for a former member may be released soon.
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Indianapolis Journal
Hartford City
Ind
New
L. A
Pierre Larmoyeux
Federation Glass Company
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Jon
Wm. Morey
Marshall, Mich
Hse Main Street
Careless Editing Sparks Local Poem Controversy
In Lafayette Indiana on December 26 editors faced scrutiny after a Christmas poem slipped into the Evening Call. Hidden initials spelled horse thief, tying to publisher John F. Judy who earlier faced a horse stealing trial ended in a mistrial. The poem’s author is being sought.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Evening Call
John F. Judy
Call
Notable Christmas Reunion In Laporte Seven Siblings
Five brothers and two sisters, children of Mr and Mrs Z Craft, met for the first time in twenty eight years in Laporte Indiana. The two daughters are married and stay in the county one son resides in Virginia three live in South Dakota and the fifth son Sheriff Edward O Craft presided at the gathering. One of the South Dakota sons serves as county clerk.
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Indianapolis Journal
Laporte
Ind
Z. Craft
Laporte County
Virginia
South Dakota
Edward O. Craft
South Dakota Sons
Stock Suit Ended In Favor Of Executor In Indiana Case
In Columbus Indiana on December 26 Judge Hord ruled against Mrs Alice White in her suit to recover sixty shares of First National Bank stock valued at about twelve thousand dollars. White, sister of the deceased Emma Beatty, claimed the stock as a gift but the executor William G Irwin took charge of the certificate noting no transfer on record. The case was decided in Bartholomew county Circuit Court.
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Indianapolis Journal
Columbus
Ind
Alice White
William G. Irwin
Emma Beatty
First National Bank
White
Hord
Bartholomew County
Indiana Obituary Notes From Evansville and Surrounding Areas
Indiana obituaries report Mary Oliver of Evansville dying at sixty six from heart failure. A telegram announces Mrs A B Meldrum's death in Cleveland. J C Wood of Aurora dies in Ashville North Carolina after Christmas illness. Harry Brighty of Lafayette dies from pneumonia after surviving a severe earlier accident. Syracuse residents worry Sandusky Portland Cement Co may close under cement trust absorption, risking 100 to 150 jobs and months of idleness.
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Evansville
Ind
Mary Oliver
Cleveland
A. B. Meldrum
Grace Presbyterian Church
Indianapolis Journal
Goshen
Syracuse
Sandusky Portland Cement Company
Big Cement Trust
Man Plots Suicide By Shotgun On Farm Near Clark's Hill
Charles Purdue a laborer on Robert Clark's farm near Clark's Hill Lafayette Indiana attempted suicide by holding a shotgun with his toes and using the muzzle against his forehead. After two shots he only grazed his head and abandoned the attempt declaring it not his time to die.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Charles Purdue
Robert Clark
Clark's Hill
Tragic Death Reported Near Bell Frey Residence
In Vincennes Indiana on December an incident led to the death of fifteen year old Harry Ford who lived with Bell Frey at Flat Rock Illinois today. Frey is named in connection with the fatal event and the report notes the loss of life occurring at Frey’s residence.
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Indianapolis Journal
Vincennes
Ind
Harry Ford
Bell Frey
Flat Rock
Ill
Frey
Martin brothers appointed rural carriers in Fredericksburg
John G. Martin named regular rural carrier and Heber C. Martin chosen as substitute for Fredericksburg posting. The appointment reflects USPS staffing changes affecting local delivery service.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
John G. Martin
Heber C. Martin
Fredericksburg
Japanese student at Indiana University earns club fame
Hero Ichinomiya of Tokyo, a junior at Indiana University Bloomington, organized an economic club that has gained favor with students. A graduate of the Imperial Fishery College in Tokyo, he entered IU last year and is noted for his enthusiasm in all college work and economic problems.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bloomington
Ind
Hero Ichinomiya
Tokio
Japan
Indiana University
Hero
Imperial Fishery College
Paoli Mill Fire Destroys Large Flour Milling Plant
A blaze in Paoli Indiana today caused an estimated 15000 dollar loss, destroying the Paoli Milling Company three story flour mill and its machinery. The fire, started by a defective office flue, spread to a nearby elevator containing 10000 bushels of wheat but was saved after heavy effort with minor damage. The mill supplied local trade and export, and its loss will hit the surrounding region hard as the sole supply source for miles.
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Indianapolis Journal
Paoli, Ind
Paoli Milling Company
Abduction incident ties to Marion wedding in knot of charges
Vertie McGraff and Nettie Booker of Marion are wed in a ceremony linked to a recent kidnapping case. Charges remain against Vertie’s fiancé Edward McGraff, his father, Carrie Milman, and Madame Vantley, a clairvoyant hypnotist. Trials set for January 5.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Vertie McGraff
Nettie Booker
McGraff
Edward McGraff
Carrie Milman
Madame Vantley
Vantley
Alexandria
McGraffs
Brodericks Are Out In Elkhart National Tablet Reorganized
In Elkhart Indiana the National Tablet and Supply Company reorganized with capital stock raised to 25000. George Frederick remains secretary and treasurer and sole stockholder. A. W. Billows and John W. Ellis retain roles. former leaders Justus L. Broderick and Charles Broderick are now disconnected from the firm.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elkhart
Ind
National Tablet and Supply Company
George Frederick
A. W. Billows
John W. Ellis
Justus L. Broderick
Indiana National Bank
Charles Broderick
Indiana couple wed in surprise ceremony at Warren home
H. B. Huber of Warren and Miss Maude Harris of Terre Haute were married in a quiet ceremony that surprised their friends. The bride teaches in Linton schools and the couple then went to his home to inform his parents.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
H. B. Huber
Warren
Indiana Normal
Deaths in two Indiana accidents reported
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Marion Indiana December 26 Ira Pence thirty five was run down and ground to pieces under a Big Four local freight at Fifteenth street cross tonight Pence was walking on the track He was deaf He leaves a widow and three children Lacrosse Laporte county December 26 John Aigner died after falling from the top of a grain elevator under construction near his home He was recently married
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Harry Brighty
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Marion
Ira Pence
Fifteenth Street Cross
Pence
Laporte
John Aigner
Lacrosse
Laporte County
Plainfield Bank Opens With Capital of Fifty Thousand
Plainfield Indiana December 4 The First National Bank of Plainfield opened for business with W W Carter as president and G Cumberworth as cashier The capital is 50000 dollars and the bank will serve the local community with standard financial services.
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Indianapolis Journal
Plainfield
Ind
First National Bank of
Busiey
Democratic meeting breaks up in disorder at New Albany
In New Albany Indiana on December 26 a Democratic mass meeting to choose delegates for the district convention ended in wild disorder. Two factions formed around Thomas Hanlon and Levi H Scott with bitter speeches and nearly violence. Hanlon supporters claim a 68 vote, majority of 12, at the district convention opposing Zenor's renomination.
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Indianapolis Journal
New Albany
Ind
Thomas Hanlon
Levi H. Scott
Hanlon
Zenor
He Leaves Politics for the Railroad in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne reports that Frank H. Whitney former police captain and sheriff candidate has accepted a road foreman of engines post on the Grand Trunk with Detroit headquarters. Salary set at 1500 dollars annually. Whitney served in a Massachusetts Civil War regiment and was popular locally. South Bend notes A C Graham Mishawaka lawyer elected Repponner county committee chairman and will move to South Bend to practice law.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Frank H. Whitney
Grand Trunk
Detroit
Whitney
South Bend
Ind
A. C. Graham
Mishawaka
Raham
Ballot Controversy Ends With Baugh as Secretary
In Lafayette Indiana Tippecanoe county fair directors after an election contest chose William S. Baugh as secretary to replace Charles Travis Jr. The vote was unanimous after Henry A. Miller moved to elect Baugh, ending a dispute over ballots that allegedly exceeded voter counts. Baugh is a bank president and police commissioner and also manages Lafayette’s polo team. John M. Cason was named president and Harvey Westfall first vice president, while Henry Marshall resigned from the board.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Tippecanoe County
William S. Baugh
Charles Travis, Jr
Henry A. Miller
Baugh
John M. Cason
Harvey Westfall
Henry Marshall
Indiana Assembly
Indiana Notes from Lafayette to Evansville
A Lafayette stock transfer of Crabb Reynolds Bell Grain Company shifts major Bell holdings to Bennett Taylor with Bell retiring for his wife’s health and management of local elevators. Moyer declines re election at International Banking Corporation to focus on National Shoe and Leather Bank. Allen County Democrats pick delegates. Fleming hints at conditions excluding Taggart. Postmaster Surface learns rural routes trigger closures after Jan 1. Danville clerk Dougan breaks leg. Connersville burglars steal from freight office. Vigo Democrats back McNutt for district chair. Evansville pastor Davis resigns for evangelistic work.
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Lafayette
Robert Bell
Crabb- Reynolds-Bell Grain Company
Bennett Taylor
Bell
California
Crane
Ash Grove
Ind
Taylor
Ferry Street
Wabash
Will L. Moyer
National Shoe and Leather Bank
New York
International Banking Corporation
Moyer
Fort Wayne
Allen County
City Hall
Columbia City
Fleming
Richmond
Daniel Surface
Post Office Department
Washington
Progress
Cox's Mills
Smithfield
Abington
Danville
Zim E. Dougan
Republican County Central Committee
John Taylor
Dougan
Connersville
Terre Haute
Vigo County
J. G. McNutt
Evansville
J. L. Davis
First Christian Church
New Plan to End Price Cutting on Patent Medicines
In New York the largest manufacturers of patent medicines plan to set fixed minimum retail prices starting early next year. The policy will ban undercutting by druggists and department stores, applying to both channels.
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New York
Windfall mill worker shoots at rat and injures foot
Gordon Hadley, son of J. C. Hadley of the Windfall flouring mill, went to the plant this morning with a revolver to shoot rats. In a failed attempt to approach a rodent for a better shot, he cocked the pistol and fired, wounding his right foot.
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Indianapolis Journal
Windfall
Ind
Gordon Hadley
J. C. Hadley
Gas City tin-plate plant shuts down amid fuel pressure doubts
Jonesboro dispatch reports notices posted in the American tin-plate factory at Gas City announcing an indefinite shutdown surprising three workers. Low gas pressure is cited as the suspected cause, marking an abrupt halt with no clear timeline. In Vigo county Middletown, 16-year-old Charles Ash died from accidental discharge while hunting, a fatal accident reported from Terre Haute.
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Indianapolis Journal
Jonesboro
Ind
Gas City
Receiver Appointed for Estep Glass Company at Marion
David H. Baker sought a receiver for Estep Glass Company of Marion claiming a six thousand debt with thirty five thousand promissory notes due. Judge H J Paulus appointed N Eastman as receiver. Plant to continue operating. Barker owns majority stock. large oil holdings listed as assets. wells allegedly idle and management under scrutiny.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
David H. Baker
Estep Glass Company
H. J. Paulus
Circuit Court
N. Eastman
Barker
Union Disbanded as Glass Workers Fold in Elwood
Local union No. 50 of the American Flint Glass Workers' Union in Elwood is disbanded after McCloy chimney works closes. 100 members see the seal and charter returned to Pittsburg. Union No. 114 may follow as Macbeth-Evans factory closes. workers leave. Pittsburg Plate Glass plans to reopen an abandoned Walton plant to employ Elwood workers during rebuild.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elwood
Ind
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Pittsburg
Daniel Closz
McCloy
MacBeth-Evans
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Walton
Girl Found Weeping Near Frozen in Lawrenceburg
Eighteen year old Grace April of Osgood Ind was found half frozen and weeping near the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern depot at Lawrenceburg Ind after leaving home due to an unhappy home life and a faithless sweetheart She walked through the storm to Moore s Hill then by railroad to Lawrenceburg and was later taken to her home by Marshal Charlies Brown The girl clutched a tiny Testament on which were the names of her dead mother and a brother in the United States navy.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Grace
Osgood
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway
Theodore Crusse
Marshal Crusse
Moore's Hill
Marshal Cruise
Charlies Brown
United States Navy
Canadian Vesselm en Urges Marine Law Reforms
Canadian vessel owners press for major changes to navigation laws. The Marine Engineers Association of the Dominion met at the King Edward Hotel to discuss abolishing canal dues, extending Sunday canal access, harbor dues reform, and aligning Canadian maritime rules with U S practices amid fierce Great Lakes competition. The Ottawa spring meeting will finalize resolutions.
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Toronto
Marine Engineers’ Association of the
Dominion
King Edward Hotel
C. F. Gildersleeve
Montreal
Francis King
Kingston
Ottawa
States
Great Lakes
Erie Canal
Park to His Father Announcement in New York
James Gordon Bennett plans a large public park to honor his father founder of the Herald. The site lies between Boulevard Lafayette and Broadway north of 182nd Street, using lands owned by Bennett. A monument to James Gordon Bennett the elder will stand on the highest elevation inside the park.
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New York
James Gordon Bennett
The
Herald
Lafayette
Broadway
Bennett
Help a Sick Friend With Dr Shoop Restore Book Offer
A physician offers a trial of Dr Shoop Restorative through a mailed book. No money required for a month trial. Readers write for the book and are linked to a local druggist to start the confidential trial.
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Shoop
Baday
Wis
Publicans of Franklin Lose a Long Battle
In Columbus Indiana December 2 a Bartholomew County Circuit Court judge ruled the remonstrators held a majority in the Franklin anti saloon effort. The decision ends a year long clash over licenses as remonstrances prevailed against John E Kennedy Isaac McClain and John Herter and tempo rance forces win a complete victory with the ruling applying to two related cases. Dr W T Stott Franklin College president played a leading role in testimony.
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Ind
Franklin
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John E. Kennedy
Isaac McClain
John Herter
W. T. Stott
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