Oil Boom Spreads Across Indiana and Nearby Counties
Southeastern township oil activity surges as discoveries spark optimism. Wells near Barr township show promising output while others on the Bawan 5 farm and Joyce lease attract major operators. Extensive leasing spreads from Hazelton to Petersburg with plans for multiple new wells across Knox Gibson and Daviess counties. Conference in New York assembles leaders to discuss peace and military readiness amid the evolving energy boom.
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Thuiana
Dayte
Knox
Piké
Gibson Ang
Tease
Mmtia
Hon
Barr
A ‘St
Teet & Crawford
Barrow
Southwestern
Montgomery
Trinity Springs
Blankenshio
Greene County
Petéreburg
Pike’ Coun
Southern Knox and
Hortern
Wantington Township
Gibson County
Tlinois
Wabash
St. Francisville
White River
Hazelton
Taw- Kno
Daviess Caliity
London Aria Headlines and War News From 1916
Fragmentary OCR reports news from London including censor concerns, sailors returning to port after shelling and submarine chases, a canary cake scene in the war effort, and references to St James Park celebrations for King George’s reign. It notes racehorse names linked to war events and a tidbit about sailors receiving collars from Queen Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eondon
Méroftig
St. James Park
King George
Andreds of
Beagle
Five Legged Mule Born Near Nere Knox County
Lawrence McCullough, near Nere, Knox County, reports a colt with a fifth leg growing from the right shoulder. The extra limb appears as a fore leg, enabling the animal to move on three legs, run like others, and defend with two hind feet. The owner considered killing it but was advised otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes, Inc
Lawrence McCullough
Nere
Governor Ralatop Leaves Indianapolis for San Francisco
Governor Samuel M. Ralatop and party depart Indianapolis by Big Four special car en route to San Francisco for Indiana Day at the fair on June 26. E B Johnson will act in the governor’s absence, with a roster of accompanying officials and guests aboard two special cars.
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Indianapolis
Samuel M. Ralatop
Inva
San Francisco
Indiana
E. B. Johnson
Bert New
BE. B. St Tsenbere
Charles A. Greathouse
Dales Ie Crittenberger
T. C. Reynolds
Bert Winters
A. Conradt
Chicago
Kansas City
Colorado Springs
East Lake City
I Zianciace Lune
Gobymnor
Spanos Canal
New York
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Mey
Bove
Bsc
Vesta
Louis W. Volk
Main St
BBC
Navy
United States
National County League
Jacob
Dice Som
Henry
Stimson
Charles i Bonaparte
Mayer
Layman Ibbott
Hudson Maxm
Alton B. Warker
Fréderici BR. Coudert
Devo
Imorrow
Bonster
London
Neuve Chapelle
T Lo Mickelham
Liege
Knox Gounty
Farmer
Otner
Panama Canal
Lasser
Prentiss Scudder
Henry Stumpp
Washington
Notary Public
PF & Burr
Peoples Bank
Ian
BROS
Phong
Cahill & Son
E. Main
California
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