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Domestic News
July 1, 1865
Weekly Trinity Journal
Weaverville, Trinity County, California
What is this article about?
Humboldt County residents enthusiastic about petroleum discoveries; new 'Oil Creek Petroleum Company' incorporated on 30th ult. with $500,000 capital and trustees; oil mining districts established; confirmed large oil quantities; Trinity locals invest.
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Petroleum in Humboldt.--The people of Humboldt county are going crazy on the oil question. Companies are being organized weekly, as shown by the Times. On the 30th ult. the "Oil Creek Petroleum Company" was incorporated, with a capital of $500,000, and with Chas. W. Long, L. C. Schmidt, John Keleher, Jonathan Clark and S. G. Whipple as Trustees. The Times contains the rules and regulations of the following lately established Oil Mining Districts: Upper Mattole, Bear River, Shelter Cove, Pennsylvania and Humboldt Butte. There is no longer a doubt that oil exists in large quantities in our neighbor county, and we are glad to hear it. Quite a number of Trinity people have secured interests.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Humboldt Oil
Petroleum Company
Oil Mining Districts
Oil Creek Petroleum
What entities or persons were involved?
Chas. W. Long
L. C. Schmidt
John Keleher
Jonathan Clark
S. G. Whipple
Where did it happen?
Humboldt County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Humboldt County
Event Date
30th Ult.
Key Persons
Chas. W. Long
L. C. Schmidt
John Keleher
Jonathan Clark
S. G. Whipple
Event Details
People of Humboldt county excited about oil; companies organized weekly; 'Oil Creek Petroleum Company' incorporated with capital of $500,000 and named trustees; rules for oil mining districts: Upper Mattole, Bear River, Shelter Cove, Pennsylvania, Humboldt Butte; oil exists in large quantities; Trinity people secured interests.