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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1901
Page
8
The notice extols Beaumont Oil Field as twice the capacity of all American fields combined and claims single wells yield over $10,000,000 annually. It urges readers to inform themselves about a historically valuable discovery and ranks Beaumont wells above all others in scale and fortune.
An 1901 Beaumont Texas map highlights eleven oil wells with daily capacity up to 70 000 barrels each. The Federal Crude Oil Company claims its 13.8 acre land within a 20 acre circle near BE B railway yields immense profits, with expected multiple gushers and a 14 well plan.
The Beaumont area is described as an exceptionally rich oil district with land valued at millions and potential daily output of hundreds of barrels per well. Promoters claim land can finance stock dividends, with officials underscoring integrity and strong management. Robert T. Hill calls the field crucial for cheap fuel and export potential, with plans to expand to hundreds of wells and output possibly quadrupling.
The notice offers 50 000 shares at 30 cents each with 20 percent cash down and the balance by June 29. Subscription books close June 14 1901. Subscriptions in lots of 200 shares or more. Early action secures first allotments. endorsements booked in order received. Remittances drafts money orders payable to and requests for prospectus maps information directed to the stated address.
The Police Board head, Chairman Clark, is seen dining incognito at a quiet foreign restaurant near Pemberton Square. He orders boiled salmon and peas and drinks water while staff and patrons study him, fueling talk about his autocratic role and public image.
Memorial Day events in New York featured a 15000 strong parade reviewed by Governor Odell and Mayor Van Wyck. Wu Ting Fang addressed Grant's Tomb as Frederick D. Grant spoke, then Chauncey M. Depew delivered the Hall of Fame oration and tablets were unveiled by NYU officials and various societies.
A sensational note claims ninety eight percent of Zanzibar slaves would choose to stay with their masters rather than gain freedom. The item asserts slaves know their lack of liberty and suggests many favor continued servitude, reflecting a controversial stance reported in the period.
The Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts opened its season at City Point behind the South Boston Yacht Club. Wind was northeast and light as Hustler won the 25-foot open class by ten minutes over Widgeon, with Romance, Theodora, and Rival following. Bud took the 21-foot open class by ten minutes, while Flirt led the 2½-foot cabin class and Dauntless led the 18-foot open. Vitesse scored well in the 18-foot knockabout, and the dory classes saw Stickney’s craft win the open and A J Horton lead in the one-design.
May 20 1901 New York notices stockholders of the American Linseed Company to exchange their shares for stock of the Union Lead and Oil Company. Terms set 18 per share for common, 48 per share for preferred. two thirds of each class must deposit for exchange by June 5 1901.
Paderewski's three act Maura, based on Polish folklore with librettist Alfred Nossig, opened at the Royal Opera in Dresden to strong acclaim. The plot centers on Maura's gypsy affair, desertion of Hunna, and tragic climax as Asa's lover Oros hurls Maura from a precipice, Hanna drowns, and the audience lauds the music and performance.
Reports from Queenstown Cape Colony say Boers under Commander Kritsinger mass to the north of Bailey causing local alarm. The town guard camps in trenches, passenger traffic northward is halted and freight moves under armed escort.
Notice announces stockholders meeting on June 3 1901 at 10 am at Hudson County National Bank building Jersey City New Jersey for electing directors and other lawful business. no stock transfer within twenty days prior to election affects voting. secretary WM G Rockefeller. dated May 24 1901.
Boston May 29 1901 The undersigned committee of stockholders invites all Hub Brewing Company stockholders to meet at Kossuth Hall 1095 Tremont Street Roxbury Friday evening May 31 at 7 oclock for conference for mutual protection and to decide upon action to that end.
The transfer books of Amalgamated Copper Cou will remain closed from May 7 1901 to June 1901 at 10 a m for the annual meeting. By order of Board of Directors William G Rockefeller Secretary.
The Nome gold rush overwhelms Seattle transport and outfitting firms as they face shortages and crowding. Dozens of steamers and sailing ships are slated to sail soon, with thousands seeking passage and freight amid a rush that attracts every nationality.
May 20 London reports warn that gambling passion among fashionable women could spark a major scandal. Stories describe losses of thousands in single sittings and note the risk to reputations of society leaders across drawing rooms yachts and Monte Carlo trips.
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