Beaumont oil pond fire rages after locomotive set it alight
The Beaumont community witnessed a spectacular blaze when a pond holding 800000 barrels of oil from the Lucas geyser caught fire after being struck by a locomotive. The incident sparked national debate over wealth and power as satirical commentary circulated. Admiral Sampson and Gunner Morgan headlines drew public ire over perceived conduct and respectability amid ongoing naval disputes.
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Beaumont
Sampson
Gunner Morgan
Morgan
Schley
Corsicana Church Welcomes Rev Jeff D Ray New Pastor
Rev Jeff D Ray of Caldwell has been called to lead First Baptist Corsicana after Rev A B Ingram resigned. Ray states church members should be regenerate and abstain from intoxicants, gambling, card playing, dancing, theatre, and futures dealing, and will teach these views publicly and privately.
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A. B. Ingram
First Baptist Church of
Corsicana
Jeff D. Ray
Caldwell
Ray
District Court docket and related notices from Bryan
Civil cases set in district court list multiple parties with March and April dates including M and P Bank vs Gilmore and J W Gee vs H T Railroad. Criminal docket to be taken up March 18. Farm and Ranch column discusses coeducation at state colleges and Girls Industrial School location. Local ads promote engraved invitations Norwood's trousers and neckwear from Thomas Hunter plus a buggy horse for sale.
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Johnson Et al
Sheriff Black
Wood
H. & T. C. Railroad Company
Kempner
Adams
McConnico
Western Union Telegraph Company
Clay Et al
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Steele
Gulf, Colorado& Santa Fe Railroad Company
Rudasill Et al
Gannaway Et al
Isbell Et al
Gooch
Vaughn Et al
C. W. & B. V. Railroad Company
B. F. Higgs
City of Bryan
Secretary Wilson
Agricultural Department
Town Agricultural and Mechanical College
University of Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Texas
Restauador Returns After Venezuelan Gunboat Mission
The Restaurador, formerly Gould’s yacht Atalanta, sailed from New York Jan 21 for Venezuela, fought storms, refitted at San Juan, and returned to La Guaira Feb 13. It carried prisoners including a rebel general, and the crew were discharged after arrival as the ship rejoined Venezuela’s navy.
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New York
Gould
Atalanta
Restauador
Phildelphia
Jeremiah Merthew
Signor Kebmm
LaGuayra
Republic
San Juan
Jay Gould
Carupano
la Guayra
Caracas
Coche
Straits
Margarita
Waunda
Cumana
Boer War Forecasts Raise Confidence On Surrenders
London reports claim General Botha and General Delarey will surrender soon. General French clears eastern Transvaal while De Wet is pursued toward Fauresmith. In Vienna the Reichsrat erupts as Czech Radical Razourka is barred from speaking and a brawl breaks out among several factions.
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New York
Tribune
London
French
Transvaal
DeWet
Fauresmith
Botha
Delarney
Michael Hicks-Beech
Constantinople Reports Adequate Macedonian Forces
The dispatch from Constantinople states Macedonian forces are sufficient to maintain order. It notes the new troop movements aim to better watch the frontier and stop bands of Bulgarians from crossing.
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Constantinople
Macedonia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilson-Jenkins Druc CO
the Daily Eagle
Connelly & Carnes
Mr. Dooley
District Court
M. & P. Bank
Gilmore
J. W. Gee
Macy
T. W. Drew
Nall
Nicholas
Garth, Howell & Webb
Broach
Marshall
St. Louis
Norwood’s
A. B. Ballard
Just
Thomas & Hunter
Antee
Emmel's Prescription Pharmacy
Venezuela
Delarey
Reichsrath
Vienna
Razuorka
Prade
Fressl
German People’s Party
Malik
Berger
Thomas
Hunter
Bryan
A. D. [McConnico
Qin Insurance
Penn Micual Life Insurance Company
Philadelphia
Fidelity & Casualty
de Marvian Casualty Accident Insurance Co
Candy Kitchen
Ft Her
Berwick Bay
Lowney’s
Gunther’s
North
South
North Texas
Axon
New Orleans
Krerpers
Galveston
Houston
Denison
Thaxas
M.rs. James
Qld
Liza
Dray Line
F. A. Lee
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