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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1925
Page
3
The article reports on an American proposal to prohibit poison gas export for war and curb its use. President Coolidge is said to approve such a ban, amid league assembly debates on arbitration, armament reduction, and the Geneva protocol.
The Texas Centennial board intends to appoint a leader with financial strength to guide the exposition, secure congressional and legislative support, and enlist cooperation from Texas and other states. They aim to educate the public to Texas pride and “Texanize Texas” as a preliminary step, to ensure a successful centennial. Richard T. Harriss, once a Fort Worth newsboy, rises to president of the New York Cotton Exchange, proving poverty and hard work can lead to success. The Austin Parent-Teachers meeting criticizes the press as overbearing but asserts newspapers aid education, and notes many critics owe the press debts.
Austin announces Texas will cooperate with the United States Public Health Service in a summer survey of oyster bed sanitary conditions along the Atlantic and gulf coasts. Aimed at safeguarding public health and aiding oyster growers, the program will include laboratory tests and expert oversight by the public health service and state chemists.
J. H. Leach of Dallas was elected president of the Travelers' Protective Association of Texas at their Austin convention. George Tingle of San Antonio and H. A. Bredow of Fort Worth were named first and second vice presidents, Harry May of Wichita Falls third vice president. R. L. Wilson of Dallas and M. C. Edison of San Antonio were re elected secretary treasurer and chaplain. Austin chosen as next meeting site over Texarkana.
Yolanda’s son born May 1 to Princess Yolanda and Count Galvi di Bergolo dies Thursday in Pinerola Italy.
Mrs. A. B. Davis widow of Edmund J. Davis former Texas governor during reconstruction died Friday in Washington at age 87.
German Potash Syndicate reports sales of 680000 tons for January to April 1926, more than double the amount sold in the same period last year, signaling strong demand and expanded market reach.
Texas attorney general issues supplementary opinion to State Comptroller EH Ferrell, saying royalties from submerged lands and stream beds diverted to the game fund are unlawful. Funds should stay in the free school fund, affecting about $95,000 Terrell previously refused to certify for building.
Texas crude oil output reached 12,500,000 barrels in April. Three counties exceeded 1,000,000 barrels each, notably the Mexia field in Limestone and the Wortham field in Freestone. The Luling district and the new Lytton Springs area produced 676,386 barrels, while pipelines extended to Lytton Springs in April.
Salt water intrusions in Corcovado San Pedro and Paciencia cut daily heavy oil production by 45 625 barrels. Mexican Petroleum Corporation suffered most as its San Pedro No 5 well produced 22 000 barrels before being pinched off with 28 percent salt water and 32 percent basic sediment in the final reading.
The prospective oil well six miles west of Willis on the San Jacinto River reports good progress with strong gas indications. The project is financed by Lee Sprague and associates from Indiana, with D M Field of Willis serving as field manager.
The first gas test well was spudded on the William Voigt place about three miles south of Cost in Gonzales. Operators secured a gas franchise last year to supply Gonzales with gas.
Gulf Production Company reports completion of its No. 50 Phoenix well at Hull Texas yielding 2,500 barrels of oil. The firm also secured a 300 barreIs well in No 4 Shade at South Liberty drilled to 3,550 feet.
The daily average gross crude oil production in the United States increased by 26,400 barrels for the week ended May 2, totaling 2,182,850, according to the American Petroleum Institute.
Lockhart Texas field yields roughly 60,000 barrels per day after wells completed over the weekend. The Lockhart shallow oil field continues to impact Texas oil production network and market activity.
A 600-barrel well was completed Wednesday in the new Lockhart Lytton Springs field by the Lucy Petroleum Company on the Palmer tract in Lockhart Texas.
Canton Texas drillers Robinson and Miller say a wildcat test well near Canton will start within 90 days. The project aims to probe for oil or gas, signaling expansion plans for local energy exploration.
Julie Shepherd a co guardian and foster mother of William Nelson McClintock was released on a five thousand dollar bond after being arraigned on two counts of accessory to murder in the death of her ward and his mother Emma Nelson McClintock. The bond allows pending grand jury presentation.
Plans to reorganize the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railroad were filed Friday with the Interstate Commerce Commission for review after being approved last March by the federal district court at Kansas City.
Slow drizzling rains and occasional hard showers moved across Northern Texas from Amarillo to Shreveport on Thursday, prompting farmers to rejoice despite disrupted travel and damp conditions.
Katherine Hayden of Camp Fire Girl stands with the pigeon Radio, the messenger carried from the Chicago conference to New York. The bird reportedly traveled nearly as fast as the Twentieth Century train, delivering the message.
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