Beaumont Oil Boom Draws Thousands Amid Land Rush
Land fever in Beaumont Texas as April activity drives huge investments and new wells. Investors from New York and local oil firms surge into the area, with land values rising and stock sales pending tax changes. Officials report widespread drilling, supply strain, and mounting excitement about the prospect of a lasting oil frenzy. The revenue stamp debate faces clerks as agencies prepare to tax transactions and stock entries.
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Jan Sfent
Revenue Department
Se Pvermningt
Wt. Watte
City
Wenipiantes
Ander
Mr. White
Price
Webster Klinagan Ushiis
Honaton
Eats Clothes Eats Clothes and Safety Warnings
A discussion warns against unreliable LINE imitators in washing medium usage. It stresses safety and sticking to proven PEAR LINE products tested by years of use, urging against experimentation with cheaper imitations. The message emphasizes durable standards and consumer caution.
Gladys City Street Sale Sparks Legal Battle Ahead
A Texas townsite dispute over Gladys planned sale of lots triggers talk of litigation. Promoters split land into blocks with streets and alleys, prompting injunctions and possible court fights as buyers and owners press claims. The Journal notes potential lawsuits and legal maneuvering as authorities prepare to act.
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Beane
Texas
Gladys
Ter Devidel
Ter
Bom
Atetin
Alieya Roy
Gladys Chey
Lawrere
Tie Journal
Louisiana Boom in Castates Parish Sparks Large Land Boom
A major land boom unfolds in Calcasieu Parish as numerous discoveries in Southeast Texas illuminate vast oil and gas potential. Local residents anticipate new prosperity from the energy find, with economic activity rising across Lake Charles and surrounding areas.
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Lake Charles
Calcastes Parish
Texas i
Sulphnar Heiis Industry Near Rulphur La
Fragmentary report from Sulphnar Heiis near Rulphur Louisiana notes activity in the local company. Mentions Shreveport Shago and early-week meetings. Indicates three sprlenthit pases and new hats, with estimates of operations and land tables forming as the industry expands in Catoustou.
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Rulphur
Mk Sam
Ani
Capypwil
Jorge Papi
Iero
Catoustou
Massive Texas oil company charter drive spurs statewide filings
A statewide wave of nineteen oil company charters is filed in Austin. The group seeks capital stock and aims to prospect across Jefferson and Melani counties with operations centered in Texas cities including Beaumont and Port Arthur.
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Austin
Texas
Asil
Queen of
Waco OM Company
Bean
Dofferson An
Melani Tah
W. Seley
Hugene Raviy
T. Wuekettey My Roles, An EL Hel, Wil of Wate, Victor Staite
Aaly
Meiphis
Beaumont
Jeterwill
Chirk
Dil
Soliton
Weoher
Killines
Dhuligs Kollect
Witenoeter
Atoek Rao
Niveriordtors
Curry
Hebert Mirgande
Poperinl
Jetset
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Povens
Din Scheele
AL Vnenek
AL Augusat
Wauttivert
Adl S. 1
Moee
Ol Atte
Wee Panel Ee
Fife
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Mardin
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Witte
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Sil Deedee
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Crinft
Welker
Connel Ateoek
Pepe
Dalrentis
Cos
Mareie
Patel
Newton Own
Montienerry
Newton County
China
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Theopoldtor
Menary Heath
Lindsay
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B Rice
Tell Metentin
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Ohman
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Orit
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Dewi
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Teannant
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Ui Tie Cp
Dehra
Delagte
Hottin
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Hashell
New York
Perey Wa
Fund Row
van Wioo
Ronnrent
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Tle
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Keon
Tepital Wack
Parnerty Weespoel
Tyrerioeratore
J. Gibbert
T. Wedel
Giteve Anil
Peevhitenn
Th. Drinmaoore
Ee Martin
Iman
Tirpene Tie
Tor Oll
Wynia Too
Smnone
Pet
Fetulis
Cambane
Conkent
Pital
Arch
Seaman
Prirticar
Moke
Shemae
Th. Wortham
Stneer
Corten
Dallas
W. M. Reet
Papasan
Catia
Te Eerneratie
Wallan
Bilton
Coreen
Romney
Tenes
Jeoucheries
Orange County Lands Develop by Local Company
A local firm plans to develop the Orange lands in Orange County Oriana. The company, with leaders including John S N Olde and Mossiker, aims to establish office near the coast and begin operations immediately. It pledges to become a leading participant in the region’s sugar industry and fisheries.
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Orange County
Oriana
Corinne
Or. Suger
Texas
Caplihpteck Sam
John SN. Olde
Provident
Smossiker
Tregeures
Afl Vee
Stark
Wen Reterr
Ohio Legess Cn Lone
Ceaf
Apock
Boom in Montague County St Joe Leased Crowded
Galvestie Texas April 23 Prom Mr Oo Dowd a prominent grocer and finisher of St Joe near Haleville reports a dense crowd of strangers in Montague County seeking leases. The Post correspondent notes a strong interest and activity in the area.
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St. Joe le
Galvestilie
Texas
Dowd
Reparation efforts begin for new well project
Reports from Se days indicate companies halt at the pace of other wells. Local executives estimate progress and crews start work near the large nephattin ledw site as observers note activity. Officials expect ongoing prospecting will advance in the area with plans under discussion.
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Abeuasta
Tank Cars Ordered for Atlantic Division Locomotives
A delivery order places 50 tank cars for the Atlantic Division of the Southern Pacific system. The order covers all locomotives on the division with plans to begin delivery in the Algiers area while utilities rents and related changes proceed.
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Bornern
Wan
Algiers
Vika Diefeniis
Texas and Vacthy
Oil Fever in Houston Spreads Through Housing Rush
The Houston oil boom drives a rapid housing surge as investors and buyers flood the city. Prominent figures from the Beaumont oil fields arrive to view prospects while local developers scramble to provide accommodations and water, with hopes of rapid growth and a bustling market. The scene shows intense demand, speculative activity, and new companies listing holdings across Jefferson, Liberty, Hardin, Tyler, and Nacogdocha counties as work accelerates.
Fragmentary Plan Reported On Fire Safety and Labor Disputes
A damaged OCR fragment describes a fire safety event and a labor agreement involving multiple workers. It mentions Rent, Henginelit, Lerweliad Weis, and several unnamed participants, with references to timelines and an expected work shift tomorrow. The text is garbled but indicates apparatus and site activity connected to a prairie outlet and a water-related project.
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Inca
Injunction Granted in Vein of Local Legal Action
Formal injunction granted to stop a party from selling property and to protect wheat crops in Pulsdin Top Hetelis. The order names Wf Hetoher and J H Baker among others and sets conditions for serving process in the case. A party from Washington seeks to develop the Grientine area and local capitalists from Palestine join a Beaumont mission.
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Avello
Piviston
Ste
J. H. Baker
Greenvine
Washington
Marcy
Beaumont Visit Reveals Confused Notes From Aid Work
Fragmented report from Beaumont cites unclear references to operation probes and oil firms. Mentions Houston connections and possible tracking of corporate activity. text is garbled, but hints at longstanding local business ties and planned inquiries.
Brean Fieard OU Company Stock Withdrawn
A misread company notice states that the stock was withdrawn from the market. Several investors hold stock and are affected by the withdrawal. The president, Mr Breap Meant, asserts the action and guarantees possession reactions for those who hold the clock.
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Mr. Breap
Brean Fieard OU Company
Malaria Cure Ad Sparks Reader Interest
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for malaria. It claims effectiveness in curing malaria and presents the product with bold lettering and a price, reflecting a period patent medicine style.
Wells Strike Near Waco Reveals Oil on Water Surface
Report describes a strike near Waco where oil covers the water in a well just struck. Details mention a flow and the well depth with a nearby dewatering effort and a potential for several miles of productive area. Specialists assess how oil presence affects early production and water influx.
Unclear text outlines contested Savuade Teas development
Fragmentary report describes a planned development in Grimes County with local officials and a representative, mentioning privilege of work, property owners, and possible political resistance. It references a Savuade area context and a group pressuring authorities, with implied legal or bureaucratic steps underway.
Hearne Company Organized At Hearne For Oil Firm
A meeting at the elie bell drew a sizable crowd to form a sierk company. The Hearne OF company will apply for a charter soon and begin bore work in the area, with capital crack FEU reported. Projections include substantial farming interest and regional development in the near term.
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Hearne
Ifexpoe
Toxae
Elie Bell
Sierk
Tove
Bave
New Oil Company at Calvert Formation Report
Calvert April 22 4 new oil company organized under the management of Stator 8 W Barina. Charter to be applied for with capital EMO. More than 3 000 acres have been allotted to Calvert. The company plans development along a direct line toward the famous eldahere Development and will begin as soon as chartered.
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New Oil Company
Calvert
Tema
New el Company
Stator 8
W. Barina
EMO
Flint
Calvert Olaus
Edahere
Ghet
Temples See Heavy Dealings in April Trade
In Touple or Teton April 28 locals describe a busy temple market with large transactions and varied activity. Reports mention significant shares and purchases, with some notes about mineral deals and weekend purchases shaping the scene.
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Teton
Movement of Ocean Vessels and Arrivals
The report lists multiple ships and routes with arrivals and departures. Vessels from Galveston to New York and Havre, detailed paths include Madeira, Liverpool, and Val Po, with crews and captains named in scattered notes.
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Alwea Pom Cualveston
Ternard Cies
Ctatyearue
Peek Dare
Madeira
Eacol Mier
Tom Gelvesson
Rollo
Aleneton Treffordom
Minbeth
Fron Halveston
Havre
New York
Katever Willen
Hiroe
Chen
Chena
Liverpool
Ariel
Witch Killing Case Returns to Federal Court in Worls
In Worls Texas Apel area a federal court heard the case against the accused witch killer. The jury selection began Saturday and witnesses described the alleged acts in the Totem incident as court proceedings continued.
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Mistral
Worls
Texar
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