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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
3
The report notes gushers and delays at the Manhattan Well near Spindle Top. Work resumes in a few days after trips to test new ground levels, with several wells within the Hills of Retirement region showing early oil gushing tendencies. The Ground Floor venture, along with the Hoge-Swayne line, faces testing and possible breakthroughs as crews prepare to drill deeper.
National Oil and Pipe and Beatty stocks moved with limited variation as bidding on the Oil Exchange showed little concrete price movement. Beatty advanced about one cent. National Oil and Pipe traded near low levels with narrow margins, while several drillers held steady amid modest demand and light turnover on the market.
A damaged excerpt from Oakland California discusses fuel oil prices around $250 a barrel and effects on kitchen stoves and burning costs. The fragment notes community impact and a 1760 burner reference amid crude oil concerns.
Fragmentary notice describes cold remedies and a product called Abate 1 4G AYER CO. promoting fast relief. Mentions legal or medical style language and a likely advertisement tone. Readable names include AYER COMPANY and Lawatly Mame.
The article reports on oil and gas price movements in Southern California towns, noting high retail rates and widespread deliveries. It compares costs across cities, cites a shift toward cheaper crude and refined fuels, and highlights the impact on average family expenditures and metropolitan rates.
A large group of plaintiffs in Jefferson County Texas sue to recover possession of the Spindletop Heights oil land that hosts Bonumvent wells. The federal case names numerous oil firms and railways as defendants with many local agents listed. The petition seeks the land titled as of the last process date.
Legal notices accuse defendants of unlawful entry and oil seizure with damages sought. The article also reports oil drilling activity near Angleton and Nacogdoches, with details on well operations, equipment, and expected discoveries.
Beaumont city records show deposits rising dramatically as hard rain aids Rice County crop prospects. The Beaumont Journal notes 87 million sewer, paving, and infrastructure plans plus a new suburban railway linking Beaumont with Port Arthur and Taylor Bayou. City and county funds expand to support roads, pipelines, tanks, and utilities, with investment totals surpassing a substantial sum.
Martin Texas youth Avenatt-The Marlin leads for Calvert in a 10 to 3 victory, driving early momentum. The report notes the teen’s decisive scoring bursts and references team rivalries and local venues.
A Texan article cites General Scurry denying statements that Governor Baynes would push for disbanding the Texas Volunteer Guard. He says no such remarks were made, urges restraint, and notes officers may resign if legislature funding remains insufficient.
Special report from Shreveport Louisiana August 1 describes Cumberland Telephone linemen Parelino Potts and Whitworth killed while repairing a wire on Texga Avenue near Sydiln's store. Potts had just married Birdie Montgomery and Whitworth had a wife and child. Whitworth, who had moved from Inghes Springs Texas, rushed to save Potts and perished from contact with the uninsulated wire.
A mob of about 500 white citizens tortured and hanged three Black individuals, Metray, Belfeld McCray, and a daughter, after the Tollberge murder. Jail officials failed to stop the mob as Governor Longine arrived and urged lawful process while leaders and judges urged restraint.
The Oklahoma land lottery proceeds with 13 000 envelopes drawn and about 600 per district, with 13 000 total drawn by August 1. Officials estimate about two thousand homes will be set aside for wagon emigrants and others who did not win. Names of drawn entrants are listed for the August 6 drawing. many will be disqualified or leave the country before filing. Fort Worth and Lawton districts report draws, while Texans in Texarkana also record draws.
Ambiguous text reports multiple lumber companies in Orange Texas initiating operations and shipments, mentioning local figures and a planned lake area launch. Details are garbled but indicate economic activity and new work starting along with a noted site near Lakeview.
A fragmented clipping references Cain and Grove in a court case matter tied to a tasteless posy incident. Details are unclear but imply a dispute over a harmful or offensive item and potential public response or legal action.
August report from Brenham details the Order of the Silver Fleece involved in secret recruitment and cruel initiation rites exploiting Black men for money. The piece also covers deaths from a horse collision, a courthouse probe, and an odd town cow election near Dallas with stock ordinances under debate.
The Montreal Star notes illness symptoms including nervous weakness insomnia headaches and stomach upset. It mentions a medicine price of five cents and references claims about reciprocity with the uncle in a satirical or editorial tone. The piece touches on malaria and biliousness as health concerns.
Company advertises complete fuel oil equipment packages including pumps burners and tanks under one year or longer contracts. Acts as sole selling agents for Lone Star and Crescent Oil Company in Texas including Galveston and Beaumont. Prices and information available upon request.
The brief item lists members of Houston related to oil and stock exchange matters. It mentions oil lands and oil leases alongside oil stocks, rice lands, and real estate. No specific figures, dates, or names are provided.
Prompt shipment and bottom prices described for all sizes of window glass in open orders.
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