Elaborate Luncheon Honors Huntington Aid to Port
Galveston August 9 a formal luncheon honored El Norte officers and Southern Pacific officials for their help in port development. Col Walter Gresham paid tribute to Collis P Huntington and noted aid from the Huntington committee aided Galveston’s deep water efforts and New York service. Dredge work for harbor improvements and wall bids were also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Ieimehin el Norte
Southern Pacific Company
Galverton Cotton Exchange
Oll
New York-Galvesian Service
Southern Pacifc Company
Galvesten
Galventon
Morris
A Weny
Board of Theutimleslotiars
Hig Pieach
Southerncific
Wat
Southern Pacific
Southera Pactic
Walter Gresham
Colila P. Huntington
Hewald
Collié
Hantington
Jesham
Boston
Aod
New York
Dork
Joho / fen
Bouthers
N Nort
Big Reward Offered in Double Homicide Case
Groveton Tezan August 9 Nine hundred dollars reward offered for arrest and conviction of two men killed and a third wounded on July 16. Descriptions cover Wright Terry and others with physical details and county affiliations. Government reward plus personal offer totaling 990 dollars. notices urge identification of suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groveton
Tezan
Wright Terry
Mack Hale
Howard Magee
Hi County
Adgelina County
Oldacres
Roberlein County
Riverside
Walker County
Trinity
Shortage of Tank Cars Sparks Cargo Dispute
Injunction secured but rail car loaded with crude oil remained in yard. Caldwell of the Southern Pacific and others debate acceptance and return of the car amid tensions with the Union Oil and Fort company. Officials discuss supply, wells on Spindle Top, and prospects for a new smelter site in Missouri. Local figures Dyer and Captain Parity weigh in on industry shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emumint, Liens
Rietiet
Ptt ‘Igtton
Roday
Coldwell
Caw Co Company
Aldicell Company
Galdwell
Crier
Banntiont
Cartwell
Ciltwei
ONL
Considhrabin
Caldwell Praddera
Dyer
Mier Caldwell
Dentine
Gas Well Exlosion Causes Burns and Market Shakeup
The report details a gas and oil well explosion burning within a 100 foot radius. Mr Benedices and Mr HR Horse suffered injuries with one death among forty involved. Stock trades followed the incident with numerous shares changing hands and prices listed for several firms.
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Told
HR. A
Denial From Mr Heywood Letters Editor Jennings La
A letter from Dewey Werwood of Jennings Louisiana denies a published claim that he signed a late contract with water and fuel suppliers. He refutes involvement with Water, Pierce or Stamiant and asserts the statement is false and harmful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heywood
Pout
Jennings
Pierce
Jenningseld
Dewey Werwood
Oil field operations report for Corsicana July summary
Corsicana Texas August 6 following statement of operations for July lists wells completed two drilled two producing one abandoned one and dry four. A total production figure appears as 1000 barrels with a note of producing and dry statuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coralcana
Texas
Corsicana Oifield
Riga
A & Lola
Higgins Proposition In Mont Beirien Texas
Work on Higgins proposition in Mont Beirien Texas progresses slowly. A well up type at a depth near STO feet continues to rank as a notable feature amid the Sod Codar bayou country, six tiles south of the area described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
Mont Beirien
Texas
Comppany
Seto Benates
Bayou
Fragmentary notes on wood contract and wagons
Readable fragments describe cord wood contracts and four wagons ready to haul. The text mentions borings, Copplielve rowalts, Tooke, and ABROOn with unclear references as ground shifts slightly.
Port Arthur Refinery Progress Reported In August Update
The Port Arthur refinery project under M. W. Warren advances with the We Gutey facilities humming along. By December 1, the senior supervisor expects a potential reduction of 00 barrels per day in output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Tomas
M. W. Warren
We Gutey
New Wildcat Well Drilled Near Corsteana Texas
A new wildcat well near Corsteana Texas begins drilling in rugged territory north of Elm with depth projections around 600 feet. The operator targets undisclosed mineral potential as crews advance selection and testing phases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsteana
Texas
Wildcat
Klein Locals Report August Cotton Picking and Farm Plans
The Klein community notes August cotton picking has begun and farmers discuss irrigation, windmills, and garden plots. Local residents like Colonel R. M. Humphrey sell ventures in Houston and plan to ship fruit and farm products with help from nearby committees and growers to boost West Fear's shipments.
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Klein
Texas
Houston
R. M. Humphrey
Rlee
Agi
Jan
Boerne Residents Report Odd Mountain Phenomenon
Local observers describe unusual blights and norma laria in the Boerne area with mountains appearing x feet higher than San Antonio. Beec Rotale ranches report activity linked to a cult. officials advise contact via telegraph for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boerne
Texas
San Antonio
Houston Cotton Oil Company expands plant and upgrades facility
Extensive improvements at the Houston Cotton Oil Company plant at Twenty fourth Avenue and Railroad align the factory for full operation. A new warehouse for cotton seed meal completes an expansion that increases capacity to eighty tons per day and adds electric heating, a full oil mill, and an automated sprouting crate. Bondurant and Williams partner with Mr Williams of Missouri to establish the new milling, lumber, and joint ventures with Oriental Textile Mill under John Radford’s leadership.
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Twenty-fourth Avenue
Ralirosdallwet Fn
Missouri
Texas
Pertner
Mikwouri
Bondurant
Vanddllo
Willams
Milnile
Houston Lusiber Anil Miunyufacturing Company
Pawrell
Enat Dezas
Loutadana
Gowil
Frm
Houston and
Texan Central
EAE
Ortental Textile Mill
Oriental Textile
John &. Radford
Faroe
Radford
Houston Cotton Oil Company
Bondurant & Willams
Houston Cotton OW
Ifty
Remarkable cure claims by Dr James Kidd in 1704 Baltes building
A dubious advertisement by Dr James Kidd promotes a universal elixir claimed to cure all diseases. It lists pain, rheumatism, kidney and throat ailments, consumption, paralysis, gout, and more, promising permanent restoration of health and offering a free sample by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Moilieal Scienct
James Kidd
Baltes Building
Formes Ind
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Deaumont
S. P
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Collis P. Huntington
Gresham
D. TB. Henderson
W. Li. Moody
Eustace Tavior
le Muegertt
Kip
Galvestont
Rinvethary
Aaway
Cialveston
Cttal- Toit
Maptein
J. Aanner
T. W. White
Robert
United States
Bae Tibet
Debessary
Giacod Wa Lim
FR Righe
Cherge
Glatriet
Gineral B. M. Hobe
Cogineeriie Department
United Brutea Guvernmadt
Teaos
Talverten
Micho Canal
HH. M. Robert
Dowble Nason
William Lyne
Tesne
Tery Kelley
Tremont
Conan Sioner
Boick Wil
Gmen & Hisulew Cona
Port Worth
Soerniry Kelley
Wille
Galverton
Thie City
C.L. & Theo
Bering Hardware Store
Harral Lumber Company
Nolv
Main St
Capitol Ave
Peters’ Cartridge Co
du Pont
E. E
Sena
Trinity County
Caldwell Oil Company
Railroad Had
Periape
Union OU Refining Ol and Fort Company Fa
Kensay City
Arer
Wore
Rfr
W. L. Ormsers
Childress
Middlebook
St. Louie
D. P. Parity
Samet Kaye
Columbus
Miss. Joos
Mr. Benedict
Ian
Texas Congressmen
J. A. Beall
Olegins
Transac Onal Algoing
Manhattan
Beatty
Iso
Foywoo
Fs St
Bbc
Corsicana
Houston Heights
Houston Lumber and Manufacturing Co
Vietons Rennes
Bates
Pesanins WiLtrast Xm
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