Beaumont Oilland Zinc Smelter Conflicts Rise
Reading of court filings shows renewed suits over oil and zinc operations in Beaumont with multiple parties including Grace, Federal Crude, Star American and others. Claims involve contracts for fuel, delivery disputes, damages, and foreclosure actions tied to oil wells and pigment works, with several cases filed in New York and local courts.
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Agiluet
Allagen
Wiiutie
Efenilant
Tess Company
New York
Ciilofon
Welsh Well Disaster Report From Oil Field Site
At Welsh a mushing crew suffered a strike and a massive oil mud air burst at a well three miles north. The incident damaged equipment, with eight inch casing and derrick compromised. Development company led by Tobinson, owning ten acres, shifts to rework and safety shutdowns as gas pressure remains unsettled.
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Mortig
Amie Senvany
Weds
Suddon
Galveston Trading Activity and Misc Notes
In Galveston on August 12 a mixed bundle of shares traded with National at 1800 shares for 10 cents and Galveston at 20 shares at 9 and 1000 shares at 10 cents. Wamont and Transit listed small lots, with 2000 shares at 10 cents. Denison area notes mention illumination and varieties, while Frisco reference notes fourteen lines about a Ta well.
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Lie . National
Galveston
Me. Fod Pipe
Lic. Wamont
Nd .Transit
Com
Petroleum Flow Reaches Surface in 240 Foot Drill
Drillers struck a steady flow at 240 feet, drawing petroleum to the surface. The oil was taken out and vested. Hack and other troleum observers in the Southwest call it fine rumining oil. Estimated output runs about five barrels a day at current flow, with occasional ground surface rises.
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Rowe
Jn Hack
Oil well progress near Galveston reports 200 feet depth
Galveston Texas August 12 drillers report an inland oil well reaching 200 feet with initial sand then bluish mud. The outlook is described as bright and investors are backing the field. Nearby land sale records show Marion K. Mether purchasing seven acres near the site for $200 in cash.
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BN Ai
Auucuny
Ribay Pita Montis Powly
Aye City
Wea
Ianilie
Galveston
Texas
B. L. Pereb
Wanster
Eounty
B. Adowe
J Lobb
Marion K. Metcher
South Texas Oil drills second well near Fleming No 1
Corsicana Texas reports the South Texas Oil company, formed by Corsicana and Galveston investors, drilling a second well on the Fred Fleming farm south of the refinery property. The well has reached 50 feet with oil sand likely by next Saturday and is about 1000 feet south of Fleming No 1, which ended recently and is estimated to yield three to five barrels when pumped.
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Corsicana
Texas
Aucunt
South Texas Oil Company
Colvsicana
Galveston
Fred Fleming Nore
Fleming No. 1
Test Well Progress at Aransas Pass Texas
Mr J Rk Heard a Beau mont builder arrived with Governor Wheeler and inspected a site near this place. A derrick is being prepared for drilling a test well and Heard with his crew expect to have it ready for the contractor by tomorrow night.
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Aransas Pass
Arensas Pass
Texas
J. Rk. Heard
Beaumont
Cor saUey
Es-Ivernor
Brenham Budget: Wedding by County Judge and Local News
A Brenham report notes Judge P. Cunty uniting Ed Newson and Maud Alien in marriage at dawn beside a flowered scene. The piece also covers Fireman Park theater opening with Cloderella and the rose Slipro, local concerts, Brenham Houston baseball series scheduling, brick kiln progress, and city contractors Pavey and Schott arriving to plan a new civic building.
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Brenham
Texas
P. Cunty
Ed Newson
Misa Maud Alien
Fireman's Park
Mies
Brentam
Houston
Pavey & Schott
City Ligil Contractors
Kerrville
Jeffries
Temple Texas Aims for Separate Water System Amid Fly Issue
August reports a troubling fly infestation in Temple Texas bothering cattle and horses. Captain H C Smith plans a new water system with water mains for much of the city and a float water company could benefit residents. A O’Brien, recently ill at the King’s Daughters Hospital, shows improvement and plans a short visit to Cleburne before returning to Beaumont with Santa Fe.
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Temple
Texas
H. C. Smith
O'Brien
King's Daughters’ Hospital
Cleburne
Beaumont
The
Santa Fe
Attempted robberies in Orange cause minor losses
On August 12 a group of thieves attempted to rob several Orange businesses. Entry was forced into three establishments including Griggs' and Frank Brien's saloon and the Orange Hardware and Implement Co. Griggs' saw the heaviest damage. two foci of money were stolen from pockets. Police seek clues to the culprits.
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Orange
Orange Hardware and Implement Company
Griggs
Frank Brien
Te Lnces
Grigize
Heavies
Hay Barn Fire Destroys Barn and Hay Near Alvin Texas
A hay barn at Froberger Bros south of Alvin along with 100 bales of hay burned yesterday afternoon around 8:30. Fire destroyed the structure and contents valued at about $400 with no lives lost. Insurance noted.
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Alvin
Texas
Froberger Bros
Mesur
Morzan & Manor
Lao
Sam Rose Flies Bankruptcy Petition in San Antonio
In San Antonio Texas on August 11 Sam Rose filed a petition in United States bankruptcy court listing liabilities of 1800.76 dollars and assets of 415 dollars exempt.
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San Antonio
Texas
Sam Rose
United States
Gates Faction Seeks Control of Colorado Fuel and Iron
Gates and partners claim proxies for about 300 shares of Colorado Fuel and Iron stock, out of 200000 total, aiming to gain control at the Denver annual meeting scheduled for the latter part of the month. Proxies are held by T. T. Mitchell John W. Gates and James A. Blair as a committer.
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New York
Racque
Harels, Gates &Co
T. T. Mitchell
John W. Gates
James A. Biair
Colorado
Uls
Denver
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Endorsement by Justice Aidlam Shouk
In remarks from New Lisbon Justice of the Peace Aidlam Shouk explains health issues in the past and how DeWitt's Little Early Risers helped. He states he has used the remedy ever since with notable relief and regular bowel action observed.
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DeWitt
Aidlam Shouk
New Lisbon
Fragmented Letter Discusses Prices and Agriculture Impacts
A chaotic text fragment outlines prices for rice and wheat and debates agricultural policy. It references individuals like Rosie and Lewis, mentions land and water resources, and argues about parity between consumer needs and rural production. The piece hints at economic pressures on farming communities.
Rice acreage in Texas and yield forecast by Taylor expert
A Texas University correspondent from Austin reports a detailed plant canvass across the rice belt. The tester estimates statewide acreage near 182100 with potential yields around 1450000 sacks, noting over and under counts by various counties and cautioning that actual harvest will hinge on irrigation and market conditions.
Mr. Howards Estimate on Public Speech and Rice Crop Debate
In a letter to The Post Houston August 11 the writer argues bluntly that public remarks should be timely and candid even when they offend. He notes businesspeople differ from others and urges concise critique aimed at the common good amid widespread discussion of rice crop prospects on the Gulf Coast, including Louisiana and Texas. He stresses shared experience as path to sound conclusions.
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Texas
Levaheliinn
Ree Journal
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Louleiana
Ori
Conwmers
Elmer Dashel
Missouri
Terie
Texacan Louistans
Donmery
Howard
The
Post
Houston
Gulf Coast
Lantelana
Local Option Elections Stir Polk and Nearby Counties
Details of local option election efforts in Polk County Texas and surrounding counties including Denton Navarro Montgomery Smith and territory like Tyenton and Weld. Reports mention petitions hearings county commissioners and planned elections for August through September with candidates and legal steps outlined.
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Ellie
Navarro
Montgomery
Denton
Smith
Polk County
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Texas
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Fita Hues Ag
Tienton Tetas
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Coomit Shaw
Tyenton
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neWini
Thik
Voc
Tragic Train Accident Claims Ben Nail Family
A fatal train collision and a water tank spout strike killed Ben Nail and injures nine others, including young Null who died at the scene. The Nall family mourns the loss of Ben and two siblings, with relatives recalling the tragedy near Cetvarne and lines of kin from the East.
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Fen Null
Mra
Tur Beneca
Saenrdey
Young Null
Leuvns
San Francisco
Ti & Brother
Child Fatally Burned at Rogers Fire Explosion
The one year old daughter of Detective Gray was fatally burned in a house fire caused by an explosion of wave fuel. The mother was seriously burned in the incident at Rogers on August 12.
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Rogers
Temas
Gray Wan
Wavef Jowp
Island City News Items El Monte Arrived And Unloading
Galveston Texas August 12 There was heavy activity as the Island City news item El Monte arrived and began unloading its cargo. The event drew attention from local business interests awaiting goods and the efficient handling of the shipment.
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Galveston
Terns
Lowent Bilder
Convicted of Arson and Burglary
A court record shows defendants including Gonzales and Tilman Sin mons sentenced to ten years. The text references arson and burglary convictions and mentions multiple individuals and legal actions with unclear details due to OCR errors.
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Pexay
Tilman Sinmons
Smith
de la Betog
Meinty
Mexican Charged With Criminal Assault in August Record
August 12 report states a Mexican, identified as Blarttey, faces criminal assault charges after a telephonic incident. The grand jury adjourned proceedings. the case moves toward trial with potential transfer to a different jurisdiction.
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Meco
Tim Inerndhg
Cape
Eanes-Hill and Terak Alidu Tie The Knot At All Saints
A small ceremony at All Saints chapel united Eanes Hill Austin and Terak Aliduet with the Rev Dr Carter officiating. Close family and friends attended the morning service in a quiet city setting and offered warm wishes for the couple.
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Austin
Terak
Aliduet
Finnes
Taylor
Florence HI
All Saints’ Chapel
Carter Ha
Hunter Dead in Texas at 80 Following Diving Team Victory
In Fintonia Texas on August 12 Mr BR Hoower died at home after a long life ending at 80. He won the oldest diving team title and was returning to Texas when he fell ill. Remains were sent to City cemetery for burial.
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Fintonia
Texas
BR. el, Hoower
Gaioni
Truck Growers to Meet at Houston
A meeting of South Texas Truck and Fruit Growers Association committees is set for Houston at the Bristol Hotel on August 12 to plan marketing actions for members. The gathering invites Texas Truck Growers and State Horticultural Society to join and cooperate with railroads and merchants.
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Houston
Algoa
Texas
South Texas Truck and Frait Growers’ Association
College Wiattenly Aeneby
Statia, Ai
Bristol Hotel
State
Terock Growers’ Association
East Texas
Trock Growers
Ald State Horticultural Society
Unan
Relberaser
Cholrtoan
Grove's Slack Root Liver Pills Claim Active Black Root Power
Fragmentary note asserts Grove's Slack Root Liver Pills use an active principle from Black Root. Claims describe action on the prer ogee to calomel with no harmful effects noted, but the text is garbled and verges on speculation about efficacy.
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Grove
State Purchasing Agent Awards Contracts for Supplies
Austin reports multiple contracts awarded by the State Purchasing Agent for supplies to various firms for state institutions. The list includes Newton, Weller, Wagner & Co.. HW Neves. Chen & Co. and others with items such as aluminum ware, canned goods, ground spices, and cotton gin materials. Also noted are land suit actions to recover land in Nueces County and a charter filing for Star Gin Company of Italy in Austin.
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Dede
Followig
Newton, Weller, Wagner & Co
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From &S
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Epper
Hwneled Brothers Manufacturing Compar
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Star Gin Company
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Ampttal Stea
Alex Mosely
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Stuart's Gin and Buchu touted as cure for kidney disease
An advertisement claims Stuart's Gin and Buchu cures Bright's disease and a range of kidney and bladder troubles. It markets energy, better blood, and renewed strength, promising permanent relief after a single thorough dose and urging purchase at stores or by mail order.
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Bright
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