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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
3
Today gushing wells near Sun Texas struggle with water venting while valves and pumps are readied for reactivation. Operators from Gober and Miel companies report progress millibars of pressure and plan to resume pumping as crews move equipment, with several wells and pipes under repair and awaiting favorable weather.
In Velteeo Texas on August 21 crews report the Licae and Brean Heights wells striking fuel rock as they prep for a fork passage. The Brean Heights drill advanced about nine inches and sits at an estimated depth of 100 feet. Geologists note strong mineral signs, with indications similar to Danien and Mound wells. Local enthusiasm grows as experts predict production may follow, with plans to continue drilling and prep additional wells nearby.
August 21 report from Texan notes Freak Ly Harris of Leurletta as former Waters Pierce agent confirming oil struck twelve miles north of Henrietta. The well shows a 60 foot oil column in the pipe, with drilling paused after reaching 20 feet. Harris says oil quality is high and Waters Pierce Oil plans further work in Palo Pinto County.
A fragment notes an event near Wharton Texas on August 21 involving President A. May and a tall river. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Unclear notes discuss repair costs and supplier terms for an MRA Tool. References to prices near six pounds and potential labor or preparation steps appear. context suggests a brief record of cost considerations in a trade discussion.
Reports from Dayton Texas and surrounding areas describe syndicate movements in real estate and land deals near Dayton, with officials Averrant Lewsey and J. Suthen visiting to close a three mile stretch deal. In Webster, Landow of Gaiter Petro Company reviewed developments at a new well site and its status remains largely unknown. Oil producers head to Austin as discussions on oil taxation progress and industry concerns continue among regional leaders.
In Fayette County a partial item notes a local dispute about oil and minerals near Reund. The report mentions the clerk's office and a Southern company, with unreadable names and a vague outcome.
A garbled report from Wilshoro Texas on August 21 describes an officer assaulted by a Mexican suspect with prior criminal assault history. The text mentions a girl named Wallenor and several other fragmented identifiers tied to local figures, venues, and events, with no coherent sequence or verifiable details.
Plaintiff seeks substantial damages beyond policy value in a Life Insurance suit filed in Fort Worth. The case involves the alleged killer and heir to Hilward Bo Chase claiming the death was caused by a personal crisis and seeks attorney fees and expenses.
Calvert notes a completed elegant dwelling for Dr UL KE Proctor and remodeling for Mr Jonas YP in anticipation of fall stock. Mrs T Li Larkin aids hosting, Mixe Allee Quian returns from Elndele, and Mr Qulon passes an exam for a four setira. Beard of local education and cotton grower Mr John Anderen feature amid county trade.
Fragmentary notice describes an August incident in Navasota involving multiple persons reputedly sick after consuming ice cream. Names and details are garbled, with unclear outcomes and no verified authorities or dates beyond the day mentioned.
Four professors assert that chuick lunches cause disease and urge controls at the Ai bemater Medical center. The piece cites experts from Caldwell’s Treine and other institutions, warning of liver and intestinal issues from poor lunch choices and urging regulation of canteens and lunch counters.
Reports across Texas echo beneficial rains for cotton, with mentions of Calvert and Victoria regions, heavy storms easing heat, and waters filling tanks. Observers note improved soil moisture, potential relief for upland crops, and district-by-district rainfall impacts in Alvin, Limestone, Wharton, Richmond, and surrounding counties.
Fragmentary note from Victoria Texas mentions August events with Frank Moore in charge of Port Levee-Deere mixed rum. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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