Pressure of Gas Causes Well to Be Shut In
A long dispatch from the oil fields describes a gas pressure surge at a well near Spindle Top causing authorities to seek drastic steps to contain the blast risk. Officials debate radical remedies while the press discusses safety measures and potential demolition to prevent a broader disaster. Local companies report pumping tests and shifting stock values as the situation unfolds with inquiries into ownership and drilling contracts.
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Troobie
Seine. En
Mr A
Jil Aarti
Saecy
Ohathia
Gity
Unclear OCR fragment about Orange Reduction refinery plans
An incomplete transcription discusses a company tied to the Orange Reduction project and leadership questions for a new ADV. It mentions Mr Lay and Mr Link in relation to refinery work and capital, but many names and details are garbled and unreadable.
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RSA Et S
Mrk
Orange Reduction Company
Gan
Lay
ADV
Link
Lease Cancellation Claim Against Forward Reduction Co
Lut sues Forward Reduction Company in Lake Charles Louisiana alleging breach of lease and cancellation of land rights. Hunter of Shreveport began action claiming unlawful denial of development on 40 acres of land north and west of Tulphor Witten and seeking enforcement of lease terms and compensation.
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Forward Reduction Company
Lake Chartin la
W. Gy. Hunter, Sr
Shreveport
Oday
Forward Reduction
Limon
Hunter
Mlb
Oritail Athe Lata
Dionnhers
Interest in Mamou Field Sparks Crowley Oil Boom Talk
Dr F J Masti, a major mucktider, returns from Mamou oil field with strong optimism. Crowley Off and Minved Co plans to drill to 1708 feet, expecting success and potential field expansion by September. Local drillers report high interest and confidence in the new well prospect.
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Crowley
F. J. Masti
Golf in Galveston amid tangled stock quotes
In Galveston on August 2 the market reported mixed U.S. and foreign shares. Anglo American and Continental National are listed with varying quantities, while several firms show modest activity in railway and chemical markets amid a choppy trading session.
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Galveston
Texas
Gailvesten Oll
Eirlinnen Toilag
Anglo American
Hotty
Khnees
Tee
Continentad National
Pirlliogs
Atge
Cermee Fmv
Alinreet
Bebe
Intre
Neamont
Tye
Manhattan
SOO
Corsicana Refining Company Announces Public Information Plan
A Corsicana based refining firm states it will share information and favors with the public as part of its plan. The company emphasizes transparency and aims to publish details about its intentions and actions.
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Corsicana
Thias
Aiienst 22
Navs Conference Draws Attention to Brazos River Overflows
Navrasota Texas August 23 The public call for a conference of Brazos River valley cultivation interests to be held September 11 in Navrasota draws broad support from politicians and citizens. Leaders including Congressman Thomas H Bail and Governor to be Lanham express earnest intent to seek feasible solutions. The meeting aims to discuss navigation improvements and flood prevention along the Brazos River with participation anticipated from railroads and county delegations.
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Navrasota
Texas
Mann Dohn
Mitchell
Richmod
Thomas H. Bail
Helwr Stone
Brenham
Historc
Lanham
Hones
B Peters
Texas Cotton Growers’ Association
Anya
T. B. Brown
Waco
Sone
Genealis
McLennan
Armhy
Lewis R. Brean
Houston
Frazes
San Feline
Branson
Brazdu
Old Washington
Tragedy Aboard Katy Train Ends in Double Death
A passenger on a Katy line train near Chill, sixty eight miles north of Denison, shot Pump Repairer J. B. McDonald in the back then killed himself. He carried a Kansas City to San Francisco ticket under the name Joe wer. A long knife, Italian letters postmarked Oakland and San Francisco were found on the dead man, whose actions appeared suddenly insane. The body was sent to Denison for identification and further inquiry.
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Denison
Texas
Katy
Denilson
J. B. McDonald
McDonald
Kansas City
San Francisco
Joe Wer
Tallan
Oakland
Cal
Francisco
Mare Son Care
Missionary Sisters
Brooklyn
Charters Filed and State Contracts Reported
From the state capital a batch of new charters was filed and contracts for supplies to state institutions awarded. The items cover hardware, tools, paints, and farm implements, with firms in Austin San Antonio Dallas and Beaumont listed as suppliers. Also notes on tax rolls, public school construction, and officials' travel.
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Austin
Texas
C. Ww. Molpes
de Pretave
Phils
Ida
Lexoe
H. Limeery
Liuth
Iwiliegrathy
Voxun
Tosa
Ing
Dedee Tolay
Variowa State Elermogynity Institutiony
BM. Childers & Co
W. H. Richardson & Sons
Sal
Forse Clippers
Austin Book and Stationery ,Company
Window Glasis
Han Autoulu Drag Company
Elie, Whiting and Zinc
Ed Steven & Son
San Antonio
Sudo
E. Bollbarz
Dallas
Resolutions Adopted in Gunzales Indorse Poll Tax Amendment
The Gunzales gathering of the South and West Texas Press Association adopted resolutions backing the poll tax amendment for November. Leaders praised speakers Joe Villiers and Clarence Wupigy, with Mrs Kean hosting. A three hour meeting featured papers on journalism and local civic topics, plus endorsements of irrigation and anti firearm laws amid officers elected and thanks extended to contributors and hosting clubs.
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Yoron
Gousntes
Texas
West Texad Press
Mra
Ji MH. Kean
Gunzaiuw
Vine
George Fy Margeau
Joe Villiers
Clarence Wupigy
Tthe Press Association
Journalian
Mamlinute
Gon Zaliy
Geserves
Meglio
Riu
Ausedia Mist
Mn Uent
Caleb
Lwcal
Wit News
Expresa Ad Chronic
Ipurt
Seaver Vane
Cexas
Mr. and
Abr. F. BO
K.dd Club
Kyiglite of
Wyats
Gongales Bong Company
Maiti
Piiasute
G. Gillin
Pitesiil Wut
Ibi Hornsby
Uvalue
Sproud Yien Pei Dent
ULC
Aukley Telesten
Scirretary
Ikdoab
Gousnies
Irmainecut Dihett
Pencshition
Horney
Avalue
Wee T. Kelleth
Pa Cdantry
South and West Texas Ross Association
Sanita Alian Mound
Weil
Tla
Peans
Religious gathering of Negro Baptists in Calvert Texas
The Calvert Texas Negro Baptist association opened night services led by M A Bills singing and a verse followed by chapter readings and prayers. The gathering heard reports, elected committees, and set meeting plans with Texana chosen as the meeting site and Rev H L Sturgin of San Antonio preaching in the early hours.
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Calvert
Texas
Fer
M. A. Bills
Green
Texde
Itengan
Texna
OM. Ustugun
San Antonio
Woman's Home Mission Convention
Ae L. Laws
Wie
Temperance
Association Board
Vpa Ai di Hove
Wj, Tall
J. C. Marin
A OW
Reéngan
G. T. Costiuberrs
Beth Grern
Hooh Mody
Jobn Storrin
Bb. H. Calhoon
Colored Baptista at Rockdale Texas Opens Convention
The second day of the State Sunday School convention in Rockdale Texas featured regular sessions from start to finish. Rev A N Wyatt of Wharton led opening services and Dr WH Crawford president of the department spoke during the special hour on Superintendent and Teacher division.
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Colored Baptista
Rockdale
Texas
Sunder
A. N. Wyatt
Wherton
WH. Crawford
Camer
Veteran White House usher touts Peruna remedy
An aged White House usher Thomas F Pendol, serving since 1860s, endorses Peruna for catarrh and stomach trouble. The letter describes Peruna’s supposed benefits and lists many catarrh symptoms, reflecting early 20th century patent medicine promotion.
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National White House
Usher
White House
Thomas F. Pendol
Lincoln
White Houe
Aimon
Perini
Model Sunday School program described with scattered names
The report details a Sunday School convention with mentions of actors, speakers, and papers on youth and attendance. It lists participants from Galveston Caldwell Luling and San Antonio and notes church visitation, sermons, and literature sold, along with police enforcement on county roads.
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Joeloek
Eddreéa
Othleret
Spadley
A. Dy
A. L. Skintoun
Galveston
Miles
Calvert
Mins
A. G. Guidin
L. Johnson
J. C. Colman
W. IL Crawford
Sra. L
MM. Smith
Caldwell
Mrs. Smith
Luling
al Agen
Hamlet
Firat Baptist
Mont. D
Shelton
A. Binughter
Perene
J. Salies
San Antonio
Springhie
Cattle Driven from Territory Into Texas
Cattle are driven from disputed territory toward Sherman Texas as a movement reported from the territory on August 23. Details unclear in the fragmented dispatch but indicate livestock transfers crossing state lines amid regional tensions.
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Texas
Sherman
Constable and man clash ends in mortal wound
In Waco area Cole Crabtree was struck with a six shooter by Constable T A Coleman during an arrest attempt. Crabtree was wounded and is in critical condition at Elim Mott hospital five miles from Wea. Sheriff Baker reported Crabtree cannot recover.
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Cole Crabtree
Waco
Elim Mott
Wea
T. A. Coleman
West
Crabbee
Sheriff Baker
Orange Lumber picks contractor for mill electric light system
Orange Texas August 21 The Orange Lumber company awards contract for a new electric light system to be installed at their mill at once.
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Orange
Texas
Orange Lumber Company
Local railroad event draws crowd from Houston and Wea mont
A train from Wea mont and a delegation from Houston arrived for a public celebration at Uhke price. Bonner led a morning briefing, while layworkers rewired the plant and paratha nae preet engine receipts were discussed during the evening program.
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Bonner
Houston
Uhke Price
Weamont
Progres
Tragic Fort Worth Public Safety Incident Report
A violent confrontation occurred at a Fort Worth home involving a Black individual who died after being attacked with a sharp weapon during a dispute with Lyle Wilds and Allen. The assailant allegedly threatened and injured a woman, with a fatal outcome including a bullet and an explosion in the room.
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Fort Worth
Lesea
John Phelan
Hivuter Saviage and Trust Bani
Lyle Wilds
Allen
Hopera
James Wilkinson Dies by Self in Hyateville Texas
An unclear report states James Wilkinson died by his own hand near Fatha, Texas, about twenty one years old, a fugitive from Jammer, from Mount, with corroboration by a night stakeout. The garbled text mentions a cow and a distant mileage cue, but the exact details remain uncertain.
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James Wilkinson
Hyateville
Texas
Antran
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