Corsicana Oil Field Powers Regional Growth and Wealth
The Beaumont oil discovery spurred rapid growth in Corsicana Texas as fields expanded from a pocket to a major producing area. By 1899 storage, pipelines, and a refinery boosted prices and shipments, with investors from Pennsylvania driving new tankage and a state market opening. Local landowners like Roger Mills benefited, while broader industry growth supported mills, manufacturing, and fuel supplies.
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Todiprodusera
Olf
Cro Ik
Ous
Pennsylvania
Astern Capitalista
Prien Ordirne
Beaumont
Atc
Oil Flow Stops at Beaumont Geyser After Valve Shutdown
Captain Lucas and partners halted the Latoas geyser by closing the valve openings one by one under careful surveillance. Oil will be stored in tanks built in Beaumont and Houston while analysis determines value and output. The field sees heavy speculation, new rigs, leases, and plans for a Beaumont refinery as investors converge.
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Lumms
Lucas
Thie City
Houst
Oif
Wiksenushaw
Ity Iomorrow
Galveston
Vickors
Hammill Brothers
Taylor
Bayou Momlay
Daite
Ieubviion
Beaumort
Southweesern Oil Company
Corsicana
Beaumont
John H. Kirby
Hoveton
Chicago
Berdmont
William Lafayette
Lafayette Baye
Beaumont Oil
J. G. Powell
Lake Charles
J. A. Paulhagmus
Taylors
Fever in Alvin Texas Sparks Health Concern
Fragmentary notes describe illness in Alvin Texas dated January 19 and reference a proposed company formation and concerns about water contamination. Mention of individuals and land leases appears amid uncertain details of a promissory or promotional plan.
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Alvin
Texas
Off Excursion Planned on Southern PaoL From Galveston
An excursion train will run from Galveston to Beaufort tomorrow serving the city at 8 a m. The trip, arranged for the benefit of chose, is part of the Southern PaoL line efforts.
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Galveston
Texas
Paol
Beawnoal Tomorow
Remarkable Dyspepsia Cure by Stuart's Tablets
Dr Redwett recalls a long case of chronic dyspepsia treated with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. A 60 cent package relieved a man after weeks of trial. four boxes yielded apparent full cure with weight gain and restored appetite. The tablets, praised by the doctor, are sold in drug stores and safe for children, containing pepsin and Golden Seal. Stuart Co. of Marshall Michigan produces them.
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Redwett
Stuart
FAL Stuart Co
Marehall, Mich
A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Leh
Desirow of sealing and Beaumont fever reports
The passage notes uncertainty about a crowd visiting Beaumont and mentions fever among some residents. It references Galvestonians owning land in the area and hints at unrest or concern over illness affecting Beaumont citizens and nearby operations.
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Beaumont
Navarro County Teachers Institute Held in Corsicana
Corsicana hosts the Navarro County Teachers Institute with large attendance. Program topics include how far teachers should involve themselves in student instruction and notes on Horace Mann and nature studies. Also reported are two Jan 19 funerals, a personal injury suit for 40 000 and a separate claim for 15 909, plus local railway and commercial updates.
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Navarro County Teachers
Corsicana
Texas
Navarro County Teachers’ Institute
Charles W. Gores
Chattell
Thomaa M. Smith
Kerens
Ida Richardson
Cortivana
RA. S. Neblett
Horace Mann
Bitucaron
Wells weighs gubernatorial bid as political winds shift
In Austin Judge James B. Wells contemplates a run for governor but has not yet decided. The Post interviewer found no firm choice, though some believe circumstantial changes could push him toward candidacy while Ed House remains silent.
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Wells
James B. Wells
Tom Brown
House
Navasota Political Matters Meeting Report
Navasota Texas January 19 a largely well attended meeting of the White community discusses local political matters and community concerns.
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Navasota
Texas
Union postpones convention and memorial plan announced
Much's union voted to skip a convention on February 15 for election of officers. A committee was appointed to organize a Tunis movement and a monument over the graves of J. J. Bradley Jr. and Will McDonald, who were killed in November. The executive committee called a meeting in Anderson on February 2.
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Much's Union
Sollett
Tunis
J. J. Bradleys Jr
Wil McDonadd
Gesemibie
Anerson
Local Shipping and Accident Report from Orange
The report notes a steamer reach and cargo movements involving New Orleans and Turk, a cargo depot transfer near Che berne Chales Lee, and a wagon load heading by sea to New Orleans for shipment. A colored laborer at Win a Tip was injured in a truck accident with two others riding.
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Oranke
Toray
White
Downs
New Oriente
Thouston
T. Ji
Una
Gaynali Davia
Bury
Eirioad
Brle
Che Berne
New Orleans
Maeman
Sal
Western Union
Thie Plan
Fwcil
Texas Calvert Notes and Social Roundup in January
A Calvert summary reports local events including a benefit program for Alloha club and Mowthorn toolery at Cummins opera house with "O Maida" acts Friday night. J W Cunningham oversees a January 6 event at Qxusinins opera house. Visitors Major J B McLendon of Waco and Dr B F Church in town, plus business visit by T A Coceres of Sheevvs Luthi cum Co. to inspect year’s work, with Cheeves traveling to Eastern markets.
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Cxivert
Texas
O Maida
Cummins’ Opera Hole
Oramas
Alloha
Mowthorn Toolery
Teo
Qxusinins
Opera House
Oe International
Grea
Northern
J. W. Cunningham
Calvert
J. &. McLendon
Waco
MobLendon
Sirs
AML
Callatin
Palenting
Pl Meyers
Capiin BF
Church of
Thieehig Law
Tere
Cheeves
Local marriage licenses issued in Aryan Texas week
County clerk reports ten marriage licenses issued this week in Aryan Texas including C B Taylor and Dottie Corley Robert Johnean and Carrie Jones Joe Kohn and Pannie Hanus John Haluhos and Mary dno Horene J Henry and Brells M Henry Blair Randolph and Ole William Offa Wiflikme and Lula Smith Kien ad Johnson and Lilie Arrant Glopler Jefferson and Ella Jones. Bond set for Robert McCoy at 2500 released with rest of details unclear due to damaged text.
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Firyan Hileis
Aryan
Texas
C. B. Taylor
Dottie Corley
Robert Johnean
Carrie Jones
Joe Kohn
Pannie Hanus
John Haluhos
Mary Dno
Horene J
Henry
Brells M. fHenry
Blair Randolph
Ole William
O Anderson
Hattie Aeherry
Offa Wiflikme
Lula Smith
Kienad Johnson
Lilie Arrant
Glopler Jefferson
Ella Jones
Robert McCoy
Bond
Ares Aetika Vestecine
Sioorbaue
Community invites Rev Georky Stuart to Virgan meeting
Unanimously the committee invites Rev Georky Stuart to Virgan for an April 14 meeting. Members named include M D Cole and J J Edge with Dr J W Howell and J A Myers listed. Notables J TH Collier of Cameron and Dr W J Aderhold of Muslim were in town yesterday. President L S Foster of the Agricultural and Mechanical College stopped by, just after a mild illness. Judge John S Henderson returns from Taylor after appellate court duties. Representative Pr 1% Fountain is in town on short business.
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Georky Stuart
Virgan
M.D. Cole
Tl. L. Melnnla
J. J. Edge
J. Ww. Howell
J. A. Myers
J. TH. Collier
Cameron Wan
Www. J. Aderhold
L. Se Foster
Agricultural and Mechanical College
John S. Henderson
Tylor
Court of Crintial
Elmore Couple Celebrates Silver Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J Fimore Row observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their home on Lows Avenue with a reception from 4 to 10 pm. Guests sent greetings from nearby and distant relatives. The event recalled long years of marriage and community ties. Bram Boyd, an official in the action, died at Motton Gin Thursday night. He was about years old and well liked by all who knew him.
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Elmore
Moxta
Snl
J. Fimore
Ilows Avenue
Oriente
Rouge
Nexia
Bram Boyd
Oltleen
Motton Gin
San Voreos News Notes highlights in San Mateo Texas
San Mateo notes record visiting locals from Kaneay Clyde and Gonzales along with San Antonio. General Robert F Lae birthday observed on the 15th. Courthouse program planned at 7. Funeral of WW HL Robbins well attended. Weather good and preparations for planting underway. Cotton shipments total fourteen thousand bales with significant overall crop prospects for Bay Marios.
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San Voreos News
San Mateo
Texas
Mias Buford
Kaneay
Clyde
Mise
Carrie Brown
Glover
Auelio
San Marcos
Charles Cook
Gonzales
San Marcon
J. Hy
Gehee
San Antonio
Robert F Lae
HL Robbins
Faust at Lane's Opera House Draws Large Crowd in Hearne
Hearne residents packed Lane's opera house for Faust the play by Mephisto and Lahedie with Hubert Lahedie in a key role. A Mileno and Gause delegation attended, as did an old colored man who had lived on the Edwin Wilson plantation for fifty years. He has used tobacco eighty years and uses a cane and tele spry as a marked feature of the crowd.
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Hearne
Texas
Great Northern
Faust
Lane
Opera House
Grance
Hubert Lahedie
Mephisto
Wis
Mileno
Gause
Edwin Wilson
Dever
Pendleton Man Found Dead Near Railroad Track
Police and coroner seek to identify a man found mangled on the railroad track one mile south of Pendleton. The deceased, connected to J. J. Madden who owned a Moody-area farm, had money in a bag at the depot. An inquest is planned, with few details known.
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Mako
Sear
Pendleton
Pendiotas
Eaton
J. J. Madden
Moody
Depot
Mr. C. 8
Detham
Venezuelan tensions threaten American interests abroad
Reports from Venezuela describe serious unrest affecting foreign companies and citizens. American investors and ships face seizure, with U S authorities urged to intervene to protect property and nationals as diplomatic efforts continue in Caracas and Ciudad Bolivar.
Minister seeks Venezuelan compliance over disputed letter
Fragmented report notes a minister's instruction to address a diplomatic dispute involving the United States and Venezuela. It mentions instructions from London based officials, a note from Reuters and concerns about property rights and potential consequences if demands are unmet.
Catarrh Remedy Supposedly Offers Quick Relief
A questionable new cure named Star's Catarrh Tablets is advertised as promptly curing catarrh and related internal eruptions. The text claims rapid relief from coughing and head congestion, noting catarrh as a chronic result of neglect and praising the preparation as palatable and convenient.
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United State
Liege
Eich
Siart
Woyaya TT January 1 Aims At AbTiadten Jaswary
Woyaya TT releases AbTiadten Jaswary on January 1, targeting listeners with debut plans and regional promotion. The project signals new music from an emerging artist group, drawing attention to forthcoming performances and media coverage.
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United States
Tment
Roger Q. Mills
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Oll
Mexico
Fect
Standard Oil Company
Tampico
Vera
Cor & Oil
Fennprivenia
South Side Methodist Church
Mra. BD
F. Blasingame
E. M. McCulston
Salta
R. F. Rtjswell
Ostron Belt Railway Company
Aar
Houston and Texas Central Hallway Company
A. J. Morris
Gardein
H. K. Rhea
Ivestock
Cotton Belt
E. P Davin
Fetoms
Guilt Pailway
Pallas
Alty
Farrell
Cotten Belt
Lowe
Austin
Texan
All Willow
Oak Diner
Brussels
Ash
Gwiowerva
Travis Street
Orange
Calvert News Notes
Meria
Hearne Jenis
Asphalt Lake
Loomis
Het
Vencanela
Wilemetad
Jalaid
Curacao
Tmayeren
Guanden
Vanceuela
Caracka
Caracas
Panimous
Mileter al Garache
Frooele B. Lownie
Venezuela
Ciudad Bolivar
Leo
Vanexunla
Paul
Up Bepey Company
Ie American
Mr. Morgan
New York
Orinoco Company
Tas
Waitng
Tega
Csiracos
Penr
Aleae Wee
West Mont
Amli-Movernamentit
Dia Cheleri
Voneswela
Lonton
Seniary We
Ciuraccs
Dutch West Indies
Reuter
Tshegram Company
Saya
Peletinas
United
Sinton
Ventstels
Totenn
Bates
Venoueton
Wentineton
Gald Tonighe
Boone
Beata Wald
Wate
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