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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1901
Page
3
A refinery tank fire near Corsicana erupted after an explosion tonight. Firemen battled flames for hours, saved part of a tank, and reported a worker killed or missing as crews confined surrounding kerosene tanks amid rising casualties.
Cyrus F. Blrake discusses Texan oil fields near Galveston bay and Lake Seow, noting strong potential and recent trips to inspect River, Rice Land and Irrigation properties. He cites company stakes, stock values, and regional interest as residents in Kansas City and Omaha react to oil prospects.
The Live Stock association held a CY session that adjourned to reconvene on a few dates. Rev. W. B. Bagby, missionary to Brazil, lectured at the Baptist church on twenty years of missionary work in Brasil.
Local society notes list multiple January weddings across Texas cities including Brenham Yorkum Cuero and midstate towns. Notables include Miss Cornelia Woodworth daughter of Mayor J C Woodworth and Mr Kleas with brief rides to a bridal tour.
Mr. aD Perry of Sulphur Springs plans to engage in a dry goods business at an early date in Mount Measant Texas. A brick building will be erected on the west side of the square due to few available rental properties.
Albany Texas January 13 The Albany National Bank will open for business tomorrow though the vault and several fixtures are not yet in place. Managers plan to use a temporary safe and manual arrangements until the permanent vault is ready.
In Albany Texas on January 18 an agreement by mutual consent transfers the interest in the De Spal and Wool grocery firm from Mr Word to Mrs Dy Spain. Mr De Spain will continue the business in Albany.
In Kinksville Texas on January 19 Conn fhros and Co. report their sale of a business has concluded and the firm continues operations as before. The notice notes they are maintaining the same trade, correcting a misread line that should have stated they kept a steady business.
Wien Allen & Co of Waco will establish a live dry goods house in Caln on February 1. The January forecast notes steady commerce as the venture prepares to service the region with new supplies.
A large force of workmen under Mayor L Robinson is building a two story office building with a frame up and early completion planned. The municipal and canal companies will use the new offices as headquarters and Justice Blackford will hire the judicial department there. The council rents upstairs rooms for meetings and the old Robison office becomes P M Drury’s shop and later moves to South Railroad Avenue near Martin Bros store.
In Welsh Louisiana on January 20 reports describe a gusher near Hobson station and gas escapes from shallow irrigation wells. A. D. Harlan's farm near Hebron has several wells. potential extends toward Welsh with an explosion near E and Woods north of town months ago.
In Bryan Texas January 20 Woodmen of the World Camp No 104 unveiled at the city cemetery afternoon environments with ceremonies. The procession from town was led by the Third Regiment band. Rev R L Branch of Houston president of the American Anti Saloon League spoke at the Methodist church this morning and tonight delivered an address to the young people on Americas Honor Dependent Upon American Manhood.
Moegars Jenkins and Robb have secured the contract to build the Ursuline convent in Bryan Texas. Robb a local general contractor says work will start within thirty days and that seventy five cars of brick will be shipped from his yard shortly.
The Twentieth century baby is reported from Carbenid New Mexico where on the 10th a ten pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Joe Rice The mother was formerly Miss Kanne Matthews of San Angelo Texas The event marks a milestone in local birth records reported from the region.
Bee. for rheumatism, Zimer and Amends Prescription Noesi celebrated opius merits for many effectual cures. BE.F, Sat, Houston, Tenas, Fly agents.
In Washington a social scene centers on bachelors in the diplomatic corps and European title hopefuls. German, Russian, Dutch, Swedish and Norwegian envoys mingle with Washington debutantes as rumors foretell marriages that fortify cross‑ocean ties. Count Cassini praises Russian–American bonds while Germans like Von Sternberg and Von Sternberg’s circle loom large in official salons.
Brenham and nearby towns report numerous deaths from January to mid month. Stella Clothier, 20, dies after pneumonia worsened by influenza. Mrs. Jonnie Leatherberry dies after illness of a week. Mrs. Busan Moore and Ruth Northington among others also pass away, with funerals across Lavaca, Wharton, and surrounding counties.
The arrival and interment of Mr. Isaac Cohen who died in Austin yesterday are recorded with services held in the Hebrew faith this afternoon at 3 o clock. Mr. H L Jones and family have moved into their new home. W R Beaumier, editor of the Temple Haymaker, visited the city yesterday. Mr. John Watson and daughter returned to Houston, and Mrs. Phil Clarke and son Philip returned from Houston this morning.
In Luling Texas last night a fight resulted in Wr Spruill sustaining a serious throat wound though not fatal Nell Ellis was arrested and bond set All parties involved were African American.
The product is praised for its wide range of uses and frequent presence in households, especially with children. It notes a price of 36 and GH conte and lists A. E. Kieslog Druglet at 603 Main St as a seller.
In Luling Fayette County preparations for 1901 crops are underway with land plowed where corn last year grew. Cotton stalks to be burned to curb boll weevil. Denison Grayson County notes demand for improved farming equipment and open winter enables plowing. Wheat in good condition and some grain marketing reported. Brabham Washington County mentions Captain J T Shelby returning from a trip along the Houston and Texas Central railroad between Hempstead and ?
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