Fragmentary note on local scholastic fundraiser
Partial OCR reads a note about a scholarship or school action and some money counts. Names and details are unclear. readable items mention a few figures and a person named Janna.
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1902
Page
5
News on Texas oil syndicate and Nixon leadership
Special to The Post reports corroboration of a plan to form a Texas to New Orleans oil syndicate led by Lewis Nixon with strong Tammany Hall ties. The venture aims to link Texas wells with naval and industrial aims, including a tank fleet to challenge U.S. naval operations. Separate notes from Texas and Louisiana wells detail drilling progress, depths, and stockholder meetings with ongoing development near Lake Charles and along the Texan coast.
Beaumont Surprised by Syndicate Plans and Oil Hopes
Beaumont Texas January 24 The rumor that Lewla Nixon ship builder and leader of Germany with other Eastern millionaires will organize a 10 100 company and lay several hundred miles of pipe from the Beaumont field created no surprise here The oil outlay would relieve car shortages and benefit the field The Big 4 company gala at the field featured Tim Murphy of A Canical Comedy and manager E W Gibbons The Silver Dime Oil Co brought in a six inch gusher at the Keith Ward tract and the Taylor auto oil company progress is slow with tests continuing in Dayton Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Cotsum
Tim Murphy
E. Wt.gibbons
Mura
Gibbons
Murphy's
Big 4
Murphy
Fonloe
Err Gibbons
Gibbons Rive
Box Marty
Mr. Murphy
Prench
Beaimont
Dayton
Taylor Auto OW Company
Oil Company Chartered in Taxon January 24
The Wharterlmwers filed today include Blue Grass Oil Company of Brow Meth capital untiek 800,000, with total assets. The Beaumost region lists BH L. as part of the filings.
Prospective Corpus Christi and Brownsville Railroad Party Here
A group of New York investors and associates arrived in Beeville Texas to study the proposed route of a railroad from Corpus Christi to Brownsville via the Gulf Coast. The delegation, guided by local promoters, will survey land along Cameron County and assess irrigation and agricultural potential for settlement and freight traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi and
Brownsville
Beeriile
Texas
Neepville
LL Tantear
New York
A. N. Maines
M. Morin
G Ko Coddington
Drerratt
S. White
Winder, Gorarie
Derrott
Mich
United States
Canada
Victoria
Gidutage Valley Railroad
Whilel
J. J. Theman
Fmlnd
Corpus Clitlet
Brownsvily
Corona
Christ
Browneville Cerpix
Christ Road
Alvi
Browneville
Rio Grande
Corpus Christi
Elton
Riloirande
Aliee
Jilliore
A. R. Moinnens
BR. Coldington
GM. Moran
Lon C, HN
Beeville
Allee
Aril Nike
Cameron Ennty
Shiner Street Fair Opens With Parade And Decorating
The Shiner street fair and cowboys carnival began with a parade forming on Patt Square at 10 a.m. Fireman band led decor ated floats and vehicles through principal streets. Thirteen entries competed in a costume and pageant display with prizes awarded to top floats and a replay contest judged by Frank Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Texas
Fale Evers
Patt Square
Brst Priae
Uost
Mre Effie
C. J. Williams
Umber Yard T
Frank Perkins
Statement by Mr Withers on American National Bank affair
Mr Withers dismisses charges and affirms no debt to American National Bank or any other party. He alleges his actions benefited banks and contends no impairment or danger to the bank, noting stock sales and premiums paid, and denying any attempt to injure or mislead stakeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mornlig
Sia
American National HR
Cmt
Howe
Texas
American National Bank
Petro Nisi
Leieft
E H R Green Plans Washington Trip For Texas Appointments
E H R Green former chairman of the Teanp republican executive committee will depart Dallas Saturday to meet with President Roosevelt in Washington to discuss modern Texas appointments. Green had a long distance call from Dallas to the president and party leaders in Washington confirming his trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Dallas
H. A. Green
Teanp
Republican Executive Committee
Roosevelt
Green
Shipping Cabbage Plants Report Transports and Losses
Cori Christ of Texas reports ordering cabbage plants shipped to Mobile Alabama. M L Osborne of San Antonio described cargo details and losses from a misrouted shipment. The second consignment weighed heavy with thousands of pounds, while early loads tested field viability amid rough handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cori Christ
Texas
M L. Osborne
San Antonio Commission
Orlers
Mobilie
Ala
Carfax Chilet
Corone Carrelber Weil
Lorather
Ealitinge
Accidental shooting kills farmer's wife in Texas home
In Grayson County Texas Mrs Bale Orlkom was accidentally shot by her husband at their Pollatur home. The story says the weapon discharged while the couple stood near the p ref user. the ball struck the wife in the stomach and liver. The husband is about 32 and the couple had been married a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denteon
Texas
Bale Orlkwom
Pollaturs
Grisso
Hla
Gilsson
Ives
Alvin Tesak and Mrs Meory Robinson Aid After Fire
Mrs Meory Robinson of Liverpool, widow’s son Alvin and William Robinson, who saved his home during a recent fire, received support from the Alvin townfolk. Captain Willan Moblemin on the Alahon served as officer, with Admini Sims as commander. Relist has long county ties and aided the Robinson family in years past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
Tesak
Janware
Meory Robinson
Liverpool
Ciptith
William Robinson
Robinson
Paptain Willan Moblemin
Durhie
Pince Lind
Not the Old One. Woo Texas January
The fragmentary OCR notes an event in Texas during January with references to veterans and local figures. It mentions Clive and James, survivors of San Jacinto, and names Krank Sperks and Mer, dnrnes wine, with unclear dates and locations. Context suggests a local reunion or commemoration in the Capitol area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woo
Texas
Austin
Galveston
Capitol
Clive
San Jacinto
J.C. James
Mer
Smarke
Sperks
Tile
Kookport
New Orleans Market Report Shows Mixed Grain Demand
Market notes from New Orleans on January 24 report steady exchange figures and brisk trade in offerings. Recelpretion county mills show heavy receipts with 1H sacks of ough and related goods moving. 2002 Saitie and domestic Japori influence observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Heeopus
Leusenet
Rans Lea
Saitie
Unclear Obituary from Yoakum Hotel Room
In Yoakum Texas on January 24 a hotel proprietor found a dead occupant in a room used by a traveler named Thay ta Marshall. An inquest ruled the death was from other causes. War and sale of afar james noted among effects. no prior history available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Texas
Araneae Pans Hotel
Etroneur
Marshall
Afar James
Death of Meg Allplin in Madiscayile Injury
An aged lady named Meg Allplin died from injuries sustained in an incident. The New has reported her death occurred today after being injured earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teaas
Meg
Allplin
Denial of Brewery Trust Triggers Petition Amendments in Penalty Suits
Austin press dispatch reports Judge Morris ordered a stay in the Shippers Compress case. Attorneys Beardsley McFall and associates amended petitions to hold individual stockholders liable for penalties alongside Kirks Lumine company and related entities. The district attorney layered tort claims to pursue damages against stockholders Nell Aiders and others, with a total penalty sought increasing amid accusations of inaccuracies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Morris
Shippers’ Compress
Fyesterfay
J. M. Beardsley
Distriet
Marore
Aiick Walders
Nell
Andersen
OT Prenan
Richard Clark
Phillipe
Large Reward Offered for Apprehension of Lytton Springs Outragers
A large reward is announced by the governor for the arrest and conviction of those who recently fired at Jougs and I Palmer in Lytton Springs Caldwell County. The message vows to uncover all parties involved and states the county’s resolve to seek justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lytton Springs
Rockhon
Texan
Ruby Bie
Comotsiiniers Court
Caldwell County
Joug
I. Palmer
Totton Srelngs
Beaumont Post Office Protest Prompts Austin Letter
A congestion in the Beaumont post office building leads residents to petition for extended carrier service to Lakemore territory. Benquont Texaw reports urgent outreach to Washington with complaints about crowded delivery windows and sidewalk conditions hampering access to mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benquont
Texaw
Dugre
Bedera
Porter Department
Washington
Carter
Lakemore Territory
Withers Denies Wrongdoing in Texas Probe
January report from Festimon Texas notes former Americas National Bank of Commerce president J F Withers denies any wrongdoing amid a probe. The article references his role and the bank's past operations in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Festimon
Texas
J. F. Withers
The
Americas National Bank of Cie Cit
Diphtheria and Smallpox Report From Mount Cato
A case of diphtheria was discovered in Mount Cato Texas today and placed under quarantine. Two cases of smallpox developed there among the present residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Cato
Texas
Contracted for Water Works in Kaufman Texas
January 2h report from Kaufman Texas states a contract for building the water works was awarded for a sum of dollars to J Gorman of My Wits Whis. The contract includes all materials but does not cover water delivery or ongoing maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auetio
Texas
Metra
Stan Doe Wits
Weturney Yebers
Mauer
FAO Eiey
Kyi Wep Water Works
Bowie
City Athori
Heiss
Laliinay
Senate
Kaufman
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Ego Heen
Mney
Janna
Swayne
Nixon
Lewis Nixon
Tammany Hall
Odom
Nayne
Dea
Starne
Nizon
Mr. Swayne
Lewis Nixa
Hall
Biron
Bit
Me. Nixon
Fe Nixon
Hogg of
Yeves
Sien Notror
James Guffey
Fennerivanis Olf
Kizon
wFnilique
Jennes
United States Navy
Jean
Benson
Sen
Oxford
Alek Mon
Winwell
Turner
Uler
Treaster Carith
Aare Wirt
Lake Charles
Metre
Stenek
Sulphur
Texas and
Louisiana
J.C. Grogan
Cinehinath
Sivcoada
E. ¥. Ames
Mooiy
Texans
Stampede Voller Chl Company
Penman Steel and Iron Worke
Fhtearo
Horning
Opera
Broughe
Pepleo
Keith-Ward
Smont Ol
Retox
Hkins
ANBIO
Dhe
Anrio- Amerie
Pee Obena
Salen
of Prat
Detroit
E. H.R. Green
Alabama
Grayson County
New Orleans Market
Forge Worth
Fey
Crise
Waerning
Ben
Tess Breweries
Juilee Powarhed
Ahsem
Daniturr
Obaviere
Baleoe
Ray
Ufatean
Neepistabk
Kenitirves
Joie
Bertin
Biatks Sone & Mo
Lave
Waite
Walt
Nouniy
Halleth
Steed
Merritho WA
Bremart
JD Sytner
Bradley Gin Saveler
Pamper
Dean Myerie Elarter
Remsins
Henry Collins
Dalles
Ford
Department Notes
Beaumont Post Office
Withers
Sorodont
Lymail
Jo. Hall
Kruchel
Alcomo Sanitarium
Edgar T. Cook
Corner Austin and McKinney
Houston
Gompany
Federal Trade Oil Company
Crude Petroleum
Baily Quiput
Ht. L. Fagi
R. W. Griswold & CO
Transportation Aid
Mechem-Cameron & Go
Beaumont Oil Exchange and
Board OF Trade
PEXAS
Ori
Henry Exall
Huys
Chfedela
W. W. Damby
A. Bagland
Telegraphic College
Lanl
Business College
Thorogghares
Picaidend Dike
Uaserance Building
Dan
IF Police
Quilt
Thomas Pr
Chat Pollor
W. Howard
Dem
W. M. Brimler
G. Bord
M.D
Toveelf
Ae Aeerdior
Pritoarl
Innes
Stara Commutant Haar
Toyrself Ae A
Hopstgen
Rine Math Wrennan
Betts & Betts & Dyar
Gharies St
Wevtirae
Kittie
Maddie
DAS. Betts & Betts
OYAR
St. Charles
New Orleana
Harlem
Will Mall
Ag Hosvess
Atlag Bank
Goth
Houston Gas Light Co
Verry
Irloturg
Frisiatitia
DR. David
Ds David & Netva Faye
Rene
Ivessing
Jon Drog
Caldwells Rha
Shee
Herbewe
Samostz
Paine
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