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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1901
Page
3
GH and Sellers announced a coordinated move on the Beaumont Exchange to boost stock activity. Officials indicated the initiative aims to improve liquidity and attract investors to the market segment.
A Beaumont Texas stock market scene shows strong oil shares trading with Beatty and Enterprise in demand. Spindle Top wells and nearby Bute fields are cited as drivers, while sheet iron workers rally for shorter hours and higher pay affecting production.
A report notes a gas company operation at a farm site with workers including contractor L W Milles and several men. The project involves boring, powerlife enhancements, and piping installation as part of the ongoing work.
Report from Texas in July notes an oil company drilling near Alvin and McKinley farm with no clear indications of oil yet. Drilling advances slowly amid equipment delays and ongoing attempts to strike gas.
An old classified style notice promotes Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a tonic for fatigue weakness and run down nerves. The snippet features a quaint urging to drink the medicine to restore health and energy.
Harris County Developing Company reports well on Taylor Tract, one mile from Neren Junction, reaches 505 feet with gas and sulfur observed. Drilling continues toward lumet VI and may extend deeper if needed, with gas present and noisy blow at 550 feet.
Edna Texas July 2 Two varieties of machinery for boring fuel at Bennett West pasture are now at When and will be brought here and put into sets for operation. The text notes a contract and references a well known figure, with mention of repairs and and the work of overseeing the project.
A long list of visitors stays at major Houston hotels. Names include Mr. Virgil Alagey of St Louis, Dr. J. W. Borleg of Alvin, Mr. G. A. Wile of Huntsville, Miss Addie B. Chilton of Angleton, Mrs. P. Lynbo, and many others. Guests hail from New Orleans, Lake Charles, Galveston, Dallas, and San Antonio. Local pastors, business figures, and families join for a season at the Logans, Hutchins, and Rice hotels as the city hosts regional gatherings and social rounds.
No meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star tonight due to holiday. The Haweten Manufacturere company holds its regular monthly meeting at 8 oclock in the Bing building. Undelivered telegrams at 113 Main Street for Mercer James Brown and LW Brown. Amateur photographers group met at the Young Men's Christian Association hall for planning an Agreraataat organization but did not complete. More undelivered telegrams at Western Union for Martin C Vieno Clemens John P Irvine G R Wilson Roe Daroo Pin company Mine Nona Brown. The following were sworn in as deputy sheriffs at the Dowling four on the celebration at a OT read giles Zemin uk genie Bh.
Fragmentary report describes an excursion via Elena ton Enet gps Wet Tesas railroad aiming to a site, with police involvement and a party arrest in Montgomery County. Details are obscured by OCR errors and multiple unclear names.
Fragmented report describes a nocturnal intruder disturbing the Roach family at 101 Weer Street. Police pursued leads but could not identify the burglar who reportedly fled after a brief glimpse, with rumors of a weapon involved and a supposed burglary motive.
In Corsicana Texas on July 9 the Democratic county convention met to appoint delegates for the upcoming congressional convention. Delegates were instructed to vote for Dr W B Johnson. In Cleburne on July 1 the county treasurer prepared election supplies for polling places for June primary. An order limited the number of clerks and judges to one set for the election.
Joly and Hon W W Wear led a rally in Meridian this morning to open their campaign headquarters. Judge W K Morrow Tom Bell Wilsign A Pletis and Dr A M Douglas were present with many delegates praising the contest for the concessional nomination and expressing optimism that Bills will pass. In Waco Senator Staples discussed redistricting and the upcoming legislature session noting support for the bill and hinting at political plans for next year.
Bosque County convention met to elect twenty uninstructed delegates to the Sixth district congressional convention. A memorial for Judge R. Hurke was postponed by a closing vote. A large Meridian delegation is expected, with hotel accommodations arranged for attendees.
Gainesville couples Will Ali man and Ethel Brett wed at 3 p.m. Justice C. Vann officiating. Mason Hawkins tied to Tess Gainesville, July 2. Other unions include Will Parker and Mae Archer, and Scarbrough with Mae. Widespread July 2 and 3 ceremonies listed in Laybunon Denton and Bonham areas.
Washington July 8 General Gomez and party met at the War Department and with Secretary Taft visited the White House for a half hour. Gomez denied any political aim in his visit, praising United States support and recounting the struggle against Spain while noting U S aid helped Cuban independence.
President hosts a dinner at the White House in honor of Gomez with guests including the secretary of war interior agriculture and other top officials. The Gomez party later returns to New York after the event.
In Ohio Otie Manefeld notes that the Sturges bank will open today but is already in the hands of a receiver. Whi M Sturges, owner of the one and the appointment of a receiver for Meysfeld Moetine work are linked to the bank failure. The private trust paid interest on deposits but faced collapse amid a string of signatories and corporate ties.
New York July 4 The World reports the Sdventa National bank directors met yesterday to arrange paying all depositors in full and to form a fund to take over the Pita fee with plans to reorganize under new interests. A director noted the bank may proceed with a fresh setup and await the bank examiner’s report due next Tuesday.
Report in July cites Admiral Walker blaming delay on the draughtsman and surveying party. Officials debate granting wide police power to protect property as canal route details await public release and Colombian approval remains doubtful.
In London July 4 debate on naval estimates ministers were pressed about the Mediterranean fleet’s readiness against France and potential foes. Critics argued the fleet lacked supplies and modern guns, coal depots were exposed, and the navy needed stronger support. Forrester, the secretary, promised to strengthen it when possible.
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