Oil Field Growth Sparks Beaumont Prospects
In Texas on July 4 a Beaumont area report notes rapid drilling and new tanks, with Spindle Top and nearby wells driving activity. The field draws Beaumont merchants, investors, and Chicago interest as pipelines, derricks, and hundreds of drills expand across 10 miles of pipe. Rain briefly halts some operations but the overall boom continues with strong buyer and builder activity.
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Out
Texas
Reno
Eich
Beaumont
J. M. Gaffer Pot Company
Linensee
Eymere
Darien
Drifter Wells in Texas Slow Progress at July Start
In Sour Lake Texas on July 2 workers at the LeigoOringd Ol company well report slow progress as drilling retracts to 80 feet and the venture aims to prove a producer. M I Lockwell, president of the Orange Oil Prospecting company, notes the well penetrated gravel and shows potential. The newly chartered Locky Mate company held its first meeting in Sour Lake with stockholders present.
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H. Derry
Emapany
Chicago
Ty Idare
Pennsylvania
Paragon Company
Rock
Texas
M. I. Lockwell
OM Ane Mas Keeling Collipeqk
Sour Lake Company
Lake, Texas
Locky
Pany
Sour Lake
Dickingon Ol Company
Streif Siding
Galveston
of and Tian Company Ting
Alvin
Mowers, Gusey & Galley
Webster
Moustan Oil
Stock Exchange
Fhoeo
Hewston
Mantor community project progresses with new holdings plan
Citizens appear to work toward a joint development scheme as leaders and officials discuss pooling assets and advancing a shared venture. City figures including H. M. Newton and Jirtastire are noted as part of the group guiding the plan to establish holdings near Lower Lake.
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Mantor
Han. H
KB. Newton
Jordwin
Jirtastirer
Cam Ag
Rom
Oil boom spreads through La Porte Webster and Pierce Junction
Developments at La Porte Webster and Pierce Junction show ongoing oil drilling. J M Gulley company begins work at Alvin while Wel Bter, Damon Mound, and other sites see activity as crews move equipment and set derricks.
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la Porte
Webster
Pierce Junction
Alvin
J. M. Gulley
Golfer
McPaddin
Welmter
Psy
Damon Mound
St le Wie
Aliagye
Cos Olds
Atari
Schinfeld
Melierne
Porte
Well Near Rusk Well Drilling Underway After Spiking Excitement
The Orthwine Oy company began project work near Rusk in Texas. Crews reached depths around eighteen feet as machinery operated, with plans to advance the drilling further. Officials expect continued activity and local workers to remain on site as operations progress.
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Rusk
Ituck
Texas
Orthwine Oy
Fuet-Cingk
Gore a Weil in Coke County Oil Venture Report
In Angelo Texas on July 2 a group organized a company to develop oil and mineral lands in Coke County. Agents will visit the area to inspect parcels tied to a planned development. Landholders in Ronuels County are involved in leases for exploration and drilling.
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Gore A Weil
Coke County
Brn
Angelo
Texas
Rowuwand Orie
Iedeisel Dans
de Velopig Drposta
Aresto
Hela
Warkthad
M. M
Bite
Sham Battle at Belton by Confederate Veterans Red Men
A July 4 event in Kelton Texas recreates a Civil War scene with ex-Confederates and Red Men. Hundreds of fired blank shots, marching, and staged frontier episodes unfold from dawn to an afternoon park sequence with veterans and spectators in attendance.
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Kelton
Texas
Fred Dee
Tell Kaer
Aveniv
Wall Street
Chieh
United States
Nolee
Gore
Beene
Old Settlers
Galveston
Lawfield
Pheakire
Aleo
Wu Ting-Fang Oration at Philadelphia July 4
Several thousand gathered in Independence Square to hear Wu Ting-Fang the Chinese minister on Independence Day. He faced a tense reception after threats against his safety were reported but the audience rose to greet him warmly as he spoke, drawing sustained cheers for his address.
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Philadelphia
Independence Square
Wu-Ting-fong
Diehop Whitiker
Henderson
Fer
Iho
Observance in China Includes Dinners for Officers
The Fourth of July was celebrated at the American legation in Peking with athletic games and a concert. German diplomatic envoy Dr. Munir Erhwurseistein hosted a dinner at the legation for the officers of the American guard. The scene reflects formal observances by foreign representatives at the summer legation.
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Pman
Amer-ie Iian
Vekin
United States Legation Guard
Gomee
Munimhee Erhwurseistein
Aivertean Guard
Danie
Pale People Have Pale Blood Tale
Fragments describe a pale blood tale with unclear details and odd phrasing. The readable text hints at a chill or gothic theme but provides no concrete events, dates, or names.
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Dae Ea
Fourth of July Observance Draws Confederate Veterans
In San Antonio Texas crowds celebrated a Fourth of July revival with Confederate Veterans as guests of honor. The morning parade included Civil War veterans Spanish American War veterans and Fort Sam Houston artillery detachments. Chief events at San Pedro Park featured an address and a public reception as the city displayed patriotic ceremonies and cadenced gun salutes.
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San Antonio
Texas
Antonio
Artillers
Fort Sam Thouxton
San Pedro Park
Sanhai
Boone
Lanta
Celebration in Mexico Fourth Observed by American Colony
An outdoor Fourth of July celebration in the Mexican colony featured patriotic songs, a speech by General Powell Clayton, and a flag display. Children marched with American flags, sang the Star Spangled Banner, and prayers were led by a Catholic clergyman and a rector. The event, chaired by MW Fels Ne Jr, marked the first general observance of Independence Day by the American residents abroad.
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Pierapeiy
Mayer Land
Bev
MW Fels Ne
Big Crowd in Weimar Celebrates July Fourth
A large crowd marks Independence Day in Weimar with parades and singing. Spectators gather from San Antonio and nearby towns as stores stay open and a winded crowd lines streets while bunting decorates main thoroughfares.
Danish Ships Decorated as Copenhagen Celebrates July Fourth
Fourth of July festivities in Copenhagen featured decorated ships and a reception for American visitors. Several warships sailed past the harbor under banners while crowds cheered and sang for President.
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Copenhagen
Nly
Fred Prom
Hartfowl
Danii Mitherttios
Americans Observe Fourth of July Across France and Texas
The text notes U.S. and allied celebrations with decorated stores in France and a parade in Caldwell Texas. Attendees included U.S. ambassador Horace Porter’s reception, the American Chamber banquet, and local clubs hosting barbecues and dances as patriotic displays. crowds enjoyed parades, fireworks, and civic programs despite closures and heat.
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Daly
United States
Ant
Ares
United Sirates
Cgeacral Horape Porter
American Chamber of
Wainal
May
General Troster
M. Millerand
Rommrren
Hammer Ua. Vepen
J. W. Alexanders
New-York
Commence
Gaston Deschamps
Huntsville Celebrated at Phelps Fourth of July
Huntsville Texas July 4 the Fourth of July was celebrated jointly by Bataievit and Mhelps foder at the latter place with about 1000 people from Heotevillle. The grove near Phelps hosted dancing a tournament and other amusements. Phelps townspeople expressed pride in their effort as the event drew a large crowd and featured local meat stalls and services from the Northern gayecepion.
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Huntsville
Phelps
Texas
Bataievitanit
Mhelps Foder
Heotevillle
Phelpa
Observance Day Dull in Alvin Texas With Closed Businesses
In Alvin Texas the observance was marked by widespread closings. Banks post offices and nearby homes were shut all day and two local entertainments ran as bare halls with limited activity.
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Alvin
Alvii
Texas
Alvin Helehta
Galveston July 4 Celebrations Draw Crowds and Parades
July 4 events across Galveston Texas featured crowded beaches, picnics, and public gatherings. Visitors enjoyed resorts and amusements while fraternal lodges like Woodmen of the World held picnics and local groups organized parades and drills.
Hheene Magnificent Play Headlines Evening
The principal feature was a magnificent affair with a dramatic title act. North Texas Thoth delivered a memorable performance as the main attraction, drawing praise for staging, acting, and overall presentation.
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North Texas
Fourth of July Denton County Race Held In State
Denton county Fourth of July race featured entries from all parties with a wide field. Charles Kinoliis of Astines won after a long five mile course, with an infinite handicap noted amid the day’s events. Strong veterans from Hot Point appeared in the posts and the finish showed a close result.
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Denton
Wat
Denton County
Peninty Oil
Harles
Kinnoliis
St Louis Fourth Observed with Parades and Speeches
In St Louis on the Fourth of July crowds gathered for a public celebration. Speakers included notable local figures while bands played and citizens enjoyed the afternoon events.
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St. Louis
St. Lois
Daly
Hug
Spier Blackhinn
Unclear Titled Event in Fort Worth Demonstration
Fragmentary text describes an unusual Fort Worth demonstration related to tides and services. Mentions tolls, courts, railway offices, and possible health focus but details are corrupted and unclear. includes reference to railroad excursion rates and public attention.
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Fort Worth
Unclear OCR Entry Sparks Confusion In Paper
An unreadable OCR fragment shows garbled phrases and names, implying a brief note or item with uncertain details. The readable parts suggest references to people or events but lack coherent context or facts to confirm.
Celebrations Mark July Honoring Local Figures
Fragmentary notes describe a July celebration at a port area with a crowd and festive events honoring local figures. The readable text mentions Enthusiaa Elugaton Jumolen and a ceremonial gathering in quarters of Caled Fruit, with attendance by community members and officials.
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Enthusiaa
Cntlinshiei
President Spent Day with his Wife in Washington
A garbled Washington note reports the president spent the day with his wife. The text mentions Abe and Kinkos but is largely unreadable aside from the implied domestic outing by the executive.
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Washington
Holden Whit Abe Abe Kinkos
Flon
Celebration at Corpus Christi game recap
The Corpus Christi event highlights a local team as teens celebrate a Fourth of July themed activity. The piece notes a festive atmosphere with games and entertainment and mentions Beeviile scoring points for the Lincoln unit.
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Corpus
Corpus Cherie
Yale
Veterans in Reunion Burne Texas Observes July Fourth Event
In Burne Texas a patriotic gathering marked July Fourth with a ceremony near the San ATOMS vivir area. Ex Governor Whavicr and several notable figures attended, with local residents participating in a town centering on festivity and remembrance.
Untitled Grove medical note on loss of appetite
A medical note from Grove documents loss of appetite with reference to Tasteless Ch Tonle. No further patient details are provided in the fragment.
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Grove
Beall Leads Sixth District Convention in Meridan Texas
The Sixth District Convention in Meridian Texas convened at noon with Beall leading Wooten by one vote after forty one ballots. Delegates and officials gathered as Democratic nominating committees named candidates including Beall and close allies for Congress while paying tribute to deceased Congressman.
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Beall
Wooten
Meridian
Texas
Erker
Mleruidina
County Alte
Delaetes
We. L. Ajiaar
D. W
Benth
Mtns
Ransomy
Dnknaon
Ferry
Kavimia
Joiowm
Navarre
Fenyanen
C. Philipe
Hoagie
John H. Wraylel
Tiqiine
Oy Snith
Arts
Willd A. Fiehie
W. Po Medien
Jetnadt
Bo Cerin
Perce
Abelle
Keitm
James Yoong
Arachiuni
Baillie
Cumithe Fer
W. A. Fields
Hillshope Toe Weblatdt
Ser
Feautabearia
Elmer Ty Aotla
Laketely
Congress of the
United States
Galverton
Celebration at Orange Doubling as July Fourth Event
A barbecue dinner drew hundreds of visitors to Orange on July 4 in a celebration featuring speakers, a parade portion with a procession of local figures, and community activities. Local groups provided musical entertainment and refreshments while organizers emphasized safety and inclusion.
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Orange
Deon
Aladin Vincent
Palvis
Berthiatantta
Pega Vista
Cutonsles Puvist
Oyen
Angar
Lake Crnties
Gamble & Co Offers Fuel Petroleum Contracts in Texas
R. W. Gamble & Co at 119 Main St Houston advertises supplies of Fuel Petroleum for delivery in Hotutiten Texas and other states. They invite buyers and sellers to contact them for stock descriptions and advise on petroleum contracts while promoting real estate for sale.
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Hotutiten
Texas
Main ST
Houston
Our
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