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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1901
Page
3
A Texas report details a test well project west of Spindle Top near Buffalo County. Investors and hundred barrels moved from June output, with multiple oil firms ready to sink deeper wells as pipelines and tank facilities expand.
Fragmentary report from Texas notes the governor’s remarks at Guero were not quoted verbatim. The text references daily exchanges, commodity preferences, and transport rate comparisons between Pittsburgh and Amnity, implying scrutiny of economic factors and regional trade.
A fragment describes proud women who keep washing private, using Pearl brand soap and Robing with Pearline. It notes labor of soaking boiling and rubbing on clothes, while wash day remains a daily grind and tiresome task.
A volatile trading session on the Houston oil stock market shows Bayou City Company Beatty leading advances. Active bids and wide spreads appear as investors digest news of new property acquisitions and rising production concerns amid erratic prices across numerous driller and refinery stocks.
A Corsicana refinery, recently completed under Powell control, begins operations turning out about 100 barrels of refined oil daily. The plant uses wells already owned by the company and ships refined oil to markets, with price concerns and profits noted as uncertain.
In Boling and Alvin Texas on July 1 reports say drought driven shortages halted drilling as the Texas Glassine company runs out of water and workers face stomach issues. The Coast Ridge company resumes some work but the well remains low, with blue clay and no clear indicators. A local deal in Alvin closed transferring a fre-core tract from T. BR. Malcaby to several Alvin men for the Damon Mound property at a reported purchase price.
The article notes a surge in prospectors arriving at the Mound area led by Mexera C8 and others. Vendors and buyers show growing activity as market values creep upward, with several locals observed in the field over the past weeks.
San Antonio oil field impressed geologist Hill after Monday inspection. He noted promising signs from wells and algae indicators, predicting further development as the discovery extends. The geological survey intends to publish results and hold a public reference in the near future.
A farmer drilling on Tich Torrence’s place near Waco struck a vein of oil while prospecting for water. The find was described as a fine well and has prompted excitement among local landowners and early reports note the loss of power to pump it. Local parties say the discovery may lead to further prospects in the area.
A garbled notice discusses Guffey Company's large capacity for eastward trade from Sabine to Philadelphia and beyond. It mentions efforts to secure cheaper fuel and ongoing plans to expand routes and profits, with references to Beaumen and local interests.
Fragmentary OCR lines mention Burleson County and Texas but do not provide a coherent event, dates, or names. The readable content is insufficient to identify a clear news item, outcome, or involved organizations for a proper summary.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a well sinking near Brownwood and Brownsell in the southern Lowy Wye region. Mentions Captain Steayne and a confrontation or event at Bow with odd details and unclear timing.
The Texas B Y P A reports large attendance and many good singers among visitors on opening day. Venham and Koxna-Daly led events as delegates gathered at the Baptist convention to hear sermons, participate in programs, and welcome leaders. The gathering featured a lengthy program with talks by local pastors and invited figures, and plans for further sessions and a grand early arrival celebration.
Fragments mention a Sheriaries Department and rewards, with scattered names such as Palpatine and Kotfionan. Text is garbled, referencing a $5 reward, a sheriff, and various non-coherent details about horses, dogs, and prescriptions. The readable portions are too fragmentary to establish a coherent event or outcome.
A man named Joseph W Hill, aged and described as distressed by a cataract threat, died after walking from a third story window. The incident occurred this morning amid a family and local official presence. The report notes mental aberration and references related individuals in the community.
The Kirby Lumber Company announces plans to buy 1,000,000 board feet daily of longleaf pine in Southeast Texas and Southeast Texas area. Officers named include Jobe H H Kirby as president FP OA Reiehardt as first vice president H A Rie as second vice president James L Kirke as treasurer with Foqua as secretary and auditor.
A fragmentary report lists officers and attendees of a Houston Oil Company meeting in Texas including Thomas B. Hennkin and W. L. Winwklin, with roles of president, secretary, treasurer and other positions. The note discusses development plans, holdings in Texas, and operations, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
A chaotic court or community page details a petition concerning Prince Hill Hat and a scene of local signs and signers. The document references delays, court figures, and mentions community events and religious groups amid a broad array of names and places.
Fragmentary text shows names and phrases with no clear event or story. It mentions a proton vote and a sale by specific entities but lacks coherent context or identifiable actions. Entities appear as Wal, Wb, UPON, Th and unclear proper nouns. The piece reads as damaged and does not provide verifiable facts.
R. W. Gamble & Co announces they are contracting large supplies of Fuel Petroleum for delivery in Texas and other states. They request inquiries before finalizing contracts and note dealings on the Houston Steel Exchange floor. Includes a Houston address and a real estate ad reference.
Advertisement notes hand made shade cloth fitted to office store or residence on short notice. Emphasizes durability and service with Hurtyhorn rollers and claims lowest price in end. Sample colors and prices available on request.
Report notes potato shipments from Groesbeck with details on quantity and port authority. Mentions a schedule and processing steps for loading and transport.
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