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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1901

Page

3

Manhattan Well May Depths Push Oil Field Output

In Texas July weather, reports say the Manhattan well near the Swayne site may require deeper drilling after oil shows above a casing. Drillers faced heavy oil flow at the derrick and anticipated near term spudding of additional wells as industry plans to expand production and export from Port Arthur proceed.

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Oils Stocks Rally Still Faces Varying Demand on Exchange

Stock activity on the Houston Oil and Stock Exchange showed Beymont Confederated and Roeptty leading as favorites with mixed demand. Traders reported late-day advances to 31 on several issues while others held at lower levels amid a broadened field and an expected bullish effect from a new well.

Roeptty Beaumoant Houston Lewe Ft. Beaumont Whitch Hoffato Columbia Dermiid Atlantic Tenmimont Beaumont Bern Wind Tee Angelos Bine Haron Dlen Columbita Crade Toh Chicago Crud Saal Gober Ois Galveston Garret Alvesten Wyte Peat Boaunon Oo HAMM Eye Hlegiis Itis Gianti Geeneen En Paige National Bipe Lew York and Texan Ore Neches Herston Lawn Bove Lake Springs Ci Wharton G

Rents and industry names appear in muddled finance note

A garbled OCR style snippet lists rents, pipes, and various corporate and national terms. It mentions Fort Worth and Trenton Paso, with scattered references to industry figures and a 2200 share figure. The fragment lacks coherent events or clear actions.

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Damon Texas drill plans and local picks on the mound

July 11 in Damon Texas reports a new Guifer company derrick to begin work this week. The Damon Mound company's derrick should finish tomorrow while Tirnden well nears 200 feet. A traveler with a mule team arrived on the Mound to inspect prospects and finds abundant gas nearby. Local names include B I Osgood, Booth, Panton field manager, and R L Farmer among others with several wells planned.

Damon Texas Guifer Company Merrow Damon Mound Adiotk Dacor City B. I. Osgood Booth Tirnden Hin Inatra Munt Sive Vey cuUnLord Stina Collin County Alvins PRL Miller Salt Li Mr. Todd Parterika Aay Raa R. RL Farmer Lunetta Panton An, Galler Company

Oil Discovery Reported at 107 Feet Near Granite OK

Guthrie Oklahoma July 12 Granite residents erupt over oil find at 107 feet deep near the town. The crude oil surfaced to the great quarry area sparking intense local excitement and speculation about new prospects in the region.

Guthrie O. T Granite

Alvin Firm Formed in Texas With 20000 Capital

Alvin Texas July 12 The Beaumont and Canton Mound O company organized there a few days ago with capital stock 52000 officers C. S. Cummings president B L Osgood vice president C S Cummings secretary treasurer and directors C S Cummings Alvin E C Cummings Natahka Kan Dr E G Liane Mount Plesssot.

Alvin Company Alvin Texas Beaumont and Canton Mound O Company C. &. Cummings B. L. Osgood Cummings Cummin Alvin C. Cummings Natawaka Kan E.G. Lian Mount Plesssot BR. Re Mart

Incoherent East Texas Well Work Report

A fragmentary note describes a drilling site at a mound in East Texas with machinery on the surface and an aim to begin boring inside the mound. It mentions a reversal in the operation and multiple workers involved, but details are unclear.

Two New Oil Charter Firms Filed in Texas

Austin July 12 two oil charters were filed with the secretary of state to seek state rights on oil and minerals. The Eureka Oil and Coal Company of Pecos City Reeves County lists capital stock 101 company and names directors W Johnson J Bowen J H Gihwen T J Heltner and G Mansfield. The Darragh Gil Company of Beaumont Cael Tal took 300000 with directors J Ba Daragh Alvert James Darragh Meyer and M J Tierman of Gulres.

O 1 Austin Texas Atete Eureka of and Coal Company Pecos City Reeve County Capital W. Johnson J. Bowen J. H. Gihwen T. J. Heltner G . Mansfield Meeves Counter K. K. Garner Teastle Darragh Gil Company Beaumont Cael Tal Directora Mia J Ba Daragh Alvert James Darragh A Meyer M. J. Tierman Gulres

Prospectorn at Corpus: O Mardwick moves on timber work

The well Horie ontit ford in Corpus Christi Texas reports O Mardwick the Alle Four capitalist who bought a tract in the northwestern city to bore for whees. He plans to stay a day or two then travel to Colorado to select tall timbers for er e ute.

Corpus Corpme Texas Ontit Ford O. Mardwick Mardwick Colorado

Kitchen letter hints at August 4 cook book exhibit

A letter about the Lewis lana Texas kitchen exhibit notes public interest and plans to publish readers’ letters. It describes catering at the event with chicken, pies, and ice desserts, mentions local support from Missouri Arkansas politicians, and lists organizers J. W. Hegtaton and others coordinating the Fourth of July preparations.

A. Kopp Lake Charles A. Roapp Lotus Minh Cleo Dain Appolin Fox Leuiel Willie Lee Miriouri Arkansasy Senyter Jones Collereeanian Anne of Feepeing Rood Noreice Teapoetfally J. OW. Hegtiaton Sankcer Lonlalind Teson Rive Bitchen

Movement of Ocean Vessels Sets Sail For Various Ports

Special report notes two tank barges of the Statin Oil Company ordered to Sabine Pass Texas to deliver freight of Beaumont crude oil to the Tenors Of That Company at Philadelphia. Lists several vessels arriving or sailing from Liverpool and New York to ports including Port Antonio Jamaica and Port Limon with multiple intermediaries and routes.

Philadelphia Sabine Fase Texna Thalladelphia Port Eads Wonderer Ilst Teem Vineet Cie de Verde Key West Salledts Bratien Nop Puerto Corin Fulton iNory Port Antonio Jamifea Ramor Tyan Oar Ranegh Pil Rondevik Newport Snewe Siwianikin Nord Port Burra Ports Gorda Kanter Cami Ata Port Limon

Curfew Law Enforced in Victoria Texas

Victoria Texas July 12 The city council passed a curfew ordinance labeled curfew of finance restricting any child under 10 from being on streets after 8 00 p m unless with a guardian. The ordinance imposes a penalty not exceeding 10 dollars and takes effect July 15 with enforcement to be watched with interest locally and beyond.

Victoria Texas Elty Wounel Paseed Ander

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court Proceedings Note

Richmond Texas July 12 The county court adjourned after considering a petition requesting suspension of a deputy sheriff and a continuation of the current deputy by this court. The court granted the request with no changes to the deputy sheriff.

Fort Bend Richmond Texas Board of Equalians Aika

Coal Found at Huntington in Wells and Near Depot

The report notes coal beds near Huntington and under the depot area, with a thick twelve foot seam described as near the town. The Texas and New Orleans Rains company anticipates a new heat-producing ore as mining prospects continue.

Huntington Lexar Texas and New Orleans Rains Company

Summer Schools Expand in McKinney Area

The article notes a surge in summer literary schools in McKinney Texas. It cites growing support for a short summer term to aid primary pupils who miss parts of winter terms due to calls and duties, with broader benefits for older students.

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Wharton County Crops Report From Van Vieck Area

Wharton farmers report unusually fine crops around Van Vieck as Rice Threshers tour the Caney Valley. Shipnger 4 Gh Turbee of Vat Vin notes strong yields and describes conditions from Wharton to Van Vieck with positive crop prospects for the week.

Wharton County Wharton Texas Caney Valley van Vieck Shipnger

Funeral for E C Phillips in Reeded Texia

The funeral for E C Phillips of Conroe was held at Celts Cemetery. He was shot recently and burial followed a ceremony at 4 o clock.

E. C. Phillips Reeded Texia C. Philips Conroe

Colorado River Flood Reports Rising Across Kingsland Area

The Colorado River is reported to be rising rapidly with measurements showing about thirteen feet at Kingsland. Reports from upstream indicate continued flood conditions and potential damage as the river climbs, though no damage is confirmed at this time.

Colorado Austin Kingsland Gull

General Trade Outlook from New York Letters on July Markets

The weekly Dun’s review notes general business remains steady with strong employment in leading industries and confidence high. Wheat crops show improvement though some regional damage. textiles and footwear see steady demand, leather remains firm, and imports react to price shifts. overall export expectations rise, with corn and cotton supplies described as unusually robust and prices above prior records.

New York Ple Leon Manufarturere Inter Willy Nan Otto Dushele Nenlast Paul Lala Hishels

Complex American market outlook and cotton, wheat notes

New Orleans July 12 Secretary Hester reports a world cotton supply dip and a mixed grains view. Wheat forecasts show heavy Missouri valley damage and a possible crop reduction, while oats decline and barley edge up. Labor/rail issues linger. prices and demand for iron and steel show firmer outlooks amid cautious finance.

New York Felie Trate Ile Mis Eourt Agricultural Department M Felnettin Lesther Aorta Hester New Orleans

Cattle Receipts and Market Update Across Regions

A lengthy dairy and livestock summary reports weekly cattle receipts, market steadiness, and mixed demand across Texas, Kansas City, and New Orleans. It notes varied cattle weights, calves, and hogs with prices steady or higher on select items, plus regional quotes and shipping details.

Situation in Gotton Shows Improvement Yesterday

The cotton market rallied amid drouth news and stronger demand as trading intensified. Prices moved up on active buying, with spot demand increasing and prospects for further gains, while reports noted uneven weather across Texas and the Southwestern belt.

Gotton New York Drouth News Orleania Liverpool Drouth Erie Texas Washington

Straws and Hats Sale Ad Listing Bargains

The notice lists price cuts on straws and hats including Boys hats at 7 1/¢ and Sailors shapes reduced to 1.00 to 2.00, with Yacht Shapes priced around 1.50 to 1.00. Items shown include Mexican shapes and various straw hat styles at reduced rates.

Petroleum Fuel Deals and Brokerage in Houston Texas

Gamble & Co advertise large supplies of fuel petroleum for delivery across Texas and beyond. They offer advisory services before closing contracts and claim active participation on the Houston Oil and Stock Exchange floor with cash transactions and no margin. They invite correspondence from buyers and sellers and note a focus on Houston and nearby real estate and mineral land dealings.

Houston Texas Houston Oi and Stock Exchange Wll Landa

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