Spindle Top Water Well Hint of Major Oil Find
Reports from Spindle Top describe a hot water well with strong sulphur odor and possible oil-bearing formation. Wallis King, manager, touts potential for a gigantic enterprise on Spindle Top, linking to adjacent wells and future canal plans while Congress debate and long-term investment continue.
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Migpil and Fuel Company
Bae
Nilent
Gencal
Wallis King
Ribald Sawenie
Wallis Poling
Port Arthur letter on well casing and repairs
A Port Arthur reader writes about a July issue reference to the Stotth well owned by the Denver/Hraymond Old Tank and Moe Line. The writer claims the article was corrupted and explains a repair plan to wet a lash in place of four lash at the oil sand to achieve four barrels per well, describing a rotation and wire-thread method.
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Port Arthur
Texas
Poat
Denver
Port Arthur refinery expansion eyed for Beaumont area
July 18 report says refinery plans near Beaumont face rice farm damage hurdles before any injunction. A new spur by the Railway Company east of the current track will serve the new refinery, promising a substantial employment boost and town growth.
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Texas
Burt
Beaumont
Urst
Katioatig Southern Railway Company
Price Reinery
Galveston Oil Exchange Report July 1
In Galveston today listed bids and trades included Continental National with 1000 shares at 1 cent and 600 shares at 1 cent Tob er Gober with 0 shares at 1 cent. Geyser of Galveston 100 shares at 1714 cents. Seaboard 10 000 shares at 1 cent. four Lake 5 shares at 9 dollars. Success 600 shares at 6 cents. Texas Ble Four 1000 shares at 14 cents. Victor 2000 shares at 2 cents.
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Galveston Oil Exchange
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Tober
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Ouney Petroleum and Gas
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Lige
Postum Tea Ends Coffee Link to Health Recovery
A woman recounts a friend who moved to California for health reasons in winter. After introducing Postum as a coffee substitute, the friend stopped coffee, her nervous issues eased within weeks, and she regained health. The writer credits Postum with the improvement.
Wheeler Handicap at Delmar features Flying Torpedo in close finish
Flying Torpedo carrying 110 pounds narrowly defeats Lucien Appleby by a half length at Washington Park in the Wheeler Handicap. Wild Pirate takes third as Wyeth, derby winner, finishes mid-pack amid a busy program with multiple seven and six furlong events and pacing.
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Flying Torpedo
Washington Park
Lucien Appleby
Wild Pirate
Livien Appleby
Evler Hotween
Éaally
Olly
Ailnor
Oder
Feld
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Wyeth
Produce Stakes Won By Mexican At Brighton Beach
Mexican ridden by OConnor defeated Huret Park in a three-horse field to win the Produce stakes at Brighton Beach. Other races listed include Star Chamber capturing the Chantilly stakes with Iceman Spencer aboard, and numerous times and horses named across seven furlongs to a mile events.
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Clarence M. Minekey
Brighton Beach
Huret Park
Hores
Mexican
O'Connor
Keene
Shaw
Junction
Iceman
Spencer
Pilot Aim
Star Chamber
Charawina
Uwingility
Nari Wind
Metirathiang Prines
W. HH. Condon
Movot Hepes
Amorus
Swittmas
Leonid
Fishy
Mextean
Delmar Park Race Highlights Lead to Mound City Stake
At Delmar Park St Louis July 1 Slas Golgatly won the Mound City stake in a strong showing against Bebwalbe Weather was warm and showery with light wind racing over six furlongs and longer. Numerous names including Bart Howe Carat Miss Wandeloar Hinze Sam Lasares and others appear in the field with times noted across multiple stakes events.
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St. Louis
Slas Golgatly
Mound City
Delmar
Bebwalbe
Watoer
Trock Bear
Bart Howe
Miss Wandeloar
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Furiougs
Fiue Hinze
Sam Lasares
Peter Daryea
Tom Coline
Local racing scores and names from Deloraine meet
Cloudy weather set during a Deloraine event with Beeet Dream tying Peter Bie and Mite. Winners included Kitty Clyde 112 and 103, Elsie Barnes 102, Kiste Bramble 104, Larry Wilt 100.
Detroit Track Delays Races As Rain Prompts Postponement
Continuous rain has disrupted the Blue Ribbon meeting at the Grosse Pointe track in Detroit. The Merchants and Another isolation stake of £2000 has been rescheduled to the first suitable afternoon at Grosse Pointe when the track dries.
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Grosse Pointe
Growse Pointy
Trotting Race Held at Glenville Driving Park
Cleveland July 1 report of a special trotting race at Glenville Driving Park featuring T Abbott de Monk and Lord Dery Eas en n iaw Raney. Race described as run in muddy conditions with uncertain finish.
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Rain Soaks St Louis and Cincinnati Showdown
News wire roundup with baseball scores and notes from July games across major cities. reports detail St Louis versus Cincinnati in a rain delayed contest, Pittsburgh defeating Chicago, New York beating Philadelphia, Boston and Brooklyn playing fourteen innings, and other city matchups including Baltimore Detroit Chicago Nashville and Birmingham with varied outcomes and key players mentioned.
Memphis League Status Not in Danger of Expulsion
Memphis Tenn July 19 Memphis baseball club officials dismiss gossip of possible ban from the Southern League after a letter from Secretary Farrell of the Association of Minor Leagues to the Little Rock club notes the Memphis team and its manager as involved in the controversy but no expulsion action is stated.
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League crisis looms as Chattanooga trip eyed
The text notes a dispute over expulsion from the league with plans to seek a temporary injunction in Hamilton County chancery court. Chancellor McConnel is set to hear the matter at 10 o clock Monday morning. League directors and officers were summoned to Birmingham for a meeting, while others traveled to attend or coordinate contacts.
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Memphis Elute
Beaumont and Houston Gun Clubs to Shoot 100 Targets Match
Beaumont Gun club and Houston Gun club will each field ten men to shoot one hundred targets at Monston on Monday July 21. A purse of £200 awaits the winner of the Monsoon match amid a large Beaumont turnout and strong Houston support. Captain Arthur W. Datlet will oversee arrangements and teams include Pete Gallagher Wy. Fe. Cleveland and J. a. Stewart among Beaumont’s representatives.
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Cawthons Return from Nacogdoches Trip
The Cawthon baseball team arrived yesterday from Nacogdoches prosing with their trip after two wins in three games. A notable incident was Wighthelder Hayes suffering a fractured cheekbone in a collision. Toby will face Wil vonn of Galveston next, a strong team led by top Galveston players. Umpire Proctor will call play promptly at 4 o clock. lineup to be published in Saturday's Sout.
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Bankers Beat Panthorums In Low-Scoring Park Clash
At Leagiee park yesterday afternoon the Bankers defeated the Panthorums by a score of Hi to 6 Beavens starred with strong fielding and three clean plays. Mesmeric performances included Muchener Down ard Miordan of the Bankers. Batteries listed Bankers Beavens Clemens Pontiforiuca Jourdan Murray and Williams. Time 1 40 attendance noted.
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Paris Team Not Coming to Houston
Texan league official Charler Eichenfelder visited the city to assess honoring Paris team transfer to Houston. He found the Cawthons entrenched behind a bus near League grounds and unwilling to surrender their leave, delaying professional baseball in Houston.
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Kirbys Beat Peden Iron in Narrow Ball Game
A poorly played afternoon clash at Huntner ended with the Kirby Lumber Company defeating Peden Iron and Steel Co by a close score. Three base hits by Sprong Gates aided Kirby, with Batterice Banke, Willams, and Gates contributing. Time was 1:50.
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Bryan Gun Club Shoot at Central Texas Fairgrounds
The Bryan Gun Club held a shooting contest at the Central Texas Fairgrounds with teams from Brazos Bottom and Bryan. Brazos Bottom won by 124 to 110 in a day of swift marksmen and scored events.
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Schulenberg Pale Association Races Set For July 22 24
In Schulenburg Texas the Pale Association prepares for races on July 22 and 24. About thirty participants are in training at the grounds and several visitors will arrive today to attend the event.
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Encampment of T. Y. G. Squadron Heads Northward
Overland move from San Antonio to Texas encampment as troops prepare at Camp Madre. Adjutant General orders detailed commands for regiments, officers, and routes with Major General Bracy in charge. Preparations include disciplined guard, mapped field exercises, and nightly police parades to enforce camp rules. Border Rifles depart from El Poso to join the State encampment in Austin.
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Louisiana Farmers Meet Highlights Papers and Discussions
The Louisiana farmers institute in New Iberia July 11 attracted interest with lectures by Prof. Dodson and Dr. Mayer. Speakers shared crop guidance and husbandry insights while praising timely advisories and the value of cooperative extension efforts.
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Fire Destruction Near Chesterville Causes Major Damage
A violent fire swept within a mile of Chesterville Ontario today destroying much of the area. Property damage is estimated around 200000 dollars as residents assess the wreckage and begin cleanup efforts.
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