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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1901
Page
3
Texas, June 1. Reported activity centers on a new quaster find with a possible 4 pipe line. The well on the Brounsard property near the Coast Ridge area shows pumps drawn and brine tests. Operators expect a decision soon as drilling continues and ownership shifts appear likely.
Fragmentary notes describe protests and rival factions near Sour Lake as drilling debates intensify. References to private wells, local leaders, and disputed operations hint at conflicts over center of attraction and planned expansions.
The article lists multiple new oil ventures with capital stocks ranging from 100 000 to 2 000 000, names directors across several states, and notes approvals for a permit involving the Saginaw company. It reflects a busy, investment heavy period in the oil industry with cross‑state participation and regional offices.
A Sabine Oil and Marketing company official from Derby reported near Orange that a well reached 220 feet and is progressing. A second crew was hired and more tests planned, with work to continue into the next night to secure a flow.
Corsicana area updates indicate Tesap and Jom W.K M Dick son, veteran workers, secured about 100 artes of land northeast of Corsicana beyond the proven fields. Under the leave terms they will sink several wells within two months and are negotiating with local drillers to begin.
Reports from Anderson Texas indicate Grimes County Development Co on Owens place expects improved oil prospects as a well nears completion. If air is struck Central plans a railroad from Wailer to Slompatent via Andersen to Madieenville and Core gicaba.
Report from Bao Felipe Texas notes Jeoe O Captain Lu’s return to Beaumont last Thursday amid hopeful oil indications at the Ross mound. A major intercompany deal values at 2400 dollars with work planned soon and a great derrick to be erected on Kaoan mound near the ape river.
A June 10 transmission from Hillsboro Texas reports Colonel G W Hardy resigning as colonel of the Third Infantry Texas Volunteer Guard. The letter cites overlong service and wartime duties, urging continuation of state support for volunteer forces and defense education. Also noted is a concurrent revival meeting led by Rev D R White at Cumberland Church.
Religious notices from Corpus Christi Texas report the cornerstone ceremony for a new Presbyterian church with masons and visiting clergy. Protracted meetings continue in Alvin and Webster as plans for a Cumberland Presbyterian church in Bolte are outlined.
Judge Stephen Wear begins Jefferson County district court for the regular term as twelve weeks of sessions start. The docket includes many murder trials and a notable case involving Leon Boitieads, with jurors sworn for the grand jury and numerous named participants listed in the proceedings.
Attorney Moort sues Fort Worth Brewing Company alleging anti trust violations. suit claims the defendant barred competitors from handling any beer other than its own and seeks damages of 80 thousand dollars. Named plaintiffs include Willem Wilma of Otain, Th We and Andereon of Sto Rocoville, Wa hh Durrad of Mell Gunty, and WoON.
A drought worsened by a surge in corn boll weevils prompts farmers to monitor squares for punctures and prepare control measures. Reports describe the weevils’ rapid spread, the need for timely intervention, and community efforts to survey crops and coordinate eradication with regional authorities.
Arrivals include Helgvlsod from Galrealy Port Hades and Oriel from Galves on Shields. Ships depart to Gaines at Hawborg and Thottordan. Convols from Galveston and Hydaspes from Galveston via Brewe Cetly. Hendrikw from Galveston for Womerdagdy Mohawk for Thottordan. Passed Aalaruina Span from Gilveston to Manchester, and Oreadine from Mon real to New York. Trare arrives from Naples, with others sailing from Boston and Lancasterian.
A garbled Fort Worth Texas item reports a fire record involving the Nation al Art Library company and Catherine's Bakery. Details mention a vote tied to an incident and a residence near Gainonvilla, involving a person named Sam Palle and Carl Dilber.
A garbled Texas death notice mentions Kanimas, Texaa, and Kate Girne wife of J W Carter, tax collector, dying recently. It references local agent GW Daffie for a railway line and a war strained area with unclear details about place and date.
A reader from Port Davis Texas writes about government policy and regional development. The letter mentions local county issues, timing, and concerns over remote governance and public works affecting the area.
Fragmentary report notes a proposed quarry near Bt P along the county line drawing scrutiny from Hyal and nearby authorities. The piece hints at regional tension and potential state involvement, with references to Og and local stakeholders.
A garbled OCR passage describes a congressman visiting El Paseo and El Prim, viewing a committee meeting about water storage and river harbors. The text mentions views, delays, and governance, with unclear references to timing, actions, and parties involved.
A dawned prize in June highlights a dispute over a brick project in Orange involving Aum, J Wy Bink, and local officials. The case centers on the contrition of a holding and a plan for a lower floor retail space with a front area, amid mixed opinions on the venture and its impact on the area.
County completed independent jail facility with new building ready by Saturday. Agreement between parties led to construction. facility aims to house prisoners locally in Toph. The project advances local control over inmate housing and operations.
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