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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1901
Page
3
June 17 Beaumont reports cropping operations near Spindle Top. rumors claim oil strikes and derrick activity. Wyse and Wyse allied figures discuss refinery potential and dangers. officials warn about pressures, possible fires, and rival company activity amid market speculation. Local correspondents note inconsistent reports and pending confirmations.
The fragment discusses women's health issues tied to monthly illness and disease, urging prompt treatment. It references supposed cures and cautions against ineffective remedies, mentioning terms like inflammation, weakness, and a product Bradfeld's in a period medical context.
The record lists closing quotations for Houston oil stocks with numerous company names and figures across Beaumont, Houston, and surrounding areas. Included are Beaumont Petroleum, Savant, Columbia Creek, and Mechanics Bank, noting city and regional trading details.
reports from Hodeton and Orange County describe wells being drilled and capped as companies like Guffer & Galey and Export Moon and Pipe Wine move forward with land development. officials note a rising activity with rigs arriving near Anglston and Navasota, suggesting a countywide drilling surge and public access to some operations.
The El Paso Oil Company of El Paso Texas was incorporated today with capital stock of 390000 dollars. Purposes include prospecting for oil and other minerals. Directors include A Courchesne W Williams A EK Albers Ronis A Kie rds J G Hilsinger BR Latta Kwnuor Wi H Craft Pete Martines Fred Fenchier all of El Paso.
Wharton County records show the J. M. Guffey company filing lease documents for record in Wharton Texas during mid June. Deputy County Clerk J Blair provided access, with details reflecting typical county record activity and property interests.
The Woolmen of the World Mogoolly camp No 14k unveiled a monument at HR T Wilson's grave in Elgin Texas. An immense crowd gathered for the ceremony with notable attendees and the event depicted as a major local pageant.
A district executive meeting in Meridian set a July Fourth convention with a show of political unity. The committee recommended June 29 primaries in all counties and discussed election logistics including Meridan’s site and district turnout.
Fragmentary note details a scene in Jennings Louisiana with a board beginning work to level a street and assess tax fees. Multiple garbled words obscure exact actions but reference a board composed at PF A Dowlen and jobs BR.
Navasota Texas June 17. The board of school trustees met in special session. Prof. A. Brown was re elected superintendent of the schools. Wills Av Werton Avetin van Mata Gimowsty to teach sixth grade and to serve as principal of the intermediate department. AL Boom M. AL from Texas University joins as full faculty. A colored assistant principal position remains open. The district completes its teaching staff except for the color line and a few missing roles.
A fragmented Beaumont budget item discusses Texas weather, local officials, and public works. Mentions Georgn A Brittin, the Chicago convention, and various court actions, with references to arrests, post positions, and political shifts.
A fragmented Orange Local Notes item ties Charbon Grange leaders to county matters and a TPAC meeting in Washington. Names include J. A. Andrews and Charley Bol among others. The report mentions scheduling, attendance, and humorous asides amid community updates and travel details.
Fragmentary item notes the completion of a telegraph exchange project in Hempstead, mentioning Western Tolrttra and a colored Tapriat, with reference to water and dawn. The readable lines imply a local progress update and potential delays in the communication link.
Fragmentary report notes a trial case with witnesses and a world of events near Gat gate and Sinuavilie. It mentions a 4th c oop and ai and a Neodinen figure, with references to Abd conmifortalty and Rona. Details unclear but indicates upcoming trial proceedings.
Hearne Texas June 17 Carnival representatives detritate notices for an Elke carnival in Ennie on July 4 6 and 7 with low excursion rates for large crowds. A busy program includes railway shipments and local officials, with church and civic leaders noted among attendees.
Major N P Hous resumes management of the State Messenger and Brenig News in Mexia Texas after purchasing additional interest. The sale includes all papers previously owned by Olive W Whitby and others who have moved to Richmond. The piece notes a local birthday event for Captain D M Storer and a timeline of ownership shifts.
A fragmented OCR passage describes Patton Seminary and related institutions with references to educators and students. It mentions chairs, lectures, and the concept of religious and moral instruction within the school setting. The text also references a poem and advertisements connected to sermon delivery and the educational column.
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