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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
3
Report from Beaumont district court details a fight over an oil well and a disputed pipe line. Drillers push a new Spindle Top project amid injunctions, depth reports, and contested ownership while Beaumont neighbors watch the progress and market implications.
Sour Lake June 19. Work resumes on the Gaffey well with the Groman Western Oil Co drilling about one fourth mile south of the lake. Preparations include electrical lighting to prevent fires and ongoing land prospecting as investors visit quietly.
Damon's Mound holdings changed hands in a real estate deal yesterday. Houston headquarters and New York Texas 641 company involvement noted. M M Milley of Salt Lake paid 0 an acre for twenty acres to develop his own project. Judge Yorum of Trollins acts as proofer for Eliases Salley Ol company stockholders. Attorney John Cielerwond of Coluan pin attended, connected to mining. H W Chinn of Weimar represented Cl and Min company.
A court proceeding over a Beaumont property reveals a family dispute related to a trustee James W Swayne. The entire sale, located in Block BS, was handled as a trust transfer with the Boreau Or company ownership referenced in court records.
The machine comparison posted notes the price of light crude oil at 70 cents per barrel with a drop of a few cents since May 16. A weighing pump totaling 24 000 pounds arrived today from Oil City for the Catlinas pipe lines.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Cameron, Texie, and a local company arranging to bore a well. The text mentions a Katee TUTE and movements toward a site with incomplete place names and dates.
The readable text mentions various names and places tied to a battle in Texas. It describes operations at a location called Piolede Plow and notes Monday activities, with several likely proper nouns appearing in a garbled OCR passage.
A fragment lists promoted personnel and units within a military community at Coliter Station, noting commendations approved by the presidwar and various companies and sergeants. The document names numerous individuals across multiple units including Major Kerr, First Sergeant Cu pany Biome, and Sergeant Obi A Adrala, with scattered references to promotions, assignments, and camp roles.
A Texas Supreme Court decision analyzes whether life insurance on a wife’s life, paid to the husband, counts as the husband’s separate property. The case recounts a decade old tragedy and disputes over community debts and ownership of the deceased wife’s half of the community estate.
The report lists ships and their origins and destinations with uncertain spellings. Vessels include Hispania from Port Limon and Rio for New York, Galvenstead and Enimes among arrivals from various ports. The text mixes dates and routes, reflecting a busy harbor schedule with multiple Ocean vessels in transit.
Stable at La Grange Texas where Flermann Mensing's stable faced a minor dispute. Details unclear due to OCR errors but indicates routine activity at the farm on a June date.
Brewing oe beg fet cunrautees Uae waa ieee end uusest cinined.
Beaumont Texas June 19 anonymous letters aimed at discrediting City Health Officer Capsoun fueled rumors of a plot in the city. Officials say no such conspiracy exists and urge residents to dismiss rumors while confirming health authority forces investigations into the letters.
A fragmentary piece from Harper’s Boxar discusses fatigue and sleeplessness among women. It explores fatigue’s sources, troubling daily routines, and the question of what relieves wakefulness. The text references relaxation methods and cautions about overwork and nervous strain without concrete, modern medical detail.
The State probes Eugene Wall Gane in Texas for the Brooks murder motive as witnesses recount threats and prior acts. Details include claims of planning and testimony about actions before the crime. Court records show involvement of local residents and alleged ties to a bank and figures named Graham, Sumeral Welle, and Clete Rowe in Green city.
A damaged OCR fragment references an alderman transfer and ordinance by the Enasive cCommisive to street committees. It mentions January 1 and a transfer of authority from an Abolish ward to a street committee, but the text is incomplete and unclear.
A letter from Texas Governor Barer and a Women's Health Protective group urges directing funds donated for Galveston relief to graves and burial costs. The request emphasizes aiding families and property owners while noting limited resources hinder broader square improvements and rapid replies are requested.
Fragmented text describes county actions on water, cotton, and public works. Mentions barrels of water, canals, and plans tied to agriculture and infrastructure. Unclear names, dates, or locations due to garbled OCR.
A local proposal seeks to drain a stagnant creek to prevent health risks and improve water flow. Officials discuss plans, costs, and responsibilities, with residents watching the impact on nearby land and drainage districts.
Tribal fragments report a Tempe gathering of Democratic leaders from Bell County with references to party committees and chairperson changes. Details on attendees and outcomes are unclear amid OCR errors but indicate a discussed slate and internal motions.
Professor Harrington of A. mel Mf. culjane Ase examined the specimen found between Anforaon and Land Spring in Grimes County. The fossil is described as a very valuable clawed feature, notably thicker and broader than typical finds in Texas, with a substantial noneldergible area surrounding it.
Mr and Mrs GW A Cline will host a dower fund social Thursday night to aid Ulster Mime Josephito Woden sea pont and others. Mike Mionie Poote of Tilistoro attends as guest of Mr PF Saute.
At a Ge school meeting in Alvin Texas in June teachers were elected to positions including principal C. Abies and others. The minutes show appointments for four later terms and votes confirming assignments among staff members.
Census gathering ordered by city officials to count residents and housing. The plan notes last year’s figures and outlines the number of blocks and dwellings to be surveyed, with emphasis on local population and building counts.
Fragmented stream of early 20th century notes warns that drought and canal moisture loss endanger harvests. Mentions Millibrand and Taylor, irrigation, and saltwater intrusion risks to fields and grain crops across regions, urging action before May.
A train collision near McKinney injured numerous riders with several reported serious cases. Witnesses describe debris spraying through car windows and some passengers trapped or amid evacs as crews worked to assist the injured and assess damage.
A report states Nortiy Texan Normal graduates were deemed not entitled to certificates. It alleges widespread irregularities in state exams and notes the教育 authority’s action against many graduates.
A Greenville Texas bond issue approved plans for a new school building. The measure authorized funding and detailed allocations aimed at supporting construction and related costs for the Keven Mem project, with city officials confirming the bond proceeds would cover costs and debt service.
Proceedings in the Luttrell case continued in Greenville with attorney witnesses and the trial adjourned to a later afternoon session. The prosecution pursues its evidentiary path as the January date looms.
Falls County Texas saw the Falls County Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy organized last night in Marlin. Misa Kate L Daffin of Bonle serving as state secretary to D C Mew B C Clown, was elected president and a large turnout of residents attended.
Fragmentary note lists venues and names across New Orleans New York Washington Buffalo and other places. Mentions hotels streets and individuals such as T F Gemner J Holle and Valente Weestngns with scattered travel references and advertising hints.
The ad touts Stein-Bloch tropical suits praised for coolness without vests, with well finished pants allowing disposal of coats. It boasts substantial savings on the suit set and recommends Manhattan shirts with plaited bosoms in Madras and Zephyr materials priced from 1.50 to 4.50.
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