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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1902
Page
3
Nashville Cumberland Park hosted a congested race meet with swift times and strong bets as local and visiting horses raced through the afternoon. Baseball results from New York St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston and other cities filled a busy sports page with multiple outcomes and standings.
Churchill Downs hosts the Kentucky Derby on May 2 with four colts among top Western turf prospects. The spring meet opens with a robust field and strong stables, as announced Derby starters indicate a competitive race at the old course.
A 1890 Eau Claire notice urges women to slow spring cleaning labor to avoid breakdowns, headaches, and fatigue. It cites failure to rest and recommends Dr Williams Pink Pills for relief, noting widespread availability by mail and local agents.
OCR fragment references McDowell and Dale with times and owners, mentions J Ranch, Bennett Co's champion, Abe Frank Caubeau and Jos W Moore's champion, Inventor and Tiny williane with Lit in a post time context.
The attorney general's department on May 2 sought guidance from Rio Grand about whether a single individual may hold multiple county level offices including county judge justice of the peace ex officio notary public and foreman of the grand jury.
A low quality transcription notes errors and mentions an umpire and fielding issues. It references a 1:30 time and various garbled phrases. The readable elements describe a baseball or similar game with noting errors and official timing.
Beaumont reports indicate growing interest in the Spindle Top area as acreage to the east and north rises in value for storage and tankage. News cites potential owners, deep-well activity, and regional speculation on a new gusher, with oil firms and contractors preparing for extended drilling and related infrastructure.
The Port Arthur team will host the Cawthens for two games this Saturday and Sunday. The Cawthens have added Mennen to their roster and aim to challenge a strong South Texas squad. Special gates free for ladies, vendors listed, and local players named, with several probable position assignments noted.
The Texas Intercollegiate Athletic meet opens at the University with events in hurdles, pole vault, shot put, high jump, discus, and relay. Participants include teams from Austin College and the Agricultural and Mechanical College with officials and judges listed for track and field trials.
Choynski defeated Werily in the fifth round before a Buffalo crowd, displaying grit and power. McCoy beat Russell in Philadelphia in six rounds, while a Milwaukee draw pitted Tommy Bran against Brick Montgomery. Other notes include a Texas shoot club election and Ag College track teams preparing for Austin events.
Sceptre won the 1st race at Nowwarket rice festival with Lennon aboard on May 2. May day winner beat Wildelie Way and Back Fancy. Fourteen Briswale finished fourth.
In Washington on May 2 Secretary Hay submitted to the senate a letter arguing for postponement of the Louisiana Purchase Expedition from I-14M. Accompanying it was a letter from Chairman Spree and other related communications detailing the rationale and supporting documents for the delay.
Fragmentary document lists names such as Muratail Masterson Mundy and Clarke with a reference to a See Bites career general and a campus prospecting purpose. Likely a business or legal filing note lacking clear actions or dates.
In Brownwood May 1 three oil companies organized with local and outside investors announce plans to drill multiple wells. The Texas Central Oil Company reports a 1058 foot depth drill yielding about eight barrels per day, with deeper tests anticipated. Brown County Company aims to raise 50000 for two wells on twenty acres and contracts for equipment. Officers and stock details are listed for both groups as preparations begin near the courthouse area.
In Nacogdoches County oil fields Navogdocher and partners report a well down 980 feet with a 20 barrel vein at 340 feet and a good vein at 700 feet. The Macmoth Oil Minera and land, west of Chirene, claim several strong wells and plans to drill deeper. John W Kirby company says its CML City property wells near 80 barrels and may extend to Wikana depth as options. The ground shows potential cheap ground and improving conditions as contracts near completion.
The Arnold place on Haler Mound near Columbia Texas remains about 100 feet deep. Progress since the January 10 gas blowout has been slow due to repeated difficulties delaying operations for weeks. Drilling now resumes in earnest with backers hopeful the long series of troubles is ending and depth goals will be reached.
May 2 report from High Island Texas indicates Guffey No 1 on Codes hosting down 800 feet amid harsh pack. Guffey No 2 and Gatley No 2 show rotary process progress with varying depths and status. Marbleery for Gatley Ni 4000 and Smith title placement planned this week. All piping from the Blt Four well extracted except for pars of longhive and driers still erring to tle. The Thin well stood at 1070 feet two weeks before the accident, causing real estate quiet and ongoing production disruption.
In Jennings Louisiana on May 2 during routine drilling at about 1000 feet a blowout forced oil and sand mud fifty feet above the derrick. After a partial relief the sand packed again and the drill cable parted delaying further work for several days. Driller Dobbins said the team would remove the wand to resume once freed. They were within 200 feet of the target when the sand surged.
May 1 report from Minha Texas notes delays at Damon Mound as Goffey No 1 well loses 1600 feet of pipe while attempting recoveries. A new piping trial has been received and sink plans move to May 10 with interested parties arranging a test well.
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