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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1902
Page
5
The report outlines oil field activity centered on Port Arthur and Beaumont with plans for new wells and pipe lines. Key figures include local executives, the Southern Pacific line, and Beaumont refining prospects, as activity targets expansion and higher grade crude.
In Clay County Henrietta May 4 report shows Beasts well reaching 626 feet with oil indications but delayed by mechanical failures. Attempts to remove broken tubing caused a 8 inch setback. work paused for machinery repairs and contractor delays. The Enatt Jeter well reached 825 feet but no current activity due to equipment breakdown.
The Good Luck Ol company of South Dakota received authority to do business in Texas on May 8. The capital stock is listed at 50,000 dollars with a Texas office tag located at Reauimont.
In Galveston Texas on May 4 the Tremont hotel registrar shows about half the guests are Smith family members from Cambridge and Ti. The group plans to relocate to Alto Let aiming to settle there after finding few suitable inns. Registered Smiths include W M Smith Amelia Smith and several others with variations of Smith.
May 4. Letten Springs Texas remains quiet as investigators probe the fatal shooting of postmaster Harris. Neighborholder, who shot Harris and fled, was captured hours later. Authorities describe Holder as mentally unfit. the motive remains unclear amid local upheaval.
Sugarland Texas May 4 1kesis ts to arrive there from Colpue Chilsth. Ed Connitomhin and C. to receive: as (ho) scheduled.
Central Texas reports a downpour but insufficient rain for wheat and oats. Crops in Caldwell, Travis, and surrounding counties show improvement after recent rains, yet farmers fear continued drought and call for timely moisture across regions including King, Wharton, and Bell counties.
May 4 Nav asota Texas report describes Confederate Decoration Day observances by Navasota Odd Fellows and local citizens. The article details a robbery and safe destruction at the Navasota Lumber Company during the day’s events, with mentions of attendees, officials, and plans for a firefighter parade and memorial services.
Prescription No S651 shows a filing and amendments. The document lists several names and references to medical terms, with limited readable details. Further clarification is needed to identify the responsible authority, exact actions, and dates.
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