New Wells Opened and Oil Deals Reported at Spindle Top
The Beaumont firm led by Tom Briabt closed a stock deal on the Kelish-Ward tract at Spindle Top and two new wells on Clock 20 along with a refinery expansion near Sour Lake. Export Pipe Line Co announces an oil sale of up to 7,000,000 barrels with August deliveries and Joint operations by Central Authority and Lone Acre Oil. Directors and officers listed include A Towne Stephen M Scott and Gordon S Ofte. Henry S Boykin named general manager of Lone Acre Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mepishant Beaumont Company
Tom Briabt
Kelish-Ward
Ex- Grew & Co
Courtace
Arthur
Cnr
Opr
Burer
Amhur
Plasuirte
Anmean
A. Towne
Stephen O M. Scott
B. Broussard
Dancin McMoetfrey J. Hopkins
Gordon S. Ofte
Bett
S. Hunter
Smith Sees Encouraging Signs In South Texas Oil
C Smith of La Porte reports growing optimism about oil prospects in South Texas from Burhers Hill and nearby fields. Drilling at several sites yields gas bubbling, with water wells and a gas show prompting continued operation near Sour Lake and Vealco area.
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Smith
C. Smith
la Porte
South Texas
Barber's
Mie
Burhers
Bratt- Velasco
Rarber
Galveston
la Forte
Tragedy Strikes as Gunfire Ends Two Lives
In Corpus Christi Texas Arthur Prank, a local restaurant keeper, shot Guillermo Señeros and then killed himself near the restaurant. Señeros died at the scene as Prank died shortly after, leaving a tangle of debt and threats behind. Both men were about 27 and described as quiet prior to the event, with Prank having recently lived in Grande City.
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Corpus
Tezan
Mar
Arthur Prank
Pratia
Frang
Franz
Ludnek
Board of Directors Named for Sour Lake Springs Company
The board of directors for the Sour Lake Springs Company is listed including Dr Nou art Bourne Cy Ly Jones Gilveston WH Denon and Argthey Sir Altouin AL Eper og Bin Antoulo J Co Wilworth Cigale Granewald Chi Swit Lake Ainvlod PS Lovell J Prankel McD Alscott Crowies Tay E.R. Botts I Kirby Kerrville. Old officers are to be reelected for the next year as the company plans continued service.
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Clohnig
Colui
Tocy
Deligeel
Bodr Lake Springs Company
OM J. Pell
Nou Art Bourne
Cy Ly
Jones
Gilveston
Denon
Arothey
Sir Altouin
I AL Eper
bin Antoulo
J. Co Wilworth
Cigale
Granewald
Dosti
Chi. Swit
Lake Ainv
Beaumont Oil Fields Statement Issued Amid Turmoil
An official statement from Beaumont on the oil fields is released as discussion grows. The executive committee of the Meanment of michange and board of trade outlines current conditions, noting wells with varying pressure and ongoing questions about drilling and flow, with public interest and industry figures weighing in.
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Beaumont
Oil Exchange
ADP
Michange
Board of Trade
A. D
Walang
Peljee
Chaeithen
Horwood Company
Thorpe
Jennings Oil Company Directors Resignations and Elections
An afternoon meeting of Jennings Oil Company directors sees F W Taenke and J D Williams resign as treasurer and secretary. Alba Heywood elected secretary, Taenke joins the board, and the company awaits word on Pine operations and shipments. In Grayson County, Denison reports violent weather with wind and rain damaging crops and delaying oil work.
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Jonpines
F. Rawson
Trossucer
Alba Heywood
Alin Heywood
Taenke
Jenin Fae
el Mimaria
Cor
Welieth
Grayson Canty
Denison
Texas
Movement of Ocean Vessels At Gulf and East Ports
Special to The Post reports multiple ships arriving at Pascagoula and Algiers with cargoes and crews from New York and Calcutta. Vessels include Sehoninre Cuord So Carver and SEN Nritle CAn Eh, along with Towline. Port entries mention Bablar Pass Port and Breakwater, and risers bound for Galveston.
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Pascagoula
Carver
Rewton
Hughes
Aim
New York
Bablar Pass
Mads
Thaght
Camus
Raljod
Teateln tNov
Tiyetinlle
Altay iNor
Borns de Tore
Kekare
Spat
Hayes
Breakwater
Parite Risa Bele
Port Bari
Georgetown Winner Captures Both B G Prizes at Firemen Tournament
Georgetown claimed both boys and girls prizes in the firemen’s tournament with Belton finishing second in one event and Italy second in the other. Waco Texas May 16 Georgetown won the afternoon cup and relay for the first time, defeating Benford and Seguin in a crowded field as Cameron, Catlin, and other entrants contributed to a spirited show.
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Belton
Italy
Waco
Texas
J. L. Davenpot
Wirlicae
William
Aberuwing
McKinney
M. Wehardé
Mirus
Pep
Bulli
Spreuhion
Tnt
Amelgi
Opics
Stork
Ascotiation
Ellink
Ahoe Wikstan
Wy Wei
Hose
O'Connor
Vine
McKinsey Department
Piper
Jins
Cheewum
San Marcos
Wilerodt
Georgetown
Everethnie
Wace
Windy Avetin
Cameron Pach
Heltan
Catlin
Aig
Thalys
Makins
Fight in earnest over congressional district reapportionment
Baton Rouge dispatch reports a heated fight in the Louisiana legislature as lawmakers push to redraw districts. A joint committee will draft a bill with the Seventh district set to include Acadia Avorellis Calcasien Cameron Grant Rapides St Lon Vernon, while railroad and insurance issues also figure in the debate.
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Baton Rouge
Legielature
Congress
Sojous
Henstor Barrett
Pewpatead
Pdor
Acadia
Avorellis
Calcablen
Cymeron
Grant
Rapides
St Lon
Vernon
Noes
Hethit
Smith
Tunnigh
Privdtels
Ite Insurance Policins
Bibbe
Levee
Warrant Exchanges and Carnival Preparations Stir Galveston
May 15 Galveston county commissioners defer a wall bond resolution amid debate on employment wages for laborers. Carnival plans advance with King Nona arrival in Tremont and preparations for parade routes as bonds and warrants face exchanges. Frank Corbin to leave Galveston News after long service. Authorities report a fatal shooting in Virginia Paint with a wide investigation underway.
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Galveston
Texas
Menird
Amelia
Wice
Monard
2D. RB
Beniferman
Det
Texan
May
Julious Jockuarh
Pilsivest League
Tremont Tireet
Nona
Sepia
Alent
Alloranda Jedding
Potton
Frank Corbin
Galverston
Exon
Galveston News
Noreatter
Mexico City Faces Alarm as Volcano Colima Smokes
Mexican authorities report Colima volcano active with smoke visible near the city. Residents fear eruption as tremors and landslide risks prompt warnings and evacuations in surrounding areas.
New Orleans Franchise Suit Stops Sale of Sewer Property
Taxpayers in New Orleans win a civil district court action to block the sale of property held by the old New Orleans Sewer Company to the city. Judge Bills grants a permanent injunction to bar the purchase, applying to the franchise and related claims by taxpayers and their attorneys.
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New Orleans
Civil District Court
Boley Feadteed
Cty of
New Clits
Mile Mide
Messe
Brenna Att Douelle
Alan
Entertainment Afternoon at Eckhardt Residence
A charitable event at Mrs W R Eckhardt's home this afternoon runs from 4:20 to tam featuring a light bearer circle program for children and adults. Proceeds support the MethEliat parsonage, with children entitled to special entertainments amid music and civic acts.
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Mra. W. R. Eckhardt
Tam
Sdcjal Circle
Shearn Elimreh
Lee
Nn Metheliat
Lee Ball Testimony Narrows After Pinpoint Philippine Testimony
Captain Lee Ball of Texas testified before the Senate committee on Philippine affairs about conditions in the islands under Macabebe scouts. The evidence offered little sensational value and did not favor administration claims, with critics citing water cure allegations and wartime acts.
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Washington
Lee Ball
Texas
Penite Palippites
Geome
Moniik
Seater Culberson
Hall
Berson
Caprain Hall
Lelie
Uim
Captain Mall
Wall
Sul Beniquariers
Philippines
Jacuti HH
Willie
Missouri
Vandivert
Borhburne
Amerlene
Elgne
Lucy
Americin
Vanllveroh
Hepharn
Iowa
Vanediver
Confederacy
Vaidheer
Mr Hephers
Hepburn
Willatie
Hepboy
Willermosa
Wayne
Mesarlint
Split in Prospect Prompts Fresh House Debate
A lively session of the House of Representatives is expected as members take up a Fowler and Standard bill. Discussion centers on retirement measures, currency extensions, and bank expansion, with plans for a tense exchange on multiple points.
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House of Representatives
Rand
Les
Receiver Appointed at San Antonio Bank Case
On May 1 W oJ Bimmeane and others applied to appoint a receiver for The Soank sid Deposit Company of America. The receiver is to take control of property at 515 Navarro and manage the company’s affairs. Outstanding obligations are stated as paid up to date.
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San Antonio
bin Antonio
Toros
W. Oj
Bimmeane
Sid Deposit Company
Ametica
Undefined fragment prompts unclear record
The readable text fragment mentions beer, ale, and a kitchen or brewery context with unclear names and nonstandard phrasing. No coherent event or people can be determined from the excerpt.
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Dein
Lake Springe Company
Wil Ari Douper
Tuaupet
Lowe Io
J. M. Guffer
Tee Cain
Pittsburg
Desemont
Henry S Boykin
Lone Acre Oil Company
Bovili
Gites Petroleum Company
Lions Mere
Bollers
Leon Ly Tise
Sion Ot
Slyc, Park
SOO
Ve. Pamcroni
INS
K. and
Gladys
Barber's Hill Field
Belview
Bathar's Hill
Sour Lake
Lake
Trsan
Mackie
Outer Petroleum Company
Arthur Pranz
Fam Park
Wv. Crawford
A. Henrie
M.J. Weister
THE
Jennings Oil Company
Grove
Georgetown A
Louisiana
Capital
Billy
Island City
Wily H
Jnetice Barry
Virginia
Lange
Govehiek
Dai
Howastiay
Cade Wien
Cas
Bears
Mexico
Colimala
Mexico City
Fayhon
Phalpatittars
Sode
Corbina
Tbs
Jos
Shinee
Fremont
Miodotala
Culberson
Theo. Keller K
Reace Poudry
Watilly
Hiroken
Princeton
Manhattan
Kiam
Mammoth Clothier
Dragmlata
Pillot’s Book Store
Houston, Texas
Peerlom
C. L. & Thee
Dering, Jr
North Carolina Society
Be Hi Delmonice
Betts & Betts & Dyar
Eeleara
Sige
Serta Denny
Amema
St. Charles St
New Orleana
James Bute
Houston
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