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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1901

Page

3

Gold Said Found in Beaumont Well Drilling Progress

Beaumont Texas May 23 Reports say a metallic substance found near a well showed gold to observers though owner Mr Stratford cautioned he did not claim a find. The crew drilled to over five hundred feet in three days while working on a sand bearing formation with oil indications and continued to push to deeper depths as drilling and casing proceed.

Texas Stratford Nuda Stray Galt Strat Cosliers Menling Wiggins Op Lea Herry

Mystery Well Sample Sparks Lake Charles Interest

In Lavearies near Welsh four miles east of Lake Charles a sample from a drilled well was collected after a reported strike. The sample, authenticated by Clyde, suggested a depth of about 218 feet with promising quality. Local officials and a coroner led by Dr Watkins and J J Geary coordinated the investigation with Lake Charles residents watching closely for practical judgment.

Lavearies Weles Aréenaux Everbody Tuiliinge Syodieath Watkins J. J. Geary Sha Pank

A New Waller County Company Forms in Hempstead

Hempstead, Texas May 23 The Waller County Natural Gas and Oil company organized at the courthouse last evening with nine directors listed and officers named including A G Live... as president T Krein as treasurer and E Montgomery as secretary The firm plans operations as soon as sufficient funds are raised.

Waller County Hempstead Texas Waller County Natural Gas and OM Company Court House Jh. & Cony Ad. Harver Fi Montesery Sparks of Ghiiligs What M.S. Rolitixen Kam Farquahar TT Erwin A. G. Lipseemh Aline Amt T. T. Krein E Montgomery Dy Ghups Treaenrer Begli Rajsoit

Directors of Chileta's Oil plan rapid holdings development

Orange Texan reports that at a directors meeting May 23 the Chileta's Oil Company decided to advance plans to begin buying orborrowing to secure more property and prepare for a neighboring pipeline project. The move aims to develop the holdings as rapidly as possible.

Orange Texan Chileta’s Oil Company Ove

Beare the Bigeatare af sera AL The Kind Low Have Always Bought

The readable parts indicate a small item about a brand or phrase repeatedly used with trust in advertising. The fragment hints at a marketing slogan or label and notes that the saying has long-standing recognition. No clear person or organization could be confirmed.

Guffy Company to Build Ten Giant Tanks

Pittsburg May 2 The J. M. Gay Petroleum company of Texas contracted with Riter-Conley Manufacturing in the city for ten tanks each with 115000 barrel capacity. The tanks will be the largest ever manufactured and the contract runs to completion this year.

Pittsburg J. M. Gay Petroleum Company of Texas Riter-Conley Manufacturing Companys Iargeatevar

Oil Companies Charter Passes Five Million Capital Plan

A May 23 notice from Austin lists multiple oil firms chartered with capital stock totals around five million dollars. Directors include Charles Dillingham and Henry Pidella, with firms registering in Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas, and Texas among others.

Austin Texas Primpny Hotteton Capital Directere Charles Dillingham Hoeynten Udlwrt Ienry Pidella Henry Ht Ces Wis Kansan City Monore Monatel4 Johsons Creek Mimiy Charlee Lo Kanlinan New York Tealde Ul Company of Tealde oStiapada Woo Lieremody Rhelner Ireniaris Pallium We Mansom Don Vangie Myatert the Glove Ont Company of Claiveston

DERRICK AT WEGSTER REPORTS NEW WELL PROJECT

In Texas on May 22 Alvin locals note a seventy two foot derrick for Guilly MWibolem company in Weygster area. Engineers plan to drill priming wells to supply power. machinery expected to arrive soon for operations. Observers discuss prospects, local reactions, and nearby interests including Houston-based investors and regional firms.

Webiteh Texaa Guily Mwibolem Company Abin Tipe Elie Macrlebare Webster Houston Company Alvin Texas Minars George D. Brows W. Taylor J. M. Harlese Ol Companny Hogston Come Olf Lamik

Reported Strike in Caldwell County Texas May

Fragmented report from Lewkbert Texas describes a strike in Caldwell County with unclear details. The text references development work, new comments, and questions ownership and control but lacks coherent facts or dates.

Caldwell County Lewkbert Texas CIA

Oll in a Waco Well Woes Texan May 23

A Bell Water Company well near the valley attracts attention as oily seepage from an old vein surfaces. The discovery follows years of minor concern after the well was sunk and sewerage history hints at lingering underground leakage.

Texan Iinet Bell Water Company Velly Fe

Texas Drilling Venture Near Velasco and Waco

A party from Waco led by J. T. Miller departed for Telumcana Creek to drill a new well about four miles from Velasco. They aim to sink a bore several hundred feet, reporting initial progress and anticipation of oil or gas potential in the area near Velasco and Payne.

Waco Texas J. T. Miller Payne Aera

McKinley Hails San Francisco Visit and Manila Bay Victory

President McKinley lavishly addressed the Ohio Society of California and San Francisco crowds. He met Irving M. Scott and a San Francisco veteran group, praised comrades from the Civil War, and viewed Philippine conflict troops at the Presidio. He lauded American unity and thanked citizens for support as he recalled Manila Bay victory.

McKinley Manila Bay ii Elvr

Texas wool clip seen with limited sales and warehoused stock

May 22 report from San Angelo notes only minor concentration activity in Texas wool markets. Opening prospects are cautious with few bids and some expectations of a break, while local agents report sizable stocks warehoused and about two hundred thousand pounds carried by local commissions.

San Angelo Texas

Lampasdh Sheepmen Absence Evening Clippings Review

A fragmented text notes Sheepmen absence and market activity with scattered details about delivery, storage, and pricing. It mentions twelve counts, a hospital, and mentions of a plot and dead, with unclear dates and places. The overall sense is a chaotic report of agricultural and local events with uncertain entities.

Marble Wolls Texas Mag Sits Week Clip

Marble Wolls reports from Texas as a magistrate sits through a week. The piece notes a bold stance and calls for action on a major deal, with a claimant named We Oil or Oiler involved and Ollyte’s inclusion.

Marble Wolls Texas Ollyte

Stray cattle theft report and suspect details in Bremond area

The sheriff’s department outlines a cattle theft case involving a Vos or Was group near Bremond, listing descriptions of two white males and multiple items stolen or recovered. The notice names suspects like AdienL Information to OF Peterson and references to local grave digger John Thomas and other residents, with emphasis on footwear and signs of entry.

Crockett Hare Hleh Peterson Thera priCrackertt Sherk Howmatan John Thomas Jersey W. Baldelityer Beth Aatnia Theral Ceiera A. B. Anileevon

Proposal for canal connects Lake Bagie to Buffalo Bayou

The article outlines plans for a canal starting near Lake Bagie crossing two rivers east of Rosenlers and south of Pichmont. It would run about thirty five feet wide and ten feet deep, with a capital of ten million. Possible extension to Buffalo Bayoon at Houston is discussed as groundwork for increased rice acreage.

Bagie Lake Bertia Wer Arngos Rosenlers Pichmont Faether Cours Buffalo Bayoon Touston

Barricaded Man in Cane Fon Home Prompts Police Action

In Wilk Port Texas May 2 a reportedly unbalanced man barricaded inside his Cane fon residence after a shooting during an arrest attempt by constable Lobe. Officers expect to resolve the standoff tonight without further bloodshed as the suspect remains inside and a possible recovery for the wounded officer is anticipated.

Wilk Port Texas Ed Long Cantean Lobe Tfia

Meeting of Houston Cavalry Arranges Entertainment Details

A meeting of the Houston Cavalry discussed arranging entertainment for an upcoming event next Tuesday. Corporal Hh 8 Amturgie chaired the session and listed participants including Lewis' orchestra and several named attendees. After presentations, dancing followed the proceedings.

Hevntot Civaliyell Arrngeomot Hindlom Amturgie Linton Hil Te Peticipaton Lewis Rugtiye Neel Atbs I. A Hellen Stew Lillenie

Reference to Sam Allien Lumber Company decision clarified

A lower court confirms the Ite decision in the reference involving Sam Allien Lumber Company. The ruling addresses the Tower-emei't case and related proceedings, noting the roles of Steiliie Myer and others in the court’s considerations. The opinion discusses recoveries and possible implications for the SUNY Allon matter within the broader fiduciary context.

Sam Allien Lumber Company Testondiy Oftif Strien Emei't Steiliie Myer Wien Suny Tns Trace National Bank di Elnashen Pontine Waite Anton Uti Dieter Eeiatt Alijelied

Farmers Congress Held at Mechingey Texas May Meeting

A chaotic report lists attendees and officers of the Farmers Congress meeting at Mechingey Texas. The text names numerous individuals and roles, noting a session held in the court room and adjournment subject to the president's call.

Mechingey Texas Mer Deliogaton Mariners Sponge College Station Selertadt Wyoal Diaboc Thorn Rem Willhet W. A. Bhien Mack Bintth Hadwen A.W. Krolebten Londvix TL. Wert J Ay Metutr Dots Tieer John -M Svene Cignet Will W. Beseorth Dw. Witwer Iless Pyar

Malaria Causes Illness Tied to Tasting Cane?

Fragmentary OCR notes reference malaria, illness, and a likely sugar industry context with mentions of Commercial National, Mr Tobey, and Houston institutions. Details are unreadable, but the items imply health issues linked to a local or national pest or agricultural topic.

Ratires Commercial National Tobey Os Sheynun Tle Manette National Tank Houston

Malaria Weakens Despite Taviviesw Treatment Claim

A fragmented report notes malaria saps strength and references Taviviesw hil Tanke as a treatment claim. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate health concern and contested remedy. The piece mentions weakness from malaria and an asserted cure, with no verifiable results.

Mammoth Canal Proposal Links Golorads and Brazos Rivers

The Wharton Texan reports a large canal project proposal to connect the Colorado and Brazos rivers via a mammoth canal. Surveyors are currently in the field gathering data as plans unfold, marking the early stage of a major irrigation and transport undertaking.

Golorads Bernard and Brazos Rivers Wharton Texan Peetie Wearing & Petit Pont

Wreck on the Katy Near Neale Delays Twelve Hours

A small wreck on the Katy near Neale caused a long delay of twelve hours. Investigators reported limited details as crews worked at the scene and traffic was diverted while repairs were made.

Katy Neale Howe

They Work While You Sleep Cas Candy Cathartic

Genuine tablets stamped CCC repair digestion liver and bowels while you rest. Sold by druggists, not in bulk. Copy warns against bulk sales and promotes nighttime personal care.

C.C.C Joc

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