Oil Field Ambitions Centered on Bullock Survey
Beaument Texas May 24 An effort is made to organize holders of property the Bullock survey northwest of Spindle Top hill to drill a deep well. D. C. Lively and other promoters push a project to reach a 2000 foot plus well aiming to benefit all parties. Attorney General Well and Gray discuss reviewing companies claimed to represent Standard Oil. Local figures like Mr. Young of Galvestown and Mr. Cummings of Houston attend meetings about shipments and pricing as activity in the oil field continues despite heat and travel slowdowns.
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Beaument
Texas
Jgg
Bullock Survey
Wase Beavant
Bullock
D. C
Attery
Gray
Standard Oil Company
R. Cummings
Houston
Hamburg
Germany
Cummings Oye
Lucas
Cuttings
Amall Tmple
Tie Erie
Cuige
Cumiulnze
Gebritie Prtedn
Anid Pri
Theo
Mtr. Cummingsoa
Dm. Guts Potretening Company
Caniglnges
Dnt
Waslicks
Themmient
Nutial
Wand Compwniee
R.W. Gamble & CO
Main Street
Preparations for Boring Progress in Calcasieu Fields
No new developments today in the Calcasieu oil region Lake Charles May 24. Citizens and prospectors visited Welsh to inspect a promising well from yesterday and reports from Winton suggest the Stribling Bowles well nears a strike. Machinery ordered for two Vincent field wells, and Forward Reduction Company expands holdings by 14 000 acres.
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Lake Charles
Calenelen
Yeaterday
Winton
Vincent [Iled
Jousex
Nferimarion Bis Beer Allouweil
J. B. Walkins
Andrews Artesian Well Company
Walkis Yeoeh
Ely
D G Raffenreid Claims Half Humphreys Survey Interest
Congressman KR De Graffenreid of Texas buys Thomas Anderson’s share in the Humphreys survey where oil lands lie. He argues his claim is strong and may avoid court action. Proposals for settlement reportedly discussed but none agreed. The basis involves P Hunghers’ two daughters and a marriage to an American.
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Humphreys
Democrat
Beaumont
Texas
KR. C. de Graffenfeid
Texas Atetriet
Thomas Anerson
de Geaffenretil
P. Hunghrers
Mand
Mae Ona Ana
Land dispute reveals vast Panola tract ownership
Fragmentary text describes a county court case over property assets. It mentions De Grafe and a vast tract worth millions, plus additional land valued at $90.00 and more, with disputes over control of half the estate and related interests.
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Fom
Panola County
Imorth
Mit
Ile Iric Ie
Sumphrors Garvey
Eafe
Erate
Fe Grafleti
Bim
Empire State Company Aims Mineral Growth in Texas
May 24 report from Navasota notes Empire State Company and transcompany Wild Guortalisation plan mining ventures across Grimes Brazos Walker and nearby counties. Report highlights capitalists and mineral developers expanding operations, surveying lands in expectation of early development despite limited current notices.
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Navasota
Texas
Empire State
Jedrie
Can
Thaatk
Grimes
Brazos
Walker
GAN Drill In Sabine Bay Sparks Navigation Debate
The article reports that the oil firms plan to drill in Sabine Bay while pledging no interference with navigation. Officials led by General Gillespie consider protest impacts and require strict adherence to safe operation and maritime rights.
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GAN
Sabine Bay
Welsh vein discovery prompts debate on water supply
A historical report notes a new vein found at Welsh prospecting site with 20 feet depth and 215 feet extension. Officials debate suspending bore work to await water delivery concerns as development plans affect the town and workers.
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Welst
Loy Minny
Tventy
Luke
Gill
Dake Mharies
Wool
Galte
Bath
Edna Texas Inquiry on Local Industry and Boring Plan
A town representative from a distant firm announced plans to begin boring operations in the area within thirty days. The misspelled report notes the company seeks a charter and faces local opposition amid disputed ownership and county obstruction.
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Edna
Texas
Gally Vonpalley
Borkig
Stremie
Beamont
Feck
Oil firms listed in Galveston and Orange notes
May 24 in Austl Texas lists oil companies and partners with capital stocks and boards. Names include GHAr clarters, Ol and Gas Co of Galveston, Wingate Oil and Liberal Co of Orange, and multiple directors such as J Mire D Moore W Jones Herburt Snell and J E Bul aril. Street and regulatory references are sparse in the fragment.
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Austl
Texas
Ghar
Ol and Gas Company
Galveston
Capital
Wilson
Jones
John Burke
Wo Malla
Galvisto
Lawkey
Oh Po
Capital Etek Lu
J. Mire
N. d. Whtanee
D. J. Moore
W. K. Jones
Ea Herburt
Mobile Will Use Texas Oil in New Fuel Project
Mobile Alabama May 84 Electric light company plans to switch to Texas crude oil for fueling all plants within ninety days. Officials claim no factory can smell the fuel and note a five ton burden limit to comply with US law. In San Diego Roeville Texas W W Me Campbell reports artesian water strikes as drilling continues with expectations of large oil and gas finds.
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iSpeial
Mobile
Aln
Electric
Texas
PLC 407
San Diegos
Roeville
W. W. Me Campbell
San Diego
Theoville
Local items from Arran and Columbia Texas noted
In Arran Texas on May 24 R E B C Wilson of the Gafty OU Company toured county land holdings. Nearby Mr BB Mower shipped drilling rigs to Beaumont with several drillers departing after a night stay. In Columbia Texas Rev Day of Tantua Kansas, owning acres on Damen Mowed, reported by Me Cave finding natural gas while inspecting mennil’s area, with plans for further wells.
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Arran
Texas
R. EB. C. Wilson
Gafty OU Company
Arden Uttar
Iase
Corsicana
Tess May M
BB. Mower Ld
Pairteld
Dritlers
Ata
Columbla
Day
Tantuetan
Houston
Damen
Land deals and land lease efforts by Lucas firm
An unidentified text fragment discusses cautious land investment by a company led by Lucas. It notes the need for land acreage in High Te l oad area and hints at larger development ambitions, with few exceptions noted. The passage appears part of a broader report on stock offerings and land security.
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Gladys Hil
Lucas
Greta Fee
Presbyterian Assembly Delays Confession Revision Action
The Southern Presbyterian General Assembly in Little Rock declines immediate revision of the Confession of Faith. It sends the catechism to presbyteries for study and sets deadlines, while adopting committee recommendations on funds, governance, and church order and debating infant baptism language.
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Little Rock
Ark
Southern Presbyterian General Assembly
Ad Ioterim
Memphia
Synod of
Tennessee
Pastare
Hibie Society
Ebelleman
H.W. Kerr
Do. Jerer
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Calvin Steward
George
Canton
Jorn
Minve
C.D. Baws
Puwom
J. N. Callingworth
KR. Miller
Belieciionwent
Oleet
Bern
Sowittern Presbyterian
Aspeming Mingating
Crevtte Clive
Onli Nisiters
Elwot Titan
Clare
Dictar BS 1
Greene of
Fort Worth
Exes
Jon
Fort. Bostily
Loutaville Ry
Tvet
Infaner
General Assembly Continues Creed Revision Debate
The Presbyterian General Assembly in Philadelphia decides to keep studying revisions to the Confession of Faith despite strong opposition. Debate centers on a proposed new shorter creed and the role of the confession as the church’s foundation amid concerns it would alter essential doctrine.
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Philadelphia
GB. Decker
Presbyterian
David & Kennedy
Allegheny
W. Cc. Humphreys
Louieville
McKinnon
Humphrey
Kennedy
Dr. Kennedy
Fire Tears Through Amarillo Block. Buildings Damaged
A late night blaze in Amarillo causes extensive damage to the Creative of MW M Brown area. Firefighters battled flames spreading northward destroying several structures in the commercial district. Authorities report property losses in the thousands with restoration work planned later this summer.
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Tex
M. Brown
Spreadnig North
Elie
Ee Deel Vale
Aid Dy Vive Tours
Tdi Huallins
Theorkty
la Nvhes
Tie Firy Enon
Stiluefellow
Bortware
Busner
Wow
Ditieye Bono AW
Hi Rargiy SK
Cindi Win
Cterge
Chiewwen
Naterede
Siddion
Trown
Erveerive
DiaMh
Labvetonthl
Sherman
Ow Shaw
Nonstetionuy
Sl Lightfire & Co
Riemn
Meciowd
Omnnaatye House
Jones
Orela
Damage at Yoakum Fire Destroys Front Of FM Building
A blaze at Yoakum earlier today damaged the front section of a local FM building. Fire crews battled flames, estimating extensive exposure and smoke. One roll of minting reportedly rolled away as responders evacuated the area and secured the scene.
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Yoakum
Texans
Lavoverci
Patdm
Fienchiine Loth
Xereet
Fire damages residence and belongings at Flatonia
Report from Flatonia details a fire on May 24 destroying the residence and all belongings of eG. Lightfoot, with witnesses noting the event as a noteworthy blaze. Authorities or further victims are not clearly identified in the fragment.
Petition in Bankruptcy Filed in Beaumont Court
M. Port notes a petition to bankruptcy in the federal court. The filing lists Walllitling Ming to FF Stone and others, including Amarillo National Bank and Dexaa, with a proposed claim of approximately $100. The note references locations and entities in Texas and near Beaumont.
Robbery at Sunset Depot Net Loss of 2200 In Exchange
San Antonio Texas May 24 A Frenchman Vittor tun forte reports a theft at Sunset depot last night with 2200 in cash and exchange notes missing from a bank frame. No clue to the thief or exact location on Avenue B where the money was placed.
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San Antonio
Tex
Vittor Tun Forte
Gunynus
Moxten
Lyote
Prados
Bank of
Medina County Wool Clip
In Hendo Texas during May women nearby show a small spring wool clip. The fall clip was sold and the roosting season ended. Farmers have given up, finding wool harvest less remunerative due to poor leaf brow tie conditions.
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Medina
Hendo
Texas
May &T
Negro killed in Terrell store shooting
John Taylor, a Black man, shot and killed Frank Else in a Terrell store in the afternoon. Both men were described as Texans. Taylor was arrested and jailed following the incident at the Texan and Pacific depot.
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Terrell
Texans
John Taylor
Frank Else
Texan and
Pacific Depot
Taylor
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