Waters-Pierce plans expand Port Arthur refinery and tankers
Texas May reports that Waters-Pierce Co plans an extensive Port Arthur plant with tank steamers for Mexico trade to move crude oil, accompanied by company executives and Port Arthur officials. The tour examined the refinery site, storage warehousing, and new pits while observers noted mixed reactions to ongoing expansion and possible impact on nearby wells and plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Port Arthur
Wutenis
Shandong
Kareie
Ger Ensen
Proud Heey
Taliaferre
Emiere
el Saip
Seafter
Galveton
Galverton
Pierre
Tyrrell
J. On. Dearth Higgins
Wade
Discnesel Pierce
Ulelit
Waco
Ayer's Hair Vigor Advertised for Gray Hairs
A fragment from a Towson Maryland advertisement praises Ayer's Hair Vigor claiming it keeps gray hair from turning colorless and helps hair grow strong. The message suggests products restore natural color and prevent hair loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Geo
Towson, Md
Texas cities weigh oil fuel for transport needs
Texas towns including Houston Brenham Waco San Antonio Avetti and Dallas consider oil as liquid fuel for power and industry. A committee led by NS Talley and John A Porter aims to study Beaumont shipment viability while Bailey and Porter assess rail freight and North Texas readiness for widespread use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Louisiana
Houston
Brenham
Wico
San Antonio
Avetti
Dallas
Beaumont Teld
Maris
Walt
Talley
John A. Porter
Bailesy
Porter
Rail
Oil Gusher Found in Tennessee and Louisiana Wells
A historical wire service report notes an oil gusher of great quality found at a depth of several feet near Jamestown Tennessee and another high pressure oil well near Louisiana. Reportedly the Tennessee gusher is located about twenty miles north of Jamestown with rapid flowing oil and high pressure observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennesrer
Kooxville
Tenn
Jamestown
Sitfey
Empire Company Officials Visit Grimes County Oil Fields
Five Empire Company gentlemen arrived in Navasota Texas on the Central train to inspect holdings and discuss coal and iron prospects. They toured Grimes County fields and viewed a well site fenced for safety while work resumes after earlier quagmire delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Company
Navasotat
Texas
Empire State of, Coal and Iron Company
Navasota
Mbssra
Mundy
Henry Troy
Nicholson
Mansfield
Afajorley
Evi
America
Grimes County
Fein Hli
Reid
Americs
Lamb Springs
Grimes Country ii and Coal
Hutchins House Adopts Oil Fueled Boilers
Hutchins House in Bowie has converted its power plant to burn oil. Proprietors Merers and Boyle completed installation of burners and a dual boiler setup, with one unit to run continuously until the second is ready, signaling a shift to oil fuel in South Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchins House
South Texas
Merers
2 T Boyle
Hutching Bowie
Hinure
Hutchins Hou
Ellers
Boiler equipment delivery mishap reported in Chicago firm
A fragmented OCR text indicates boiler equipment parts from the National Supply Company of Chicago were not in place at the expected time, suggesting a delay in installation or readiness for the project. The garbled lines reference fuse, finish, and boiler components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fusenishh
National Supply Omnogny
Chicago
Oil Prospect Sparks Caldwell Wells Search Near Texas Town
Report from Caldwell County details multiple shallow oil wells found near Tale Texas with activity by Guffey and Galey and New York and Texas company teams. May 2 to May 25 items note drilling progress, equipment readiness, and interest from investors and prospectors around Alvin and Fronrzmles.
Oil Exchange to Open in Houston with Listing of Firms
The Houston Oil Exchange begins business next Monday at 1 o'clock in a leased building at 111 Main Street. It will list producing wells and other oil stocks, operate a separate department for miscellaneous stock, and allow only stocks approved by the board to trade. A brief note on local cabbage gardening and Texan produce accompanies the item.
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Houston OU and Stock Exchange
Main
Heltmann
Exchange
Howston
Wanegers Wall
Livan
Wiest
Peter Pepe
Elise White
Galveston
Hawkins
Miney
R.W. Gamble & Co
N. Main Street
Houston
Texas
Cuba Election Law Debate Tangles U S Constitutional Changes
Havana May 2 Governor General Wood signaled the United States would seek amendments to Cuba's constitution. The convention debated mandating changes while noting foreign influence and local approval. Statements stressed Cuba's autonomy amid calls for alignment with U S plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
United States
Havana
CWA Convetitu
Mundo
Fire losses mount in Texas stores and homes
The Texas Fire Record reports major blazes in Bremond and Corsicana on May 2 to May 6 causing extensive stock and property damage. Estimated losses run toward thousands with insurance around ten thousand. Firefighters battled flames threatening adjacent structures as investigators sort cause sources.
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Bremond
Texas
Mie
Campbell
Brock
Davehalt
Orieh
The Cuban Agreement and Platt Amendment Form
The piece notes the adoption form of the Platt Amendment and mentions a wake. It also reports the burial of Joseph Carrigan, a Houston Central railroad employee killed at 1246 Houston Avenue. The funeral was led by Row A Wright undertaking and attended by fellow workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Carrigan
Houston Wood Texan Central Railroad
Houston Avenue
Wright
Deconaud
San Angelo Notes on Beaumont Lands and Mound District
San Angelo reports D. Bry wit traveling to Beaumont to oversee all lands and interests in the Damen Mound district. Magruder has gone to reap tions to invest in Damen Mound. The Mays Deaumont Oil Company has increased stock value from 2.00 to 3.00 per par value share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Texas
D. Bry Wit
Beaumont
Damend Mound
Oil Notes From Texas and California Prospecting
Reports from Austin and Fort Worth detail oil and gas prospecting. Gibbe & Wilkow Oil Co of California seeks a tract nine miles north of Walter Station with plans to drill for gas and oil within ten days. In Breckenridge County Mr. Connelly notes strong oil indications on several hundred acres and artesian water flow. In Hearne County a California expert pursues leases near Bedford and Hurst Lake with options on properties to drill oil wells. a derrick is being built and drilling to start soon.
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Austin
Connelly
Fort Worth
Terek
Los Angeles
Cala
California
Seuinpane
Bedford
Californian
Hurest’s Lake
Wolla
New York
Hearne Oland
Kauffman Place
Hearne
Oucte
President McKinley Arrives in Washington Amid Praise
Arriving in Washington this morning with Mrs McKinley the party will have completed a 32 day journey ending with a welcoming reception. The train made four stops including a long pause at a prominent home where Mrs McKinley could greet relatives and Miss Ida Baylor. Children at Lime school received small gifts as they prepared to greet the president at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mra
McKinley Law
Doottaiurg
Washdomu
Wongobo
Ohio
Peatiten
Civch
McBrinley
Slater
Ara
Barter
Terlect
Misa Ida Baylor
Lime
Altes
Mickinley
Stolen Horses Suspect in Gonzales County Notice
May 27 sheriff report from Gonzales County lists stolen horses including a sorrel with 14 to 15 hands high and a red saddle, reward offered for thief or recovery. Also two branded horses described and a black mare missing since May 2 with reward for information leading to recovery. Th. My Glovor, sheriff Gonzales county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palentine
Texas
Mary
Gene Oon
Henry Watts
Aherns
Geenotes
Duackhed Barae
Iclen
Gonzales
Rice Industry Letter Prompts Sunline Pamphlet Read
Houston's W E Sinesen forwards a letter from Galveston's W S Keenan, general passenger agent, noting space was allotted to the rice industry. Sunline’s upcoming pamphlet Our Texan Coast Counties may be distributed soon, replying to Blewon's earlier inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Sinesen
Houston
Keenan
Galveston
Mammoth Cabbage Grows in Ray Olty’s Garden
A giant cabbage weighing twenty three peanis was received by the Post rosterday from Ray Olty. Wiliam and Austin & Coe presented the vegetable, praised as a vergetable of notable size for Gieneire and Mategorda county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Olty
Wiliam & Austin & Coe
Mategorda County
Nervous Relief Pill Market Report
A fragment describes Malt-Nurrine marketed to readers troubled by nerves. The text mentions nervousness remedies and references a regional product in a historical context. It notes a place near St. Louis and a cautious promotional tone without specific dates or figures.
Fr. Richardson Surrenders After Schoolyard Fight
Fr Richardson, a colored teacher, surrendered after a dispute with T Wilson over school matters on Bay Felipe Street. Wilson struck Richardson, who drew a pistol and wounded Wilson in the neck. Wounded man and witness Lyon, M D, described Wilson’s injuries as serious but not fatal. Richardson to be arraigned after wound assessment.
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J. Rlehardson
T. Wilson
Felipe Street
Richardson
Malshh
Cyrilin White
Wilson
Whey
LL Dy & M
SM. Lyon
Im.d
Tichardean
Palace of Wilton
Movement of Ocean Vessels and Arrivals at Ports
The page lists movements of ships including arrivals Conuho from New York and Galveston bound ships, and arrivals from Liverpool Puerto Cortes and Rotterdam. It notes cleared vessels such as Comal for Galvestown and Lamia for West Philadelphia, with barge 8.0. Co. No. 81 arriving from Suliino Madea and Allan towed to Bayonne. An editor’s note from Sudley, Texas requests news on General G W Baylor and pension details for Confederate veterans.
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Mika —Ayed
Wong W. Linnell
Galveston
Key Wot
Fin
Conuho
New York
Port
Eadi
Mratten
Nor
Puerto Cortez
Yuenton Otra
Liverpool
Berreneigen
Livingston
Bellare
Clif de Paloine
Tal
Port Tampa
Distein «Nori
Bloeflelia
Salle
Commie Amos
Calleghan
Bri
Glyverpool
Rotterdam
Newport Ave
Norfolk
Salled
Gilviston
Upterdaam
Uavie
Kinslac
Wanderer Irs
Galvegion
Liverpont
New Y York
Comal
Gal
Sudley
Texas
G. Ww. Baylor
Why Women Fade and the Iron Tonics Promise Youth
The piece argues women need a blood building element to prevent pallor and fading vitality. It touts Dr. Marter's Iron Tonle as a cure all restoring strength, energy, and health by supplying blood making material. It claims benefits for nerves, digestion, and general vigor, with a focus on anti aging effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wea
Aransas Tow Truck Growers Cabbage Note
Matagorda County residents report a letter to the editor claiming the Aransas Tow Truck Growers and Malrition Society sent away a large cabbage, but the message is unclear and incomplete with later lines missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matagorda County
Post
Nay City
Texas
Weather crop report shows general rain with regional improvements
The weather bureau bulletins describe widespread rain with better crop conditions in many areas. Louisiana reports light showers in the north with scattered rain elsewhere. Arkansas and Texas regions note varying rainfall, improving cotton and corn prospects, but damage to some crops from heavy showers and pests. Harvest progress and planting resumed as moisture aided wheat, corn, and sorghum in several counties, though some regions faced delayed farming activities due to wet periods.
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Weather Bureau
Luisiana
Onatra
Drombhonli
Routtern Paribhea
Nelda
Alyerome
Sugar Fane
Demuth
Arkonnan
Pertin
Saath Peron
Yieliee
Betes
Gon Island
Potton
Ned Suibwegient
Cuiaheora
Bell Weevils and Spraying Tactics for Cotton Plants
The piece argues that if the Metlean bell weevil can be destroyed by spraying cotton, older substances like Porls green or Lom don purple should also work on other pests. Planters know how to apply them without harming the plant, though they cost more than some poisons and are sold by multiple state dealers.
Abilene Man Stephenson Not Shot Says Post
Hon J L Stephenson of Abilene insists he was not shot and addresses readers through The Post. He describes recent meeting counts and notes friends sent condolences, adding he hopes to be present at the season's start.
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J. L. Stephenson
Tatton
Texan
Alon
J. L. Stephenon
Abilene
Stephenson
Post
Stevenson
Thes Otters
Avello
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MR. Pierce
Mexico
Waters-Pierce Co
Pieres
New Alowny
Kelly
Fia
Carrell
Sharpe
Acayon
Enp
Lusby
Ilelara
Mmis
Atlantic
Padlie
Utes Atlanle
Suricgge
Cieyee
Alee
Ter Weil Mo Ward
Goblin
Ian Alares
Auiriionn OU
Metiniie Adnpany
New Isan
Tie
Nani
Parwale
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange: Am Ol Jnd
bin Anuar
Feeay Sd Adjitle
Poeliie Wapae
Cole Patroler
Ebay
Ieee
Bioplre
Ees Eee
Seibert
Pacific
Bottie
Lewell
North
Red
Marisrom Beawmont
North Texan
Bailey
Boop Bailey
Whimis Mouston
Paris
Reaumont Literday
Laquiriex
Higgins Company
de Pirela
Gusher
Houma
Grimes County Field
Caldwell County
Tale
Texwe
Mir AE OM
Hak
Lockhart
Sour Lake Oil Nowa
Guffey & Galey Company
Newbee
Oaks
Allen
Wile Yorne
el Kendall Beaumont
Furniah
Aili
Alvin
May Fttiith
Maniger
Textoine Canpate
Nelson Oplidi
OIL Exchange
Poenintula
Thie County
EL Austin , Co
Gren
Cuba
THE
Texas Fire Record
Tae OG
Mojbert
Groveridw
Long
A&a
Welhians
Arite
Canarine
Byllitwe
Tae Ian W
AL Walling
Bhloon
Lock
Groverion
RUHR
Diesel
Deaese Ounay
Adpiir
Gba
MO Lewin
Dry Sone
WOH
Tailor
Evaiers PF
Maen
Chol Mantewa
Nediling
Arent Teow
LO Campbell
Mita
Broway
Valor
Desrayel
Corsicana
Corstidoa
Mexia
Otable
Avastin
Thin
Glénwool
Monkra
John Kenney
Ler
AJ. Sotterant
V. Suens En
A. Pitisne
Mul OY
Terttia
ITHE
Sheriffs' Department
Praalerts
Tenas
Dirk
Bisek
Anderson
Sher
euber-Busch ‘N
Bt. Louis
San Angela
Yom Grove
Toporte Vominge
Cotorry
Mehdas
Kujeker
Bandera
Seal
Covn
Floydada
Floyd County
Tillie County
Texaa
Weimar
Colorado County
Test
Lwe
Nimi
Aiewek Tile
el Rae Carey
Cate
Mammoth Clothier
REAL
Jamesbute
New Home Machine Co
G. L. & Theo
Bering Hardware Store
Capo
Avenus
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