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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1901
Page
5
In Bayou area of Texas a well operated by Buffalo Oil Company produced a strong oil flow after completion. The operation involved multiple wells. observers noted steady output and plans to continue development as crews work on the site. Officials reported pending decisions on further testing and safety measures as production proceeds.
Drill crews report progress on wells in multiple Texas areas including Liberty County and Vinton Louisiana as rigs reach depths around 100 feet. Local executives of Gilwerne AB Anives and Texas distributors push toward organization and expansion amid ongoing casing and rock contact.
The Associated Posters and Distributors' Association of The Tinshed Rirates and Canada grants a charter to a Texan meeting group led by W. P. Shirley. The charter will be issued early in December.
The Baylor trustees accept a donation to fund a chapel and a library at the Waco Texas college. F J Carroll backs the project naming George W Carroll of Beaumont as donor of seventy five thousand dollars for building and equipping a science hall.
Letter from Rev W T Bradfield defending church leadership amid impeachment discourse in the Texas legislature. He contends critics misrepresented his sermon and defends the pastor’s role while addressing charges against state officials. The piece presents reactions from supporters and critics and notes the broader debate on impeachment.
August meeting of the Cass County Truck Growers gathered experts from College Station to discuss a joint stock venture. Proposals include planting 1 acres of tomatoes for a factory and twenty five for shipping, with land values at 4 to 15 dollars per acre and a five year outlook promising growth and new employment.
Anstn Teshs and Mayor iW M Spencer mended travels with editor Montgomery. Wm Sayers attends funeral in Boston. North Austio citizens rally for mire water from the city firm and local actions. Misspot manager U A Wilhelm notes Pawnees depart for Wythe. deer hunting censers and gun club news. Assistant AG Simi travels to San Antonio.
An old health elixir claim highlights Dr Harter Iron Tonic as a staple for stomach, blood and nervous issues for forty five years. The piece extols it as more than a tonic, renewing vitality and repairing the body with abundant blood and strength.
Labor Day events are planned across Galveston with main celebrations at Dickinson and Woollet’s Lake. The city is preparing amusements, parades, and a large crowd turnout while some businesses will close for the holiday. Police records for August show arrests and incidents, with several individuals named and transported to custody as part of the month’s activity.
A fragmentary note describes a man injured near a hangar in Little Arkadelphia, Ark. Local doctors assess a two inch fracture and expect recovery. No full name or date is readable.
The New Century Milling Company begins operation in Hallie Texas after completing renovations to the Houston and Texas Central line between Wel and Young Streets. The plant stands fifty five feet high with a twenty six foot diameter, capacity about 20 000 bushels, annual wheat dustion supply unspecified. The project cost near 1 000 with McKinney leaders supporting the venture.
Colonel B S Tretora, president of the Texan Cotton Growers Protective Association, issues an election appeal to cotton growers in Calvert and Travis County areas. He urges farmers to market their crop promptly and stresses the need to adjust to market conditions, noting slow harvests and price concerns while calling for unity among growers.
Brenham notes a crowded September event calendar with veterans at Germania Park and a parade at Witham, plus excursions to Cointon Tilweton. Reports mention Cotton Pickers in demand, county farms expanding, and social visits by local residents and officials.
A Dallas girl abducted case prompts police to investigate a suspicious abduction last night. Officers, including Sheri Jonnet and Captain Tess Sy Geng, pursue leads across the city to identify suspects and secure the victim.
Aged Black man found dead in the yard of his residence near Cheleville after an apparent robbery attempt. Police report wounds and a weapon involved as investigators examine the scene and question associates from the city banks. A governor's petition regarding the case and its implications is noted in accompanying records.
The Austin dispatch notes widespread rumors about the Texas gubernatorial contest. Candidates mentioned include Colonel Tom Campbell of Palestine and Congressman Lanham, with initials on Attorney General Bell and others debated as possible choices and aims to balance reform with public support.
A Woodmen of the World ceremony in Texarkana unveiled four grave monuments for Myrtle, H. Trisen, C. Damlion, Philip Irons, and BR. Fution. The elaborate event drew a large crowd with dignitaries from nearby areas in attendance.
Malaria claimed blood quality until Groves Tosteloes reported a remedy from Tonle that allegedly cures malaria. The item notes the cure’s origin and claimed health impact for residents seeking relief.
A Houston man was found dead beside the Rio Grande riverbank. Authorities think heat exposure caused the death and an inquest was planned to determine the cause. Witness accounts describe a local artist tale and an unrelated money discovery at the scene.
In Waco Texas Aten N In Judge Svort presides as W J Clifton et al face a debt claim of 17 dollars 40 cents with 20 percent interest from April 7880. The suit seeks liens on church and church college properties in Waco Fort Worth Georgetown and related sites to satisfy the obligation. A default judgment was entered in the prior action.
In Brookshire Texas on September 1 cotton picking is rapid with about sixty percent gathered and expectations of a light crop. Reports mention local residents and nearby towns with scattered notes on people and places as harvest continues. A stray line references Pattikon Friday night and various names, but the main fact is the swift gathering and slim yield outlook.
The Sherman encampment ends today in Sherman Texas. Soldiers, locals, and veterans gather for a final reunion as ponies and equipment depart for temporary homes tomorrow. No injuries reported and attendance figures remain unclear.
Centerville Texas sheriff reports a missing mule described as one necked about 12 years old with white speckling. Mule was taken near Melanie five and a half miles west. Anyone with information should contact local authorities at J. Tread or Sheriff Jewelt in Jewelt Texas.
Washington reports heavier shipments from the Treasury to support crop movement this year. By August traders note funds moved to the South and West to facilitate grain and cotton transport. The Treasury balance shows rising use as gold certificates and coin flow to meet rising demand for agricultural logistics.
Fragmented OCR reads like a local column with scattered names and places. It mentions Alvin, Angteton Me, Sheriff of Anateton, and various people traveling or attending events. The legible bits hint at a social notes style without a clear single event or outcome.
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