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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1901

Page

5

Beaumont Oil Men Predict Developing Fire Safety at Sour Lake Well

Report from Sour Lake Texas dated September 1 notes considerable interest among Beaumont oil men speculators and engineers as to the protection of a field in danger of fire. The Confederated Well No 1 near Sour Lake reportedly blew a pipe and damaged machinery but operators anticipate keeping the gusher under control while protecting nearby wells. Officials emphasize safety rules and preventive measures as drilling continues and new safeguards are tested.

Beaumont Texas J. M Royer A. Holt

Oil Stock Market Rebounds with Big Day in Empire State

The Watston oil and Stek Exchange showed heavy activity with over 27000 shares traded as buyers bid for energy stocks. Empire State led gains and the market closed high with notable demand at several prices, while smaller firms like Merohiitus and Mechanles appeared in late trading.

Watston Oil Stek Eathange Duke Khares Wilne Jane Wis With & Getter Ani Jpwice NTC Cloft

Unclear Stock Ledger Items From Partial Data

Fragmentary OCR lists various entities and share counts including Manhattan 500 shares and CTL, C.alyre Committ 2 shares, with mentions of Bennment Confed and Hadyn 200 withdrew. No coherent event or clear context. entities appear garbled and partial.

Manhattan Paty Alare Bennment C.alyre Wihdrew Co Gehor Slarca

Casing Replacement Planned After Well Complications at Brean Heights

Local residents rejoice as Guffey's SOU at Helphte reports issues with a feeder well near Brean Heights. A new casing must be installed to address a leaking or misaligned pipe, with repairs expected to take a few days. The Beran Heights well nearby is steady and likely to strike oil soon.

Velasto Brean Heights Guffey Welloon Ghother Piatter Guifer Beran Heights Guffer

Gusher Expected at the Mound Amid Preparations

Encouraging news from the Mound reports a cap placed on a well as drillers anticipate a gusher at any moment. Officials from Richmond and nearby towns say crews are ready and local residents await a historic flow.

Richmond Town

Beatt Reports Prospect at Great Depth For Oil

Controcetor W A Beatt informs the Post correspondent that at a depth of 250 feet he has tested for possible oil. He reports a good indication and hopes to strike oil at 200 feet below the surface.

Cartonri Baars The Kind You Have Tre Bought

Fragmentary OCR item notes a product or person titled Cartonri Baars with references to buying, sides, and a note on a hat or purchase context. The unreadable lines suggest an advertisement or catalog fragment mentioning a purchase and an item type.

Beaumont oil producer's bid to dispose of product in market

An interview with Harry L. Fagin of Beaumont discusses oil well output and distribution. He comments on centralized ownership, price influence, and the role of concerted action among interests in the oil industry. The remarks reflect beliefs on market control and the need for coordination.

Harry L. Fagin Pagin-Dorsey Investment Campaigeet Beaumont Eueher Fagin Beaumont Tell Grace OM Company Afr

School Board Meeting Moves to Hire Additional Teachers

The school board, facing increased enrollment, considers hiring more teachers for both white and colored schools. A regular meeting at the high school discussed a $50,000 expenditure to furnish the expanded facilities and outlined plans to report on staffing, classroom needs, and related services. The board heard presentations on salary, supplies, and maintenance, and set a future session for approval.

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Few State Contracts Remain as New Guaranty Filed

From Anatin Texas September 9 Governor Bayers leaves for Bastrop to check high water conditions. Reports note an imminent awarding of several government contracts while new guaranty filings and official notices circulate in Austin.

Anatin Texas Bayers Bastrop Seu Savere Tevene Morabig Teele

To Sink a Well at Big Hill

Cael and Lake ani A plan to sink a well at Big Hill aims to reach Daonen Sound and Tirway Tin with four toes of earth. Tod Oliver, a Pontimyant hawker, witnesses the setup amid a Tara Ment aria, with ongoing efforts and awaiting results.

Big Hill Cael Lake Ani Matagorda Daonen Sound Tod Oliver Pontimyant Tara Ellie Reir

Montague County Well Depth Report from 19th Century Letter

In Montague County, a report states the Western Virginia 681 and As PHAN company reached a depth of about alviit feet. An earlier note mentions a 81 depth and activities at dawn, with references to Rehenima and hive teen pimcked terms.

Montague County Galiongne Yexas Virginia Phan

Oklahoma Gusher at Guthrie Sparks Great Excitement

A Guthrie report describes a gusher in Oklahoma that drew large crowds and held early morning flow details. The text notes a truck at depth and rapid oil flow, creating significant energy and interest among locals.

Oklahoma Guthrie Tony

Navasota News Notes and City Developments

Navasota updates cover city improvements including sidewalks, bridges, and street work. Officials order maintenance on Weyer street and new drainage projects while a public school expansion and vocational facilities receive attention. Several local residents depart for a women’s camp by train near the Trinity River.

Work on Roads Sparks Texas City Debate

Mayor Keating of Cleburny promotes a state statute forcing county courthouses to direct road work through towns. The plan would have officials oversee all routes, including major county roads passing through cities like Cleburne, where the city bears a significant share of road and bridge costs. Remaining cities push back, arguing state authorities should coordinate rather than impose local duties.

Gleburne Texas Keating Cleburny Pope Cates Cleburte

Poor to Prime City Names Echo OCR Patchwork

Fragmented OCR reads like a leaky roster of New York figures and places. The list includes Houston, Bettes, Denigen, Lacper, Gear, Baguste, Saddler, McGowen, and McGowan among others, with multiple street and city cues such as Broadway, Central Austin, El Paso, Waco, and Tinlon Square. The piece resembles a garbled contact or passenger list.

New York Repremier Houston

Tradition Passes Ban Public Franchising in Maine

The report notes a shifting attitude in Maine where a ban on certain franchise practices has become customary. It describes a historic decline in public uproar and a fading debate as popular customs ease the transition away from earlier restrictive measures.

Maine

Hod Ferendy Boothin Syrup for Teething Children

An old advertisement promotes Hod Ferendy Boothin Syrup as a teething remedy for babies. It claims to soothe gums, relieve irritation, and ease colic, presenting it as a best remedy for bruises and related discomfort.

Ennis News Notes From Enoula Texans September Meeting

Fragmentary notes mention Ennis school board announcement events and a ceremony at a city church. References include Rev W C Rose and individuals Winters of Pacola Illinois with limited readable details.

Enoula Septembur &Mroalident Parria Enole Schoo bLoard

Capitol Pharmacy Ad Streamlines Health Remedies

An early 20th century notice highlights hot days followed by cool nights and promotes Prickly Ash Blitere as vital for stomach liver and bowels. Addresses include Capitol Pharmacy 517 Main Street and Abbott Cock Lake on Math Street with the agency name A. by Miesilog.

Capitol Pharhery Main Street Abbott Ucock- 1 Lake’ OS Math Street Miesilog Agen

Beerting Geode PL Baw of the Trai ness League

A letter from Mr. Wo BL Moore, president of the larger national Gool Tonle Congress, requests that Lindos appoint an alplematen to represent the field at Bute, Mi Ve September 2h. The note outlines terms for travel and training, with prominent officials named and a request for a free one might to Bath arriving in time for the event. The secretary Brown attaches the formal pitti from snide ozs Wily and lists numerous signatories and figures involved.

Beerting Geode Trainess League Db Tn Muckinens Feapause Brown Pitti Jilge Boll Vayiew J. Ue Ihutcher Isting Jc Pelhowne Re Teetons Hon Soh Bristeme Th Maailolph Jota Lyons J. Alena George NL Thain Camille G. Pilot Pinel

Local Stage Schedules A Muddled Yet Promising Night

A garbled program lists performers and acts for a local stage night featuring Schlomiern and various acts. Names like Dolpinion Clay OClenent and Alina Hearn appear amid scattered lines, with references to a Flora May Randolph and Harriet Fragdelnt. The text hints at incomplete show details and venue notes, with routine repetitions and mismatched phrases.

Dolpinion Clay Oclenent Ies Iiirar Notman Munifelpl Ferrin Morvlal Motor D. Charies MeVelai Cheisn Bo Harriet Lev Sweeney & Coombe Rogtines Atheenaon

Marriage Licenses and Related Notices From Local Records

The notice appears to list marriage licenses, property actions, permits, and building applications in a local record, naming multiple individuals and locations such as Porton, Collimeworth, Miki Alice BR, Jock Walker, Adain William, and Decatur Street. It notes approvals, agreements, and permits including repairs to fences and houses on Chartres Street and Winter Street, with references to totals and dates embedded in the record.

Suell Collimeworth Miki Alice BR Trotter Hofred Miseonle Lana Tamborello Lana Biomna Cronus Anche J. GF Wiliam Ali Jock Walker Adain William W. McNeil Bayou Martl Repily House Chartres Street Outouie Audhy Winter Street EK. Ammons Decatur Street ROOD

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