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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1901
Page
3
A Beaumont Texas dispatch reports a striking oil gush near a Confederated well with intermittent flow turning to steady production. The article notes local officials and investors eye expansion, arguing Beaumont could become a major inland port and manufacturing center with new mills, factories, and eastern trade partnerships.
A fragment describes Beaumont as an emerging city with vast oil wealth and potential. It contrasts Eastern perceptions of the Texas gusher with local ambitions, noting the allure of rapid growth and the promise of new industries.
A telegram from Sour Lake reports progress at Bridge Tract No 1 with a good well anticipated. United States Oil officials Messrs Heltmann and Willson, visiting Beaumont, relay word of a four inch glow and a hoped restart at dawn. The Lucie gusher area nearby could widen the oil field if the new well comes in.
The Santa Fe company has forty four men at work in Temple Texas preparing ground for three monster oil tanks. Each tank will be about fifteen feet high with a capacity near five thousand gallons and the site is set beyond the round house. A supporting tank for engines will be built nearby and construction emphasizes distance between tanks and earthwork to contain oil if a tank bursts or fire breaks out.
A fragmented report notes Mr.4 Retitent of Huntackle and the State penitentiaries mechanical department superintendent arriving en route to Harlem State farm where he plans currency for a sugar mill project, with mention of California company involvement.
Beaumont Texas September 6 The largest oil deal yet made in the city transfers to the Forward Reduction Company the sale of 5 000 000 barrels of crude from Manhattan Oil Company. Delivery begins by December 1 and the buyer takes 500 000 barrels weekly for eighteen months. The contract may require about 10 000 barrels daily to fulfill. The Manhattan Oil Company president W B Skirvin says 15 000 dollars has been paid and refinery plans may follow, with storage tanks and pipelines to support future orders.
In Walker county a shipment of material was dispatched to a distant location about twelve miles from Thanteville near a key field site. Local observers note the move as one of the few consoles remaining free from disruption amid ongoing excitement. California investors push for broader development despite earlier setbacks.
Government geologist Kennedy visited Dayton Texas today inspecting oil prospects. He expressed intent to return soon for a thorough survey of Crescent Oil Company prospects after finding indications worth further study.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference J M Atay Company in Min Pod and Pennihva nia with unclear names and roles. Readable bits mention a cone of Pennihva nia and Thorman oll tMeh with cate in thin: morn ie.
A report from Nacodoches County Texas notes damage at the oil site with underground pipe twists and a plan to tent the well. A nearby well shows limited progress with 4 feet drilled and shallow casing, while crude production rates are described as low.
Across Texas towns Alvin Braserin County Leeville Williamson County Lineville etc report scattered rainfall September 3 4 and 2 days later. Crops like cotton corn and wheat show mixed responses with late rain aiding some yields while others miss peak time. farmers note improved pasture and potential relief for drought conditions.
Beaumont Texas September updates report teachers assigned to new positions next Saturday with district leaders Superintendent Pertag and Metts evaluating school openings. Also noted is a Daughters of the Confederacy event September 7 at Temperance Ball to honor Lt. Dowling monument, plus marriage licenses issued for Oliver Mille and Ellae Brewert and others among Beaumont’s social set.
Sale by agents for Lone Star and Creacent Oil Companies offers complete equipment pumps burners tanks and related fuel petroleum stocks for prompt shipment or one year contracts. Prices and information available on application. Excludes Gaveston and Beaumont regions.
A line of text records a blaze in Bravest Texas on September 4. The dwelling owned by B H Culberton and occupied by CH Kerns suffered a severe fire with partial insurance noted. The residence of D W was burned as well, with minimal legible details about the event.
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