Oil Field Trial Highlights Beaumont Rig Plans
The court heard the case against F Phip, vice president of Alamo Oil, for failing to rent tanks as required by an injunction. Testimony claimed no rents existed on one tank. If he proves best efforts to comply, penalties may be avoided. otherwise court actions proceed. Reported oil shipments and refinery construction show ongoing Beaumont activity with dozens of workers, shipments to New York, and planned expansion by Jersey interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mment
Texas
F. Phy
Genernor
Alamo Oli ‘Company
Reguihe Oil Felda
Ator
Eplodie
Beaumont
Bart
Iter
Helier
New Jersey
H Mo
Galena
Kan
Corsicans
Arans
Wa Fontrect
Garitty A
J, Mille & Co
Development at Dayton and Wilson tract near Orleans
Fragmentary notes describe progress on an oil or mineral drill near the Wilson tract by Dayton, with mentions of a surface feature and geology experts. The text references a well near Orleans and potential reach toward the Journeys of exploration, but details are unclear.
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Dayton
Deyton
Teras
Almont
Wilson
Gand
Pipe Still in the Well Betview Teras September Drift Era
A garbled report notes fishing activity near Betview in September with crews Moore and Wtec departing at midnight to join an early morning trade at Darton then Beaumont. They are expected back to resume work, with plans for quick response and renewed vigor. Mr Gatley is mentioned as a property holder.
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Betview
Teras
Moore & W
Darton
Beaumont
Gatley
Galveston Gasoline Sales Report Affected by Market
A Galveston market note from September records trading in Texma shows activity at the exchange today with data from Tiger and SPSS. The brief item notes one line lanes and Brest context as part of the local commerce snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texma
Tiger
Brest
Island City News Items: Wall Contract Awarded in Galveston
In Galveston on September 1 officials awarded the sea wall contract to John M. O’Rourke & Co. for 1,104,18.93 dollars with hard granite wall and sandstone rip rap. Work to begin within six weeks. bonds totaling 250,000 dollars to be posted as partial payment. The meeting approved routing options and expressed confidence in completion within fifteen months. Mortuary and spiritualist convention notes follow with appointments, officers, and arrivals.
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Galveston
Texas
At & Calle Meating
John M. O'Rourke & Co
Thes
O'Stourke
Land grant suits hinge on tax payments in South Texas
Judge James B. Wells of Brownsville meets with the attorney general over the Sprn feb land grant case. Plaintiffs, major South Texas property owners, say they have paid state taxes for years on land claimed from the Spanish crown. They contend taxes paid exceed three times the land's value, with refunds possible if suits succeed.
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Autis
Lesan
James B. Welly
Brownsville
Biante
Lisa
Wells
Texas
Charters Filed for Multiple Texas Corporations
Austin notes today the secretary of state's department filed charters for several companies in Beaumont Mexia and Port Point. Ruth Oland Refining Co and Hercules Oil and Drilling Co both list oil and mineral prospecting with capital stocks 20000 and 28000 respectively. Clark Dirvk Co formed in Mexia with 16000. Pentecostal Home a benevolent organization formed at Port Point. Beaumont Carriage Co amended charter to raise capital from 0 to 90000. Union Cigar Store Co granted permit to operate in New Jersey with Texas office to be in Houston.
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Austin
Texas
Secretary of State
Ruth Oland Refining Company
Beaumont
Capital Stock
tMirposa
Incorporatora
C. A. Brady
T. D. Whitera
George B. Reaver
Hercules Ol and Drilling Company
C.D, Keeves
W. D. Sherwood
H. C. Fritts
Clark Dirvk Company
Mexia
W. GB
Pittinin
Stirey
ML & Clark
Fis Pentecostal
Miot Point
Roberts
Odvar Hudson
Jh HH
Hudson
Beaumont Carriage Company
Verna
Union Cigar Starve Compay
Newersey
Jeraty City
Capital Stock Sli
Llouston
Port Arthur
J. ¥. Ryan
Frdelot
Texas and
New Orleans
Loulatana
B.C. Beriad
Kanene City
Will Make Affidavit Postmaster Sits On Torsone Maly Yea
An affidavit from Postmaster R H Randall of Durlop Island claims long silence and a recovery using Kodol digest. the ad asserts Kodol digests food and restores health, with endorsements and a local seller at 602 Main and Prairie Avenue.
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R. H. Randall
Durlop
A. E. Kessling
Main &T
Prairie Avenue
Revival at Beaumont and a second death in Orange County
A Beaumont revival led by Rev. J. E. Green draws crowds at Magnolia arena with sermons on righteousness. In Orange County a man identified as McDonald, a sign painter, is found dead across the river after visiting a friend. the circumstances remain unclear. A bold burglary on Milam Street sees Lee Roy King’s home robbed of small changes and valuables. News notes list various railroad and agent movements in the region.
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Leroy King
Noews Notes
J. E. Green
Beaumont
Texan
J. E. Grean
Horton
Tle
Magnolia
Weste
Hell
Heaven
Green
Texas
Orange County
Jum Arron
McDonald
Lee Roy King Vo Milam Atreet
Orlitany
Sublee
Tax rolls show decreases in larger Texas counties
Tax rolls received by the comptroller list Williamson County with a total valuation of 14 054 250 down 172 000 from last year and Denton, Milam, and Dallas counties with increases. Larger counties show declines while many towns rise, reducing the state tax share though local rates are little affected.
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Austin
Texas
Williamson County
Weller Coaster
Coaiur
Denton County
Dallam
Franklin County
Milam County
John B Hood camp to unveil Confederate monument in Austin
The John B Hood camp of United Confederate Veterans will hold a May afternoon meeting at 4 o clock in Odd Fellows hall Ninth Street and Con fens avenue. A Confederate monument in the capitol grounds under construction for two years will be unveiled, with the ceremony aimed to be the most impressive in Texas this month. The camp plans to cover attendant expenses and expects broad statewide representation. Receipts from insurance and other sources are reported by the Insurance Commissioner for the year ending August 31 1903.
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Austin
Texas
Johnn F B. Hood
United Confederate Veterans
Odd Fellowa
Ninth Street
Confens Avenue
Capitol
John B. Hood
John I. Hood
Johnson
Yeomite
Hoggs Preparations for Grand State Plantation Visit
Velasco Texas September 6 Governor Hogg prepares for a forthcoming tour with a distinguished party. The ex governor has fitted Patton Plantation near Walser Mound and furnished houses for visiting guests. Notable figures include ex governor candidates and a Missouri statesman. three gentlemen plan bear hunting in Caney region during the visit.
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Grand State
Velasco
Texas
Hogg
Unoon
Arund Myle
Hocamior
Willem
J. Adatom
Rae United
Emer Ading
Ron
Ian
Willan Stone
Missouri
Fouea
Fran
Mineral Wells Water Treaty Between Citizens and THOMDEO
A dispute in Mineral Wells was settled after a meeting between local citizens and a man named THOMDEO. The plan included a French water method and mineral treatment, with a decision expected to be settled within ten days.
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Abe Citigens
Miterat Wells
Thomdeo
Glen Flora Mill Will Secon Be Ready in Wharten
Reconstruction notes show Glen Flire mill in Wharten, Texas, aims to be ready soon as the only spear mill in the area. The sugar range remains thick, with prospects of prosperity tied to the mill’s completion and ongoing development.
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Glen-Flora
Secon
Wharten
Texay
Glen- Fiersugar
Fire Destroys Old Residence in Marquez Texas
Early today at about 8:30 investigators report a fire at the G F P Lanier residence in Marquez was discovered too late to save the building. The old house, rented since 1874, was among the town’s oldest but had remained well preserved despite its age. Contents were largely lost. No insurance was noted.
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P. Siumm
Gouud
Texas
Menors
Edwin J. Davis
Besumont
Weil
Bette
Marquez
G. FP. Lanier
Marques
Coffee dangers cause frogs and humans to suffer
A chaotic OCR passage discusses coffee toxicity and caffeine like substances, claiming fatal paralysis and tremors from strong coffee or tea. It mentions scientists and faulty names, alleging caffeine as a stimulant linked to heart, kidney issues, and nervous diseases, urging avoidance.
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Paick
Stubiminon
Brill
Jobanzen
Leven
Vna
Ana
Rabies Epidemic Strikes Nacogdoches Dogs Go Mad in Mass
In Nacogdoches Texas a flood of mad dogs causes townwide alarm. Many dogs killed or bitten by afflicted animals. W W Held, head of the water works, was attacked and injured while responding to the scene. The mayor ordered a search for a rabies vaccine and terror spread through the community.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
Rae Town
W. G. Held
Nana
Movement of Ocean Vessels Inbound and Outbound
Shipping notes list arrivals and departures for several vessels. From Galveston port, Comal and Norte arrived. Lampnan from Galveston arrived en route to New Orleans. Thungidbe of Britain sailed to Western New York. Din ard Covebo sailed for Galveston. A heat alto passage to New Chantte and Havraia westward is indicated with unclear names blurred in the OCR.
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Bpedalo
Wertolt
Atas Donbar
Serestos-an
Robbery in San Augustine District Reported
A robbery occurred in San Augustine Texas on September 11. The victim, Peter Sinuimen, was attacked by an unknown assailant. Details remain unclear due to unsettled circumstances and incomplete evidence. Local authorities investigate to identify the perpetrator and recover losses.
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San Augustine
Ban Augustine
Texas
Peter Sinuimen
Wusineas Mao
Imaeanhie
Robin Nen
Killings Shake Harris County as Two Die
Conroe Texas September reports killings leave Han Augustine Killings and Rod Johnson wounded after a violent incident near Conroe. Deceased and Johnson are locally known residents. Police say a suspect was jailed and an election setback noted as antis appeared poised to win amid confusion.
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Han Augustine
Texas
Tablne
Rod Johnson
Mae Welsh
Johnson
Conroe
Hhe
Wade
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