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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1902

Page

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Spindle Top Oil Field Burns in Beaumont Texas

Fire at Spindle Top oil field near Beaumont roars through Keith Ward tract tanks Henry Higgins and Heywood facilities. Despite massive flames thick smoke and fear of total destruction officials say the field will likely not be destroyed as flames subside and burning oil remains confined to one or two tanks with no further explosions reported.

Beaumont Texas Hierd Keith-Ward Tract Higgins Company Heywood Company Spindle Top Gladys Keith-Ward Higgins No. 2 T. J. Wood Higgins Tank No

Magnificent yet costly oil field storm in Beaumont

Beaumont Texas September 12 240 am communication with Gladys failed as crews seek lines amid a vast storm over the oil field. Winds smoke and forked lightning strafe the sky while crowds watch from street ends. The fire at a washing and burning well near Splodie Top remains the day’s focal point as inspectors warn of greater danger.

State of the money market under Treasury review

The Treasury Secretary leads a precautionary probe into the money market in Washington with New York discussions. Officials assess conditions and possible steps to prevent financial strain, amid rumors of measures to stabilize credit and liquidity.

Secretary of Treasury Washington New York Tedes

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