Gusher Ownership and Asphalt Plant Plans Under Way
Ion Rock Company becomes owner of a gusher as plans for an asphalt plant advance. Drilling near Ravia exposes oil and water, with a risky footing of rotary pressure and potential flooding if oil sands produce water. Murphy, Scott, and local bankers lead the effort, while rail lines partner for track access. Officials expect a southern locate south of the Terrebonne track, but delays arise with railroad cooperation and site readiness.
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Hoge-Swayne Ite
Ton Rock
Storthroustt
Murphy
Frat View
Mianiacer
Rcott
Central Asphalt and Pe Company
Apd
Scott
Banta Fe
Kansas City 6
Capes
Smith
Santa Tech
Niy
Asphalt and petroleum prospects in Montague County Texas
In Montague County Texas a new oil field lies along the northern boundary with surface deposits showing abundant asphalt saturated with petroleum. Wells to 60 to 75 feet reveal asphalt layers over calcareous sand and sandstone strata, suggesting a deep, oxidized petroleum origin. Researchers weigh a common-sense theory linking asphaltic rocks to potential crude oil in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montague
Neville
Texas
Montagne County
Ex- Allen
Mount Hottex
Innis
Pennsylvania
Heart Petroleum
Phaltic Petanieras
Petroleum below sand strata suggests vast Texas oil fields
The article argues that asphalt and oil extend from the Red River north to the Arbuckle mountains and likely underlie much of Texas. It links oil wells from Corsicana to the gulf with the St Joe field, comparing to California’s great oil belts and predicting exploration will reveal extensive petroleum beds across Oklahoma, Indian Territory, and Texas even as specifics remain uncertain.
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Red River
Arbuckle Mountains
Indian Territory
Indian Territory, Are But the Outcroppings of the Lower Sipwaltte Atrata
the &T
Oklahoma
Idmere
Texan
Texas
Corsicana
Gulf
Orlin
Eng
Ncting
St. Jo
Kirn Eonty
California
K&l
Active Oil Stocks Lead Market As Drillers Shine
Grace and National top the list with strong gains as Higgins quotes higher. market momentum centers on oil shares with prominent drillers driving activity and sales noted across exchanges.
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Grace
National
Higgins
Mars
Six
Empire State
Hut
Wiegins
Manhattan
Los Angeles
Bryan Heard
Howe
Columbia Crode
Wang
Chionga Crude
Central
Empires State
Jureka
Thane
Port Worth
Federal Crode
Seawe
Shea
Ornee Power
Goler
Garrick Esate
Eck
Els Clover-Anderson Aes
Galveston Geyser Weeden Eas
Houston
McMiMant
Hamiman Oesuebee
Eh Inlandstesti
United States
Zenit
Sfoces
Ite i Amor
Brewin Co
Galveston
Brewin
Houston Land Ane Trust
Houston Drug
Manolla Park Co
Sour Lake Springs
Texas
Bid
Beaumont
Enterprise
Gower
UY Ar
Glover-Anderson
Texans in New York Dog Tezane Listing
Special to The Post details registered Texans in New York including names from San Antonio Dallas Austin Galveston and more with addresses such as Manhattan Central Park Avenue Marlborough Imperial and Colonnade. The notice lists individuals bearing surnames Sullivan Newton Houghton Hassell and Graham among others.
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New York
San Antonio
J. Lockwood
Manhattan
G. Newton
H. Newton
Newton
Imperial
D. J. Sullivan
D. Sullivan
A. M. Sullivan
M. BF. Sullivan
Albemarle
Dallas
D. Aphten
Virginia Green
Park Avenue
A. Huson
Car Collision On Dallas Streetrail Kills Two Passengers
In Dallas on September 14 a streetcar of the Dallas Consolidated Electric Railway struck a car occupied by Mrs. Joele Meyer and Miss Mary Reed. Both women were seriously hurt. Meyer sues for 4000 damages against the company. Motorman Jao was arrested for operating the car at an excessive speed.
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Dallas
Texan
Dallas Consolidated Electric Bircert Railway Company
Joele Meyer
Mary Reed
Sert Oush Ieee
Wagar
Mire
Deaf Victim Testifies In Desperate Attack Case At Brenham
In Brenham Texas on September 10 the fall term opened with burglary and assault cases. Fred Hoyer admitted guilt to burglary and Milas Chappell to theft, both receiving two year penitentiary terms. A deaf and mute rape assault victim described the attack as her family and community watched a graphic courtroom testimony. Memorial services, civic parades, and local notices filled Brenham pages as officials prepared for events honoring President McKinley and mourning the president’s assassination.
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Brentan
Texas
District Court
Fred Hoyer
Milas Chappell
Chappell Elil
Mies Froodvea Sikerska
Hyither
Alex Lewis
Frita Moyer
Wardell
Tia
Long
Cone
Presbytery of the Brazos meets in Alvert Texas
The Presbytery of Titan convened in the Presbyterian church Alvert Texas after adjournment to continue minutes and consider transfers. A special committee was tasked to report on the General Assembly Minutes from Lith Book Ark May. The assembly and officers discussed standing rules and pastoral duties as Rev G W Story of Houston preached Romans 4:16 at a congregation gathering.
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the Brazos
Alvert
Texas
Presbytery
Titan
Presbyterian Church
Theis Hleksing
Pontek
Birturlas
Robertson County
Vom Ihik
Central
Hed
Mr. Ei
Bryan
Teves
Mi .Tonner
Th. K. Lente
Peenre
General Assembly
Lith
Boek
Ark
Lnstead
Ev. G. W
Houston
Apo
Kenth
Thompson
Devan
Madigonvilly
Mrs B L Smith Dies After Paralysis After Hymn
Mrs B L Smith wife of Prof J T Smith of this city died after paralysis struck her at the close of a hymn, she died at 2 50 Monday morning. She was a leader in Pelglade and had many friends. The opening obsequies were postponed from September 23.
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Crockett
Toxak
Nyman
Kettle J. Smith
Pr. J. T. Smith
Pelglade
Henderson Tests on Industrial School and Governorship Claim
RT Miller writes to the editor disputing a Pot report on the Girls Industrial School and governor’s role in selecting a site. He argues law requires impartial inspection of options and denies any communication from commissioners or the governor. He notes a meeting to settle the matter will be held in Wace in October.
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Girls Industrial School
Henderson
Austin
Industrial College
Itiris
Nieon
Miller
Wace
Coutrober
Court in Session at Nacogdoches Texans September 16
District court convened for jail term with judges W. BK. Don and Tom C. Davie presiding. Grand jury of J. O. Orton foreman and members including Lee Hardeman Luther Swift and others. Judge stressed orderly conduct and enforcement of prohibition laws. visiting attorneys include W. M. Imboden Feagin Ingston and Chester.
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Nacogdoches
Nacogdochey
Texans
Tom
C. Davie
W. BK. Don
Fey
J. O. Orton
Foreman
Lee Hardeman
Luther Swift
BR. Health
Woters
C. Brown
W. OC
Toney
G. W. Noelles
A. J. Lock
W. Dennis
Ed M. Stephens
Javie
Honeer
Jeea Option
W. M. Imboden
Rusk
J. CC. Feagin
Ly. Ingston
F. L. Chester
Beaumont
Munger declines to serve as Dallas fire commissioner
Stephen S. Munger, appointed by Governor Bayer to a two year term as Dallas fire commissioner, formally declines to serve. The governor may consider other candidates as replacements, with supporters of various contenders submitting recommendations.
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Munger
Dallas
Texas
Stephen S. Munger
Bayers
Jones-Ellis wedding in Liberty Texas Ceremony Tonight
Miss Laura Jones and Mr J T Ellis wed at the bride’s parents home in Liberty Texas. The couple plan to depart for North after the reception. Attending were Mina Anna Ohne Lateke Nita Virele and others who saw the couple off on their bridal train.
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Ellis-Jones
Liberty
Texan
Laura Jones
J. T Ellie
Awirriogre
Mina Anna Ohne Lateke
Nitavirele
Earman
Dayton
Galveston Chooses Commission Heads in Wake of Mayor Resignation
Governor Sayers appoints Joige Austio president of the city commission with Herman Lange J. J Kempner and Valerie Austin as fellow members. Joige Austio resigns as mayor to take the new role, with Valerie Austin filling the vacancy. City departments to be represented across finance revenue works street public improvements police and fire.
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Rostin
Texas
Sayers
Jadee Willem T. Austio Ameng Thein
Galventon
Joige Austio
Herianny C. Lange
J. J Kempner
Valerie Austin
Galveston
Texan
Eliy
Valery J. Austin
V. Fo Austing
A. PO Norman
Storm off the Mississippi Coast Advisory Issued
Weather Bureau advisory relayed from New Orleans warns of a storm south east of the Mississippi coast and eastern Louisiana coast. Easterly winds expected to intensify by tonight through Wednesday along the Gulf coast.
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Mississippi
New Orleans
Weather Bureau
P. Im
Mbelesippi
Eantern
Lowisiana
Thhiddly Gulf
Weather forecast for Washington eastern Ter region
On Tuesday a cooler interior air mass moves in from the east with a northerly wind. Wednesday brings clouds and rain to western and southern portions as conditions continue.
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Washington
Celebrations in Corpus Christi for Diaz Death Decree
President Diaz's orders to suspend public festivities in Mexico and place the national flag at half mast until President McKinley's funeral prompted announcements to Mexican clubs in Corpus Christi and surrounding Texas areas. The move was praised as a friendly gesture toward Mexico, likely boosting American regard for Diaz.
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Oeen
Maculste Aed
Hall Nist
Mexico
Dias
Young Man Fatally Stabbed Near Herwyn
Ardmore I T September 16. Guy Abtowoy was seriously wounded and believed fatally stabbed by Lon Molton ten miles north of Herwyn. Two wounds to the side and one to the thigh. Molton is in jail awaiting trial.
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Ardmore
I.T
Aim
Herwyn
Porth
Guy Abtowoy
Lon Molton
Molton
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