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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1901

Page

3

Oil boom boosts Beaumont shipments to 110 cars daily

Daily oil shipments rise to 110 cars with about 000 gallons flowing from Beaumont area wells. Overland and water routes expand, with rising demand for refining capacity and new contracts for the Southern Pacific railway. The Lene Star and Crescent Oil, Alabama Texas lines anticipate increased production and cross-ports shipments as new wells come online.

Lament Texas Heang Jean Pew Beaumont Ihele Seyiiion Mazio Sele Galveston Lone Star and Crescent Oil

Stocks Active as One Cent Island Sale and Dime Drillers Demand

The market shows heavy activity with a one cent Island sale and Drillers in demand. A block of 10,000 shares of Sleek traded at one cent, forming a $10,000 total, while Lucky Fold certificates and other issues traded near 4 to 6 cents with weak overall sentiment and high bid at 815.

Brien Brater Osivave Poe Steeateeay Owe Garrick Galventon Develap Alemtine Beaumont Texas Zenith Ashed American Brewing Association Ea Galve Eston Whart Honaton Hank Fae Henolia Pa Shewee Ward Sour Lake Eee Co Texas Savings and Treal Pene and Investment Vu Gindis Galveston Bid Island Ip Clesence Beng

Ayer's Sarsaparilla Ad Prompts Medical Question

An incomplete advertisement asks readers to consult their doctor about Ayer's Sarsaparilla and its blood purifying and nerve supporting claims. The fragment cites a Wichita Kansas reader and mentions the product from C Ayer Co of Lowell Massachusetts.

Ayer Wichita Kans C.aver CO Lowell, Mass

Oil Prospect Near Orange Appears Like Spindle Top

Orange Texas September 06 a land outcropping near Bayou in southern Orange County has an elevation resembling Spindle Top Heights Jefferson County. George Foreman to M Scott of Beaumont and associates oversaw the site which has drawn three offers from drifters to drill under a guarantee of no charge. Owners declined all offers and plan to develop the property themselves at a later date hoping to prove Orange County holds the oil prize.

Orange Texas Soutern Orange County George Foreman M. Scott Beaumont Jefferson Barot Lan Rt

Strike at Kaiser Mound Oil Well Produces 25 Barrels Daily

In Columbia Texas on September 20 the Equitable Mining Co struck a vein at Kaiser Mound well, flowing about twenty five barrels daily without machinery. The owners estimate potential output at five hundred barrels daily from the vein near bedrock. Judge J W Johnson reported a sample from a West Columbia well, owned by J Hees Charles Nash John Underwood and others, noting heavy lubricating oil.

Kaiser Mound Bed Fort J. W. Johnson Hiranchan West Columbia Brareris J. & Hees Charles Nash John Underwood Finn Johnedo

Mount Pleasant oil well to begin within ten days

The Mount Pleasant district in Titus County Texas plans a test well with machinery to be on the ground in less than ten days. Half the stock is held by local residents and Fort Worth capitalists. Experts report an oil stratum crossing the town from southeast to northwest.

Titus County Mount Pleasant Texas Mount Pleassot Onoe Home Peole and Bait 5 Fort Worth

Oil Prospect At Torrell Draws Attention

The well near Torrell Texas attracted attention when a drilling attempt reached 120 feet below the surface with oil seen at that depth but no evidence of oil until 100 feet more.

Torrell Texas

New Well Begun at Liberty

Liberty Texas September 1 The Texas Missouri and Kentnessel company began work today at 11 o clock about two miles north of Liberty noting the drilling of a new well in the area and the start of oil activities.

Liberty Texas Texas, Missouri and Kentnessel Company

Mexicans Celebrate Independence in Tiinge Texas

The Mexican population in Tiinge celebrated their independence across Saturday Sunday and Monday despite heavy rains. Local officials formed a health board for Runge and noted nearby construction and visitors including Mrs F E T Jack.

Tiinge Texas Tomortom Stovall eAde Roeras J. Deckes Mra GB B. Gillett Court Oh. Moore T. F Prensis Board of Health Runge

Congress Disbands as Western Jockey Club Supersedes

The old American turf congress is dissolved after a brief session led by Haworth, Chicago, and others. Western Jockey Club replaces the organization with no dissenting votes, while remaining funds about 100 dollars are discussed and a San Francisco based group is deemed not a member due to non filing of annual race incursions.

Chicago Ins. Anil Seasion Drungpn Hovant Washington Park Club Marti Nathanson Aariom Jocker Richard Fitzgerald Wand Applegate Lonlavillé Mo N. McParland John Peters Memphis B.C. Hopper Cinginnati Latonia Doskey Bush New Orleage Little Rock Arkanaas Jockey Club New American Turf Congress Jockeys Cab San Frinviero Congress

Winning Favorites Were Few at Gravesend Features

At Gravesend track on September 20 endurance by Right led the only winner for the favorites in a day of upsets. Willow stakes went to Endurance by Right with Hanover Queen second and Rockwater third as six furlongs were run in 1 11 2 5. Other races listed included times and placements across mile and a sixteenth to two miles with multiple horses named. the report covers a crowded card with several non-winners and notable performers scattered through the Willow stakes and supporting events.

Gravesend New York Hodorance Sle Hanover Queen Rockwater Chattananda Tala Muerte Rhymer Herbert Dublin Right Hanover Quen Korkwater Barbira Friedchie Veamins Glenwater Huanker Ankh Tia Fraveraco Lanterman Chilton Toe River Wighlander iiI Addie Rusch Man O'War Rarouille Paerines Hans Wagner Ponsolven Brin Lisie Whief Lalir William

No Big Coal Trust Faces Likely Emergence of Small Combines

Philadelphia reports that Morgan failure to clinch a gigantic coal merger spurred by promoters may lead to several smaller combines forming to push up prices. Efforts to consolidate coal properties in West Virginia and surrounding regions stalled as financing and options expired. a New York meeting sought ways to continue the plan without Morgan.

Philadelphia Morgan Seper Tver Virginia Margin Comline Pn Aan Corporation Shage Anita Coe Suelo Ak Soupany West Virginia Pilaire New York Morciht Atlee Mr. Morgan Henry Pepin Opijoyk Mergay Jenaver Hanna Pontrol Combine Poedhontis Ladelphia Cophab

Lawson Horse Fails to Hold Harlin Animal on Stretch

In Mass headlined Derby action, Lawson Horse loses grip on Harlin animal during final stretch as Geers drives the Mare to win. Details describe special match, trotting purses and a Don Riley Frasier pace card with multiple heats and unfinished races.

Lawson Mass Hamiis Almont Geers Wen Neralma, Ch Enri Gaocmah Sreonii Dang

Pride Beats Miss Bennett at Hawthorne in Sensational Finish

The Pride ridden by Winkield wins the six and a half furlongs at Hawthorne in 1 10 1, matching a track record and delivering one of the year's most sensational finishes. Miss Bennett is runner up amid a crowded field in a card marked by fast times and close margins.

the Pride Mike Bennett Miss Bennett Hawthorne Chicago Hawthorne Taisy Pride Winkield George Gorang Sir Harlem Monos Litte Fikin Farsy Preston Fantasy Helen Paxton Zee Mise Bennett Breeplech Nee Giapre Dick Conover Valenin Kirhe Tiave Wehg

Sunday Firemen to Meet Galveston Team at League Park

A strong Galveston squad travels to League Park to face the Firemen in a Sunday game. The visitors beat the Firemen last week in muddy conditions as the Firemen seek revenge and faster, cleaner diamond play. Local lineup includes Nels Blaplews, Mahony, Murray, and Wilsen with Galveston stars listed.

Galveston Onih Markie Seeres Onhut Ee Msakoe Mahony Brarborough Meeond Bree Aa Bulge Ceeenee Murray Lair Geld W. Es Wilsen Aaresg

Palestine Triumphs Over Waco in 5 0 Victory

In a week story from Verus dated September 20, Palestine defeats Waco 5 to 0. The report notes Palestine's strong offense and a decisive win as fans and locals react to the scoreline and the game’s outcome.

Palestine Waco Verus

Varsity Eleven Opens Practice At Allatth Texas

Captain Mark M McMahon arrives as the university football squad begins practice with fifteen candidates. New players join Covel Thampeen as coach Therapsen touts a tougher schedule including games at Daling San Attali and Baylor. The team will wear khaki and focus on a stronger start, with plans for a leaner roster and strategic changes.

Allatth Texan Mark M. McMahon Aective Syimon Covel Thampeen Jaet Anager ‘Taylor Poetor Daling Wit University of Colorado San Attali Agricultural God Mechanica An Abtonie Baylor Neo Therapsen Prosperta Pathan Athieth Plariig

McKinley memorial exercises cited across Texas sites

Reports recount McKinley memorial services and related exercises in multiple Texas towns and centers. The text lists numerous locations including Center Atlanti Wills Polme Minjonil Anne Jefferson Taftale and others, reflecting widespread observances and community participation.

McKinley Texas Center Atlanti Wills Polme Minjonil Anne Efferson Taftale lAwinr Moscow Wortham Theiet Ciderketown Jere White Beeville Jere Lt Corsicana Tarden Arde Pape Prooklitt Ange Mweklaner Theshenek Minera Weila Tr Wentheetor Plateula Moongirt Tieauant Savin Kally Crawford Maltin Lawcointer San Marco Toris Tehenne Wersnharchie Hockley Kit Tha Copriga Paokaoe Ihe Gryenrile Chandview Crepton Montagir Rockrenll Plane Longlow Oluwmoerer Howe Mowat Colm Birawn

Wright Defeated in Arkansas Umpire Assault Case

In Little Beck Arkansas on September 20 a first baseman named Wright faced assault charges for striking Amalie Johnstone. The court issued a $25 forfeiture and the governor intervened granting a full pardon, lifting the fine and related penalties.

Wright Amalie Johnstone Little Beck Ark Joe Wright Little Tack Poller Coypire J. 1 Johnstone Nasheille Jounatone Asturdog Copiar Davis Little Meek

Protracted meeting closes at Metboillet Poplecopal church

The long running gathering at the Metboillet Poplecopal church near Bastrop is scheduled to conclude with services on Sunday. Reverend interprets ongoing revival as time well spent for the community and attendees.

Chappell Hi Texan Metboillet

Local News Briefs From Lockhart Iowkhart September

Methoilints sell old parsonage and buy four new homes in southeast Lockhart to build a modern rectory for their pastor. Lente Achet begins soap making and quarries brands of soap. Swearingen buys farm east of town to enter gou lwr or pomaut. Vennes plans a large sale. J Walston and son visit town for a speck pees ane. Mr Weiner and neighbors discuss new Rimnell a Co home health efforts.

Lockhart Iwckhart, Teans Swearingen Goulwr Pomaut Vennes Ban Marcos Weiner Peightior Hundier Rimnell

National officers elected at Hermann Lane convention

The fourth day session elected National officers for four years and chose the 1906 meeting site. Beattie, Wank, and Foritland pursued the next convention, Seattle won by three votes, Navona president Julius Sch was reelected, Liam Folsen and Avg If were chosen as first and second vice presidents. The convention will continue tomorrow morning.

Seattle San Antonio Texas Hermann Lane Bodden Foritland Ore Beattie Wank Bell Pices Navona Julius Sch Aunfin Iliam Folsen Minnesota Fret Avg If Xeringer Conrad Walthers

Carpenter John Mecatenor Killed by Rock Island Train

An Ardmore man named John Mecatenor was killed by a Rock Island train on September 20. Authorities report the incident occurred near the rail line. details are limited.

Ardmore J. 1 John Mecatenor Wan

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