Hoskins Mound Oil Well Produces Over Two Thousand Barrels Daily
In Houston Texas the Mound Oil Company reports a new well at Hoskins Mound delivering above 2000 barrels of oil daily with no saltwater intrusion. Field control by the company. plans suggest expansion beyond 40000 acres as Judge T W Ford and son H H Ford oversee operations. The discovery follows past ruined wells from saltwater intrusion near the same area.
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Houston
Tex
Mound Oil Company
Hoskins Mound
Galveston Bay
Brownsville
H. H. Ford
Judge Ford
Food monopolists indicted in New Jersey meat conspiracy case
Six meat packing firms and twenty packers faced grand jury indictments in Hudson County New Jersey on charges of conspiring to restrict meat and poultry supply. The law carries up to three years in prison or a $1000 fine. Prosecutor Pierre Gavan said extradition would be pursued for reluctant defendants.
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New York
Hudson County
New Jersey
Fridax
New
Eith
Jersey City
Pierre Gavan
Three Die in Forney Hotel Fire Turbulent Town Tragedy
A hotel fire in Forney Texas killed three guests A R Earnest 65 from Fort Worth West Texas Land Co R R Farmer Forney and M F P Powell Kemp Kaufman County Also injured were E Bagley L E and Clem Fulton of Forney plus Mr Frazer of Dallas and Mr Cooper escaped across roofs All guests except the dead narrowly escaped as the City Hotel burned and $25000 in loss was reported
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Forney
Texas
City Hotel
A. R. Earnest
Fort Worth
West Texas Land Company
R. R. Farmer
M. FP. Powell
Kemp
Kaufman County
E. Bagley
A. M
L. E
Clem Fulton
Mr. Frazer
Dallas
Crowdus Drug Company
Cooper
Taft Urges Naval Reforms to Boost Officer Ranks
President Taft sent a special message to Congress urging reform of naval personnel. He calls for faster promotion of officers to rear admiral and captain, creation of higher flag ranks, and a sliding retirement scale tied to years of service to match a growing fleet of about 1.2 million tons with 3,000 line officers and 60,000 enlisted personnel.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Meyer
Mob Demands Surrender of Alleged Child Assault Suspect
A Dallas county mob estimated at 500 to 1000 men surrounded the county jail at 12 30 am Friday demanding the surrender of Allen Brooks a negro indicted for criminal assault on a two and a half year old white child. The mob threatened to ram the doors with a thirty foot steel rail while deputies and police swarmed the jail. A six member committee led by Henry J Blavens searched the jail for Brooks but he was not found in the building.
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Dallas
Aca
Orgalane
Allen Brooks
Ledbetter
Henry J. Blavens
Allen F. Brooks
Captain Fowler S Led In Battle Report From Managua
Official dispatches report Captain Godf Reese Fowler formerly of the States volunteers, who commanded General Chamorro's artillery at the Tisma engagement, died of wounds. A large number of soldiers from both sides were brought to Managua, amid reports of insurgents attempting to force a passage at Tititapa bridge. General Chamorro, in civilian clothes, reportedly crossed the river Chantales with a small party after hand to hand clashes.
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Mangua
Godf Reese Fowler
Ieth States Volunteers
Chamorro
Tisma
Managua
Tititapa Bridge
Chorro
Chantales
Man from Kemp Identified in Hotel Fire Search
The ruins of a hotel fire were combed as officials identified a partial trunk found at the scene as belonging to M. E. Powell of Kemp Texas. The report notes Powell's identity and ongoing search efforts continue for additional clues.
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Ge Man
M. E. Powell
Kemp, Texas
Groveton Man Found Guilty of Murder in Front Door Case
In Groveton Texas Ed Chandler was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the slaying of Will Govens. The verdict was returned by a district court jury after a trial lasting about a week. Chandler faces life imprisonment in the penitentiary.
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Groveton
Tex
Ed. Chandler
Will Govens
Chandler
Mexican Killed Another Charged in Houston Stabbing
Manuel Garcia faced a murder charge after allegedly stabbing Marcello Navarro on Preston Avenue early Sunday. Navarro died from multiple wounds while being carried to the infirmary.
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Houston
Tex
Manuel Garcia
Marcello Navarro
Preston Avenue
Navarro
Hogs and Peanuts Push Among Caldwell Farmers
Caldwell Texas farmers show strong resolve to expand hog and peanut production this year. They cite the region as one of the best in the state for hog raising and note small scale efforts have proven successful.
Rainfall Buoys Alvin Crops Strawberries and Truck Produce
A two inch rain fell Saturday night in Alvin Texas, described as much needed and beneficial to crops, strawberries and truck produce, aiding local farmers.
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Alvin
Tex
Railroad Officials Wreck Near Harwood on Inspection Tour
A Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio inspection train derailed Wednesday three miles south of Harwood on the Gonzales branch in San Antonio Texas. The accident disrupted the officials’ annual tour and halted service while crews responded.
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San Antonio
Tex
Galveston, Harrisburg
Harwwood
Gonzales
Fire destroys Carrol Brough & Robinson wholesale grocers
Oklahoma City report states a fire completely destroyed the building and contents of Carrol Brough Robinson wholesale grocers. Loss estimated at $200,000.
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Oklahoma City
Carrol, Brough & Robinson
Insurance Department approves banks as reserve agents
The Texas Department of Insurance and Bank approves several banks as reserve agents for state member banks. Guaranty State Bank and Trust Company Dallas to First State Bank Mesquite National Bank of Commerce St Louis for Guaranty State Bank Mesquite Fort Worth National Bank of Fort Worth Hanover National Bank New York and Guaranty State Bank and Trust Company Dallas for First State Bank Brady.
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Austin
Tex
Ti Department of Insurance and Bank
Ollowi Banks
Guaranty State Bank and Trust Company
Dallas
First State Bank
Mesjulte
National Bank of Commerce
St. Les
Guaranty State Bank
Fort Worth
Uniform Carriers Bill Targets Shipments and Grading
Houston merchants and the Houston Business League back pending legislation for a uniform box or basket system for interstate shipment of apples. The bill, referred to the House Agriculture Committee, would set grading standards and regulate transport, with league members signaling approval.
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Housto
Tex
Commission Merchants of
Button
Hoston Bushes League
Lafean
Cong’ss
Mebers
Busine League
Local Cotton Receipts Hit 25 265 Bales at Tailor
Taylor Cotton receipts show a real local wagon recess of cotton at Tailor this season reaching 25 265 bales by Saturday. Cotton is still being marketed here, with estimates of 800 to 100 bales still held by producers.
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Taylor
Tayr
Tex
Tailor
Coton
Yarton Executions Draw Thousands to Sunday Event
In Yarton Texas Sar Washington and Gus Thomas were executed on Sunday after a lengthy trial. Officials report about 3000 people attended the public proceedings and witnessed the event.
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Yarton
Tex
Sar Washington
Gus Thomas
Flows Large Volume of Water Near Ina Texas
A test of a rice well near Morrie Simons farm shows water output of gallons per minute. The test confirms the well’s capacity to supply a sizable water flow for local use.
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Ina
Tex
Morrie Simons
Thirty four sets of twins reported in Texas January
The State Health Department reports January vital statistics showing 1700 deaths and 3969 births. There were 34 sets of twins. Registrar Clyde D Smith says the new vital statistics code is more complete and promises more prompt reports from physicians midwives and undertakers with aim to cover all births and deaths in Texas in a few months.
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Austin
Tex
State Health Department
Clyde D Smith
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Texas
Blacklisting statute upheld in Fifth District Court ruling
The Court of Civil Appeals for the Fifth District affirms a $2,500 judgment for S. I. J. Hixon against the St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company. Justice Bookhout writes that the thirtieth legislature’s blacklisting statute is constitutional and not repugnant to state or federal constitutions. Case from Hunt County.
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Dallas
Tex
Court of Civil Appeals
Fifth District
S&i. J. Hixon
St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company
Bookhout
Hunt County
Manor Lumberman Killed In Austin Auto Crash
John Seelstrom, a wealthy Manor Texas lumberman, was instantly killed when his automobile plunged from a hill in eastern Austin after losing control of the chauffeur. The car wrecked in a complete somersault. Four others were injured with Abner Howser of Manor suffering the most serious injuries.
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Manor
Auto
Austin
Tex
John Seelstrom
Texas
Seelstrom
Abner Howser
Death of Devine man found with rifle nearby
L. W Bowmann aged 94 was found dead at his Devine Texas home by a delivery boy. A large caliber rifle lay beside the body, and police investigated the suspicious death as a possible gun incident.
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Devine, Tex
L. W Bowmann
Citizens to survey Cuero on commission government
At a businessmen meeting in Cuero Texas on Wednesday five citizens were appointed to canvass the town to ascertain sentiment toward adopting a commission form of government.
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Commission
Cuero
Tex
Discovered Vein of Lignite Coal Near Flynn Texas
G D Cozart found a vein of lignite coal in his well at home near Flynn Normangee Texas this week. A strong water vein appeared at the same depth forcing an early dig to the surface. Samples burned readily in stoves, though thickness of the coal is not yet known.
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Normangee
Tex
G. D. Cozart
Flynn
Elgin Approves 10000 Bond Issue for School Additions
Elgin Texas voters backed a 10000 bond proposal to add to the existing school building or, if needed, to construct a new one. The tally showed 104 for bonds and 90 against. For school maintenance, 145 favored while 45 opposed.
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Elgin
Tex
Cabbage Shipments From Rio Grande Valley Rise This Season
Brownsville Texas reports cabbage shipments from the lower Rio Grande this season totaling 54 cars in listed towns San Benito 34 Brownsville 28 Bixby 4 Mission 3 Mercedes 2 Donna 2 Ticcano 1 and a total of T4 cars. A year ago shipments were 24 cars with plenty still to be marketed.
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Brownsville
Tex
Rio Grande Walk
San Benito
Bixby
Mission
Mercedes
Donna
Ticcano
Farmers Planting Corn Near Hearne Texans Hope Cold Weather Over
Farmers in Hearne Texas report many are planting corn but some will delay until next month due to lingering cold. Local growers survey indicates 43 percent think conditions have warmed enough to proceed.
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Hearne
Tex
Replanting Vegetables in Richmond After Cold Spell
Mr. Hicklin, a leading truck grower in Richmond, lost his entire crop of young early vegetables in the recent cold spell. He is now replanting and hopes for an early crop.
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Richmond
Tex
Hicklin
Tremendous Oliver Typewriter for 17 Cents a Day
Advertises an Oliver Typewriter priced at 100 dollars available for 17 cents daily. Promotes features like Balance Shift Ruling Device Double Release Locomotive Base Automatic Spacer Automatic Tabulator Disappearing Indicator and Scientific Condensed Keyboard as selling points to attract buyers.
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Oliver
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Regmet
Lone Star
Friendship Saloon
Adolph Darilek
Prop
Jacob Nachlinger
Gerhard Henrichs
Moulton Bottling Works
Moulton Meat Market
F. W. Lueke, Prop
Wr. Schmidt
Echo Springs
Silver Brook
Shiner
Moulton
Joe E. Richter
Hoskins
Rostred
Fowler
Pope
Oliver Typewriter
Antoras
Ameri Ica
Oliver Typewriter Company
Chicago, Ilinois
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