Oil odor at shallow well sparks speculation of strike on Castro street
Workers drilling for H Eckenroth on Castro street report oil smell at about 100 feet depth. Hubble, the contractor, says conditions resemble past Beaufort oil rush precursors and nearby earth shows stronger odor with depth. The six inch bore lies between the city hall and West End lake, drawing curious onlookers as officials assess whether an oil vein may be found.
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Heard Here and There Campaign Attacks and Local Candidates
A local column denounces repeated false claims by Theodore Harris Campaign Committee and supporters against Judge Phil I Shook and Mayor Callaghan. It defends nominating candidates like West Brett and criticizes Nelson Lytle, arguing the attacks reveal weak homegrown arguments and expose misused campaign funds and vagrant-case records from 1908.
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Theodore Harris
Beli Theutsehmani
Phil I. Shook
Sheriff Race Looms Large in County Contest
In a county election, speculation rises over leadership by B. D. Lindsey as the principal opponent. The race revolves around local politics and notable figures, including Theodore Marrshatng and Selly Deulachmann, with implications for Boxar county and potential majorities.
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Pierpont Morgan
John D. Rockefeller
Theodore Marrshatng
Selly Deulachmann
Metro
B.D. Lindsey
Boxar
Crisis in Navy Comes Today
New York July 22 Henry Reuterdahl, critic of the navy bureau system, says Roosevelt’s visit to the naval war college signals the end of the bureau era. He predicts a transition as pivotal as sail to steam, urging reorganization to focus on future battleship construction and fleet readiness. Newport conference highlights the drive to modernize ships and crew training amid ongoing plans.
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Naval War College
Renterdahl
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Borin
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Roosevelt to Address Naval Officers on Future Battleship Plans
A conference of about 100 naval officers and numerous army representatives will be addressed by President Roosevelt on future battleship construction and policy. Remarks, largely public, will explore naval strategy and the administration’s stance, with the rest of the session proceeding behind closed doors to discuss details and potential decisions.
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Diego
Copimission
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Eo Roosevelt
Ailcers
Tagnot
Unclear Real Estate Transfers Listing With Many Names
Real estate transfers noted from several parties in 1908 show deeds to lots and blocks, multiple street corners, and tract descriptions. Names include Sarch Frank, W. Garten, D. Ryan, Bard Woelke, Michael and Bridget Moore, Chas Fink, J B Callahan, Frank Greco, Arnend Alma Grostoshingen, Clo Wnionbeck, Willy Wyatt, W H Ballon, and others with varied dates and locations. Amounts listed include 2000 and 33800, and descriptions reference blocks and tracts across unidentified towns and streets amid OCR garbled content.
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Black
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Arington
Juan
Ale
Gonmalns
Willy Wyatt
Wheb
Cowner
W. H. Ballon
Tegae County
Pedro Ayvenues
Beargreen Street
WW. Stokes
Atascosa County
Frank Allen
Box County
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