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Surviving Story Of Spindletop Gusher Tale
A faded reminiscence recounts the Spindletop oil gusher near Beaumont on January 10, 1901. Capt. Curtis G. Mamill Ing, Alvan, and others describe chaos, water at the derrick, the flood of crowds, and early methods like mud to stem the flow. The tale notes the well produced vast oil, drew deputies, and marked Texas industry evolution.
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