#spindletop

[soulmusicsongs]

Funky Lu - Al Trahan (Funky Lu / We Need Each Other, 1969)

[kwebtv]

TV Guide -  October 17 - 23, 1964

Lassie -  Famous female Rough Collie portrayed for many years by the original male collie named Pal and then by many of Pal’s descendants on film and the television series which ran for 17 seasons.

Robert E. Bray (October 23, 1917 – March 7, 1983)  Film and television actor known for playing the forest ranger Corey Stuart in the CBS series Lassie, He also starred in Stagecoach West.  

In the 1950s, the then freelancing actor appeared in a varied number of roles including the 1952 episode "Thunder Over Inyo" of the syndicated western television series The Adventures of Kit Carson.

In 1954, he portrayed bandit Emmett Dalton in an episode of Jim Davis's syndicated western Stories of the Century. That same year, he guest-starred in Reed Hadley's CBS crime drama, The Public Defender. On December 4, 1955, he was cast as petroleum pioneer Pattillo Higgins in "Spindletop – The First Great Texas Oil Strike (January 10, 1901)" on the CBS history series, You Are There, the story of the origin of the Texas oil industry.

Bray guest-starred in the episode "Obituary" of NBC's western series, Jefferson Drum, starring Jeff Richards, and in the 1959 episode "The Trouble with Tolliver" of the ABC western drama, The Man from Blackhawk.

Other television series he appeared in were The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Frontier, City Detective, State Trooper, Riverboat, Laramie, Perry Mason, Temple Houston, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Overland Trail, and The Loretta Young Show.   (Wikipedia)

[inb0ttles]

Spindletop oil field

Beaumont, Texas

1902

[gentlyepigrams]

Margaret Bourke-White - Oil Derricks in Spindletop Field, Texas (1930)

[motherofdeathsgod]

Chris Walker {Headcanons | AU}

A little about AU. The time of the story is slightly shifted, as is the location of the plot. Do not be surprised (っ´ω`)ﾉ(╥ω╥) - Still ex-military. Earned PTSD after the US-Iran conflic - He was treated in Spindletop, in the end everything got worse. Jokes about flashbacks from the war are no longer jokes, nightmares, pills, outbursts of aggression - After the "treatment" (in fact, just more powerful sedatives) got a job at Mount Massive. When the project had to be transferred to another country, he moved next (otherwise he would be sent for experiments :)

- Was married. The main word was (and that's good). But someone turned out to be a b - ch, so technically he was left without an apartment - Apart from occasional outbursts of aggression, panic attacks and flashbacks, he is very sweet and calm - Feels sorry for the variants. Often turns away from cameras in operating rooms and treatment rooms. Physically, he can no longer bear the sight of dismemberment and blood. As well as other people's suffering

- Kind and understanding. Tries to be nice to colleagues and ignore what they do at work. Hates Trager and Blair :) - Still sleeping with his pig. He is ready to do anything just to return it (unfortunately, he did not return it, but he received a similar one already during the experiments) - Attentive and caring. Sometimes even too much. Tries to make everyone comfortable by neglecting his own comfort (And that's bad) - Loves hugs very much. The best way to calm him down - Homebody. There is nothing better than watching movies at home and drinking warm tea - Nervous. Very nervous. Often worries about trifles. Worried about everyone and everything. - Silly, in a good way. Sometimes he behaves ridiculously and then does not understand what is wrong - Doesn't understand many jokes. Especially black/dark humor - The real crybaby. He pretends to be serious and stern (and he is), but one touching / sad thing and you can drag the boat - there will be a lake in the house - Likes not only pigs. Show him any cute animal and he will blur - After the "riot" in asylum, he k - ed patients, as in the canon. Technically, it was well-intentioned, he was sure if billy d - s and the wallrider breaks out, he will capture one of the psychos, so it's better that way than with a bunch of "free hosts" - After the experiments, he came to senses for a long time and was treated. The symptoms of PTSD returned in double size, he get used a lot of pills everyday and lay without any strength almost all the time. Became much calmer and slower. Earned depression - Hates the way he looks. Afraid to frighten others with his appearance and harm them (again). He wears a mask all the time - Worried about what was done to the walrider. He is afraid that the situation with Murkoff will repeat itself

I did not change his appearance in AU. Except time before experiments, he looks a little different If someone is interested, I will make a similar post about the plot of the AU/selfinsert in this AU(again, lol)

[fullmusicbardsquared]

oil makes me so upset because its really shiny and pretty and smells GREAT :) but also its horrible. in 1901 Spindletop should have just spewed all the oil in the whole earth

[forthosebefore]

"The black neighborhood in South Beaumont known as Pear Orchard probably developed after 1901, with the Spindletop oil boom. Before then, no single industry was located nearby, although African Americans worked in rice fields and on ranches located to the south and west. After the boom, many oil field workers doubtless made their homes in this part of town." (SFASU article by Judith Linsley, May 2014) According to an interview with Richard Price (June 24, 2016) "I lived in what is still known as Pear Orchard. Pear Orchard it is the area on the North side bounded by Washington Boulevard, on the West side by what was then the Abattoir tour section and on the South side by Cardinal drive and on the East side by the railroad track that separated the Pear Orchard from the West part of the South end of Beaumont. And most of our doings and so forth was bounded by those, those boundaries....we knew the boundaries beyond which we would not try to go. The Northern inside of the Beaumont was off limits to us. The urban streets South end was off limits to us. And so within this compound we mostly developed our relationships with other people in what is known as the Pear Orchard community." He noted later in the interview that he did not know of a single non-Black family living in the neighborhood." Pear Orchard Cemetery is either the same as or adjacent to Blanchette Cemetery. The Texas Historical Commission notes Blanchette and Fleming as possible alternate names for Pear Orchard Cemetery. Churches in the area include West Tabernacle Baptist Church, Jones Memorial Church of God in Christ, a Catholic church, and others.

Source: via The Texas Freedom Colonies Facebook

Visit www.attawellsummer.com/forthosebefore to learn more about Black history.

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[joelgsolis]

From Cable Tools to AI: The Evolution of Oil Well Technology

The oil and gas industry has undergone a profound transformation over the past century, mainly due to advancements in well-drilling technology. From the rudimentary techniques of early drillers to the highly sophisticated operations of today, innovations have revolutionized the efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil extraction. This article explores how oil well technology has evolved, the milestones that reshaped the industry, and what the future holds for drilling practices.

Early Drilling Techniques

The origins of oil drilling date back thousands of years, when surface seepage was collected and used for medicinal or waterproofing purposes. However, the modern oil industry began with the development of cable tool drilling in the mid-19th century. In 1859, Edwin Drake drilled the first commercial oil well in Titusville, Pennsylvania, using this method. Cable tool drilling involved dropping a heavy drill bit repeatedly into the ground to crush rock formations, a slow but effective way to reach oil reservoirs.

While groundbreaking at the time, cable tool drilling had limitations, including shallow well depths and minimal control over the drilling process. Early wells were prone to blowouts, spills, and fires, reflecting the industry's lack of safety standards.

The Rise of Rotary Drilling

In the early 20th century, rotary drilling emerged as a game-changer. This technique uses a rotating drill bit to cut through rock, allowing for deeper and more efficient healthy development. The first successful rotary well was drilled in 1901 at Spindletop, Texas, marking the beginning of the modern petroleum era. Rotary drilling technology was instrumental in expanding oil exploration and extraction worldwide.

Another critical innovation was the introduction of drilling mud—a fluid mixture of water, clay, and other additives. Drilling mud helps lubricate the drill bit, stabilize the wellbore, and prevent blowouts by balancing underground pressure. With these advancements, companies could drill deeper wells and access previously unreachable oil reserves.

Offshore Drilling Innovations

The 20th century saw the advent of offshore drilling, opening up vast reserves beneath the ocean floor. The first offshore platform was built off the coast of California in 1896, but it was the mid-century advancements that truly propelled this segment of the industry.

In the 1940s and 1950s, jack-up rigs and semi-submersible platforms enabled companies to operate in deeper waters. Later, in the 1970s, dynamic positioning systems were introduced, using computer-controlled thrusters to keep floating rigs stable without the need for anchors. This allowed rigs to drill in waters thousands of feet deep, transforming offshore oil production into a global industry.

Horizontal Drilling and Hydraulic Fracturing

The late 20th century saw the introduction of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing (fracking), two technologies that revolutionized onshore oil and gas production. Horizontal drilling involves drilling vertically down to a target formation and then turning the drill bit horizontally to follow the oil-bearing layer. This technique exposes more of the reservoir to the wellbore, significantly increasing production.

Hydraulic fracturing complements horizontal drilling by injecting high-pressure fluid into the rock, creating fractures that release trapped oil and gas. The combination of these technologies led to the shale boom in the United States, unlocking vast amounts of oil and natural gas that were previously uneconomical to extract.

Automation and Digital Technologies

In the 21st century, digitalization and automation have taken center stage. Automated drilling systems now allow operators to control rigs remotely, reducing the need for human workers in hazardous environments. Sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices provide real-time data on healthy conditions, helping operators make informed decisions and respond quickly to potential problems.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are also playing a growing role in oil well operations. Predictive maintenance systems use AI to forecast equipment failures, minimizing downtime and repair costs. Additionally, digital twins—virtual models of physical wells—enable operators to simulate different scenarios and optimize production.

Environmental Concerns and Green Technologies

As the world focuses more on environmental sustainability, the oil industry is under pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. New technologies, such as carbon capture and storage (CCS) and low-impact drilling methods, aim to mitigate the environmental impact of drilling operations. Companies are also exploring ways to integrate renewable energy sources into drilling sites to power operations with cleaner energy.

Another trend to watch is the shift toward geothermal energy. With expertise in drilling, many oil companies are now exploring geothermal wells, which use heat from the Earth's interior to generate electricity. This transition highlights the industry's potential to contribute to the green energy revolution.

The Future of Oil Well Technology

Looking ahead, robotics and autonomous drilling systems are expected to become more prevalent, reducing the need for human intervention in dangerous tasks. Innovations in nanotechnology may enhance the efficiency of drilling fluids, while blockchain could improve transparency in supply chains and reduce operational risks. Furthermore, 3D seismic imaging and augmented reality (AR) tools will likely improve exploration accuracy and well-planning processes.

As the oil industry navigates the challenges of a changing energy landscape, technological innovation will remain essential. The sector's ability to adapt and integrate new technologies will determine its success in balancing economic goals with environmental responsibility.

The evolution of oil-healthy technology is a story of continuous innovation. From the early days of cable tool drilling to today's automated rigs, the industry has transformed dramatically. As it faces growing pressure to operate sustainably, the next generation of technologies will likely shape a future where oil extraction coexists with environmental stewardship. By embracing change and investing in research and development, the oil industry can remain a vital part of the global energy mix for years to come.

[travelingtheusa]

TEXAS

2024 Apr 20 (Sat) – We went to Spindletop-Gladys City this morning.  It was the site of a big oil dig and the city was, at one time, full of well heads.  We went through a museum and walked the sidewalks of a replica old west town.  There was some kind of health fair going on and tables were located around the square with different organizations offering information about their particular health plans.  There was also a band playing on a raised stage in the middle of the square.

      We left with Joe & Diane and went to lunch at Floyd’s BBQ.  The meal was good and we brought home left overs.  Back at the campground, Diane made carnitas for dinner. 

2024 Apr 19 (Fri) – We both packed up and left Ledbetter at 9:05 a.m. after first stopping at the dump station.  It was a long drive to Beaumont.  We missed a turn for I-10 and had a heck of a time finding a route to Sam’s Club to stop for lunch.  We wound up taking over 5 hours to get here to the Elks Lodge.  We set up, took a short nap, then went into the lodge to pay for 2 nights camping.  We have full hook ups with 50 amp service.  The camping area (can’t really be called a campground) is a kind of mish mash in the parking lot.  Very un-improved.

      We had drinks, played shuffle board, and had dinner.  The exalted ruler reheated smoked ribs, chicken and beans.  They also offered potato salad, cole slaw, and bread pudding with a pecan sauce.

2024 Apr 18 (Thu) – We drove into Brenham at 11:30 a.m.  First stop was at Blue Bell Creameries. They stopped giving tours 2 years ago so we just stood on the second floor and looked down at the factory workers hard at work.  There was a museum area that explained the process for making ice cream and lots of pictures of the founders of the creamery.  It is still a family run business.  We then stopped at the counter and each got a scoop of their special flavors.

     Now that we had finished our dessert, we went out to lunch at Must Be Heaven.  It was a very eclectic restaurant.  You picked up a menu, got on a long line, and placed your order.  We then moved down the line where several employees behind the large counter prepared your food.  It was all pretty good.  We then took a walk around the quaint western town, admiring the many murals painted on the sides of the buildings.

      Sated and satisfied, we headed down the road to Koopers Distillery where we tasted different types of bourbon and a whiskey.  Paul bought one bottle and Joe bought two.

      At 5 p.m. we went to Joe & Diane’s RV where she cooked pork carnitas with lime rice.  After our meal, they taught us how to play Pegs & Jokers.  It was fun.

2024 Apr 17 (Wed) – We packed up and left Fredericksburg at 9:40 a.m.  It was almost 4 hours to Ledbetter where we are camped at Lake Sommerville State Park Nails Creek Campground (isn’t that a mouthful?).  We stopped at WalMart for lunch and Paul pulled over to the side of the road when he spotted a liquor store.  I ran in to get a replenishment for our libations.  We arrived at the new campground around 2 p.m.

      At 4:30 p.m. Joe & Diane and we drove down the road to a little barbecue place to get dinner.  It turned out to be something about the size of a broom closet with a huge smoker outside.  A woman sat at a window and took your order.  They only do sandwiches on Wednesday and Thursday.  Dinners are on Friday and Saturday.  We all got sandwiches.  The meat was good but they put it on regular hamburger buns, which were too soft and mushy.  Yuck!  After dinner, we played Rummy Kube.

2024 Apr 16 (Tue) – We went into town and had lunch at Opas Smoked Meats.  Joe & Diane met us there.  It was a kind of deli that also made sandwiches.  Paul and I both had chicken salad.  The bread was dry and crumbly but the salad was good.  Everyone wanted to walk the town but I was feeling woozy and went home to nap.  Every few months, I get that.  I think it’s the medication.

      At 5 p.m. we went over to Bill & Rhonda’s RV to join the remaining group of Cajuns (several have left) for a grilling.  We brought over chicken to grill.  Others brought steaks or burgers.  It was a very pleasant evening.  The sunset was beautiful with a bright red sky.

2024 Apr 15 (Mon) – We went to WalMart to pick up a few things.  My pedi-shaver and Paul’s shaver both quit on us.  We also got Sheba a new scratching post and a mat for underneath the cat box.  Still couldn’t find drawer slides.  *sigh*

      We did the laundry today.  For a resort, the machines were cheap!  Just $1.50 for washers and $1.00 for dryers.  It made me wish I had more laundry to do.  😊

      The President of SMART and his wife, Richard & Mary, drove in from San Antonio to join the group for potluck tonight.  We went over to visit with him at John & Kathy’s RV.  At 4 p.m. we went into the community hall for happy hour.  At 5:30 p.m. all the food was cooked and we shared a potluck meal.  Past President Willie and his wife Joyce also came in to visit.  It was quite enjoyable.

2024 Apr 14 (Sun) – We drove to Luckenbach this morning with Joe & Diane.  It is a modern day ghost town.  Three people live in the town but they have wooden buildings with shops, a large dance hall, and a stage for musicians.  The schedule is for music all weekend and there was a band setting up while we were there.  We got lunch at the one food truck in town.  It was far more reasonable than the food truck we ate at yesterday!  We wandered around the town, reading information plaques and memorial signs for those who started the town.  It was established in 1850 and closed in 1971.  Individuals have come along and made the town a tourist stop.  The lady who owned the hat store was from upstate New York and we enjoyed conversing with her about the poor state of affairs back home.  We then wandered through the general store and picked up a Christmas ornament.

      Our next stop was at Meierstone Winery.  John & Kathy know the owner and arranged for a tasting for a group of 12 of us.  I didn’t like any of the wine.  Paul bought 2 bottles.

      After our return to the campground and a quick nap, we went to happy hour.  Paul brought over the beanbag baseball game and we had a rousing competition.  It was fun.

      Sheba is doing better.  She, at least, is looking to eat again.  That was a pretty bad flare up she had.

2024 Apr 13 (Sat) – We ran into town to pick up a few things from WalMart.  Paul is still searching for 12” drawer slides.   It’s still the only size missing in all the stores we look in.  We stopped at the Auslander Restaurant for lunch.  It as a quaint German restaurant.  There were cuckoo clocks on the wall and the stuffed heads of elk and moose around the room.  Paintings were hanging to depict the German countryside.

      After happy hour, Joe & Diane and we went over to a parking lot next to the campground where there are six food trucks parked.  We got burgers.  It was quite expensive!  There was a band getting ready to play some music.

2024 Apr 12 (Fri) – We packed up and left Elm Mott (Waco) at 9:30 a.m.  With Joe & Diane in tow, we headed out to Fredericksburg.  Johnny & Linda dropped in on our group about half way here.  We pulled off into a WalMart parking lot to make sandwiches, then continued to Fredericksburg RV Park.  We were here back in 2017.  It’s still a very nice campground.  And the laundry is cheap, too!  $150 for washers and $1 for dryers.  They have a community room that the Cajuns will use for our 5-day stay here.  We all enjoyed happy hour at 4 p.m.  The group had a potluck for dinner at 5 p.m.

2024 Apr 11 (Thu) – We had a delightful tour of the Waco Mammoth National Monument this morning.  I thought we had seen it before but it was totally unfamiliar to both of us.  Two boys found a bone while exploring a creek bed.  They brought it to a nearby museum.  It turned out to be the leg bone of a Columbian mammoth.  Excavation found 15 mammoths at the site.  It was a nursery herd that was at a watering hole when a flash flood trapped them in the mud (or so they hypothesize).  Since, they have discovered more bones and are still digging out more remains.

      The dig site was covered by a large building.  We walked in the door and were on a suspended walkway that looked down on the dig site.  There were several bones marked with signs identifying where remains were found as well as implements spread around the place telling what they are used for.  It was an interesting stop.

      After the monument, Johnny & Linda and Joe & Diane and we went to lunch at Ninfa’s Mexican restaurant.  The food was very good.  We then ran some errands – stopped at Home Depot, Lowe’s and Ace Hardware looking for drawer slides to repair the desk drawers.  There seems to be a shortage of 12” drawer slides.  There are many other sizes in stock, but no 12”.  Wonder what’s going on.  We also stopped at H.E.B. to pick up potatoes for potato salad for a potluck and the gas station to fuel up for tomorrow’s move.

      When we got back, we had happy hour where the group played card bingo.  It was a good night for the Thomases!  I won a game and Paul won 2 games.  All in all, we won $20.  Then we went to Johnny & Linda’s new rig for dinner.  She made chicken and rice; I made a salad.  They traded their Class A for a Class C rig.  It is much smaller than their previous rig and they are adjusting to it.  We are still adjusting.  Both of us keep going to the wrong cabinet for the garbage.  Just got used to where things were before.

2024 Apr 10 (Wed) – It was raining lightly this morning.  We packed up and with Joe & Diane in tow, we pulled out at 9:35 a.m.  The rain picked up over the ride and it poured buckets during some parts of the trip.  We traveled Route 31 to Elm Mott, just outside of Waco.  There was a section of road that so bad.  We hit many bumps.  When we got to the campground and opened the slide on the RV, we had damage.  The drawers on the desk had opened and caught the side of the slide.  Two drawers were damaged beyond repair and the trim piece around the slideout was pulled out.  We also found another leak in the RV.  *sigh*  I am suffering buyer’s remorse.  There are several things about this RV that I am not happy with.

     After set up, we did the laundry.  At 5 p.m. we went over to the community room where almost everyone else joined us for happy hour.  There were some very tasty snacks.  When we got back, I worked on sending out a newsletter about the upcoming National Muster in September while Paul went out to Home Depot to buy material to repair the drawers.  They did not have everything we needed but there was a liquor store next door.  Paul was able to replenish our alcohol supply, so all was not lost.

2024 Apr 9 (Tue) – It rained all morning and didn’t clear up until almost 2 p.m.  Because of the rain, no one really did any activities together.  At 4 p.m. we climbed into Joe & Diane’s car and drove down to Easley’s Steakhouse where about 12 of us had dinner.  There definitely seems to be a very strong schism in the Cajuns chapter.  Doug, who was supposed to be coordinating activities, hasn’t done any planning and has shared no information.  There is a lot of grumbling about the lack of communication. 

       After dinner, Joe, Diane and we went to the town square to explore.  We parked and walked around the block.  Like many small towns we have been in, Canton’s court house is located in the middle of the square.  Stores and shops surround the court house on all 4 sides.  We had to cross the road at each corner to go to the next area.  Most of the stores were closed.

       Afterward, we came home and prepared for tomorrow's move.

2024 Apr 8 (Mon) – Today was the Solar Eclipse.  We worried about the weather – forecasts were for thunderstorms and hail starting around the time of the eclipse.  Although there were scattered clouds, we were still able to gather together and watch the eclipse.  Totality took place at 1:44 p.m.  It got pretty dark for a few minutes.  Automatic sensors turned on outside lights.  Bo grilled up some hamburgers and Diane made chili.  The rain started after 7 p.m. tonight.  Paul discovered that the window next to the desk is where the leak in our side cabinet is coming from.  He’ll take a look at it tomorrow.

2024 Apr 7 (Sun) – We worked around the rig, continuing to plan our Michigan caravan next year.  Paul and I went food shopping to pick up snacks for happy hour.   Happy hour was at 4:30 p.m.  We went to dinner with Joe & Diane, Johnny & Linda, and Hank and Brender.  We ate at Val’s Italian Restaurant.  There has been a band playing in the field across from the parking lot for 2 nights.  We sit in the rig and listen to them playing.

2024 Apr 6 (Sat) – We left the Shreveport Elks Lodge at 10:30 a.m.  The drive was just 2 hours.  We stopped for lunch at a rest hour about half an hour away from Canton.  When we came out of the rig, we discovered we were hemmed in by 2 semi-trailers.  We started to back up when they both pulled out.  That was a pain in the butt!

      When we got to First Monday Trade Days Campground, we had to call to the camp host, Frank.  He arrived in his little golf cart and led us to our site.  We are basically located in a huge open dirt lot with rows of hookups.  Every site is a pull thru.  It is good to see many of our friends here: John & Kathy from our Appalachian Caravan this past October, Johnny & Linda (who we just left in Chatham, LA), Joe & Diane, Bo & Karen from Mississippi, and Hank and “Brender” (Brenda with an accent) from south Texas.  There was happy hour at 4:30 as we all caught up with one another on what we’ve been up to.  Four of us have new rigs so it was fun touring everyone’s camper to ooh and aah over them.   

[brookstonalmanac]

Events 1.10 (before 1930)

49 BC – Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signalling the start of civil war. 9 – The Western Han dynasty ends when Wang Mang claims that the divine Mandate of Heaven called for the end of the dynasty and the beginning of his own, the Xin dynasty. 69 – Lucius Calpurnius Piso Licinianus is appointed by Galba as deputy Roman Emperor. 236 – Pope Fabian succeeds Anterus to become the twentieth pope of Rome. 1072 – Robert Guiscard conquers Palermo in Sicily for the Normans. 1430 – Philip the Good, the Duke of Burgundy, establishes the Order of the Golden Fleece, the most prestigious, exclusive, and expensive order of chivalry in the world. 1475 – Stephen III of Moldavia defeats the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Vaslui. 1645 – Archbishop William Laud is beheaded for treason at the Tower of London. 1776 – American Revolution: Thomas Paine publishes his pamphlet Common Sense. 1791 – The Siege of Dunlap's Station begins near Cincinnati during the Northwest Indian War. 1812 – The first steamboat on the Ohio River or the Mississippi River arrives in New Orleans, 82 days after departing from Pittsburgh. 1861 – American Civil War: Florida becomes the third state to secede from the Union. 1863 – The Metropolitan Railway, the world's oldest underground railway, opens between Paddington and Farringdon, marking the beginning of the London Underground. 1870 – John D. Rockefeller incorporates Standard Oil. 1901 – The first great Texas oil gusher is discovered at Spindletop in Beaumont, Texas. 1901 – New York: Automobile Club of America installs signs on major highways. 1916 – World War I: Imperial Russia begins the Erzurum Offensive, leading to the defeat of the Ottoman Empire's Third Army. 1917 – Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition: Seven survivors of the Ross Sea party were rescued after being stranded for several months. 1920 – The Treaty of Versailles takes effect, officially ending World War I for all combatant nations except the United States. 1920 – League of Nations Covenant automatically enters into force after the Treaty of Versailles is ratified by Germany. 1927 – Fritz Lang's futuristic film Metropolis is released in Germany.

[nebris]

The Texas oil boom, sometimes called the gusher age, was a period of dramatic change and economic growth in the U.S. state of Texas during the early 20th century that began with the discovery of a large petroleum reserve near Beaumont, Texas. The find was unprecedented in its size (worldwide) and ushered in an age of rapid regional development and industrialization that has few parallels in U.S. history. Texas quickly became one of the leading oil-producing states in the U.S., along with Oklahoma and California; soon the nation overtook the Russian Empire as the top producer of petroleum. By 1940 Texas had come to dominate U.S. production. Some historians even define the beginning of the world's Oil Age as the beginning of this era in Texas.[1]

The major petroleum strikes that began the rapid growth in petroleum exploration and speculation occurred in Southeast Texas, but soon reserves were found across Texas and wells were constructed in North Texas, East Texas, and the Permian Basin in West Texas. Although limited reserves of oil had been struck during the 19th century, the strike at Spindletop near Beaumont in 1901 gained national attention, spurring exploration and development that continued through the 1920s and beyond. Spindletop and the Joiner strike in East Texas, at the outset of the Great Depression, were the key strikes that launched this era of change in the state.

This period had a transformative effect on Texas. At the turn of the century, the state was predominantly rural with no large cities.[2] By the end of World War II, the state was heavily industrialized, and the populations of Texas cities had broken into the top 20 nationally.[3] The city of Houston was among the greatest beneficiaries of the boom, and the Houston area became home to the largest concentration of refineries and petrochemical plants in the world.[4] The city grew from a small commercial center in 1900 to one of the largest cities in the United States during the decades following the era. This period, however, changed all of Texas' commercial centers (and developed the Beaumont/Port Arthur area, where the boom began).

H. Roy Cullen, H. L. Hunt, Sid W. Richardson, and Clint Murchison were the four most influential businessmen during this era. These men became among the wealthiest and most politically powerful in the state and the nation.

[hankcrocodile]

realized if there's anywhere i can post about this it's here. around junior year of high school i started writing this project loosely based on true detective season 1 but with my own sort of spin on it. it's a similar premise (murders in southern louisiana that the government is either too incompetent to solve or too involved in to bring to justice), but with some notable exceptions. in senior year i made three short (five min) films that together created a fifteen minute snippet of this story. the videos weren't very good but they were a step forward

anyway the premise is as follows: In 1914, after the explosion of the petroleum industry at Spindletop in Beaumont, TX, a company called Union Star Petroleum and Manufacturing began drilling for oil in an ancient prehistoric saltdome east of Lafayette, Louisiana. The project was meant to extract raw petroleum from the saltdome, but when the drill bit pierced the dome, it caused a sudden blowout which killed a number of workers. However, when the petroleum deposit was punctured, it released something other than natural gas, something that had been trapped in the impenetrable wall of salt for millions of years. A sort of eldritch spirit essence from the prehistoric age, which sprang out of the drilling tunnel and slinked down the hill and into the nearby Bayou Teche, where it inhabited the dead body of the CEO of Union Star. After that, the bubbling and seared corpse of Fielder Maringouin began dragging itself along the floor of the Teche, pulling fishermen into the water and draining them of their blood through cyclical incisions on their stomachs, before dumping their exsanguinated bodies back on the surface. After the spirit attempted to claim the life of a young woman from Morgan City named Alessandra Bourdelon, it failed when Alessandra managed to successfully fight back and wound the body the spirit was inhabiting enough that she could get away, and the spirit sunk back into the bayou and rested.

Eighty years later, in October of 1990, the spirit awoke from this rest and repossessed the thoroughly decomposed body of Fielder Maringouin. The spirit packed the gaps in its body with silt from the bayou and wrapped its bones back together with tied plastic bags and Spanish moss. After finding a mask from a Mardi Gras celebration that had been tossed into the Teche, it tied it to its head to hide the decomposition. In November of the same year, it pulled 27 year old Louis Fortier into the Teche. His body wouldn't be found until December, drained of all blood with cyclical incisions on his stomach. Eight more people throughout 1991 and 1992 would be claimed by what Louisiana newspapers would dub the "Bayou Butcher." A few people witnessed the Butcher, and reported roughly the same description: A tall, thin man in a large black 1910s or 20s overcoat, wearing a flat-brimmed hat, and smoking a cigarette. Most distinctively, though, was that he was always wearing a bizarre mask.

all photos are taken from the short films i did adapting this project. shoutout my friends ben and eris for being in them (ben is the guy smoking a cigarette in the alleyway, eris is the woman on the pier. i am the person playing the bayou butcher) the story was intended to be told in a semi-epistolary fashion, through collections of state and local documents (and also some letters and stuff). originally, i wrote the project through a series of missing persons reports and records kept by police departments in and around the area where the butcher was killing people (eyewitness transcripts, archive logs, press briefing transcripts, et cetera).

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Man Mauled To Death By Dogs While Protecting His Dog In Northwest Houston, Police Say

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Link to maps

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005, United States Get on State Hwy 288 S/TX-288 S from Binz St 5 min (1.3 mi) Continue on State Hwy 288 S/TX-288 S. Take I-610 W to S Post Oak Rd. Take exit 4B from I-610 W 7 min (7.0 mi) Continue on S Post Oak Rd. Take W Bellfort Ave. to Meyer Forest Dr/Meyer Park Blvd 2 min (1.0 mi) Meyer Forest 9701 Meyer Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77096, United States

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