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Historic Spindletop Gusher marks 124th anniversary of well that transformed Southeast Texas oil industry
The Lucas Gusher at Spindletop, which gave birth to the modern petroleum industry and transformed Beaumont into an oil boom town, marks its 124th anniversary on Friday. The historic well erupted ...
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GREAT INDIANA OIL STRIKE.; Well in the Blackford County Field Surpasses the Famous Texas Gusher.
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