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The Beaumont enterprise (1904-1904)
Content Provider | Library of Congress - Newspapers |
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Temporal Coverage | 1904-1904 |
Description | The Beaumont Enterprise, established in 1880 by John W. Leonard, began as a weekly publication before expanding to include a daily edition in 1897. Under various titles like the Beaumont Daily Enterprise and The Daily Enterprise, it became a prominent source of national and local news, community events, classifieds, sports coverage, and editorials. Mort L. Bixer served as editor from 1898 to 1904, during which the paper maintained Democratic leanings, endorsing candidates and taking stances on political issues. The discovery of the Spindletop Oilfield in 1901 marked a significant turning point for Beaumont, leading to a surge in population and economic growth, which the Enterprise extensively covered. Ownership changes occurred over the years, including involvement from figures like Walter A. Myrick and future Texas governor William P. Hobby. Today, with a circulation exceeding 70,000, the Beaumont Enterprise remains Southeast Texas's oldest operating business, serving the community for over 132 years. NDLI hosts contents from/of year 1904 of this newspaper. |
Online Computer Library Center | 13163142 |
Library of Congress Control Number | sn86071101 |
Language | English |
Access Restriction | Open |
Jurisdiction | United States of America |