Partial Collapse of Bridge Fatal to Highway Man
A historic bridge collapse in Columbus fatally injured a highway worker and trapped others. A five ton tractor pulling a grader caused a beam to fail, sending flooring and debris into the riverbed as witnesses described the scene. Authorities and the state highway department moved quickly to repair and replace the 1908 structure, with a steel beam manufactured locally and plans for a new bridge to handle growing traffic.
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Trier
Columbus
Cape
Otyantior
Hemil
State Highway Department
Couns
Gemmer & Tanner Shops
Oman
Texas
A. T. Murphey
Walting
Murphey
Highway Bridge at Columbus Fatal Accident Report
Unclear OCR text reports a fatal incident at a highway bridge in Columbus. Mentions wrecked bridge, bystanders, and authorities or wreckers at the scene with scattered names and details. overall the fragmentary notes describe a fatal accident and bridge damage without coherent dates or clear victims.
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Columbus
Rock Island well believed to strike paying oil
A Jolmuon Brothers well near Ttwwk delim Gib hemmistrakate communities shows signs of oil bearing sand at about 1860 feet. Preparations for further testing are underway as owners await results. Local citizen John Trnxter expresses strong belief an oil show exists and expects a paying well soon in Colorado County.
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Rock Island
Jolmuon Brothers
Delim
Jesse
John Trnxter
Rock Inland
Colorado County
Pecan Trees Planted in Eagle Lake Park
Eagle Lake’s city park, praised for its greenery, gained a dozen improved Sapershell pecan trees this week under the oversight of Mayor Westmoreland and city officials. The effort aims to enhance the park’s beauty for visitors and future years.
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Cely
Eagle Lake
Westmoreland
Kat
Three Aldermen and Mayor to Be Elected in April
A city election set for the first Tuesday in April will decide a mayor and three aldermen. G. B. Vening, A. Pallver, and A thind Wheeunin Witt are among the candidates. Incumbent Mayor Westmoreland may seek re election while other official posts and city staffing also face change.
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Cuming City
Truck Parked On Street Sparks Fire In City
A truck parked on Hamilton Street caused a blaze that engulfed the vehicle and threatened nearby properties. Fire crews quickly arrived, extinguishing the flames as the cab and cargo suffered extensive damage. An eyewitness reported a gasoline pour by a man on scene prior to the ignition.
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Reynolds
Miia Shreck
White Tee Hotel
Amt
Satine
W. Kirby
Hamilton Street
Hounton
Hart
Coidan
Mielar
Oita
Geo
County Basketball Meet At Wirth School Court
The county basketball meet opens today and runs through Saturday at the Witch school court. Aislin toll Lounes and Garwood Woltiar lead the Eagles in hopes of winning the county championship with strong public support. Enthusiasm is high as the games start Friday morning.
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Aislin Toll Lounes
Fenma
Garwood
Woltiar
Columbus
Eales
Grimes
Eagles
Witch Nchool Court
News Reel Of Rice Meeting Shown At Rex Tonight
A short news reel from Jennings Louisiana features rice growers and millers at a recent meeting. Local officials appear in the picture as part of the Rex Theatre program tonight.
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REX
Jennings
Louisiana
Rex Theatre
Bridge rebuilt after wreck halves Colorado river crossing
A night work crew under the direction of Tighway Engineers and O. McCarty rebuilt the Col corto river east bridge at Co Inwbus after a Wednesday morning wreck. Ed Altis and two others were fatally injured while D Parker and Juring D. remained hurt. travel diverted to Eagle Take and Garwood with plans to resume by Wednesday afternoon. G C Wick Vine of Austin, state bridge engineer, considers replacing the 1886 structure with a modern heavy bridge pending Columbus inspection.
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Wedway Department
Tighway Engineers
O. McCarty
Colcorto River East Bridge
D. Parker
G. C
Wick Vine
Austin
State Highway Department
Columbus
Garwriod
Bughneer McCart
County Campaigns Start To Heat Up As Entries Grow
County voters see a flurry of announcements as candidates file to seek county offices. Widespread entries include a bid by Phils week for reelection to the office of collector, with challengers entering from Weimar and other towns. Local precincts report hopefuls gathering support, while reports note ongoing bridge and highway concerns drawing public interest.
Beane Sells West End Pilling Station Wednesday
A deal closed Wednesday transferring the West End Piling Station from RB Keane to Chiamo McLellan and Frank Hartsell of Trouston. Mr Hartwell and brothers McLellan Moysts and Hartwell will lead the new operation with McLellan in charge. Beane plans future business steps remain undisclosed.
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Keane
Hia
Sinewe
Chia. MeLellum
Frank Hartsell
Trouston
Hartwell
McLellan
Roth Moysts
Vortwell
West End
Beane
Lime Rock Is Big Improvement On Highways Here
The state highway department reports major progress on county roads with crushed lime rock laid east of Eagle Lake and west of Columbus city. Improved road base follows delays as gravel sets. Vernon Lester leads the project with several workers ensuring the specification standards. Upon completion the line from Eagle Lake to Alleston will feature only a gravel topping and a tarvia coat on the new base, signaling broader county gains in road quality.
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State Highway Department
Eagle Land
Tits City
Verner Lester
Lester
Tester
Con Annhus
Aleyton
Columbus
Eagle Lake
Alleston
Bihway
Mt. Chevehy
Wharton County
Colima
Talore
Local Chickens Stolen Across Community Raids Reported
Recent reports describe multiple thefts of chickens from patrons across the city last week. Nan Cunarks, Van Mier gene Tisste, Mrs. Darby, and J. R. McDonnald are named in varied incidents involving barred rock hens and other poultry. Police investigate, with speculation about a single thief and neighborly tensions contributing to the spate of losses.
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Nan Cunarks
van Mier
Gene
Thorstey
J. R. McDonnald
Local News Clip With Names and Places From Raghe Late
Fragmented OCR notes recount local people and places visiting or staying in the area. Mentions include Mr and Mrs 8. 1 Gougittes, A.C. Steubing, and golfer Me Stebbing. Referenced sites include Garwood, Bird Ridge, Fagle Lake, and Mid course. events hint at a holiday period and a weekend visit.
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Utd
A.C. Steubing
Stebbing
Death of Mrs. Fannie Nescom at Blain home
Mrs. Fannie Nescom, long-time resident of Baste Take, died at 10:30 PM at her granddaughter Mrs. C. A. Jones’s home in Blain. Interment will be held Saturday at 4:00 PM in Wharton, marking her 97th birthday observance.
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Fannie Nescom
Baste
C. A. Jones
Blain
Wharton
Weldek
Newson
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Negra
Colmmatras
Tha Niver
Entir
Sugorday
Sapenes Fire
Ee County
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Chas. Herder
Weimar
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Merl
Alleyton
Dave
Wallaee
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Qeene Auhys
Colnutins
Ute Highway Department
Ehans
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Euler
Galvestan Ameris
Ian
Reed
Inlveston
Oo Hospital
San Antonio
Milletece
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Lime Rock
Highway Department
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Ligenn
Sam Siberia
Tadiy
Eaieslildige
San Anatole
Tikely
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Diullay
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