Devastating Storm Hits Gonzales County injuring many
A severe late day storm swept across Gonzales County with west winds and heavy rain. Several buildings including stores and a church suffered damage. one man killed by lightning. Dozens of homes and barns wrecked. furniture ruined at Wooldridge and Dunlap stores. Rockford general merchandise destroyed. widespread flooding reported. Two children injured and a teacher injured as streets flooded and a path of destruction extended northeast toward Plute and Colfax area.
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Vania
Turner
Ian Herth
Plute
Mit
Heit
Colfax Wooldridge
Wool- Gilden
Paris
Porly
Texas
Rockford
King Shelters in Barn as Storm Wrecks Farm
A storm drives King to take shelter under a cow shed three miles south of town. A barn roof and outbuildings are damaged as winds uproot trees and overturn sheds. Cattle survive with two cows under the shed. some clothing and belongings scattered, no serious injuries reported.
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Jithian
Tisas
Murel
King
Willidh Bly
Hulie
Damaged by Lightning Hits Texas Hotel and Home
Residents report a lightning strike caused damage at a Texas residence and a nearby hotel. Fire crews battled flames as a strong rainstorm hampered extinguishing efforts. Several family members were awakened by the alarm and aided by neighbors, with about a score of windows and the chimney affected.
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Texas
Calintan
Ting
Dow
Rorkwall House Incident Reported Near La Joliv
March 11 report states the Rorkwall house lies four miles south of Henoliahed near La Joliv. The teacher and others are involved in a local incident details remain unclear.
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Wen
Tesoy
Rorkwall
la Joliv
Wind Roars Through Rosenberg Area Feared Damages
A hard wind struck the town of Rosenberg yesterday causing extensive damage including destroyed houses and the Baptist church roof. Several other buildings were unroofed as residents report the storm lasting a short time before fading.
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Rosenberg
Rosentirk
Texis
Std
Yeaterday
Thortiing
Fieavy Loss in Smith County Texas Weather Toll
Dark night wind storm damages sweep Smith County as houses fall and fences are torn down. A tornado wrecks a residence near a Tape barentoars, with many structures left uninhabitable and property losses mounting. Gene Mu member reports the incident.
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Smith County
Texarkinn
Toxie
Gene
Jnburt
Meridian Vexee Marchi 12 Photo Report From Mills Stores
A damaged report from Valles Mills notes fires and property damage at stores in Meridian. The text mentions a hotel affected and mentions injuries among several residents. details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Meridian
Valles Mills
Mnoril
House Destroyed Near Rosebud Reported
A dwelling near Rosebud was torn to pieces and a nearby barn wrecked in the incident. Local residents reported damage but no injuries or fatalities. Authorities are investigating the cause and assessing losses in the Rosebud area.
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Rosebud
Palle
Tens
Anti Trust Law Debate Stirs Capitol Officials
Governor and Attorney General contrast views on the Supreme Court ruling's impact on antitrust policy. San Antonio figures weigh how the decision affects enforcement and state law, with analysts predicting broader implications for regulation and consumer protection.
City Marshal Cleared in Self Defense Verdict
Jener’s verdict finds City Marshal A. Jeti acted in self defense during a confrontation with Tom Poole, eldest son of George F. Poole. Poole was killed, another man wounded, and both parties were involved in an ensuing struggle before authorities intervened. Burial was held at Brion cemetery. public sentiment favored the marshal.
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Jener
Ange
Teng
Morehi
Wront
Tom Poole
Gieorge F. Poole
A. A. Jeti
Farkle
Youheer
Phand
Marshal and Gilseed Hha
von Ponle
Ty Brion
Beaumont Port Arthur Interurban Line Organization
The Beaumont Port Arthur interurban is organized in Texas to build a line between Beaumont and Port Arthur. Officers include TH J Hopkins president Eu Kennedy vice president J T McCullen Ed Kennedy and M Scott as directors. Construction will run between Rolle Top and Cartwright Avenue with 65 pound railcars and 60 foot cars planned.
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Pany
Texas
Beaumont
Port Ur
TH. J. Hopkiins
EU Kennedy
Cyber
J. T. McCullen
Jopite
Ed Kennedy
M. Scott
Sihont
Ity Leamn
Rolle Top
Cartwright Avenue
Murex Completes Long Voyage With Fuel Oil and Stokers
The Murex of the Shell line has just finished the longest steam voyage on record fueled by oil. It sailed from New York to Thames and back, taking about thirty days, consuming oil at seventeen to eighteen tons per day. The ship carried three stokers instead of twenty four, reducing bunkering needs and showing potential cost savings and cargo flexibility.
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Murex
New York Times
Thames Taven
Troleuim
Shell Line
Faena
Bingmire
Kiarhel Cipe
Thames
Pumper at Velasco Texas Reports Oil Find
Drillers at Bryan Heights and Pipe Line wells near Velasco Texas have drilled over 730 feet and struck oil with near 200 barrels daily potential. Guffey interests halt drilling awaiting new brane and plan to plug the artesian vein while renewing activity elsewhere. Local agents report ongoing operations and optimism about future wells.
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Velasco
Texas
Bryan Heights
Pipe Line
Lew Hager
Guffey
Oates
Higgins Oil Company Reports New Sour Lake Well
Beaumont Texas March 12. Higgins Oil Company announces a new Sour Lake well with an estimated capacity of 60 000 barrels daily. Houston investors and Beaumont stockholders discuss stock movements and future drilling prospects as regional fields expand in Texas oil development.
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Beaumont
Texas
C. L. Wallis
Wiggins Ol Wand Kael Company
New York
Cascade Oil & Storage Co
R. W. Griswold & Co
Beaumont, Tex
Important decision on lease validity in Fourth Court
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals ruled on a complex lease dispute involving Antonin Tex Joe Line Co and Richard Teel. It held that a two year development condition and a yearly $100 payment did not bind the grantor to forfeiture when the lessee failed to begin work, citing lack of mutuality and nonbinding terms for optional performance.
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Fan Antonin
Tex
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Ino Tie ¢Ane
National of and Joe Line
Hichard Teel
Hardin Voanity
Provid
Galveston Exchange Report Details Early Oil Shares
Galveston Texas on March 12 reports Galveston Oil Exchange trading highlights. Boston Land Oil and Gas and Kalveston Well Boring show limited activity with a few shares at low prices while Star Anglo American lists a large block of shares.
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Galveston
Texas
Galveston Oll Exchange
Iereer
Boston Land, Oil and Gas
Kalveston Well Boring Company
Lucky Dime
Ar. Vietor
Star Anglo Americap
Caleerine
Correll Canty
Pexas
Avery Gineralw
Claiveston Foods
Weatherford
Parker County
Texaa
Tema Neal
Alice Seiten
Heerstooey
Timestone County
Toheningie Cawnty
Esas
Shure
Rain Lashes Texas Towns Across Many Counties
A series of heavy to moderate rains spread March 12 across Forney Navarro and Navarro counties with wind and flood risks. Farmers report drouth relief in several sections including Grayson, Milam, Bell, and Williamson counties, boosting soil moisture and crop prospects.
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Allene
Taylor County
Toais
Orvhiy
Chile
Echool
Forney
Kauftian County
Texas
Mareta
Ford
Atockmon
Wortham
Pfreestone County
Ani Kteckaen
Navarro County
Tesds
Mareh LA Heiverity
Atternaay
Grouinlee
Thornton
Elmeston
Counte Pexae
Mihiwinky
Tudae
Charlie
Tryvogan
Viesterdig
Hawevnn
Riljott
Robertean Uuitts
Teo
A. Hehelim
Peeferilas
Eon
Horville
Tee Counry
Texne
Marew i
Connie
Flernoon
Mihai County
Muldoon
Mavwete
Toyye
Wiley
Hialleteriila
Luvana
San Patricio
Hall
Wunt County
Teenie
Mareu
Downey
Valle
Fenton Wied
Kayfmvin
Kolin Coun
Teme
Maeeh
Vernon
Withurger
Travis County
Prowathe
Waxahsabhle
Kilis County
Midlothian
Miia Cnty
Teeos
Mareh
Wharton
Wharton County
Senterdas
Lienkson
Grayson County
Gravell County
Ludianerritory
Odale
Milam County
Tesas
Thie
Hollo
Willlamena County
Mayen
Rochelle
Mile Counts
Texac
Rin Mare
Mawes County
Texa
Wirowert
Fiat Miter
Tease
Enting
Salidee
Ell County
Jachahore
Duck County
Tern
Great Beatty
Crollitvenute
Mile County
Trea
Wilidin Caugty
Esa
Mate
Rogers
Bille County
Titan
Nate Connith
Fiji
Texan
Manel
No Developments In Mystery Case As Officials Deny New Arrests
Police offered no new arrests in the mystery case. Beaumernt officers maintained silence on further detentions while investigators pursued the known leads. The investigation continuing with no definitive statements or breakthroughs reported.
Remains of Victims Buried After Wreck Scene
Fragmentary OCR notes describe cleanup at a wreck site with two boxes of ashes gathered. Names and details are unclear but indicate formal burial actions and on site recovery.
Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Market Report
Cabbage prices jumped to 125 per 100 pounds in a wholesale market. The report notes other vegetables including corn and onions with fluctuating bids and steady demand.
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Gates
Teta
Finn
Denele
Luling
Marty
Mme Geetlon
Valley Mills
Matin
Terai Mare
Othe
Corrang
Whleyvey
Han Ward
San Antonio
Charles i. Bellis
Teline Tewan
Cedri
Vilbieia
Liebig
Bryan Helgots Company
Mr. Wallis
Sour Lake
Nate
Lena
Higgins Ol and Fool CompaNy
Joni OT
Kirby
Millistean Ov Company
Maharer Wailis
Fepore
Houston Ou
Wallis
Patrice
Ashe
Jeter J. Mitchell
W. H. Coyle
Groree W. Barkert
Houston
Sourlake
Weil
Histon Gentivmen
Hina
Leo Peste
Gye
Uae
Sung Lake
Rowe
Texas Oil
M. Galfer Petroleum Company
Ait Panyo
Onening Roar
Fr. M. Gutter
McDowell
Orlee
Immager
A. Wi. Meton
Rahertaot
Assehant
Grerge TD
Ppeatlee
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Wseinan
J. MM. Fiuffer
A. W. Moilim
H. Reed
Z. M. Fiuffers
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A.W. Melion
al. Remi
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H. Hhren
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A. OY
Pe Mefaddin
V. Witus
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Taner
Gisiya
Huggins
Augio American
Commonwealth
Blwie
Renanoct
Xbaron
Tte
National Oip
Pipe Fine
Italge San Jaenite
Myce
Ring
Abilene
Pia
Navasati
Giimo
Byragow
Konn-feuthe
Coryell County
Basque County
Belton
Hell County
Texmne
Caldwell
Borlewon Conote
Tewsa
Beaumernt
Tieacmill
Tess
Hi Voss
Vestas
Mayo
Isitationa
A. Br, Bremer CO
Chicago
Callaway-Moore-Murphy CO
Beaumont, Texas
Dr.price
United States
Dr. Price
Price Baxina
Norr
Corms
Tie Pilon
eAlbiged
Crem
Tesathan
Holeinn
Bowie “County
Bodetias
Sorodont
Kruchkel
Sterling Remedy Company
Atlantic
Japan
Atlantic Rice Mille Company
Londoris
Office Atlantic Tick Mills Company
Henry Exall
Dallas
I. Ciark
Alamo Insurance
Sao Aptonia
Fuel Oil
Beaumont Amalgamated Bevide Top
W. A Paddock
Boldinge
Robard & Ces Beaumont
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