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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1931

Page

3

Hippos Visit San Antonio Zoo In New Habitat

The San Antonio Zoo welcomed hippos from a distant collection arriving Sunday. They are housed under the care of Park Commissioner Ineol Tunola with W. A. Bing assisting. The animals, weighing around their stated tonnage, will be a major attractor at the festival and zoo displays as staff acclimate them to their new enclosure during the day.

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Fires Extinguished With Little Loss

A blaze at 226 Winsy Bros. Inn Street was extinguished before firemen arrived, causing minimal damage. Another fire near Berl Biattel's forge warehouse at 479 Pruett River Street also burned out with limited impact, with no injuries reported.

Winsy Bros. Inn Berl Biattel Pruett Lamage Reepert

Judge Lieb Addresses Grand Jury Indictment Return

A judge addresses the grand jury about indictments and the county attorney's role. The foreman explains the jury aims to return valid indictments and to inform the district attorney and justices of the peace about matters needing action. Names listed include Mitchell, No, and several others with addresses in the district.

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Big Spring Cotton Freight Rates Drop After Meretate Change

The Big Spring cotton trade faces new freight costs as the common point rate structure ends at Meretage commissions. Gulf ports now quote about 40 days per bale, with the old rate near 81 cents per hundred, altering shipping dynamics and affecting local merchants and handlers.

Big Spring Gulf Ron Mores Spook

Santa Fe Resumes Roundhouse Work Delays Raise Costs

Report from Santa Fe states roundhouse construction has resumed after a shipment from Kangas arrived. Changes include a concrete floor finish of two inches and one and a half inches of masonry. Total cost has risen to SR000 due to alterations and delays.

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Shamrock Roads Closed to Traffic

Traffic bans surround Shamrock city as multiple highways are shut for pacing. Detoured routes hinder entry and exit in all directions, with aims to manage congestion and roadwork along Mireagh and No. highways and surrounding arterials.

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Mission to Plant Texas Flowers in City Event

Residents join a mission to beautify the town with Texas flowers as volunteers work in local parks. City officials and community groups organized the effort, distributing petals and planting supplies to civilians.

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Huge Petrified Trees Found in Spur Ranch Area

Residents of a small community near Spur report discovering large petrified trunks near the surface. An excavation at the LATO Os experiment station farm overseen by Hy H. Dickson notes tree sections three by five feet with grain suggesting immense size. The find, described as abundant near Crock and Palo Duro canyons, comes from ranches in the vicinity and is easily retrieved.

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Farm hand confesses to four farm killings

A farm hand admitted killing four people on a rural estate last night. Police found Thorn, 7, Frank Ubsebret, 60, Herbert, 80, and Miss Critic Berkman, 14, dead on the farm. The suspect claimed he acted after quarrels over work and stated he killed to prevent witnesses.

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Tax Rate of Pampa Slashed 10 Cents

Pampa officials announce a cut of ten cents in the tax rate this year. The rollback lowers the millage from 3.50 to 3.40 per hundred dollars of valuation, though delinquent taxes and future delinquencies may offset part of the gain.

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Bar Honors and District Officials in San Antonio

Fragmentary items note bar honors and district officials in San Antonio. Mentions John Aresntilin adopted by a local association, reference to a Stingers game, and duties of a vault office. unclear dates and additional context due to damaged text.

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Accidents Send Ten to Hospital in Dallas Region

A chaotic sequence of accidents and injuries reported across Dallas and nearby areas left ten people hospitalized. The events include a fall from a vehicle, a traffic incident injuring a child, and a crash involving a captured suspect. Police and emergency responders rushed victims to hospitals for treatment.

Rancher Fires On Police After Rough Stand

A rancher fired a volley of pistol shots at officers during a confrontation in Orr City. The assailant rode away, injuring no officers but scattering bullets as state troopers pursued him and seized his horse. The man claimed self defense in the chaotic incident.

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Breakers Load Texas Cargoes Amid Labor Protests

Del Falvestos reports a strike by Texas longshoremen protesting wage costs. Police guards increased at the wharf as about 1200 union workers demonstrated, demanding higher pay and warning of potential further action. Local authorities and maritime officials monitor the disruptions at the harbor.

Wounded Man and Pal Sought in Oklahoma Hold Up

Oklahoma police pursue a wounded man and an accomplice after a holdup in Thon. The gunman fatally shot a druggist and wounded Mrs Rutter while his partner and quotes indicate more suspects may join the investigation as officers comb the scene for clues.

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Identify Coll As Killer Of Child In Harlem Shootings

New York police announced that Ri-Vin ernt Coll and several accomplices were identified as the gang members who occupied a car that opened fire on four civilians in Manhattan. One child was killed and others were wounded as gunfire erupted near 107th Street. Inspector Sullivan said the suspects were tied to the auto and led by a gangster leader, with Frank Giordane identified as the shooter. Giordane was later arrested. others were captured nearby. The investigation notes danger to informants.

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