City Emerges Triumphant After Flood Battle
Police report two more bodies recovered as flood toll climbs with at least 400 feared dead. Health officials assure no epidemic danger. efforts focus on debris removal and preventing disease. City crews mobilize trucks, burn yard waste, and accelerate clearing of damaged stocks. Property losses estimated around 10 million. streets and bridges being opened as flood recovery continues with outside aid anticipated but not required.
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Red Cross Appropriates Funds For San Antonio Relief
The American Red Cross announced an appropriation of 20000 dollars for relief work in San Antonio. A San Antonio Red Cross report says the organization is feeding 100 children per cone and that property damage from the field is estimated at six dollars, as flood waters rise. Mrs. Phillip adds a note of thanks while families evacuate, some losing homes with only sand and water remaining as they struggle to rebuild after the disaster.
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Proffic Street Opening Amid City Flood Measures
Fire and Police Commissioner Wright opened Proffic on Travis Street Tuesday morning, with restrictions to ease downtown traffic. Comerme Street and other flood districts to close at night to prevent looting. officials urge merchants to darken storefronts and divert traffic as police and guard units tighten controls.
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House Cat Hero Saves Neighbors Amid Flood on Avenue E
A drenched neighborhood reports a house cat named Sprout alerted a family to rising waters on Avenue E. Dr Phillip A Common notes the cat’s quick actions preceded a narrow escape as residents relocated. The incident highlights animal aid during the Bertin flood emergency.
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Two Public Schools Fail to Open for New Term
Two city public schools in the flooded area did not open on time. School No. 14 Buia and School No. 1 Sam Houston will remain closed until sanitation and water supply meet conditions. Dr. Jeremiah Rhodes, superintendent, said principals may set opening times locally. All other county schools opened Monday with expected enrollment gains, while two high schools started Tuesday with smaller attendance due to transportation issues.
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Roads in bad shape around San Antonio hamper travel
A messy OCR report from the highway department notes deteriorating roads around San Antonio and routes to Dallas, Corpus Christi, and Houston are often impassable. Several locations near Austin, San Marcos, and Beasling show very poor to impassable conditions due to heavy rains and high water.
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Letters Reclaimed After Flood Hit Post Office
More than 200 letters were damaged or moved during a flood that inundated the area and forced the post office to evacuate. Many envelopes required readdressing or rewrapping, and some mail was washed and opened, with ink smudged. Officials coordinated recovery and return of intact items while noting checks and other items may be damaged or lost.
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Flood Damage Hits County Infrastructure and Records
Floods cause extensive damage to county property including roads bridges and the courthouse basement records. Estimated losses reach up to 160000 to 200000 with many records ruined and required transcription. Crews worked rapidly to pump water clear and restore services while repairs to bridges and detours were set up.
Garbage Dump Mystery Attracts Hidden Debris Fortunes
A fragmented OCR notice describes a city garbage dump that has become a magnet for discarded items. It notes the dump’s proximity to nearby areas and mentions routine truck deposits of items, highlighting ongoing concerns over waste and value found among the debris.
Mail Boxes Lost In Flood Searched By Officials
After a Saturday flood, three small mail boxes were swept away from their locations. Postmaster J W Puller reported one box found on South Flores, another near the river by the marshal's office, and two at Soledad street. Most mail inside was undamaged though coated with red mud.
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Air Officers Changes and Signal Troop Reorganization
Maj. Carl Spatz is reassigned from Kelly Field to Ellington Field to command the post, with Maj. Frank D. Lackland taking over at Ellington. Spatz previously led the First Pursuit Group. Lackland receives a two month leave, with transfers potentially delayed until November. Seventh Field Signal Battalion at Camp Travis is inactive and the 50th Signal Battalion at Fort Sam Houston demobilized. the Second Signal Company in Germany becomes a service company and joins the Second Division at Camp Travis. Nueces County cotton ginnings total about 64,000 bales with roughly 4,000 bales ginned to date, rainy weather slightly delaying progress and expecting a stronger finish as dry spells return.
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Postmaster Examination Set For October 12
Examination to select eligibles for subpostmaster in Bas Antonia follows the removal of Armstead on September 11. Washington notes no official date yet. Mrs Faith Watton reports no applicants so far, with expected filings by month’s end. The process will involve field examiners, graded questionnaires, and final appointment by the postmaster general with president approval, pitting Tmes against Briam in a Texas Republican contest.
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Better Car Service Improves After Flood Delays
The San Antonio Public Service Company reports slight gains in streetcar service Tuesday with hoped for full restoration by Tuesday night. Cars ran late Sunday at long intervals, but Monday improvements reduced headways to about 30 minutes. Power generation and transmission lines are being restored, with most city locations now lit except some riverside and basement districts damaged by floodwaters.
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Water supply restoration expected by night
The city will have water back by night after service repairs by the Water Company. Robert J. Harding, senior official, dismissed circulating rumors that water would be cut off again, calling them plain yok. The spread of false notices caused residents to worry, but officials stated the water supply will be restored as work continues.
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