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August 18, 1931
The story of August 18, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On August 18, 1931, one archived headline reported: "HOUSTON LIGHTING IN GALVESTON DEAL; Acquires Electric Properties of Two Companies for Integration With Its Own System." The archive note adds: Acquires properties of Galveston Elec Co and Galveston-Houston Elec Ry Co, exclusive of st ry lines. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "DR. JOHN P. MUNN EULOGIZED AT FUNERAL; Tributes to Physician and Insurance Man by Dr. E.E. Brownand Dr. Rush Rhees." A third item noted: "WESTCHESTER FIGHT ON LIGHT RATES GROWS; Officials of Most Communities in County Agree of Meeting the Charges Are Excessive." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On August 18, 1931, one archived headline reported: "HOUSTON LIGHTING IN GALVESTON DEAL; Acquires Electric Properties of Two Companies for Integration With Its Own System." The archive note adds: Acquires properties of Galveston Elec Co and Galveston-Houston Elec Ry Co, exclusive of st ry lines. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On August 18, 1931, one archived headline reported: "DR. JOHN P. MUNN EULOGIZED AT FUNERAL; Tributes to Physician and Insurance Man by Dr. E.E. Brownand Dr. Rush Rhees." The archive note adds: funeral. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On August 18, 1931, one archived headline reported: "WESTCHESTER FIGHT ON LIGHT RATES GROWS; Officials of Most Communities in County Agree of Meeting the Charges Are Excessive." The archive note adds: County officials agree that charges are excessive. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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