Commodore Moore Sails Texas Navy to Yucatan Aid
On December 13 1841 Commodore Edwin Moore led a small Texas Navy fleet from Galveston harbor seeking aid to Yucatan's fight for independence. The plan with Commissioner Martin Peraza involved monthly $8 000 payments and prize sharing. Moore found Yucatan had made peace with Mexico, leaving the venture costly yet ongoing until March.
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Cattlemen Declare War on Marauding Dogs in Panhandle
Panhandle cattlemen fight dog attacks that killed sixteen Aberdeens Angus owned by Paul Hood in Armstrong County. Dogs drove cattle into a truck and freight train, while other cattle losses reach fourteen from Hood's herd and two from a furniture truck. Sheriff Moore notes sightings of dogs chasing cattle near Hood's ranch. The region faces freezes and prairie fires as officials prepare fire brigades and firefighting plans.
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Cullen To Dedicate New Radio Station
The University of Houston will dedicate KUHF-FM on Wednesday in Houston. Philanthropist Hugh Roy Cullen will host a program at 2 p.m. Governor Allan Shivers and Wayne Coy will attend. The station will broadcast without commercials with varied music education and news over a 60 mile range.
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Price folklore hints push cotton markets lower amid rumors
In New York futures markets cotton prices show near term weakness as rumors of price controls circulate. Traders note nearby raw cotton at around 41 cents a pound, while new crop quotes sit over four cents lower, with expectations of strong next year demand but uncertain farmer sales.Export data show total exports licenses and notices modest with limited December declarations.
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Galveston Cotton Market Steady With Varied Prices
Galveston December cotton prices show mixed movements with middling quotes around 41 to 42 cents per pound. Spot activity amid receipts of 8646 bales and an AP report notes the average middling price near 41.65 cents, down from the prior day, while daily averages hover near 42.44 cents.
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Bleachable Cottonseed and Wool Futures Report
Fragmented OCR note reports futures moves in cottonseed and wool markets with scattered figures and month hints. Mentions prices like 654,000 and 5.00, and references July and December dates. overall unclear data point to trading activity.
Cost of Living Pay Raise Requested for King Gustaf VI Adolf
The court administration urged Parliament to increase King Gustaf VI Adolf's annual allowance from 190000 to 240000 dollars due to rising living costs. The request came during a Stockholm briefing on December 12.
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Slaughter Steers Scarce at Bexar
In San Antonio reports market activity shows slaughter steers in shorter supply. Prices for cows, calves, and bulls vary with medium to good quality campaigned, while feeder lambs and ewes show mixed demand and regional adjustments.
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Bexar
Conflicting Price Currents Swirl In Stock Market News
Reports from Wall Street show mixed gains and losses as several key issues fluctuated. Notable moves included Pacific lines edging higher on dividends while United and American rail names rose, with Autos and utilities varying.
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Pancosstal
Grain Market Slows After Early Gains
Grain prices drift after a strong start as wheat and corn show mixed moves and soybeans ease. Receipts increased with seasonal demand factors and market cautions amid steady price signals in futures and spot trading.
Canine Tootsie Loses Her $2 643 Inheritance
In Los Angeles the dog Tootsie was named sole heir by Morris E. Jacoby in two wills. A superior court judge ruled the wills invalid on technical grounds and granted administration to Sally Glen. The estate may pass to a sister, a nephew and two nieces.
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Industrial Failures Rise in Week Ends Dec 7
New York reports 170 commercial and industrial failures for the week ending December 7, up from 160 the prior week. Manufacturing up to 40 from 25, construction down to 13 from 18, and liability-related failures under $5,000 rise to 46 from 33.
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Markets At A Glance New York and Chicago trading mixed
Stocks irregular with narrow changes in New York while bonds steady and foreign dollar bonds improve. Cotton irregular as New Orleans buyers liquidate. In Chicago wheat mixed after new highs and cashing in profits, corn and oats mixed with late selling. Hogs rise to 25 cents higher, top 18.60. cattle mostly steady to 25 cents higher, top 37.75.
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