Western Union and code talks in telegraph industry
Washington C April 2 The president of Western Union urged a code for the telegraph and allied lines to curb discriminatory practices and expensive waste. Postal official Kern backed a code restricting exclusive contracts and foreign agreements while promoting fair rates and limiting leased wire service.
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Washington, D.C
Westurn Union Today
Communications Nais
B. White
Western Coton
RY Monra
Howard J. Kemn
Proetal ‘Telegraph Company
Kern
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Railroads
Radio Corporation of Athietica
White Dld
NRA
Postal
Western Union
Cable
RCA Communications, Inc
Lrenspapers
American Telephone and Telegraph
Cotton Market Sways Amid Mixed Signals in April Trade
In New Orleans and New York trends show firmer tones with some gains on old crop contracts. Futures for May and July edged higher while nearby daily prices fluctuated, reflecting cautious buying and position adjustments as markets monitor Easter holiday activity and broader commodity cues.
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KEW Orleane
Tsiely
Teddy
Sreerpigs
Reading
Moy
Music Meet at Baylor Highlighting Intercollegiate Event
The Texas Interecholastic Imuste meet hosts its twelfth annual music festival at Baylor College on April 13 and 14 with prizes including lecture and scholarships in Baylor College fine arts conservatory. Four driving cups accompany the event led by Mrs Hattie Wood muff Hillyer.
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Baylor’ Beston
Texas
Strike Trends and Labor Disputes Across Industries
An analysis contrasts how strikes arise from declining demand and employer wage pressures with workers’ resistance. It notes that industrial disturbances remain limited compared with wartime years, and that strikes seek higher pay shorter hours and better conditions amid changing economic fortunes since 1930s.
Texas fire prevention drive targets spring clean up week
Austin April 2 a combined fire prevention and spring clean up campaign is proposed for April 2 through a week by the Texas fire insurance department. Mayors of Texas cities are urged to issue proclamations and seek cooperation. Careless housekeeping caused much of the fire loss totaling 925000 in 1933. The department urges inside and outside cleanup activities and notes potential additional employment from a concentrated campaign to eliminate hazards.
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Austin
Texas Fire Insurance Department
Texas
Tr Department
Highway Body Works on Bell System of Schools
Austin April 2 amid noisy bells in a new highway building workers are called to order then dismissed for the day. The Tex Highway Commission enforces strict discipline with bells sounding at regular times and workers not allowed time for breaks, while other state employees take breaks outside.
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Bell System of Schools
Austin
Teas Highway Commission
Ells
Digliks
Laredo Gas Rate Case Reveals Old Economic Quandary
In the Laredo gas rate case, experts discussed the enduring problem of price disparities. The trial showed United Gas Company charged higher rates in Nuevo Laredo across the Rio Grande versus Laredo, with Monterey tariffs even lower, highlighting cross-border pricing challenges.
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Laredo
Atlomecs
Neuww
Earnings and Charges in New York Financial Brief
Fragmented OCR text cites figures like 2022 earnings of 462 704 and 8600 ranges, mentions Bar Hill and Bullivan Minis, and references a concentrate company repo A204 Tet Voss of SEO percent. Elements include taxes, charges, incomes, and various place names, but the exact events are unclear due to garbled input. The summary captures the scattered monetary figures and referenced entities.
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Bet
Tex
Reavist
Bar Hill and
Bullivan Minisei
Teland Creek
Ceal Sectipans
Siborel Spalnet
San Antonio Livestock Market Mixed Prices Recorded
Livestock market notes from San Antonio show fluctuating price levels with calves and yearlings selling around four to five dollars per hundredweight, while hogs and sheep receipts were light. Chicago and Kansas City markets report slower bidding and mixed demand, with best weights and feeder cattle trading in the higher to mid range values, and general activity indicating a softer tone compared to prior periods.
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San Antonio
Adele
Antiniy
Texas Centennial 50-Cent Piece Orders Open
Texas Centennial half-dollar orders are now being accepted through local American Legion offices. The mint has authorized 2500 pieces for sale at $1 each, with proceeds supporting the Memorial museum on the campus.
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Austin
American Legion
Snr
Coneress
Ace
Ose Cnlyarelty
Retail sales rise in Texas in February report
Austin April 2 Dollar sales in February at 88 Texas retail outlets surpassed February 1885 by 32 percent and January by 17 percent in current year figures from the University of Texas bureau of business research. Department stores led gains with over 42 percent, while men’s clothing up 29 percent, women’s specialty shops 27 percent, and gay goods and apparel 14 percent.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Iust
Wall Street ends April with cautious gains and mixed sectors
New York markets opened April with mild early gains as industrials showed steady demand and utilities led modestly higher. Major carriers and steel names slipped slightly while oil and gas groups advanced. Analysts say cautious optimism remains despite wage concerns and spending curbs as Q2 trends uncertain.
Hoover Named Chair of National College Group
Oakland April 2 Herald reports that Bert Hoover has accepted the chair of a four-man national committee to extend the influence of Mills College, the leading center for women in the West. Announcement made here today by Aurelia Henry Reinhard, president.
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Oakland
Clif
Herbert Hoover
Mills College
West
Dy Aurela Henry Reinhard
Pantomime Impresses Judge in Houston Court Case
In Houston on April 2 a deaf mute named Maxt ran entered Judge Hay Scruggs court charged with aggravated assault. The defendant described the larger man reaching for him, striking him in the jaw and knocking him down in a graphic clash. The court dismissed the case after hearing the testimony.
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Houston
Maxtran
Hay Scruggs
M Kun
Rhatgee
Trial Clashes Over Kirwan Murder Case Marks Day
In New York on April 2, testimony opened in the Kirwan murder trial aboard the high seas. Defense rest followed one witness from the famed Gintner family. A mistrial motion was denied as weapons were ordered out of sight.
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New York
Andrew Denaldson Kirwan
High Seas
M. Paul Duhomnet
Gintner
Jean Wass
Ehirwan
United States
Afart
Frederic Coudert Jr
Kirwan
Eliteh
William Les Foms
Seattle Mason
U. S
Garfield
Coudert
Robert A. Tach
Apartment House Bootlegging Flourishes in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY Utah April 2 Repeal talk possible Utah vote on December 1933 added fuel to a bootlegging boom in Salt Lake City. Prohibition laws remain but bootleggers thrive by importing liquor and selling it in apartment house speakeasies amid encouragement from local drinkers.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Iiss
Grain Market Reports Bearish Wheat and Corn Prices
Reports from RCAGO Avell describe rain dampening grain outlook with lower wheat and corn prices in the Northwest. Unofficial April estimates show bearish sentiment with winter wheat yield forecasts around 506 million bushels, private stock claims offsetting government projections. Open interest remains high while San Antonio market prices show weak cash bids for wheat and related grains.
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RCAGO
Avell
Desgeatic Gorium
Wiley
Baying
United States
Weime
Gerber
Baylor to Enter Play Contest in Texas Tournament
BELTON April 2 Baylor college will enter the one act play Whitwind Binws by Essex Dane in the Texas Collegiate Dramatic tournament at Texas Technologies college in Lubbock April 5 to 8. Also notes John Kaminski entered the United States from Poland during the day to war and has now received citizenship.
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Baylor
Belton
Essex Dane
Baylor College
Texas Technologies College
St Lubbork
Waits Tong ‘Trate
John Kaminsk
United States
Foland
Meyers Wb Houghton, Stich
Easter crowds fill city with joyous spring parade
Sunny Easter drew crowds to Bam Antono's Easter parade and downtown events. Churches reported record attendance as many could not be seated. Over 2000 eggs were eaten at a San Pedro Park party for orphans, funded by the Tuesday Musical Club. The day featured sunrise services and performances by multiple choirs and societies in city venues.
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Bam Antono
Thas Sands
Reyly
San Antonio
San Pedro Pati
5. H. Ochs
Pilgrim Chapter
Knights of
Oratorio Society
Sunken Garden
Union of Christian Enedeavors
Methodist Epworth Leagues
St.Mark's Eglecopal Church
Yating
Federation of Lutheran Leagues
Hi-Y
M,c. A
Girk
Poultry and Produce Market Report Chicago April 2
Chicago poultry and produce notes show live poultry receipts, carload shipments, and prices across Illinois and Wisconsin. In Chicago deliveries include broilers and turkeys with varied bids. Wisconsin white round hens and No. 2 grades appear, while stock levels and demand shift amid moderate trading. New York reports higher creamery receipts and steady cheese markets, with fresh and frozen poultry prices quoted.
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United States
Rusaéta Aliablly
Wisconsin
Montly
Bakala “Es
Sacks
Bliss
Wall St Briefs and Boston Market News From April
Wall Street briefs report various market shifts and price changes including wholesale commodity prices and earnings figures, with renewed activity peaking in early April. Boston market notes show steady grain receipts, price estimates, and domestic demand signals, alongside ongoing price observations at local exchanges.
Wall Street Opens With Mixed Tone On Prospects
Spectator notes Wall Street starts the new week with cautious optimism after a week of gains. The market shows stronger technicals and may respond to upcoming news, while trading centers on autos, foreign orders, and possible Russian shipments. Ed Crawford and a group of traders are planning a tour of Canadian gold fields amid talk of Russian orders and transport weakness.
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New York
Wall Street
Sielk
Satuday
le Talsing
Edward A
Doc
Crawford
Whse
Trototo
Slice
Wats Streeters
Dac
Market Report Details Unstable Prices for Fruits and Vegetables
An uneven market day shows strawberries and asparagus with mixed pricing. Asparagus 75 to 90 cents per dozen. strawberries around 196 per 24 pint crate. Spinach 10 cents per bushel. turnips 40 cents per dozen bunches. New Valley yellow onions $1.50 per 50 bound sack. Green beans at a low $1.25 to $2.25 per bushel. other produces vary. Readily available items include apples, avocados, cucumbers, lettuce, potatoes, and more with wide price ranges.
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Asparagua
Mack
Avneatos
Hitoia Hothouse
Burkel
Beaoven
Baratey
Farsnijia
Bens
Jerles
Sananuz
Lima
Coles
Pratel
Bux
Aps
Ian Th
Bermuda
Texas
Saeoso
Graogna
Taha
Posillora
New
Waslerhen
Eulnieh
Rauath
Wunbaed
Kingsville School in Drama Contest
Kingsville School enters the one act play Mansions in the state Intercollegiate Dramatic tournament staged in Lubbock on April 3 and 6 under the Texas Tech College auspices. The Footlight club of the Texas Gal lese of Arts and Industries presents Wings- VINO as part of the competition.
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Kingsville
Footight Cid
Texas Gallese of Arts and Industries
Wings- Vino
Lubbock
Texas Technological Cotlege
CURD ILLEGAL OIL OUTPUT
AUSTIN April 2 M The railroad commission said it has made gains in curing crude oil surpluses in East Texas despite pending new offense orders. Ernest G Thompson said orders requiring reports from oil handlers would be issued late today and take effect in 10 days. The commission reports reduced excess oil production in East Texas to about 20 000 to 25 000 barrels daily since March 10, with prior output estimated at 800 to 900 barrels daily.
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Austin
Railroad Commission Today
East Texas
Ernest G.thompson
Taiegh
Ite
Itnce
B.D. Parker
Sok Tarreis
Texas Seen As Strong Market In 1934 Ad Review
DETROIT April 2 Texas was defined as one of the best markets for 1934 by Sam C. Mittenell advertising manager for a mechanical refrigerator company after touring the Lone Star state. A survey of 747 leading U S markets shows Texas among leaders in the national recovery parade with Waco Austin Dallas Fort Worth and Houston noted as faring well. The national business index for February stood 39 percent below normal while Texas cities showed stronger readings. In Waco conditions were 19 percent below normal, with Austin 10 percent below normal, Dallas 8 percent below normal, Fort Worth 2 percent below normal, and Houston 22 percent below normal.
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Detront
Texas
Sam C. Mitenell
Bis Reduke
Lone Star State
United States
Mitchell
Waco
Austin
Dallas
Houston
Librarian’s Secret Donations Revealed After Death
Galveston April 2 A revelation in a memorial for the late Frank Patten shows the librarian privately funded the library for years. The diary indicates he contributed about 38000 to sustain library work and pay staff who could not be retained by the privately endowed institution.
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Galveston
Apc
Frank
Ravelberg
Heidvarlen
Uges
Patten
Sree Bellevedd
Pettex
Library Association
Disgorsi
Girl Appointed to Represent at Cotton Ball Pageant
Governor Miriam A. Perkinson names Miss Josephine Dunn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mel HJ Dunn of Texas AL and M. College as special maid of honor to represent the governor at the cotton ball and pageant at the college on April 8. Escort is State Representative Clarence Butler of Aryan.
High Schools Invited to Baylor High Sport Day
Belton April 2 Baylor College's department of physical education invites six Texas high schools to send representatives to its annual high season play day on May 4 and 8. Miss Margaret McCall, director, is in charge of the program.
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Baylor
Belton
Baylor Colege
Department of Physical Education
State of
Texas
Seni
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