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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1915
Page
11
Fragmentary report notes weakness in cotton in Liverpool affects Marmet. Mentions transport, markets, and a tentative impact on local trade and labor, with scattered references to ships, towers, and public displays. Details are unclear due to OCR damage, but indicate a regional economic concern linked to cotton production.
Fragmented OCR text shows market listings and prices for various goods. Mentions include produce like ducks and cream, with scattered figures and vendor notes. Names and places are garbled, but the entry reads as a rough market column with prices per dozen and per unit.
A chaotic dispatch from New Orleans details cotton market activity with scattered prices and rumors. Traders react to fluctuating demand while quotes appear inconsistent, signaling a tentative recovery phase amid market volatility.
Weather map signals a bearish influence on corn and oats as markets weaken. Reports mention showers affecting wheat and rye, with trading volume small and prices slipping from opening levels. Traders note a cautious tone from authorities and speculative sell pressure through the session.
Exchange quotes show mixed futures and spot prices across Liverpool and New York for grains and staples. Trade notes reference export demand, currency impacts, and regional price differences from London, Chicago, and Galveston markets with varied interest in soybeans, corn, wheat, and cotton futures.
Maritime brief notes Galveston dispatch lists schooner Thomas J. Polkerd sailing for Colorado and New York with currents and weather bullets for April 1978. Observations include winds and sea conditions affecting ships at port and along the Atlantic route.
An apparent case involves a Black doctor cited for contempt after failing to appear in court to explain how a weapon bearing his name was used in a robbery. The white man involved was reported absent from the proceeding, and the county attorney indicated the suspect was under arrest. The judge ordered the physician detained pending show cause.
First round of a six visiting girls from Austin was played Wednesday with a luncheon at noon and second round starting in the afternoon. The eighteen hole event uses handicaps and medal scores to determine results. A trophy for best gross score was offered by Mrs. John M. Bennett Jr. and Mrs. Mace Stewart. Honorees include Misses D. Hancock, M. Robertson, Kethlee Fizet, H. Brettmen, MJ. Patm and J. Smith.
Jitney supporters plan to back candidates favoring more jitneys. Pil Black, mayoral candidate, and other People's Municipal League members will address the Auto Service Association at 2 on Thursday morning, outlining positions on the jitney question. The association urged signatures for an ordinance expansion.
An armed man seized a Disney jitney at 11280 and forced the driver to taxi him to a location while the car was driven away. Police later took a White man in custody after the incident was reported. The jitney was found abandoned hours later at an intersection near Saith Uresa street and Southere Vorlfic tracks.
Markets show uneven sentiment as Harriman shares rise in New York while overall tonality remains higher. Reports mention steel and financials with references to London and Baltimore exchanges and fluctuating U S. markets.
An unclear update describes study into cotton and a governor altering stock quarantine measures. The text contains many garbled phrases and nonsensical names, but implies regulatory changes affecting agricultural imports and disease control.
A damaged OCR note describes a gathering in Lamar County where farmers discuss a new law on permits and penalties. Delegates report about 200 attendees, with State official Lidar presenting the measure and its implications for farm operations and poultry permits.
A distorted report notes an amendment to the commodity tariff affecting transit and billing. It mentions indirect charges at Sandscdliirs and altered mileage bases, with references to providers and projected rate impacts, including an example of 100 Tmilng.
Abell reports a favorable balance of 31.1 million dollars for the week, up 38.179 million from the prior period. Exports totaled 67.4029 million with imports at 14.7 million. New York handled large shipments to Qrienng and Te004, while cotton exports reached 230,288 bales, boosting total exports for August.
Fragments indicate cattle sale actions at Dalawoma and Unlahoga districts with prices listed for steers and heifers. Details are incomplete but show lots and prices around 2.58 to 5.0 per unit, with notes on water and Aug dates.
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