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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1919
Page
10
Trade reports in midweek trading note improving demand for white goods and textiles alongside modest weather benefits. Prices edged higher in early sessions with buyers cautious as offers remained tentative and market activity limited to select fibers.
A scrambled OCR list shows wholesale prices for vegetables and fruits. Items include beets, cucumbers, tomatoes, and apples with per unit and per hundredweight figures, farm origin notes, and varied pack sizes. Prices are given in dollars and cents with multiple typos and garbled phrases.
The New York market opened with heavy speculative buying led by a persistent advance in speculative issues. Major rails and industrials showed gains in early trading while trading in steel was irregular and overall demand remained cautious. prices fluctuated with some declines noted as the day progressed.
The item reports weekly grain trends with prices and supply signals. It mentions wheat and corn dynamics, export expectations, and market movements across Europe and the United States, noting price shifts and advance figures.
A garbled report describes a white man being taken into custody for a short detention of around twenty four hours. The text references a rare Old warning or recommendation and mentions a name sounding like H buvkkeener, with unclear relation to the event.
The West Side community wraps a success with the West Side Day Carnival drawing large crowds along Main and Houston streets. Organizers thank San Antonio and Southside merchants for unprecedented attendance and support, promising further celebrations and a Victory Parade on the next event day.
Fragmented OCR text references markets, transit, and places with scattered proper nouns. The readable content hints at regional names, operators, and dates but lacks coherent action or events to define a clear news item. The piece appears to be an undeveloped catalog of terms rather than a reportable story.
Historic sale of about 200000 U S Army blankets planned at Fort Sam Houston amid bids and distribution details. Government purchase origins trace to Vietnam era surplus with stipulations on allotment and storage at multiple stations. Officials emphasize fair allocation and safety standards while the project proceeds.
The article details Garvin’s claim that a mustard gas formula was sent to Berlin and New York, connecting Bayer's ownership to German wartime chemical programs. It references Dr. Mig Scheitner and allegations of German industrial espionage and chemical weapon development in the United States.
Unreadable wartime dispatch indicates surplus animals for the National Guard may be kept for training or sale. No appropriation was available for purchase, and officials suggested a monthly stipend around $20 for each animal as a potential cost.
In Landis April 46 a disputed Central News Agency report claims former minister of justice Werkeler Yeo died in prison after a clash with colonial rover officers. The note says Ty was executed at Rudapests, though an official ministry denial followed. No further details were provided.
Paris court heard the cross examination of the accused airman yesterday as a key witness described the weaponry and mechanics involved. The defense pressed to remove a link to discard the device, while the prosecution argued the link removal would alter the flight event details. The judge and lawyers debated the admissibility and scope of the tests as the trial nears its verdict.
fragmented OCR summary reports that SLAYER seeks legal changes in a high-profile Alpine murder case. court actions involve shifting venue to Bresenwood, with defense aiming to alter juror counts and potential retrial motions. The article notes prior verdicts and ongoing appeals affecting two defendants and related charges.
Obituary notices for Willings and related names describe memorials, survivors, and funeral plans. The pieces mention hospitals in San Antonio and Sedalia, multiple relatives across Texas and Missouri, and services at St Marys Cathedral and local churches with burial at St Marys Cemetery. The obituary items reference lodge memberships and a funeral director, with details on dates and places for services and interment.
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