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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1933

Page

17

Immigration officers face oral exams in San Antonio district

Dr Clarence Callender explains the merger driven oral tests for immigration and naturalization staff, selecting those most meritorious for retention. Board members include GC Wilmoth and Walter Wolf. exams aim to appraise personnel across the district while Col Daniel McCormick oversees nonpolitical merit criteria amid nationwide 2200 employes to be examined.

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Inflation's Effect on Trade Across Nations

A historical chart compares inflation impact on foreign trade in Germany during 1922, England during 1923 and 1924, and the United States. The analysis notes rapid German import surge in 1922 amid hyperinflation, England's sharp late-1920s import rise, and a common pattern: exports level off while imports fall, signaling inflation drives a fixed sale of goods and reduced exchange value for foreign traders. It uses physical quantities for Germany, monetary values for England, and cites the London Economist data.

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Market Keeps Busy Amid Volatile San Antonio Prices

Readable market listing shows sharp prices on Arkabeas Concer grapes and Arkansas peaches with demand steady for asparagus, cucumbers, and tomatoes. New arrivals include Engar cane and various greens. farmers' market activity remains brisk despite chaotic OCR.

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Wall Street Spectator Reports Stocks and Wheat Outlook

New York August 16 Wall Street traders moved shares with a bullish tilt in rail equipment makers like American Car and Foundry amid hopes after recent Russian recognition and a new organization to handle the Russian business. Wheat markets remained unsettled with expectations of a lower open followed by a possible brisk rally as traders weigh bearish signals.

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Clue Emerges in Slaying of Former Actress Will

Washington Aug 16 Ex-wife Mrs Elia M Sobridt widow of former actress was slain An early yesterday clue kept hint today while John G Mulligan long time lodger at the Sobridt cottage was jailed on murder charges Police found Mulligan amid questions after the will Tam Milligan was named her heir. Mrs Stella Newkirk of Baltimore was Mulligan s sister and his great relation

Washington, D. C Elia M. Sobridt Widdowee Wes John G. Mulligan Sthrodt Mulligan Moe Sulvudt Tam Milligan Stla Newkirk Bal~ Amnon Hal Shits Mulligans

Decorators to Hold Code Meet in Bexar County

The Indianapolis chapter of the Painters and Decorators Society will host a Saturday code meeting in Bexar County at the Union House for the purpose of establishing an NRA code. Participants include master painters and journeyman decorators.

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Deputy Collector at Corpus Named Deputy Collector at Corpus

The notice reports a transfer of deputy collector duties at Corpus, naming a new appointee to replace Geulke F Wright. It mentions the outgoing Kamathree jle Bah Antanin and notes the senior figures Mr and Mrs Toy Miller of Ulety present at the event.

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Farm Hands Strike for Higher Wages in Boonstane Area

Boonstane farm workers in Brownsville Texas on August 16 walk out, demanding two dollars per day, with relief agency support offering thirty cents per hour. They argue labor demand will rise with the cotton season, while farmers say they cannot meet wage demands and may close down. Relief groups say they will not aid workers who quit.

Brownsville Texas PFI Reconstruction Finance Lorpreataicn R. F. ©. Relief Agency

Prohibition Division Names New Deputy Director

The division of investigation announced a change in leadership with John Murley named as assistant director to oversee the Prohibition Bureau. The report notes the reorganization and confirms details from federal records as of Wednesday.

T. K. Barton Division of Solienne Po HihWon John Murley Dirretuy Washington Snerl

Heavy Traffic to Chicago Expected This Weekend

Fragmentary report notes unusually heavy travel to Chicago this weekend due to a parade and fair events. Mentions plans for a medicals drive and a police investigation tied to a rumored criminal inquiry.

Stocks Slip 10 Lower on Mixed Market Signals

New York and Chicago led a broad decline as grain and cotton futures softened and bonds weakened. Major movers included Allied, U.S. Steel, Western Union, American Telephone, and U.S. Smelting amid a cautious trading day. dividend chatter from American Telephone appeared to unsettle Wall Street despite earnings prospects.

New York Aus Ceumbies Chicago Wade Winnipee Storks Mullail TaruRe Allied Chemical Western Union Case U. S. Steel Union Pneitte Telephone Homestake Alaska Juaaen National Disliliers U.S. Industrial Alcohol Americatr’ Can U.S. Smelting Lastta Fe New York Central American Telephone Wall Street Wenger

Oil production and refinery activity in the week ending Aug 12, 1933

New York report shows the American Petroleum Institute estimates a weekly average crude output of 2,769,800 barrels. Companies controlling 92 percent of refining capacity reported 2,299,000 barrels refined daily, with in-house refinery stocks totaling 29,955,000 barrels of gasoline and 130,523,000 barrels of other products. Bulk gasoline at terminals and pipelines stood at 18,862,000 barrels, while cracked gasoline output averaged 473,000 barrels daily as refineries operated near 85 percent of capacity.

New York American Petrolum Institute United States

Kidnap Case Brings $30,000 In Denver and Oklahoma

Disjointed report outlines a kidnapping case involving sums of 200,000 and 50,000 in Denver and Oklahoma City. Authorities describe arrests and denials, with details about defendants and jurisdiction in the Western District of Oklahoma. The text references Commissioner Smith and alleged ransom exchanges, though many names and details are garbled.

Dallas Colton Lee Wesehel Oklahona City Venda Lye Beit Cor Harvey Baily Tasina The Gap R. G. Shanon Oke Aymon Abannoe Olea Shmysyan Wits Uelnndanta Plendel Coenialasloner Smith Jurisdicvion Tbe Western District Court of Okiabama

Grain Market News Mixed as Prices Hold Steady Amid Demand Woes

Chicago Wheat and corn futures show limited movement as buyers retreat amid fluctuating demand and broad market uncertainty. Traders note price resistance near five cent increments with no strong bidders, while livestock, hay, and turkeys edge into attention in rural markets.

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Poultry and Produce Prices Across Markets Messy Entry

Fragmentary market notes from New York and Chicago show mixed poultry and produce pricing. Receipts and shipments are variably reported with several unreadable lines, reflecting a chaotic OCR page of commodity trading data and local supplier references.

Chicana Wally Products Chicago Stanly Petra Thal Henk Reeelnee Lie New New York

Stone From Alamo Will Be Dedicated at World Fair

Fragmented text indicates a dedication ceremony for a stone from the Alamo to be featured at a World Fair. Mentions include Chicago participants and local chamber of commerce figures such as Barter A. Whalay. Date and precise details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Trxas Siccinty Chicago Pnrticipate

Roush Riders to Meet August 90 Reunion in Los Angeles

A reunion of former members of the Roush Riders is planned for August in Los Angeles at the rock chamber of commerce. George B. Wollmat and the reunion committee announce the event and invite all former members to attend.

Roush Win Brostyell Baugh Tudors Los Angeles Angst The Rock Chamber of Commerce George B. Wollmat Elitrot Reuniion Atten

Frio Court Convenes August Term Start

Frio Court will convene August 28 with Judge G. B. Com of Phoreaginia presiding. The term opens as the district bench conducts Diancot fer Fho cogniy hearings and related matters for the term.

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San Antonio Hog Market Features Mixed Prices And Yard Activity

A San Antonio livestock market report highlights variable hog and cattle prices, with direct receipts and steady to mixed demand across weights. Month-old calves, steers, and heifers show sharper price movements while feeders and stockers remain active, reflecting regional trading trends and weights in late summer.

Fragmented Wool Market Report Trims Text Shadows

Fragmented OCR reads like a wool market note with scattered names and numbers. The readable bits reference parties, markets, and prices but lack coherent structure or clear outcomes.

Undefined Official to preside at banquet in city event

Fragmented OCR text mentions an official presiding at a banquet on a Thursday night with a mayoral or civic context. It references a city, a venue, and partial mentions of recovery acts and events but lacks clear names, dates, or locations. The readable fragments suggest a local civic gathering in a Texas city with attendance and ceremonial duties.

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Cotton Market Moves Amid Shifts in Prices and Sentiment

The market shows uneven action with October through December futures slipping, led by higher early gains and later selling as traders absorb new supply concerns. Reports from Liverpool and New York futures illustrate mixed demand, with declines noted in December and gains in short positions as the market threads through volatility.

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Money and Metals Foreign Exchange in New York Aug

Foreign exchange rates and currency values listed for markets in New York and London. Includes figures for the Mexican peso, German marks, Argentine peso, Japanese yen, and various other currencies with price quotes and conversions.

Sugar and Coffee New York Imai New Your

A disjointed AP summary describes sugar and coffee markets with references to demand, pricing, and a mid day report. It mentions wage codes and petitions tied to New Orleans and Louisiana figures with unclear names and events.

San Saban High in Firemen's Exams

BOB Morris of the city scored high on the San Saban High fireman exams. The report, received by Fire Chief Cal Bryant, notes a representative from a local college attended the event, with sponsor and routing details mentioned in the advisory.

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