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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1924
Page
5
Tight by The San Arto: Light. NEW IGRH, Dec 20. Tueban forces continued to hold the upper hand on today’s short session on change. Several new highs were established amid weekly profit taking and a conspicuous move toward indepenent sports near year’s end.
The market listing shows varied prices for produce and poultry from San Antonio and nearby. Prices include oranges at 350 to 6, Florida fruit at 2 3, strawberries at 1.0 per unit, bananas 7 to 9 cents per pound, apples 2.25 to 2.80 per bushel, and poultry around 12 cents per pound for various cuts. References indicate regional sellers and per unit costs for wholesale distribution.
Charters granted to Abe Praig Th Maas Motor Company and others list incorporations with various names and capital stock in a San Antonio context. The stock market section notes slight price declines in cotton futures and mixed changes in cattle hogs and grain, with the San Antonio Light and J W Rothman commissions reporting quiet trading. New York cotton futures closed with minimal moves as prices held steady amidst a dull week.
George P. Hughes argues investors should conduct regular assessments of holdings to avoid losses from ignorance or misguidance. He cites a case where a woman lost dividends on railroad preferred stock after a lease change, stressing prudent caution over speculation and recommending annual reviews.
The week closed firm on most bonds with the notable exception of Liberty issues. Government loans and prominent convertibles showed stability, while Virginia Car, agricultural, and sugar bond offerings moved unevenly.
The page lists diverse items from New York weather temperatures to currency demand for several nations, and includes a brief update on Canadian dollar and Argentinian paper dollar. It states temperatures ranges, wind directions, and highs and lows, alongside a short wool market note from Boston noting quiet weekend activity and prices around 1.25 dollars for supers with some dealer resistance.
New York bonds traded on the New York Stock Exchange today with prices up to the close. Total sales amounted to 8,722,000 compared with 12,343,000 yesterday and 5,093,000 a year ago. year to date totals were 94,967,000 against 98,976,000 the previous year. Liberty bonds appear in various quoted values across multiple issues, with figures showing close and bid prices amid a dense list of securities and maturities.
The San Antonio Light reports a resilient curb market with gains in utilities and radio plays, while oil and coal shares show strength. Cotton prices tumble on a large December stocks report, with March opening down and later steadying as January contracts help support the overall list. London and New Orleans markets reflect mixed trends as ginning reports influence prices.
Prine summer selloff observed with Caigenseed and stock close. Prices show Dec, January, February futures at 9.874 to 12.922 for various months. Notable values include 11.70 for April and 12.10 for July. Market mentions prime crude, lint, and slab categories with mixed demand and limited gains.
Weather notes describe Saturday and Sunday conditions across regions including San Antonito with low temperatures around 14 to 16 degrees and northerly winds. West Texas expects fair Saturday night and cold Sunday with lower temperatures. Rio Grande valley shows 25 to 34 degrees with southeast portions warmer.
In San Antonio cattlemen gather at the Gunter Hotel to oppose parts of a proposed tick law. Ike T. Pryor presides as about 50 members push for county level protection and a possible statewide or separate organization to combat tick infestation whole meeting discusses forming a committee to report and potentially seek legislative action in March with lawmakers.
Judge W H Sanford president of the Auburn Alumni Association refuses to summon a meeting to consider removing Dr Spright Dowell as president of Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Resolutions urging replacement from Birmingham Gadsden and Bartow counties had circulated. A trustees meeting is set for January 12 to address complaints against Dowell.
A bronze coin with an inscription reading Always carry me and rub by bump for good Tuck failed to deter law. The owner, held in Bexar county jail on shoplifting charges, after Sheriff James Stevens displayed the coin saying it had been taken from a woman whose home contained several hundred dollars in merchandise.
The first big battle in the vaccination war failed to become a clash in corporation court Saturday. C Sandel’s case on refusing vaccination was dismissed after Dr King withdrew the charge. Sandel’s child was vaccinated Friday. Adolph Seidemann sought a jury trial for S P Lemley charged with two unvaccinated children, with case set for December 29. Behr case postponed to January 7 with potential dismissal if child remains out of school. Seidemany argues vaccination mandates unconstitutional and parents cannot be forced to vaccinate.
A general court martial of the Second Division with high ranking officers has been appointed to meet at Fort Sam Houston. Colonel Robert McGleare of the Ninth Infantry presides, Major James A. Willis serves as law member, and a full panel of colonels and majors fills the court. Captain Dana H. B. Allen is trial judge advocate with Lt A J McKenzie as assistant.
Formal presentation of the Charles L. Potter Trophy was made to the Second Engineers at a regimental parade by Major 2 J Loving. The trophy honors the Fort Du Temps shot last July among engineering troops. the winning team included Sergeants Behrendt Wilson Arvin and Corporal Baumgartner of various Companies. Additional medals went to Brynier Wilson Harris and Weil for corps area rifle and pistol teams. gifts were given to Master Sergeant Mackey and Technical Sergeant Weach, retired.
A mother and daughter are jailed in Bexar County on allegations they led a wholesale showlifting ring that stole Christmas goods valued up to 600 dollars. Deputies say goods tied in sheets were found in their Durango Street home and later identified by several San Antonio retailers. Authorities aim to arrest more members as the investigation continues.
Attorney General Stone said he hopes to present the government's argument personally, at least when the case reaches the Supreme Court, on the motion by Armour and Swift to annul the Packers consent decree. He expressed strong interest in upholding the decree and cited valid legal grounds, adding he would try to prepare an adequate brief and argument if time allows.
South Hadley Mass December 20. Mount Holyoke College freshmen face a novel academic requirement. Professor Helen Griffith of English assigns a crossword puzzle using new words learned in class. The task aims to measure the course's impact on vocabulary growth.
Justice Hitze of the District Supreme Court overruled a demurrer by Everly M. Davis of New York to an indictment charging him and Ernest C. Morse of Cleveland former director of sales of the war department with conspiracy to defraud the United States in the sale of the Old Nickory powder plant at Jacksonville Tennessee.
A 14-year-old schoolboy, Eulay Tartar, son of Mr. and Mrs. A C Tartar of Joyce, La., died after he fell while riding with a girl and was run over by a school bus in Winnfield, Louisiana. The accident occurred when he lost footing after giving his seat to the girl, leading to fatal injuries.
San Francisco reports damage from a recent cold spell hitting celery and other vegetables in the Sacramento Valley. Southern California citrus production also affected in some sections, reflecting broader crop stress from the cold snap.
J Lecoq former state marshal of Louisiana faced embezzlement charges over funds of the Marshals association of North Sea. He arrived in New Orleans from New Roads and is accused of misappropriating about $700 to $1500. Lecoq denies responsibility and cites lack of notice of successor.
Marian Atchison Swift, recently separated from Edward Swift of Chicago, married D Ric Hayes Meagher at her parents home in New York on Thursday. Rev Ralph Lockman of Madison Avenue Methodist Church conducted the ceremony.
In Fort Worth on December 20 a Telar county depot safe at a Tolar Bank location was cracked and a small sum taken. robbers also entered the Continental Bank but obtained nothing.
Dee 2 at Scarrsdaie N D the condition of Frank A Vandeillill ill with typhoid fever at his home was reported alarming by Dr Norman Barnesby his physician the patient remains in critical condition today
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