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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1924

Page

7

Profit Taking Sparks Mixed Turn in New York Stocks

A sharp uptick in profits prompted selling across the Curb Exchange as investors realized gains after sustained advances. Key laggards included utilities and radio stocks while stronger performers like Andes Copper and certain cogl groups saw limited gains. The market overall reflected cautious profit taking amid a volatile year.

Sepsright San Antonio New York Ist America Power Commonwealth Pdinis Gas and Electric New In Power Southeastern Power and Light Zhort

Traders Neglect Investment Bonds and Steady U S Loans

Financial report notes traders focusing on speculative securities while U S loan movement remains steady. Fourth mortgage bonds show more losses than gains though overall not large. anticipation of year-end effects cited. Belgian Greek issues retreat from highs. Nord railway and French notes fluctuate. Copper bonds weak amid new Anaconda issue. sugar bonds ease. several rail and utility issues dip.

San Antonio United States Treasury Izn Stomand Izn Stomand. Bond Seniers Nord Railway Qrera Daris Suba Sugar Punta Aingre Seaheard Air Line New York West Chester Boston Weint Cine

San Antonio Market Prices for Produce and Poultry Quoted

Prices for beets to peppers and fruits listed by the Pruitt Commission Company and Snyder Produce Company. Items include beets 69 cents a dozen, green corn 30 to 50 cents a dozen, Texas and California fruits and vegetables with varied per unit costs, poultry live fryers 25 to 27 cents per pound, hens 72 cents, turkeys 27 cents, roosters 9 cents, butter 20 cents a pound, and grains with maize at 32 dollars per hundredweight. Includes some currency/market notes from Paris and France.

Pruitt Commission Company Texas California Califoria Porto Rico Satsuma Sunkist Eaty Bex Davis Jonathan Wet Snyder Produce Company Feds Grams &Eed Company

Everyman's Investments by George P. Hughes

George P. Hughes argues in a 1924 column that banking rewards caution. He explains how banks profit from small margins, the risk of loan defaults, and why bankers must be conservative to protect capital. readers are teased for his next installment next Wednesday.

Hughes

Weather observations across cities with varying conditions

The report outlines multiple city weather notes for San Antonio, East Texas, Went Texas, Chicago, New York, St. Tonix, and Washington. It notes chances of rain or snow in some areas, generally unsettled or cloudy skies, and temperature ranges with light to moderate winds from various directions.

San Antonio Viennils Texas Chicago New York St. Tonix Washington

Wall Street Features TRAL ELECTRIC and Market Notes

Wall Street coverage notes TRA L ELECTRIC and Bancrary Electric profits amid denials. Pittsburgh & West Virginia shows a gain of about 350 000 over November, with Nov 11 hours up. Eastman Kodak edges higher on 550 000 shares to be offered, while Northwestern railways could benefit from higher farm product values.

Tral Electric San Antonio Conapichonk Bancrary Electric Pyptasurgh & Wes Pittsburgh West Virginia Eastman Kodak Essiman Wodak Wall Street North Pacific Great Northern Shell

Charters Granted and East St. Louis Livestock Prices

Chartered entities include Tere Catt Warehouse topany Terrell with capital stock $74 million, Ratger Motor Company stock $12,000, Camp Creek Oil Company in Bell county capital stock $320,000, and Hinckley Tandy Leather Company in Fort Worth raising capital to $47,200. East St Louis livestock market reports steady or higher prices across steers and heifers with thousands of receipts. fat lambs and woolless mutton show gains, while hogs and cows move modestly. Major buyers and road traders noted, with prices quoted for weights and grades including packers, sows, and various fattening categories.

Austin Rec Tere Catt Topany Terrell Capital A. A. Garrett Cr. Ik. Patton Ye. LG. Medord Ratger Motor Company Sengert Truvorper Kasterson G. Molloway Bessie Ikes Tereon Camp Creek Oil Company Ratibor Bell County Capital Stock East St, Louis Texan Farahs Ehalec Venrline Wethers Kansas City Midium Halle

Gattle Prigesigity Will Take Improve On Light Run

Chicago market notes describe light prices and improved tone as hogs and lambs arrive. About 7000 hogs were received from distant markets and 600 lambs killed, with only 10 to 900 hogs carried over from last week. Improved weather aided demand and livestock values rose.

Chicago

City firm on water rate appeal by San Antonio Water Supply

The city attorney's office will not change its recommendation for a rate increase for San Antonio Water Supply Co. A dispute over plant valuation persists. Potter valued investment at about 400000 while the company cites over 800000. The commission's decision on a 14 1 4 percent rise hinges on improvements now deemed unnecessary. result to be announced later in the week, per Mayor Tobin.

San Antonio T. D. Cobbs Water Company Alexander Potter Potter City Commission John W. Tobin

Court Proceedings in SCPREWE Court Austin Tex

Proceedings list Supreme Court actions with writs of error petitions, motions for rehearing, and cases decided or remanded. Names include Reeves v Texas, Tyler County Bank, Employers Insurance, and many others across districts. notes on dismissals, reversals, and mandamus outcomes.

Scprewe Court Austin Tex Reeves State of Texas Jason Titus Scott i Sional Insurance Com Texas Tyler County State Bank Tyler Humphreys Oi Company Limestoner 1-G Railroad Company Electric Railway Company Galveston Dossert Missouri St Life Tosurance Lennan First National Bank of Coleman First National Bank of ‘Brownwood Rs National Bank of Brownwood M. J. & T. Reibway Rockwall Texas Employers Insurance Association Herring Stephens Bering Manufacturing Company Carter & Bro Polki Stephenson M Jer Link Lumber Company Jeffersons T. Railroad Company Oshiler Andersen Goldman State of Tevan Teetta Williamson Cowan Lane Bank of Ata Reag Johnson Watson Jackson City of Palestine Bowie Eureka Producing Co Danziger Hammond Merson Brantingham Mercantila Co Collins ‘Koch Bute Shade Isi Broocks Beaumont Improvement Co Jefferson Richardson Isnam Young Martin Lee County Harris Falta American National Wichita Falls Gilborn Miz Connellor Eastland Brown Guaranty Securities Co Tarrant Lud Mackey Harrishoy Ve Dominion Co Wichita Chapman Nichols Land Co. Ve. Prince Harri Motartyn Venison Grayton Smith Farmers Bank of Has- Breckeninge Tes Senate Wood Ge MM & D Toon Green Fort Fort Worth Townalee Tavelar Thomason Reed Has~ Kell Atcheson Modern Woodmen of America Wiser Prostan Brerdlove Tharnie Smitty Tarrant Pfeffer Manna Austin Matton S. Jathson Wise Irava Smithands Grant Penne Keeling Teave Koch Court of Civil Appeals Ninth District Motons Conrwriters Breed Ith Auten Ayub el Paso Ayub P San Hous- Fania OL Ry Fo. Harris Deat Smith Ferrusan Va Meinssi Vwarri Long Martin Long Va City National Bank of [Commerce, Causes Oor Appeals and Advanc Rishon Cameron Richards Jonnait Supreme Court Commission of Appeal Rent Oof Court of Civil Appeals City of Amarillo Tutor Potter Green Pottery Daleve Simon el Pago Elmberg Jay Hardware Co Dear Watford Traneh Court of Civ Caue Johson Newberry Bm- Wrlin Ve Anderson Robison Consolidated Underwriters Xurby Lumber Co Jasper Keer Shanman Guararty State Bank Johngson District Court Reformen Samlers Cunacick Nueces American Sure Co New York HI County Kates Va Andaments of Court of Civil Appeals and District Court Gara- Fowls Warren Donley Harry Aston Fine Crandview Independent School District Tokneon Saloman National Commission Itheysse Huboy

Aguilar Reported Seriously Ill at Home in Groveland

General Candidy Aguilar son in law of the late President Carratte is reported seriously ill at his home at 111 Groveland Vince after returning from Washington where he conferred with officials on revisions to claims commission terms. He plans a possible Mexico return but faces federal conspiracy to violate neutrality laws charges in January.

Candidy Aguilar Carratte Groveland Vince Aguilar Washington Claims Commission Mexico

Auto collision injures woman near Elmendorf road

Miss Virginia Talmantes of 916 South Leona Street was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital after a head on crash seven miles out on Elmendorf Road just before midnight. An unidentified driver in a car with another woman caused the collision. no serious injuries were reported for the other occupants.

Virginia Talmantes South Leona Street Robert B. Green Elmendorf South Flores Street Miss Talmantes

Joy ride ends in police chase through city streets

A stolen Hudson car with a woman and two men fled patrols in a liquor-fueled downtown joy ride after leaving Leal Street residents. Police recorded the plate but could not sight the car as it sped toward Broadway. Todays thefts also involved Johnnie Tafolla and another Leal Street resident reporting missing vehicles.

Trig Potice Broadway Leal Street Drumken -Ttip Frank Chavarria Leona Street Johnnie Tafolla

Man 65 Hangs Self in Hotel Room

Funeral services for Newton Zimerman 65 to be held Tuesday at 4 pm at National Cemetery. Zimmerman found hanged to bedpost in Gmail Hotel at 200 South Santa Rosa Avenue Sunday afternoon. He entered his room after noon. a roomer saw him asleep at 3 50 pm and later found him dead. Surviving are his widow and one stepdaughter.

Newton Zim- Terman Gmail South Santa Rosa Avenue National Cemetery Shelley Undertaking Company Zimmerman Pasquala R. Zimmerman Anny

Commodity News Notes ADVANCE MONEY FOR COTTON

Atlanta reports the Georgia Cotton Growers Co operative Association handled 100000 plus bales this season and advanced over 6.5 million dollars to members on a 10 cent basis. New Orleans notes farmers and merchants hold cotton seeking 35 cents a pound. prices around 414 cents. Fort Worth says winter is strong with abundant fur bearing animals and high prices. Mancipstar notes Amoskeag mills cutting operations in worsted division. St Louis reports merger stabilizing burlap prices at 12 million capitalization. Richmond estimates Virginia timber cuts at 12.6 million dollars this year. Philadelphia notes Christmas leather goods demand boosting trunks bags and luggage sales. Pittsburgh reports fabricated steel bookings remain high with export inquiries for 40,000 tons. Lynn firms remain busy with orders from the Middle West for high grade women’s shoes.

Atlanta Georgia Cotton Growers’ Co-operative Association

Cheer Society Appeals for Money During Cold Tag Days

The Cheer Society in San Antonio appeals for funds to pay for food bought for the poor as tag sale proceeds fall short. Weather delayed sales, yet residents donated clothing, fuel, and food at 230 Broadway. Distribution of basic staples and fruits began Monday and is expected to finish by Wednesday noon. Contributors include Mrs G W Wiley, Mrs L Sisten, Mrs Charles Swanson, Mrs Kerns, Emerson Junior High School students, and others.

Reno Kayton Nue San Antonio Sam Stuck Association Broadway Slack Dod G. W. Wiley L. Sisten Charles Swanson Kerns Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School Howard Sims Edgar Perry

Finder Returns Lost Rings to W R Watson

W R Watson, of the Guarantee Shoe Company in Alamo, received a Christmas present Monday after losing a purse on Broadway Saturday night containing two one karat diamond rings and a four one and one half karat ring, valued at about 7200 dollars. A friend returned the purse and rings to Watson, who notified police.

W. OR. Watson Guarantee Shoe Company Alamo Pinza Watson Broadway

Clothing Theft At Local Hotel Reported By Yoakum Visitor

W C Talley of Yoakum, visiting in the city, reported the theft of all his clothing from a local hotel after leaving his room unlocked Sunday night. He awoke Monday to find everything missing and borrowed garments supplied by other guests to continue his day while police investigated.

W. C. Talley Yoakum

29 Gallons of Rum Discovered in Car

Patrolmen Padron and Torres stopped a car in the 400 block of West Houston Street and found twenty nine gallons of whiskey. Driver Charles McGill of 43 Lambrano Street was arrested on unlawful carrying a pistol and railse. He was booked at the city jail and held for federal agents after a car search by additional officers uncovered the liquor.

Padron Torres West Houston Street Charles McGill Lambrano Street Ralse AeGil Black Voser Central Station

Gasoline Lined Collision Blocks Streets in Martinez Area

Automobile trucks from the Grayburg OU Company and the Texas Company collided at Martinez and Ta yaca streets on Monday. Each truck carried large gasoline tanks. the Grayburg tank was punctured and about 30 gallons spilled on the street. Wiremen from Company No. 7 swept the gasoline into the sewer.

Grayburg OU Company Texas Company Martinez Ta Yaca Grayburg Company No. 7

Herriot Shows Slight Improvement in Paris Update

Paris December 22 health bulletin reports Premier Herriot slightly better after a quiet night. One attending physician Dr Bloe signs the bulletin confirming continued improvement.

Paris Herriot Bloe

Fort Worth Police Nab Valley View Robbery Suspect

Fort Worth police detain two neatly dressed youths linked to the Valley View arson bandits who looted the village Friday morning, escaping with over 100000 in cash and burning the business district. One youth is jailed for drunkenness with 100 in his possession. Gainesville detectives plan to arrive for identification.

Fort Worth Valley View Gainesville

Obituary notices roundup for local residents

Funeral services for Mrs. Paula Kohn 50 at home on Buena Vista street with burial in Beth El cemetery under Shelley company. pallbearers listed. Survived by husband A. B. Kobs and three daughters including Mrs. Israel Chasman. Additional obituaries follow from Mrs. F. O. Adams, Mrs. Texana Bibb Dabney, Mrs. Mary Daly, Mrs. Chancellor, Mrs. Stephens, Mrs. Stephen, Jeremiah Melvain, Peter J. Roach, Adolph Baumgarten, and Mrs. Clara Lodovic with details on survivors and funeral arrangements.

Paula Kohn Buena Vista Street Rabbi B. Frisch Beth-El Shelley Company Max Juren Maurice Sneifir Joe Rabin Ben Carr Fake Dodie Abe Rosenberg Kohn A. B. Kobs Israel Chasman New York City Tales and Gertrude Mary Daly J. W. Daly North Alamo Street St. Patrick's, Chareh John Pinnell St. [Marx's Cemetery David G. Butters Fred Michael Casey Mlc Cody G O'Shaugness Clara F. Lodovic Clara F. Todovic Orelock J. J. Lodovic Henry Plato First Presbyterian Church San Antonio Avondale

Four hurt in Sunday city crashes across two intersections

Four persons injured in weekend auto crashes. Joe Chris Rodriguez of West Park Avenue suffered hand cuts when his car overturned after colliding with E. Guiterez’s vehicle at West Commerce and Flores. Guiterez jailed on suspected drunken driving. Cecil Morin of Furnish Avenue cut on the face as his car overturned at Travis and Broadway. Morin later charged with failing to yield. Ki L. Smith drove the other car. Two other minor incidents occurred. ice on streets prompted extra caution. W. Fryar and J. Slack’s car collision on West Commerce left Mrs. Slack lightly injured. Pedro Estinoza injured when bicycle mishap with Howarth’s car at Hongton and Crews Streets.

Joe Chris Rodriguez West Park Avenue E. Guiterez Berg's Mill West Commerce Flores Streets Rodriguez Guiterez Cecil Morin Furnish Avenue Travis Street Broadway Morin Wich Ki L. Smith Fourth Street WT. H. Wryar West Commerce Street W. J White Brooks Field San Pedro Avenue J. T. Slack Fryar J Pedro Estinoza North i Street Kanckel Hongton and Ores Steeds Frank Howarth Dallas Street

Officers Respond To Three Burglar Calls

Three burglar alarms kept police busy early Monday morning but yielded no arrests. At 3 25 a.m. Policeman Zapalt spotted a coupe at 406 Main Ave in front of a store with its door open. no one was found when cops arrived. A second burglary report at 452 AYVCTTG Wee Pee involved Captin Carre er and detectives. owner located inside after responders arrived. By 6 a.m. a garage break at Neville New Braurtels Ave and Van Ness St had workers inside. officers found an employee in the shop.

Olerk Zapalt Main Avenue

Elks prepare for holiday parties and Christmas dance

The Elks club plans a year end celebration with an initiation at the final session. Committees arrange the annual Christmas party for orphans and residents of charitable institutions. Family Christmas trees gather on Devon Street for the informal event, followed by a New Year formal ball. Local undertakers advertise services as part of the notices.

Elks Apy Chris Bors Devon Street Dane New Eye Buen C. K Smeltz

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