Roosevelt faces fight for House leadership split
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt’s move in the House leadership contest has stirred bitter splits. Vice President Garner backs Rayburn while Joe Guffey and O’Connor maneuver for influence. Democratic factions threaten to paralyze the chamber as leadership remains unsettled.
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George Rotsovell Brown
Washington
Roosevelt
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Garner
Belair
Joe Guttey
Pennsylvane
Cfite
Bary Rayburn
Texas
Rouse
House
Rayburn
Witeh
Joan J. O'Conner
Hew Fork
Rwes
Ema
Couse Mack
Cotton Market in New Orleans Slips and Steady Trade
New Orleans cotton futures opened dull with prices steady near the 12 to 14 cent range. Dealers reported narrow trading around the day’s levels, with liquidations limited and professionals largely absent from the market. The market held to soft ranges as traders anticipated wider action after the holidays.
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New Orleans
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Rome
Preakday
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Charges Filed in Theft of Two Autos
Toe Peres Jr. was remanded to county jail after being charged with two auto theft offenses. He appeared before Justice Wiley as detectives filed charges for stealing a car from Mrs. Derden and another vehicle, admitting to stripping one auto and wrecking the other. The case continues in Justice of the Peace John Quinn's court.
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Toe Peres Jr
Buena Vista Street
Wiles
Daistlee
Peres “Wert
Justice of the Peace
John Quinn
Frank Brice
Wall Street Drops as Sellers Dominate Narrow Trading Day
Spectator accounts say the market faced a weak downtrend with continued selling pressure. Industrials fell about 1.40 points, with leaders like Roboack and Windies dragging the averages, while turnover hit a monthly low as traders stayed cautious and stepped back from activity.
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York
Due
IRS
Markes
Tiraness
Willi
Reals
Yheatels
Industrgls
Tetls
Windies
Fire Alarms and Wrong Addresses Reported During Incident Rush
Fire alarms activated across several streets including Hildebrand Avenue to Binnes and West Con Street, with false alarm cited at Creeken and Presa. Authorities noted multiple calls around 2:28 PM and 4:20 PM in San Marcos area. several locations affected and one arrest reported in connection with the incident.
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South Alanis
Nive
Creeken
Presa
TNO P.m West ‘Teasig
Aid Worth
San Marcos
Crass
North St. Mars’s
Market Prices and Holiday Supplies Supply Rush
The article notes a pre Christmas market surge with steady halite prices and a strong Arizona lettuce crate purchase. It lists multiple fruits and vegetables with varied prices, including Georgia pecans at 20 cents per pound and peppers at 3 cents per bushel, alongside a broad slate of commodities, receipts, and trader activity.
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San Antonio
Arizona
Brower
Texas Green
Ac Luxe Gaulitiones
Califoria
Garke
Grabes
Emperor
Texas
Calif
Calif Wavel_ $3.75. pov, Orawise, Calif
Sunkist
Orannes
California
Colorado
Utah
Somaides
Boots
Anzen
Jonmeng
Torino
Teves
Ty Curriys Zoe Warn
Doxon Dany Pradects
Aiullor
Market Pacing Mixed as Rail Decision Cools Bull Run
Speculation fades after a federal decision curbing rail freight surcharges and a cautious tone from Washington. Analysts see ongoing volatility in stocks and commodities with potential for a tempered recovery, while rail finances and regulatory signals shape investor expectations.
Economic Outlook Despite Strike Disruptions
The analysis notes distortions in current business statistics due to the costly shipbuilding strike, yet sees a 1936–37 turnaround. It expects improvement in housing construction, higher rents, gains in construction, and potential reemployment in railroads and public utilities if capital is encouraged.
Soldier in Coma After Incident Near Brooks Field
Private WW. O. Davis of the Brooks Held air base squadron was found unconscious near the field Sunday night and remained in critical condition at Fort Sam Houston hospital Tuesday. He could not tell authorities how he was injured.
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WW. O. Davis
Biehth Air Base
Brooks Held
Fort Sam Houston Staton Hospital
Anay
Dollar Market Low Signals Quiet Year End Trading
In late December 1937 the dollar market showed a quiet finish with the U S dollar at 34.5 cents and closing around 13 francs in the foreign exchange arena. The report notes a subdued market tone and mentions the broader exchange activity as markets prepare for year end.
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United States
Geially
Utdyard
Fragmented OCR Money and Metals Brief Item
Fragmented text from a historical source mentions money, metals, and construction in scattered form. Mentions New York and Washington, with unclear numeric data and partial phrases about costs or values. No clear event, date, or named individuals are extractable from the legible portions.
San Antonio cattle and hog market results across rounds
Early rounds showed steady to strong demand for cattle and calves with prices holding near day-ago levels. Hog receipts reached about 600 head with top records around 18 to 19 dollars for certain weights, while sheep and goats were scarce and largely unpriced. Vendors noted active packer and shipper participation and mixed yearling to veal trade showing broad but selective interest. Local and distant markets reported in Kansas City and St Louis as pounds and prices varied by weight class and origin.
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San Antonio
Uws
Hogi Recelita
Pi. Louis Livestoon Bart Si
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Osdal
Alony
Lowes
Yeslers
Grain Market Fluctuations Hit Wheat and Hay Prices
In Chicago and Liverpool trading, wheat futures showed declines amid damp weather and drought fears. Reports note U S crop prospects hinging on favorable weather. hay prices in San Antonio rise as local producers announce bids. Trades reflect ongoing scarcity of Argentine and Danubian cargos and shifting pasture use.
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Cricago
Janley
Taly
Tradans
United States
Missouri River
Eris
Bratoe
Market Report Fruits Vegetables and Shipping Point Info
The weekly wholesale market report covers Texas and U S shipping points with intercity prices for cabbage cauliflower grapes pears and berries. It notes firm markets for South Texas and varied prices for crates and bushels across multiple markets including Chicago New York and California and lists delivery and track price details.
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Forwardings Frontier
Texas
Texan
U. S
South Texas
Asia
Philadelphia
Cleveland
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Savoy Aogue
Chicago
Boston
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York
Clougy
Texsa
Stock Market Rally Pushes Uptick Despite Mixed Trade
New York trading saw a recovery as many stocks receded from Monday losses with gains in several sectors. Notable movers included Anaconda, International Nickel, American Smelting, United Aircraft, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, and Westinghouse with tech and industrial shares lifting the market amid cautious sentiment on holiday volumes.
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Anaconda
Kennesolt
Inspiration
Joseph Lisa
International Nickel
American Smelling
S Steel
Bethleton
3 Kryater
Sterling
Sid
Poultry and Produce Prices From Chicago Market
Chicago wholesale market update reports poultry and eggs with live receipts of two truckloads, varied weights and brands including Plymouth Rock and Leghorn roosters, hens and turkeys priced by weight and class. Butter and eggs show steady to unchanged prices with standard and extra grade cases.
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Woman Plans Jungle Trek for National Geographic Team
Little Mrs Lucy Mann wife of Dr William Mann head of the national zoological park joins Sumatra expedition to study and photograph rare birds beasts and insects. She will assist in keeping animals calm and organized during field work while her husband leads hunts and training with staff and a National Geographic photographer aboard.
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Washington
Lucy Mann
Éclener
Mann
NASA
National Geographic Society-Smithsonian
Sumatra
William GM. Mann
National Zoological Park
Traynee
Roy Denfer
Malcolm Davis
cha #ce
Lendiig
Geographic
Marland Plans Oil Comeback After Governorship
W Governor BW Marland, once head of the Marland Oil Company now Continental, announces a comeback in oil. He and Howard B. Drake plan to drill a leased Texas site after his 1930s retirement from politics, aiming to devote his remaining years to the oil industry.
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Oklahoma City
Marland
Continental
Marland Company
Interstate Oil Com
Rommiggion
Howard B. Drake
Ponsa City
Murland Oi Company
Texas
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