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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1933

Page

2

Silver exports depend on open market price, not government rate

Expert analysis from December argues that U S silver export prospects to China India Mexico and other silver using nations hinge on the open market price rather than the fixed government price, with divergences in past years showing exports rise when prices fall and imports from key countries shifting accordingly.

Wabeefgton Dec United States China India Mexico EL M. Brauler Department of Commerce Vn A United ‘States Hesvier Bmexico W. Long Alice Nawme Baphn Gmelk Bursa Atattie Idelay Deaton Opal Hi Donmarine Rinths Mra Sam Hounton Jane Lanes Ancel Sam Mencia Weal Lirhbonk Atreis Tb MK Maeloviy Itu TOK Bunth Inn Iveinta Alyenty Tae Jone Suveilyo Foren Arraue Pat Than Mare Wikmon Kars Gin Yan Nate Rualal Deans Ramon Rodrigue Green Memorial Nateonite Inia Berthn Ant South Gayana Geus Gislitk Yetrhie Hahn Michael Ralomen Alfriada Ivan Gotten

U S Silver Action Applauded in Mexico

Mexico City officials hailed the United States ratification of the London silver agreement as a decisive step in the campaign of corporate recovery. Mane R. Gomez, assistant to Gen Plutarco Calles minister of the interior, said the order would price Mexican silver at 12 cents an ounce with a 50 percent commercial stake.

Mexico D. F United States Mane R. Gomez Porchass

Cuban Ex Officers Await Appeal Ruling

In Havana on December 23 former Cuban army officers waited for a court ruling on an appeal by their lawyers. The reform seeks bail for the 43 men arrested after a recent battle at Hole National and held by authorities for several weeks.

Havana Tourts Hole National

Seligman Dies in New York Banking Family Member

Henry Seligman, 76, prominent member of J. and W. Seligman and Company, died today in New York Nes from a heart attack. He was a noted figure in finance and banking circles.

Financien New York Nes Henry Seligman Uim J. and W. Seligman and Company

Weverly Hills Weather Confusion Shrouds Town

In Weverly Hills details drift and claims swirl about weather and money. A local recount notes a controversial poll and alleged media influence while residents debate the value of silver and a rumored machine fight. The piece hints at long standing tensions and a strange clash of ideas.

Carran Warns San Antonians on Holiday Fire Hazards

Fire official Garran urges San Antonio residents to secure decorations keep them away from heat and remove dry wrappings. Do not use candles or paper celluloid decorations near flames and unplug electric lights when away. Emphasizes keeping exits clear and disposal of combustibles to prevent losses during the season.

J. Sar Tan Bond Garran Tory Ure Cnet Sarran Sarran

Woman's Car Set Ablaze by Vandals in Parked Vehicle

Police reported vandals set gasoline and started a fire in Miss Catherine Watkins's parked car at 302 San Pedro Avenue Friday night causing about 130 pounds in damage. Witness Gus Kleti, 109 Lewis Street, said a vehicle sped off after breaking the windshield and lighting the blaze as Miss Watkins and neighbors alerted help.

Voneals Winirnield Catherine Watkins San Pedy Avenue Gus Kleti Lewis Street Marshall Shreet Walling

Architects to Host Yule Dinner in January

Twenty five members of the West Texas chapter of the American Institute of Architects will hold their annual Christmas banquet at the Taspy in January. At the St Anthony hotel Robert M Ayres was installed as president withTien B Ayres in charge of arrangements.

Twente West Texas

CITY HOST TO GERMAN PRINCE

A former Kaizer Wilhelim visits Doorn Holland during his European trip and plans a family reunion on January 2. He praises his Mexico City stop and meetings with Josephus Daniels. He notes meeting William Randolph Hearst at a California ranch and calls Hearst a great man. The prince will stay with General Danforth for at least two weeks, the general says.

Kaizer Wilhelim Doorn Holland Europe Querie Mexico City Josephus Deniels Souther Republic Toe Light Hearst William Randolph Hearst Sao Simeon Ranch California Danforth

Yule Health Seal Sale Nears Close

The not booth sale of Christmas seals in downtown will end Saturday though seals remain available through New Year’s Day. Self service coin boxes are in hotels and department stores per Mrs R R McAndy chair of sales for the Bexar County Tuberculosis Association. Members of the Sue Purple Jackets organization at Breckridge High School assisted nurses in the sale. Friday, obtain your copy of The Light’s Christmas Gift Guide at any Piggly Wiggly store free.

Booth R. R. McAndy Bexar Grunty Tuberculosis Association Sue Purple Jackets Breckeridge Hgh School

Oysters Trap Mice In Grocery Store

In La Rockelle France a grocery incident ends with oysters trapping mice after a consumer found two oysters that contained mice. Merluy Gaulenun, the store owner, tried to remove the mollusks but the mice were captured when the remaining oysters were opened.

LA Rockelle France INSI Merluy Gaulenun Anop Anep

Union Hopeful in Aer Stake

Philadelphia reports a rapid strike wave affecting over 20,000 workers as union leaders push for full shutdowns before nightfall. Bakery wagon deliveries halted, with bakers granted wage increases and the right to unionize by the national labor board. Railway express drivers join due to existing contracts, intensifying a citywide labor action against Philadelphia Rapid Transit.

Philadelphia National Labor Board Railway Express Philadelphia Rapid Transit Com Panly

Bankruptcy Plea Granted by Judge Jacon in Gorwale dealer case

Stanl, a produce and poultry dealer in Gorwale, was granted a voluntary bankruptcy petition by Federal Judge R. J. McMillan on Saturday. The petition lists total liabilities of 496,766.86 with a stipulation that no schedule was attached and assets were omitted.

Jacon Stanl Gorwale R. J.mcmillan Stabl

Shook and Onion Free Prisoners Under Local Custom

Judges Shook and Onion ordered the release of 30 prisoners held for drunkenness fines. Ten were freed by Judge Onion, eleven by Judge Shook, and nineteen by Judge Onion, with the customary practice likely ending after Christmas if adhered to, per clerk John M. Ogden.

Lie Peare John R. Shook John F. Onion Judge Onion Judge Shook Jaf John M. Ogden Gnian’s

Cotton and Tobacco Farmers Gain Cash Payments

Washington reports cotton and tobacco farmers received about 900 million dollars in cash payments for production-adjustment campaigns this year. The production adjustment program adds 200 million dollars to farm income, with cotton producers totaling 159 million and tobacco growers 36 million in benefit payments.

Washington, D. C Farm Administration

Long List of District Court Dockets From San Antonio Record

The Forty Fifth District Court and related municipal courts in San Antonio show new suits filed, judgments for plaintiffs, and dismissals. Cases include tax actions against The City of San Antonio, insurance disputes, stockholders assessments, and various notes and foreclosures with numerous named parties such as Guardian Loan, West Kind Properties, and Enterprise entities. The list records judges, parties, and outcomes across civil and equity actions in multiple precincts.

County Court-At-Law No Jedea McCollam Burnatard Aruates A. J. Rite Dialouiit Jogke Bris Comean v8 the Frou National Bank Aaemistiment Lula Wert Propactisa Coe Jk Menterean Glatyn Sweelen Ponsension of Prémisen Ferguson Va A. Harrington Piaintist Maria Malls EH Merrick Jadre W. S. Anderson San Antonio Hugene Fradshaw Judes State of Texas W. T. Harriseft Platmatit EC Brand Pernctt EL Brand Edyth B Baldwin Laintife Jyenouth Texas Bank and Trust Company A Borbeck Slackoh Brand Commisaigner Et al ¢S Young Mal Atcckloldern Plaintiel South Teras Hank Trust Henry Mull Janesa Mead Pisintitt Et Alva LA Kerr Atucknolders Judarannt West Kind Properties Company Paul Carcuth Paul Enrepner J. A Tubuse Sith Wyolf O'Leark Suranve Company OKLN POE Ry B. Giner Clarence Fielder Clarence Fielder Ve. R.A D. Luthringer Kresa Ani Sevrantytnian Bettie Wyvonne Billie Eugeng King Texas Tétroleum Products Company WD. Jarvis W. W. Kerr Caldwell Moore J. McMullen and Company Vf M. A Doyle Sudiemant Vialntitr HJ. Mettullen Mid Company Va Folw “Browe Judetent Plebn Unt Lee Francis Motor Company F. Zemert Claude A Crocker C. C. Tishman Plains Alamo National Bank Eatale Tyellle D. Lana Richard J. A. Pantersack Ma & Fe Andra AL Ec Adoptinn Emma Schelper Jack Fowntray Nien Wialweirt Mitchell Construction Company Jesus M. Gonzales Suil San Antonio Joint Stock Land Bank ya_D Iria B. J. Fraser An. Compton-Lee Company Guardian Loan and Trustee Company Norman M. Vacwhurn Joe Casrlex Ansault Founders Ollilie Haner Onde Boinsmen Guardian John C. Rulava Thelma J. Rale Berle Mae Reed Eddie Reet Mary M. Billingsley Thomas J. Billingsley Tor Theresa Burka Rieko Jackson J.C. Green Sadie Green Svare Papi Burrows Fred R. KoktAkl Dumayen Jara Ani Calherian Hainwin Arloplicon Desaie Harlsem Lloyd Harlsne TK Pka PLAC Brian Fines Sanecaeil Drunkennena Morras Jock Seatua Joe Etephana Justice OF the Peace Court I Jehu Anton Ines J. Linyid Anitn Ponscarton Premines Widiam Smallwind Mit Inen Mra el -Vir Asile Judement

Jury Commission Named by M'Crory Adee W. W. Mclory

Ninety-eurth District Court on Saturday named the grand jury commissioners who will select the new grand jury to serve starting January 2. The commissioners are R K. Yande a mobile dealer Ed Friedrich a box manufacturer and Harry Headrlson a laundry man.

M'Crory Adee W. W. Mclory Ninety-eurth District Court RK. 9 Yandé Mulomobile Ed Friedrich Harry Headrlson

Mexican Chief Justice Named by President

Mexico City December 2. The appointment of Alfredo Perts Gnoga as chief justice of the Ay Prem court, made by President Abelardo Rodriguen, has been approved by congress. The position succeeds Julio Garcia, who relied on his pension for retirement.

Mexico D. F Alfredo Perts Gnoga Prem Abelardo Rodriguen Comgroas Gang Succ Julio Garcia

Detective Lee Jones Faces Board Trial Over Neglect Charge

The City civil service board weighs charges of cowardice and neglect of duty against Detective Lee Jones after an alley gunfight left Hartman wounded and Perrow killed. Jones is accused of retreating, failing to pursue the fleeing gunman, and not appearing with fellow detectives during the investigation. If appealed, suspension from the police department remains in effect pending board action.

Lee Jones A Municipal Civil Service Board Birkhead Paul Steffer Frank Bushirk Kiley Jones H. C. Perton al Trattman Oe Kilday In & Jet Lez Wright Kilday Bartman Jones Ent Hartman Hartman Olerie Perrow University of Clina Is Rilfay

Christmas greetings to farmers broadcast nationwide

A Christmas greetings program will broadcast across the nation over the National Union network from 323:30 to 1 p m EST on Monday. The broadcast, directed by the emergency conservation chief and the secretary of agriculture, will include auctions reaching as far west as Denver. A Texas inquiry into state departments plans to hear testimony next Thursday with about twenty witnesses summoned, chaired by Rep. Harry M. Graves.

Na- Uunel Broadcasting System Emergency Conservation Work Secretary of Agriculture Sqm Eight Corps Brostlessl Denver Austin Texas Houre of Representatives Harry M. Graves Grargetown Aid Graves

Local society dances and parties fill weekend schedule

The Yemmiessee Sigma sorority hosts an annual dancing party Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. at Miss Barbara Church's home 834 Elizabeth Road with Misses Lila Wirtg Benny Bardwell and Barbara Church as entertainments. Clarence Hocker hosts a dinner dance at the San Antonio Country Club honoring debutantes Alice Combs Elisabeth Tape and Mary Josephine West. Sigma Delta Pi plans a Christmas dance from 9 to 12 p.m. at the Casings Root Garden. Kappa Sigma is entertained at the Santa Fe Club roof garden with a dinner dance. Notables include Dorothy Debner Ellen Bouquet and many others. The Stafford Parent-Teacher Association and school facility joint drama and Santa Claus event drew large attendance for the children.

Lila Wirtg Benny Bardwell Barbara Church Miss Church Eligsbeth Road Wits Clarence Hocker San Antonio Country Club Aliee Combs Elisabeth Tape Mary Josephine West Sigma Delta Pi Fraternity Ste le Casing Root Kappa Slema Chi Eorotity the &T. Anthony Mural Larson Frances Vallider Regina Battersby Aviv Level Mildred Nelma Atmiede Josephine Hennessy Mr. and Mia Edward Viasco Charles Schmidt Charles St. John Forrest Notz al Magcott Milton Schmidt Don Toudouza Bille Lehr Bod Durden Ferdinand Vellmer Ray Stamps Harold Schovid Whison Tallman Harold Sharp Wallace Bltyer William Davis Perry Oppert Dick Gorden

Yale crowds show holiday traffic level rise in San Antonio

San Antonio traffic officers and business leaders report notable improvement in holiday season conditions over 1832 and 1831. Pedestrian flow on downtown streets near post office and major corners is up, with several officials noting Saturdays and Mondays busiest in years. Experts cite increased activity on Houston and St Marys streets as signs of recovery amid post office and railway trade optimism.

San Antonio San Antonios Theodore Kohnleffel St Mary's End Houston Sfreets T. 5 Suene Sudie Commerce Gilber D. Maddox Traffic Fates Years Fred Luderuz A. L. Freeman Houston Broadway Alamo

Vital Statistics Amid Names From Diverse Lists

A long list of seemingly biographical entries combines numerous personal names, locations, and dates, presenting a dense roster of individuals across varied origins. The fragmentary text mentions towns, relatives, and potential event markers, without clear narrative structure or a single focus.

Western Union Boy Messengers Strike Threat Died

San Antonio NRA board heard claims that Western Union messenger boys faced wage and hour changes after code adoption. Officials said no evidence supported work beyond 48 hours weekly, and a $6.50 weekly minimum was voluntary. Service remained uninterrupted as eight positions were filled after recent departures.

San Antonio Western Union Wessenger Boys NRA Howell W. Jones Batiday Jones As Postal Telegraph Company Guar George Willbnehmm Western Union

Elks Benefit Minstrels Delight City Audiences

The Elks annual benefit minstrel show at the Majestic theater featured strong talent and fresh humor with engaging stage effects. Proceeds support orphans and destitute children through Christmas baskets and toy donations.

Elke Club Tate Priday Majestic Theater

Threats to Philadelphia Philanthropist Prompt Call for Guard

Des 4 report that J tosanwald chairman of Stars Rochwck and company said he received a demand of 30000 dollars from a man threatening him. This marks the second extortion plot against the wealthy philanthropist in recent months.

City News 8. B. A. dance events across venues

A listing of Christmas dances and bands across multiple halls including Turner Hall Gat ore Brava Hell and Be Buddy Hancock's Ores. Prices range from 25 cents for men and ladies free at some events. Featured acts include Modern Orch Adv Tnd Jerry MacRae and Don Amada orchestras with prizes and late hours.

Buddy Hancock Damce Jerry MacRae Sat Don Amada Galitalle Wooten Cady

Place pour greeng ened in the BIG Sunday Light

A garbled note notes the BIG Sunday Light achieving the greatest circulation among Asa Antonio Gundsy newspapers by 47.6 percent and 6 percent more than others combined. It mentions space availability and a figure 91.68 amid unclear context.

Asa Antonio Gundsy GBIY

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