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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1934

Page

13

Opening in New York Metal Shares Treads Mixed

Turbulent early stock trading in New York shows metal shares leading gains and losses amid uneven gains in industrials. U.S. Smelting and American Feeders edge higher, while several majors ease. banks firm as gold and international rates shift alongside Fed reserves policy.

New York Feh U.S Amerneen Telep York Cen International Banta Ee Montane Chtyeier Lila Douglas U.S. Steel Navona Cree Pss Loseon Federal Reserve Bank of Federal Reserve U. S Plos

Cat Rescues Cat Rescues Self From Cypress Branch

Firemen attempt to rescue a big yellow cat sunning on a San Antonio river cypress. The feline resists with taunts and escapes, sending the ladder and crew plummeting into a nearby river as onlookers watch in disbelief.

San Antonio Public Service Company Fire Department Ces

New Airport Toe Studied In Municipal Plan

Discussion of plans to abandon Winkwmfield as a municipal air port and construct another with CWA funds on the Grosvenor property on Aviation Coulpread wag held by Mayor G. EK, Guin Frigay with M. J. Norvell, state editor for aeronautics for the CWA, and A. C. Alien, state airport engineer. Top experts will examine the iso fields Friday afternoon and make recommendations to Mayor gum, who indicated he would follow their advice. Abandonment of Winkwm Field has been asked by the American Airways, incorporated. 7 Work on a new field depends upon recommendaction of the two experts and provision of CWA funds by the state board stustin.

Wintiunfield CWA Grosvenor G. EK Guin Frigay M. J. Norvell A. C. Alien Iso Gum The American Airways, Incorporated Stustin

Touhy Jury Near Conviction in Kidnap Case

Deliberations in the Roser Touhy kidnapping trial in Chicago court mark the jury as leaning toward conviction. The case also involves two co-defendants and relates to the abduction of John Factor and related finance fraud charges in England and securities deals.

Touhy Capainal Courts Chicago Roser Touhy John Factor Thome England Factor

New Conflict Seen in German Church

Unclear text notes a conflict involving German church matters and mentions Alfrea Rosenberg with philosophy leadership in Felch. The fragment references a February date and a foreshadowing of events, but details and context are missing.

Alfrea Rosenberg Felch Nan

Allred Urges State War on Crime in Campaign Statement

Attorney General James V. Allred, candidate for governor, called for a state wide drive against crime, endorsing centralized identification and a determined battle by state authorities. He argued current government is challenged by corrupt groups seeking to undermine public safety.

Allred Dallas James V. Allred

Plea Granted for City Hall Probe in New Orleans

District Judge Wiltshire today granted the plea for Senator Huer to petition a federal panel to open an investigation into four branches and two judges as the city hall inquiry seeks to uncover corruption in New Orleans.

Orleans Fe Croanai Wiltiasa

Right of Way Action At Night Meeting Reported

A series of articles notes 457 000 spent on warrants and the county board's approval of expenditures. County Judge Fresy Weedill convened the meeting to assess whether business leaders should continue warrant disbursements. Howard claimed orders for 900 worth of warrants were prepared, with others listing names such as Ormsby Savage Whales Wheatley Golde J McKonaia and Geele ed. The debate touched on whether votes would approve funding and whether a delegation would approach the warrant buyer The tight record ends with the county seeking cooperation from the warrant issuer and a resolution about further action.

Wight Offisiain Ludge Fresy Blisiness L. D. Ormsby J. Id. Savage Porlay A. Whales Wheatley

Citizens Dig Deep in Socks to Get Poll Tax Receipts

Frantic efforts to meet poll tax receipts were noted as citizens hurried to collect payments before deadlines. The piece mentions a total of $35 404.50 collected on the final day and references various details about the drive and county figures, with the tone resembling a wartime era civic report.

Tex Col. Fridey

Senator Names Notaries Public Amid Controversy

A regional briefing reports that a senator will name several notaries public amid ongoing local disputes. The announcement lists intended appointees and notes tight deadlines for filings and confirmations.

Anna Co

Election Workers Pay Checks Ready in City Notice

Vague notice indicates payment for election workers, mentioning checks and a Friday deadline. Names and places are garbled. details unclear. Entitles include city, tax references, and officials, but the exact action and timing remain obscured.

Day of Grace Granted for CM Tags

Friday was declared a day of grace for old license plates as collector Maury Maverick announced an extension. He will halt penalties and stop new arrests for 10 more days, with total unpaid licenses nearing 40,000 users and about 10,000 renewed Thursday, shifting fees to start Saturday.

Altornadile Maury Maverick Maverik Mavericx Pimilfees

San Antonio Livestock Market Report and Prices

Livestock receipts in San Antonio show cattle and hog sales with varied prices. Calves average around 34.50 to 4.50 per hundredweight, feeders and stockers range, with hogs trading near 25 to 30 dollars and lambs priced mid range. Buyers noted market softness overall with mixed demand and several price categories listed by weight and class.

San Antonio Reveinis Robert Jones San Annin Stoo Gow Welly Guileie Finws Averance Averse Lois Livestock Bast ST. Lowes Reveipis Bulz Jon Risber Ynands Ab Payne Piek Catia Hiv Fleeher Aleve Aberna Slaumbler Dolters Fan Shea

Money and Metals EW Teas in London Market

An OCR fragment discusses metal prices and exchange metrics in London, mentioning NEON Fei and BSR Silver XEW along with a series of scattered terms. The readable portion suggests a financial update on metals trading with unclear context or complete data.

Dividends Vote In Niles Cited As Key Issue

Local report notes Niles residents face vote on dividends and return to shareholders. Officials named include Shane and Haa Peyt in a disputed motion. Details unclear due to fragmentary text but tax and revenue implications loom for the community.

Paris Taxi Drivers Strike Delays City Transit

Paris on February 2 reports widespread taxi service disruption as drivers strike against a gasoline tax hike. Only a few privately owned cabs remain in operation while gasoline prices soar from 40 to 60 cents per gallon, crippling fares and city mobility.

Paris Tovety

MacCracken Testifies on Air Mail Records Removal

Former assistant secretary of commerce MacCracken testified before the senate mail investigating committee that he allowed removal of correspondence from his law office files after subpoenas sought all mail contract records. He said the teleate used his office for personal matters not related to air mail contracts and that such correspondence was removed yesterday. He refused to supply correspondence on air mail contract negotiations citing attorney client privilege. Committee members stressed GOP party service could be harmed but privilege should be recognized.

Washington, D.C Wililay PF MacCracken MacCracken

Demurrers Filed in Federal Indictment Case

A demurrer was filed in federal district court seeking to quash an indictment against Z. Doimer former president of the Commercial National bank charged with misappropriation and bribery related to government bonds. A second demurrer was also filed. No action has been taken on the motions.

Federal District Doimer Commerial Naliane Bank Ha Bonaur B. Morrow John H. Cunningham Attornes Orden Bonney Red

Poetic Preacher’s Term Affirmed in Slaying of Wife

The Oklahoma City court of appeals affirmed a life sentence for Reverend Stephen Althea Beth Tiling Mezher, a 52 year old Muskogee pastor, convicted in the slaying of his first wife. The ruling references his alleged marriage to Ida Resseerie shortly after the killings. The majority opinion details the court’s stance on the case and the defendant’s conduct.

Oklahora City Oklahomin Polaou Becca

Blevins Seeks Custody for Boys In Mexico Case

Reported by wire service, Blevins requests Mexican authorities to custody three youths, Scott Cockrel 17, Tam Cockrell 44, and Arnold Gayra 16, detained after an automobile theft near San Antonio and Valles. Consular action aimed to secure release of the accused minors and place them in custody.

Blevins Boys County Brobarian Charney Blevins Peliday Amer Famaplea San Lis Mexici San Attonis Valles San Tavis Potosi Ay Scott Cockrel Tam Cockrell Arnold Gayra Blevins Asker Releate Mie bin

Anti-Trust Liquor Inquiry Opens in Washington

The anti trust division of the Department of Justice begins an inquiry into the liquor business amid complaints of price fixing and collusion among distillers and wholesalers in the Washington area. A spokesman said investigations focus on alleged Tailor price controls and industry cooperation delaying competition.

Anti-Trust Warhington D. C Anti Trust Division Department Of$usher Departmentt

Vote Deferred on GA Fund Amid Relief Contention

Washington Feb 2 The administration delays a vote on the 950.9 million relief appropriation as Senate leaders maneuver to block broader CWA funding. While debate shifts to the St Lawrence waterway treaty, rules keep the relief measure open to amendments in a bid to press Roosevelt’s proposal through by Monday.

Washington, D. G Senate St. Lawrence Capper Hanks Mid-West Navy Manes

Cotton Market Sees Mixed Trade In New Orleans

In New Orleans on February 2, the cotton market showed uneven activity with futures slipping at times. Prices fluctuated as traders weighed late week demand against available supply while noting gains in some months and weakness in others amid volatile day trading.

Poultry and Producer Prices Hit Mixed Food Market

A garbled OCR snapshot shows fluctuating prices across poultry and dairy products, including hens, eggs, creamers, cheese, and meat. It references regional markets, Chicago and New York pricing notes, and a tax collector figure, indicating broad farm commodity movements with varying per unit costs and a few named places and figures.

Grain Market News Sends Mixed Signals Across Commodities

Grain Market GUMACE reports a shaky session with wheat futures under pressure, bears returning after initial rallies while corn and fats show declines. Washington planning to shift 2,000,000 acres from wheat production signals policy shifts, with limited new buying and ongoing uncertainty. San Antonio and other markets quote prices for cereals, oats, and hay as the market digests demand, supply and policy news.

Gumace Asaurus Jack Utter Aduinjetrstion Washington

Currency Panic Drives Gold Prices Amid Global Forex Volatility

A chaotic market scene shows the dollar firming against currencies as devaluations press bullion and gold prices higher. Notes from Paris and London indicate the U S stance remains cautious while exchange rates swing toward parity, with reports of accelerated demand for precious metals and bullion handling in several exchanges.

Russians Honay Victims of Plunge

Russian headlines report casualties from a disaster at Fen, with mentions of ash containment and uncertain figures. The fragmentary text lists names and places but remains unclear on specifics.

Moscow Fen Alex As Ceding Wiitiedo Eveord

Loot Staged Bank Heist Nets $130000 in New Jersey

Four men robbed a Penns Grove national bank as workers entered with a plan to meet payroll demands of E I Du Pont He Nanents and Company. The cash, in small-denomination bills, was carried in two pails and seized after a quick getaway by a waiting car and armed accomplices. Names and precise actions are unclear due to the damaged text.

Tenneghove N. J. Feo Leo Hank Gay Pennsgrove National Bank E. T du Pont He Nemours and Company Philsdulpha Federal Eseiye Threnner Bast Ihigat Efor Harti Alderson Bank oLeller Waddington Hark Renner Bea

Suspects Held in Florida to Face Texas Robbery Charges

In Florida three suspects Whitey Walker Dolores Walker and Rey A Johnson were captured and held for extralegal transfer to Palestine Texas Sheriff J J Joya received them and they were to be charged with armed bank robbery a capital offense under Texas law. Also linked are Blackie Thomram and Homer Arthur who faced extradition related actions in Oklahoma authorities.

Florida Texas Tallahassee Fin Felahoma Whitey Walker Dolores Walker Rey A. Johnson J. J. Joya Palestine Thomram Hela Homer Arthur Okiabome

Portrait of Garner Hangs in Texas Capitol Rotunda

A Texas Legislature session approved a $500 allocation from the contingent expense fund to move a portrait of Vice President Garner into the state Capitol rotunda. Garner, who served in the Twenty-seventh and Twenty-eighth Legislatures, was a prominent figure in national and state affairs.

Austin Ann x. Gathur Unitedd States Feerts Texas Invee of Representatives Arevise & Porkrait Garner Tyrents

Artists to Put COC on Canvas

Art workers under the Civil Works Administration will be placed in fields and camps in the OCC area to depict and portray the types of work in the nation's forests. About eight workers may be assigned initially, with numbers possibly expanding, involving both men and women in forest-related tasks.

Coc Artie Civil Works Ele Corps

Pair Sought by Lawyer Located in Peiday

A case filed by Wilson of 154 West Ashby Dace Peiday seeks legal aid to locate relatives in California who were asked in 1938 to help find Red Le ey and sister Kate Jeving at San Antonio. The lawyer says the sought family may be heirs to an estate in California.

GW. Wilson West Ashby Dace Peiday California Red Kate Jeving San Antedio Wisan Galiforsia

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