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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1934

Page

6

Greenwood trial details Kennedy murder case and testimony

At the Greenwood Mississippi murder trial of Dr Sarah Austy Dean charged with poisoning John Preston Kennedy the defense moves to strike testimony by Elmer Thalheimer about Kennedy s 10 day illness and the state battles over admissibility Judge Davis sustains the defense regarding Kennedy s sufferings description Thalheimer testified Kennedy returned from a midnight visit and remained ill for the 10 days before dying Insurance policies totaling 38508 were noted by the defense with double indemnity clauses The state called Mrs A Weiler Kennedy s and Thalheimer s mother in law asking if Kennedy drank prior to illness

A. Gardner Dicense Davis de Poetion Thalheimer Kennedy Sid Kennedy Heatty Dean Kenary Bessie Barry Kenedy Testate Total Reg” Bsh A. Weiler Thalheimers

Grain Market Signals Dust Storms and Price Shifts

Grain prices rallied as rumors of dust storms spread from Nebraska to Kansas, with wheat futures gaining on fears of drought damage. Domestic wheat receipts rose at Minneapolis and Kansas City, while distant reports of government relief and large packers' shipments supported market optimism. In Chicago, corn and oats followed wheat higher as relief efforts and stronger cash markets absorbed supplies. Local San Antonio market notes show varied grain values for corn, white shelled maize, and oats amid mixed bids.

Chicago Securi Repiris Nesha Kaneas Gare Nebraska Chica Piers Jaman Alinneapolis Kansas City

Wealth in Postwar America Shrinks Rich Men Count Drops

A historic chart tracks millionaire counts from 1919 onward, showing peaks at over 3 million dollars and sharp declines during the Great Depression. The number of earners in the top bracket fell from 65 to 21, then rebounded, with totals collapsing again in 1932. The piece observes policy ideas like steep progressive taxes to curb wealth growth, and notes any future recovery hinges on restoring large incomes and reconstituting the ranks of the ultra rich.

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Bloody Week in Oklahoma Claims Multiple Fatalities

Tulsa dispatch recounts one of Oklahoma's bloodiest weekends with four officers and three bandits dead in Sapulpa and Chelsea. Officers raided Lee Davis farm while bandits kidnapped Roy Dye and forced him to Port Smith before Dye was released. In Chelsea, Deputy Sheriff Powell and Bud Roberts were killed as Clanton and two companions opened fire. Clanton’s body later found in an alley.

Tulsa Okla Dlahoma Sapulpa Matorday Merit Chelsea Foor Offiers Patree Tom Brumley C.F. Lloyd Antsie Eiliott Raymond Moore Eldon Wilson al Bul Wilson Earl Powell Sherified Rogers Eq Clanton Clanton Slants Roy Dye Chrises Port Smith Lee Davis Autlaws Powell Bud Roberts K Info Banriffs Glanton Dody

Spectator Notes Wall Street Trends and Market Activity

A spectator observes Wall Street movements with comments on stock prices, market momentum, and the broader economic vibe. The piece mentions July behavior, leadership signals, and how dollar trends may influence domestic markets over time.

Attorney Seeks Delay in Theft Trial in Georgetown

Texas February 5 Houston attorney Charles B. Stetningsteder aged 60 faced theft charges and fled a courtroom when the case was called. He requested a continuance as the matter was referred to a district court in Georgetown for further action.

Georgetown Texas Charles B. Stetningsteder Houston Astrict

Hopkins and Pecora at White House judiciary dinner tale

Washington scoop recalls Harry Hopkins CWA head admiring Justice Cardozo and a White House judiciary dinner conversation. Pecora, Jackson, and policy figures appear in a rapid, anecdotal mosaic of New Deal era personalities, offices, and power plays across government.

Uplycesal Errekcg, Inc Washington, D.C Harry Hopkins CWA Henjamin Cardozo Hopkins Carger New York State Tniat Tale Supreme Court White House Cardees Cordova Hot Jackson Democratic National Committee

Three Boys Held in Extortion Plot in Augusta Maine

Merle W. Hughes, 18, Robert Brown, 38, and Gerald A. Towle, 10, were jailed in Augusta after plotting to extort $20,000 from William P. Vile by threatening his children. The case centers on a letter demanding payment under threat.

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Edwardsville Woman Admits Aiding Slain Husband's Murder

A Granite City mother Gertrude Puhse 43 has confessed to aiding former officer Thomas Lehney 43 in the death of her husband William Puhse 43. Sheriff Fitzgerald announced the claim that she unlocked their home door and flashed a light to signal Lehney, who then shot Puhse as he slept and later killed himself.

Edwardsville, II Willam Puhse Fiteger Ruth Snyder-Judd Gray Gertrude Putse Granite City Pitsgerald Thomas Lehney Puhse Lehney Pohse

Cotton Market Sees Mixed Opens in New Orleans

Cotton opened firm with heavy trade and speculative demand in New Orleans. Liverpool prices rose 10 to 31 points above due, with local rates steady after gains. July at 12.18, October at 12.20, up 12 to 18 points from Saturday, as stocks opened higher before retreating near mid session.

New Orleans Liverpool Iocal Raii I.sze Stocka Tnt Naif Heer

Dollar Quotations Tondon and Paris Exchange Rates Report

The text reports on currency movements with the United States dollar fluctuating around 4.0 francs and about 16.37 to the French franc in Paris trading. It notes the franc's weakness, pound interactions, and general market fragility amid mixed demand and renewed American currency offerings.

United Frank Plaka Eon General Salen France Paris Feh United Pirates Secden Elore

Stocks Move Higher in Early New York Trading

Stocks gained in early trading with rail, steel, amusement, motor and rail equipment shares lifting. Major advances of 1.5+ points came from American Telephone, U S Steel, Santa Fe, New York Central and several others while foreign exchange stayed unsettled and banking views weighed on the franc.

New York APS American Telephone U.S. Steel Santa Fe France Delax Wolke Furninga Pub Hc Representa Bents Tplur Eppereniy Bux Tersus Tae Steel Enenes Leas Ooly Vt Peties Ievass London Treasury

London bar gold rises on London market report

Gold advanced 1 shilling 3 pence to 24s at London. Oasis scene noted with metal prices, while silver and bar markets show varying quotes in London and New York. Report appears from AP dispatch with scattered OCR errors but indicates a modest uptick in gold and unsettled silver pricing.

London

Poultry and Provisions Market Report Chicago Feb 5

Chicago market notes include poultry receipts and prices for hens 5 pounds and under 33 cents per pound, leghorn and Plymouth Rock varieties, butter and dairy provisions with varied grades and prices, and New York reports on unsettled receipts. Also listed are potato markets in Chicago with tracking of western shipments, and state and Idaho price references.

Chicago Poultry Chicago Plymouth Rock Benslers Turkeys Solams Ae Land Toms

Mohawk Carpet Mills Reports 1933 Net Profit

Mohawk Carpet Mills reports 1933 net profit of 448,971 equal to 6.1 cents a share. Inventory changes show 1,159% charge against surplus. Current assets December 31 totaled 7,520,889 with current liabilities 245,274. Edward G. Baddan, anmanyo, notes net gain. 1992 losses cited. 1902 figures referenced.

New York Mohawk Carpet Mills Tne Reporia Tomyire Fedward G Badd Anmnany Badd Wheel Company

Dividends Declared By Standard Oil Co of Chicago

Directors today declared a cash dividend of 25 cents a share on the companys common stock. The record date is February 15 and the dividend will be payable on March 15 to holders of record at close of business. A sale notice appears in classification 118, tight classified ads.

Chicago Fel Standard 65

San Antonio Livestock Market Sees Mixed Calf and Hogs Activity

Receipts total 35,000 with cattle and calves showing a two way market. Yearlings and lightweight steers slip to steady or weak, while killing classes rise unevenly. Hogs and sheep trade varied with feeders steady, and reports note higher bids and regional price ranges across multiple weight categories and firms in Tioga and Kansas City regions.

San Antonio Catia Veceiola Ad Culves Tolr Kiade Tioga Saals Mil Rakowitz Potert Mra Balter Harry Karger Kerry ASB Tbs Choice Kansas City Ealvea Seere Yegrtingn Sieckers Rizher AE Tite Tay Poeservice Banina Owen Nna Wethers

Housing Ad Problems Stationed Transients At Camp Stanley

San Antonio news reports Housing still an ad problem as 440 transients at the Bexar county farm await relocation from Camp Stanley. Old Montgomery Ward buildings in San Antonio will be razed. materials salvage to aid new transient housing. Officials say about 2000 veterans may arrive. Camp Stanley buildings redirected to marshal commission use.

Ailiungh Camp Stanley Pureau San Antonio Bexar County Munday Sct Montgomery Ward Sault St. Mary's Atreet Thomas Adams Montgomery-Ward Camp Steatey Adams Southion Arteams Oklahoma Texas John 8 Charmers Eighth Corps Washington Camp Stentey Marshal B. Thompsay End Reiler Commission Ab Sustin Chambers

Market Prices for Fruits and Vegetables from State Fair

A long list shows prices for apples, peaches, berries, and tree fruits from Arkansas Black to Winesap. Officials report crates and per bushel rates, with tomatoes at 75 cents to $1 per four baskets and strawberries from $2.25 to $4.50 per crate, alongside dairy and poultry pricing ranges.

Arkansas Rome Crete Fellow Granges Oranges Texas Granger Farsley Colo Idaho Squast Hubbard

Foreign Markets Amid Turbulent Global Signals

Markets showed mixed interest across fragateers and shares as global crise caused by French and international tensions weighed on sentiment. Trading closed regular with cautious gains and investors watching Paris Rentex and Berlin price movements for clues to future profitability.

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