Market drift lower for two weeks on uncertain swings
February 1 New York The composite clock Market averages closed, showing a slight downward drift after a steady week. Traders anticipate a possible Supreme Court decision on gold cases, with some hope of tax-constructive policy easing, while insiders note mixed signals in stocks like American Can, U S Steel, American Telephone and Consolidated Gas.
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Lewis Hanet Szalésynt
Eeoxuinies
New Vere Undversity
New York
Supreme Court
Washington
U. G. Steel
Consolidated Gas Dornes
Atchison
Union Paritic
French Women Win Approval of Vote Fight
PARIG Feb 714 A measure of officis approval was refind the woman suffrage imagement in Prence today. Your case isi Just and well founded Milister of Colonies Louis Rollin said ava hinehena ell maxing the convention of the ma anal union for women's voles you have pleadeter 30 tong and with such fare and talent he ended that It wil surely be won only dependent on me jt would be already dope.
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Oman
Milister
Louis Rollin
Ava Hinehena
Maanal
Tax Payments High in Caldwell County
Caldwell County records show over one percent of 1934 taxes paid, with 15 percent expected in coming months as second installments are due. More than 160 dollars in delinquent taxes have been collected and funds are advancing under the tax payment plan.
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Caldwell County
Euchbar
MG. White
Del Rio Wool Sale Report Is Denied
Del Rio wool sale report denied with details about ports, prices, and officials. Val Verde Wool Company and IG Dubus named in connection to the matter. Brady school head Brady position noted as elected for the superintendent role in the district. Duplex at 32 Valde Street listed in the notice.
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del Rio
del Ris
Fea
OW Polinds
Mohsir Tas
Boston
Val Verde
Ane Iohair Company
Sera Dénizen Laday
LG. Dubus
Int del Rio Concern
Civil service reform gains traction in Forty Fourth Legislature
Agitation for a state civil service system for civil and clerical workers resurges in the Forty fourth Texas legislature. Rep Joe Kelton Wells of Corsicana backs a bill with strong support, aiming for timely committee action and a vigorous campaign to win converts, while Senate talks consider creating a nonremovable state police force.
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Joe Kelton Wells
Corsicana
Rolleagies
Nis Hill
Moog
Senate
Enteblis
Stair
Bible quotes in House fight over sterilization bill in Texas
Texas legislators clash as Representative Harlee Morrison argues against sterilizing the insane and criminals. He cites biblical commands, warns of moral decline in France and Germany, and contends the bill would push Texas toward an immoral, sterilized society. Eighteen senators back the civil service stance.
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Austin
Texas
Harlee Morrison
Terrell
France
Germany
Wilertem
Hell
Land Use Shifts Across the United States
A historical survey tracks how American land use evolved from 1700 to 1920. Pasture lands fell, forests shrank by a quarter, and crop areas surged from 10 percent to 20 percent of national territory while water areas grew to about a quarter. Studies conducted with the Mississippi river commission and the Public Works Administration report show these trends reflecting industrial and agricultural development.
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Missisappi Vesiry Committee
Public Works Administration
San Antonio Livestock Market Updates Mixed Prices and Activity
San Antonio livestock market shows cattle and calf prices up to 8.50 and 7.80 for hogs, with limited volume and slow movement for medium and light weights. Receipts include cattle, calves, and sheep with steady early sales. hogs remain active though gains are modest amid drought pressures and government account consignments.
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Lisa Suprites
Hetter
Oman
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GIEY
packiCe Sbwe
Ralven
Conmon
East
Kent West
Ellsworth Seeks Backing for Major Antarctic Flight
Lincoln Ellsworth, fresh from the South Polar regions, said in Santiago he hopes to secure New York funding for what he calls the greatest geographical feat remaining unaccomplished and his life’s greatest ambition a monumental Antarctic flight.
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Roosevelt Signs Cigarette Code Sets Hourly Rates
President Roosevelt signs the cigarette code establishing a forty hour work week and wage scales from 25 to 40 cents an hour for the cigarette manufacturing industry. In California, San Quentin Prison completes a new fifty dollar school building.
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Sentenced Court to Nehour Wichell in custody fight
Inemer Gladys Aleat of New York received a day service in Paris after fleeing with her three children. The father, Jean Waddington, the husband, faces a two year custody fight as the sentence climaxes.
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Inemer
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New York
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Hee
Tkhortist
Jean Waddington
Washington Side Show by George No'vmwell Brown
Washington editorial notes President Roosevelt naming Admiral Cary T. Grayson as head of the American Red Cross. The piece describes planned expansion with Red Cross, Boy Scouts, and other groups, plus editorial commentary on congressional sessions, expunged remarks by Rep. Tinkham, and O’Connor’s playful punishment suggestion.
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Washington, D. C
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American National Red Grass
Grayson
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
Theirl Scotts
America
Cotton Market Opens Mixed As New Orleans Trading Ends
The New Orleans cotton market opened softly with prices down on old crop months and further declines on December as Riverdale cables and gold price uncertainty weighed. May led losses, trading near 1210 at midday, while other months fell two to five points amid broad market hesitancy and looming Supreme Court decision timing.
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New Orleans
I Pirsk
Supreme Court
Linrain
Wool Market Boston Wool Deals Slow in February
In Boston, wool traders reported cautious activity with pending business on large domestic lots while mills held back until orders were booked. Interest focused on fine and anti-fine wools as receipts for the week ending February were estimated, reflecting a subdued market with limited transactions.
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Boston
Hurera
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Ajar Exchange
Amonatad
Truett to Speak at Oklahoma Baptist University Event
Dr. George W. Truett, noted pastor of Dallas First Baptist Church and president of the Baptist World Alliance, will be principal speaker at the silver anniversary celebration of Oklahoma Baptist University on February 22, announced by President Dedd M. Raley.
Virginia Cannery to Open in Br ancville With 100000 Tomatoes
A Virginia man announces he will establish a cannery in Branceville and produce 100000 vases of tomatoes. The company plans operation under a local plan approved by FG and Meveig of Arannye, Va.
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Virginia
FG. Meveig
Arannye
Branceville
Cook Islanders report hurricane damage in isolation
Raritong residents on the Cook Islands used their last wireless link to report the worst hurricane since Saturday. There were no deaths. In Wellington New Zealand February 11. Also noted a separate report from Burns Shano Tex about a church incident with a $119,009 claim in the Methodist church.
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New Zealand
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Cook Islands
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Tex
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Grain Market Hits Decline On Wheat and Gold News
Chicago grain prices fall sharply as May wheat leads losses amid delays in a key gold decision and expectations of reduced ocean freight to Europe. Corn and oats dip, selling intensifies with investors betting on later market moves and weaker domestic demand. San Antonio market reports show varied prices across corn, wheat, and barley, with notable declines in some grains and steady oats.
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Chicago
Liverpool
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Argenta
SAN Antusnio
San Antonio
Borah Objects to Anglo United States Alliance Proposal
Senator Borah Republican of Idaho condemns a proposed alliance between the United States and Great Britain to keep peace in the Pacific. He says the move risks drawing the U S into entangling agreements and urges careful consideration of the treaty idea. Meanwhile, Texas officials push for universal use of garbage cans to replace baskets and boxes in municipal sanitation efforts.
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S Callen
Texas
Stock Market Faces unsettled Still Controversy in Early Session
New York stock trading opened with unsettled sentiment as investors weighed the lingering controversy. Movements were mixed with notable losses for Santa Fe and New York Central while Consolidated and General Motors edged higher. Call money rose to high levels and volume remained heavy as early activity showed scattered gains and declines across key issues.
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Osses
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Dubort
American Smelting Filmi
New Jersey
Money and Metal London Baer Silver Exchange
Fragmentary market notes show London prices for silver bullion and coinage. Mentions pounds values such as 1 pound 12s 6d for silver futures, with various future quotes including 30 pounds and 12 shillings. The text is garbled but indicates exchange rates and metal pricing figures from a London exchange column.
Allred Opposes Plan to Split Appointive Power
Governor Allred voiced opposition in a special session to a plan dividing appointive power on the proposed state planning board. The bill, already passed by the House, would create a six member board with appointments by the governor and include the Secretary of State and other officials.
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Dames
Ipovernor
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Toile
Fiouse
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Jex oFtiela
Russian wreck near Saratov kills 18 and injures 9
Reports from Moscow say a rail disaster on the Volga near Saratov in central Russia killed 18 and seriously injured nine when two trains were routed over the same track by mistake. Authorities traced the accident to union railroad workers. Daliwell goes melon lockhart farmers plan over 800 acres of watermelons.
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Saratov
Russia
Volga River
Daliwell
Growers Market Prices From San Antonio Vegetables
Altor nia and Baxico list vegetables and prices on the San Antonio site with a wide range of items. Entries include peppers onions potatoes mustard greens greens green, avocados, asparagus, broccoli, grapes, yams, poultry and eggs with per unit prices and bulk counts.
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Altornia
Baxico
San Antonio
Zee
Poultry and Produce Prices and Miscellaneous Items
A fragmented listing shows poultry and produce prices with hens roosters ducks and turkeys, plus potatoes and other goods. Mentions New York eggs and cheese products, with miscellaneous numbers and references to weights and receipts.
Two Children Die in Kilgore Fire as Girl Saves Mother
Kilgore Texas February 11 A 14 year old boy William Wayne Fagan and 7 year old Virginia McWhister died as a fire destroyed the Fagan home after an explosion of a gasoline can. The 11 year old daughter Billie Fagan saved her mother and tried to rescue two younger children before authorities halted further efforts.
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Kilgore
Texas
Willam Wayne Fagan
Virginia McWhister
Fagin
Schlolts
W.R. Fagan
Longview
Chué
French Communists Honor Political Dead in Paris Parade
In Paris on February 1 thousands of communists and allied groups formed a long red-bloomed procession around the Republic statue. They laid tribute to 18 political fighters who died last year in the fighting connected to the government’s programs.
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Republic
Dédlanes
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