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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1916

Page

7

Police arrest ring tied to Canadian bank robbery

Police announce secret service operatives have arrested six suspects tied to the St. ul robbery and seized revenue stamps worth hundreds of thousands. Edward Leonard Julia Leonard J Zeck Mrs Zeck Michael nigan Mrs Catherine Flani face charges. Leonard led the work, with arrest at a West Side house amid a courthouse bond hearing set for all six before a U S commissioner.

Hicago Secret Service Internal Revenue Edward Leonard Julia Leonard Zeck Michael Nigan Catherine Flani St. Ul Iers Flanigan Leonard Ice

Poultry and Pet Stock Association elects officers

In Christ, Texas on February 12 the Mexican money market quotation was noted in San Antonio. The San Antonio-based Poultry and Pet Stock Association elected new officers for the year: Dr. T. A. Anderson president, P. E. Imbard first vice president, J. R. Meelvey second vice president, Chester Jambers third vice president, J. F. Herli secretary, C. C. Stone treasurer, and Ot Lutz show superintendent.

Eces County Poultry and Pet Stock T. A. Anderson P. E. Imbard J. R. Meelvey Chester Jambers J. F. Heri C. C. Stone Ost Lutz Fee On Christi Tex

Local implement dealers monitor Nueces county miner start Monday

Corpus Christi area implement dealers report farmers ready to begin mining in Nueces county starting Monday as conditions prompt action.

Corpus Christi Tex Nueces County

Campaign Aims to Cut Nueces County Cotton Acreage

A conference in Hristi Texas where drug bankers and business leaders formed a committee to draft plans for a campaign to reduce cotton acreage in Nueces County. The move was proposed by Joe Hirsch, president of the State Bankers' Association.

Torpus “Hristi Tex Nueces County Joe Hirsch Prestat State Bankers’ Association

Turpentine market receipts and quotations report

A brief financial note lists receipts for turpentine and stock levels, with given quotations for multiple grades and traders including BR PD EB F G HW N W G and W W. Prices range around 5.35 to 8.38 with varied daily figures.

Rae A Re F. G W. G W. W

Farmland for Sale near City on Tremé River

SELLS 100 acres on Tremé River near the city in largest markets. Dromgoole Bros 105 Houston St ATL. Also farm for sale 15 miles out Fredericksburg road, ailing owner Henry Setickerchner. Inquire 449 Granada.

Dromgoole Bros Houston Fredericksburg Henry Seiechner Inquire Granada Culebra Road

Cotton closes at an advance with trade dull

The market reports dull trade as cotton closes higher toward the session end. Spot markets show firmness amid cautious activity and interest from buyers and sellers.

Cotton market quotations from principal spot markets

Quotations for the middling grade of cotton in major spot markets shown daily for buying and selling. Listed prices reflect delivery at each market with figures from New Orleans and other distributing centers, alongside volume figures and miscellaneous notes.

Baels San Arloos Sormice New Orleans

New Orleans Cotton Market Dull Yet Steady

In New Orleans on February 12 the cotton market opened dull but steady as better cables supported prices. Early offerings were scarce, with gains of five to six points over yesterday’s close after half an hour. The session remained quiet with a slight sag from light trading, and late-day prices showed a net advance of one to three points.

New Orleans

New Orleans Grain Futures Open Higher on Quiet Trade

Catton opened steady as futures close 2 points higher after a quiet morning. March contracts at 11.65, May 11.99, July 12.21, October 12.21, December 12.35 with daily highs and lows noted. Prices edged up across the board as trading concluded.

New Orleans Catton

Cotton Prices at San Antonio Compresses Saturday

San Antonio buyers posted delivered cotton prices at local compresses on Saturday. Prices reflect bids for various staple qualities and bale counts, with traders noting regional demand conditions and market activity.

San Antonio Pala

Spot cotton prices hold steady in Liverpool market

Liverpool cotton reports a steady session with good middling at 8.824, middling 8.074, and low middling 7.69 pence. Sales reach 4000 bales, including 400 for export and speculation, receipts tallied at 11,000 bales.

Liverpool

Futures quotes from Liverpool market report

The Liverpool futures section lists February 7.894 and 7.864 for nearby contracts, with a sequence of monthly spreads from February through January including figures such as March-April 7.838 percent and October-November 7.44 percent, reflecting the sliding trend in quotes.

Liverpool

Wholesale Market Prices Reported for Saturday

Wholesale prices for the trade Saturday show eggs steady Texas country candled at 27 2c to 27 6c storage at 23 24c butter firm Texas creamery 32 33c per pound common country and packing stock 16 17c poultry firm hens per dozen 4 50 to 6 00 friers 3 50 to 4 50 broilers 2 00 to 3 50 turkeys 15 to 16c per pound ducks 4 50 to 5 60 per dozen geese 7 00 to 10 00 per dozen rabbits per dozen 75c to 1

Texas Texas Creamery

Quotations from Chicago market report February prices

Chicago market prices show butter creamery 34 3 4c while eggs fall with 2199 cases receipts. Firsts 29 3 4c ordinary firsts 22 1 2c. Potatoes decline with 16 car arrivals. Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan and Dakota whites 95 to 102 cents. Ohio varieties 93 to 102 cents. Live poultry prices drop with fowls 16 to 17 cents and springs 10 to 11 cents.

Chicago Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Dakota Ohios

Kansas City Market Quotations Report

Kansas City market brief lists butter prices with creamery firsts 29c seconds 27c packing 19 3/4c eggs firsts 23c seconds 20c poultry hens 13 3/4c turkeys 20c springs 18c with date February 12 and figures in cents.

Kansas City

Butter Auction Report From Elgin Illinois

Elgin Illinois February 12 75 tubs of butter sold at 31 cents each in a local auction. The sale reflects steady demand for dairy commodities in the region with buyers including small grocers and wholesalers. No further details on buyers or total value provided.

Elgin

Rice market Holds steady as sales edge Honduran stock

In New Orleans on February 12 strong tone showed across rice grades except clean Japan which stayed steady. Quotations unchanged. Receipts: clean 5492. Sales 1999 pockets clean Honduras at 2 1/2 to 3 cents per pound.

New Orleans Japan Honduras

New York Market Advances Push Prices Higher

New York reports show American prints up to 6 1 2 cents a yard, advancing and marking one of the highest rice figures in years. Wool markets remained firm while knit goods were active.

New York

Holiday in Markets Delights Wall Street Observed

Lincoln's birthday was observed in New York with the closing of the New York Stock Exchange the Consolidated Stock Exchange the Produce Exchange and the Cotton Exchange. Most banks in the city were also closed as the day is a legal holiday.

Lincoln New York Stock Exchange Consolidated Stock Exchange The Produce Exchange Cotton Exchange

Fort Worth Livestock Market Report February Prices

Fort Worth Texas February 12 cattle receipts 300 market nominal with Reeves at 6.00 to 1.75 stockers 6.00 to 8.50 cows 3.25 to 6.50 heifers 4.50 to 7.50 bulls 4.00 to 6.25 calves 4.50 to 8.00 hogs receipts 2200 prices 5 10 cents down bulk 7.60 to 7.95 heavy 8.00 to 8.10 medium 7.90 to 8.00 mixed 7.75 to 7.90 light 7.75 to 8.00 common 7.60 to 7.60 pigs 4.50 to 6.25 sheep receipts none lambs 8.50 to 10.00 yearlings 7.60 to 8.50 wethers 7.25 to 7.60 ewes 6.75 to 7.26 culls 4.00 to 5.00 goats 3.50 to 5.00.

Fort Worth Tex

Market Report Hog Cattle and Sheep Receipts Noted

Hogs receipts 25000 market firm. Bulk 8.15 to 8.35, light 7.95 to 8.35, mixed 8.05 to 8.40, heavy 8.05 to 8.49, rough 8.06 to 8.15, pigs 6.75 to 7.60. Cattle receipts 200 market steady. Native beef steers 6.25 to 9.65, western steers 6.00 to 8.00, cows and heifers 3.00 to 8.00, calves 8.26 to 41.71. Sheep receipts 1000 market weak. Wethers 7.60 to 8.25, lambs 8.75 to 11.25.

Market Receipts and Quotes for Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Kansas City report lists hog receipts 2600 with market steady and prices from 6.50 to 8.25, cattle receipts 2000 with prime fed steers to 9.99 and cows to 7.00, sheep with lambs at 10.25 and yearlings around 9.99, others: stockers 6.00 7.76 and ewes about 7.60.

Kansas City

Market Report Hog and Cattle Prices Fall in St Louis

St Louis market data shows receipts of 13 000 hogs and 200 cattle. Pigs and lights range 6.75 to 8.40, mixed and butchers 8.05 to 8.40, native steers 7.50 to 9.50, yearlings 8.50 to 9.35, cows 5.50 to 7.00, stockers 5.50 to 7.26, greers 5.25 to 8.50, calves 6.00. Sheep receipts none. yearling wethers 8.00 to 10.00, lambs 9.00 to 11.25, ewes 6.25 to 7.75.

ST. Louis Texas Indian Greers

Grain prices at San Antonio market report

San Antonio grain buyers paid market prices Saturday with corn at 80 cents a bushel for No 3 southern mixed 78 cents for northern white. oats Texas red 53 cents in bulk 15 cents in sacks northern white 61 to 68 cents. Oklahoma prices align with Texas grades.

Texas Oklahoma

Local Packing House Prices To Dealers On Saturday

Dry salt extras 13c bacon extras 14% c dry salt bellies 14 16 pound average 15c fancy breakfast bacon 28c fancy hams 19c bacon bellies 14 16 pound average 16% c Pure lard 11% compound Ilc

Weather Bulletin Observations for February 12 1916

The bulletin provides 7 am observations from February 12 1916 with a note that winds under 10 mph and precipitation under .01 inch are not published. Forecaster Allen Buell signs the report.

Allen Buell

Merchandise famine looms as U S markets fear shortages

The American Manufacturers and Importers Association, meeting in Cincinnati, warns that war-driven raw material costs push prices up while stockouts loom. Leaders from Chicago predict ongoing price rises and potential famine, urging direct selling from producers to retailers. The expo showcases 200 lines and 96 000 square feet to attract thousands of tradesmen, with talks on merchandise and trade methods.

Manufacturers’ and Importers’ Association of America Cincinnati J. Jewu Coath William Bromberg Chicago McRetary Mr. Bromberg Europe Arate Central Music Hall Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce

Wholesale Market Prices for Fresh Vegetables and Related Goods

Wholesale prices to retailers and shippers listed for potatoes onions tomatoes celery cabbage peppers and more from California Texas Florida and other regions. Includes fruits like apples bananas oranges and strawberries with figures per hundredweight per crate per box and per dozen. Prices cover dried fruits canned goods spices coffee rice and canned meats and fish.

Colorado California Texas Florida Louisiana East Texas Sauliflower Washington London London Age Severta

New York Parity Figures Dominated by Rail Lines

London reports parity standings with and margins for major U S railroads including Canadian Pacific Erie Pennsylvania Southern Railway Chesapeake and Ohio Chicago Great Western Denver Rio Grande Illinois Central Missouri Kansas Texas New York Central Union Pacific and others. The list shows varied percentages reflecting relative strength and share movements among carriers.

London New York Aed AB Beck Eceen ORM Canadian Pacific Civerareeatenes Erie Pennsylvania Rcceesecensecee BF Torre THY Southern Railway Banish Paais Balan Bteel Chesapeake & Ohio Cash Eaden Chicago & Great Western Denver & Rio Grande Illinois Central Louleritie Missouri, Kansas Texas New York Central Weide Weide Ca Es ci Banes Eueteved Pastaeu Bien & Western Seneogesar Union Pacific Spee

London Money Rates and Silver Price Report

London market brief notes bar silver at 27d per ounce money rate at 44 and 4 percent? discount rates showing short bills and three months at 5 percent.

London

Doctor J. Grant Lyman Linked to German Propaganda and Mining Scams

New York authorities pursue "Doctor" J. Grant Lyman alias John H. Putnam for swindling investors of $300,000 to $400,000 in mining stocks. Post office inspectors allege he aided German propaganda, met a British officer's wife in London in 1914, and lived as a New York broker with past stock exchange ties. He possibly fled to Europe aboard the Baltic, with Liverpool harbor warned.

New York J. Grant Lyman John H. Putnam Post Office Berlin France Lyman London New York Stock Exchange Exchange Panama California Gorham Tufts Los Angeles Tufts Europe Putnam & Company Baltic Liverpool Chicago Joshua Brown & Company Lower Broadway

Hotel Guests and Registrations at Major San Antonio Hotels

A list of visitors staying at the Menger St. Anthony and Gunter includes Fr. W. Ryan of Lincoln J. Gifford of Waco E. R. Gifford at the Gunter J. K. Ray Dallas Chesley Adams Dallas and others. Registered guests include J. J. Rosenthal Kansas City and W. Gibbs Omaha Mr. and Mrs. James Pilot Point among arrivals.

Fr. W. Ryan Lincoln Neb Menger J. G. Hoeflich Cincinnati St. Anthony E. R. Gifford Waco Tex Gunter J. K. Ray Dallas F. H. Barber Chesley Adams Katy Railroad R. C. Crocker Houston J. W. James Pilot Point F. A. Steele New York City H. W. Brown Kansas City A. K. Stafford Coloraings Colo H. L. Armstrong Memphis J. A. Watt

Thirteenth Chicken Theft Ends in Arrest

Police arrested a local man Saturday morning after he was found at his home preparing the thirteenth chicken from Edgar Schramm’s henhouse for stew. Detectives Harvey and Guerra traced a blood trail from the coop to the suspect’s residence as he admitted selling twelve birds. Heads of thirteen chickens were left at the Schramm home while officers detained another man believed involved in the raid.

Edgar Schramm Harvey and Guerra Schramm

Dixie Leap Year Ball at W. 9 W. hail

Dixieland dance event announced for Saturday with keb. 12 admission. Joe Willetts Orchestra to play.

Dixie Hail Joe Willetts Orchestra

Robbery Report Near West Houston Street

Resen dez of West Houston street told police Friday night three men stopped him near his home and forced him to raise his hands. Two men stood guard while the other searched and took a pair of shoes a signet ring and a silver cigarette case from him.

B. Resendez West Houston Street

Biggest dance of all at St Valentine Hall

The St Valentine dance at Hermann Son hall is set for next Saturday February 12 with admission 25 cents advance.

St. Valentine Hermann Son Hall

Overland Auto Livery and O'Connell Loan Co Ads

Classified ad brief noting Overland Auto Livery at 216 Soleda St Cr 6100 and 4109 with new 900 dollars and hourly rates. Also promote loans on diamonds watches and jewelry by O'Connell Loan Co at 112 E Houston Street.

Overland Auto Soleda St. Cr O'Connell Oan Co Houston Street

Stolen jitney found and returned to Roth brothers

Jitney owners reported their vehicle missing at 1 25 Saturday morning. Police found the car by the Sap depot after several hours and returned it to the Roth brothers.

Roth Brothers Jitney Brown Sap

Medico Osteopathic and Massage Services Ady Address

Prof Sureddin offers Medico Osteopathic treatment, electric and Swedish massage, and adjustment at 316-17 Hicks Building. Ady area listing notes practice details for potential clients seeking therapeutic care.

Sureddin Hicks Bldg Ady

Burglary Fleeing Suspect Drops Pistol During Flight

Mrs. John Brady of 622 North Center Street returned home Friday night to find a burglar fled out a rear door after a 20 minute absence. The intruder dropped a pistol as he escaped and carried away a gold watch belonging to the occupant.

John Brady North Center Street

W Davis Sells Egin Waltham Watches

Local ad notes Co W Davis offering Egin and Waltham watches with Easy payments. Cr 6114.

W. Davis Waltham

Calendars offered by Pulling Printing Co

Pulling Printing Co offers 1917 calendars with over 600 samples. Buyers save by purchasing direct, with a 10 percent discount for selections at the office and free delivery. Located at 131 Losoya Street.

Pulling Printing Co Losoya St

Burglar Steals Silver and Gold Spoons at Brooklyn Avenue Home

Thieves cut a rear screen and forced a door at John Sullivan 816 Brooklyn Avenue Friday night taking six silver tea spoons and six gold plated dessert spoons. No suspects named and no injuries reported.

John Sullivan Brooklyn Avenue

Sewer Connections and Plumbing Services Ad

W. G. Schuwirth & Co. advertises sewer connections and plumbing at 231 Commerce St. phone Crockett 641.

W. G. Schuwirth & Co Commerce St Crockett

Satisfied customers praise Red Swan Coffee by Reinhard and Co

Happy patrons recommend Red Swan Coffee to friends citing consistent quality and friendly service. The note mentions Reinhard and Company as the source of the praised brand experience.

Reinhard&Co Graduateu Reuasie Adv

General Clem to Panama on government transport Kilpatrick

General John L. Clem retired will travel from Galveston February 23 with four troops of cavalry to Panama for duty and to view the Panama Canal for the first time. He states the trip is for pleasure.

Clem Panama John L. Clem Kilpatrick Galveston Panama Canal

Cozy Corner Bar and Summer Garden Ad Opp Hot Wells

Cozy Corner Bar and Summer Garden promoting beverages and chicken dinners with sandwiches. Crockett 3242 listed for contact or orders.

Summer Garden Hot Wells Crockett

Turkish Bath and Massage Establishment Ad Promotes Services

An old classified style ad lists Turkish bath and massage services under a provocative label, with unclear ad copy and stray terms such as siekta cpp and St. Anthony Hates, reflecting garbled OCR.

Siekta Cpp St. Anthony Hates

Fiveteen year old charged after horse buggy collision

Merlin Morgan, 15, faces charges of carelessly driving a horse attached to a buggy following a collision on East Commerce Street in front of city cemetery No 2 at 7 oclock Friday night. John Wallace, 22, charged with carelessly riding a motorcycle. No injuries reported.

Merlin Morgan John Wallace East Commerce Street City Cemetery No. 2

Alamo Jewelry Co Buys Old Gold and Coins

The Alamo Jewelry Co announces services to buy or take in old gold silver diamonds and coins. Located at 215v, the company invites customers to inquire about valuing their precious items.

Alamo Jewelry Co

Make your clothes at the Modern oreeerme School

Readable text states a sewing or clothing class at a school named Modern oreeerme, located at 504 Garden. The item sounds like a local instruction public notice or program description encouraging residents to learn garment making.

Oreeerme School

Catch Hog Thieves What Is Said To Have Been A Thriving Industry

A historical note describes hog theft as a thriving illicit industry, with thieves moving carcasses and live hogs through rural routes. The piece cites local rumors of organized bands operating near farms and markets, raising concern about property losses and enforcement challenges.

Two Mexicans Arrested in Bacon Hog Theft Ring Breakup

Deputy Sheriffs John Subira and Antonio Diaz captured two Mexican men on Saturday morning and recovered several sides of bacon and multiple hams believed to come from stolen hogs. The pair had been operating for weeks on the city’s western outskirts.

John Subira Antonio Diaz Subira

Cabillo at Ediths Mexican Rest Sat and Sun

Alexander Y Walton Civil Engineer and Surveyor advertises at 503 E Commerce St with Cabillo at Ediths Mexican Restaurant on Saturday and Sunday offerings at the location Chandler Building 108 Chandler Bid.

Cabillo Edith's Sun E. Com Alexander Y. Walton Chandler

Margaret Illington Stars in The Lie Seats on Sale

Amusements note Margaret Illington brings The Lie by Henry Arthur Jones to the Grand opera house Wednesday and Thursday with a matinee. The production has earned strong praise in New York at the Harris theater and in touring cities. Illington leads a company including C Aubrey Smith G W Anson Richard Hatter and Mercedes Desmore with seats on sale now.

Margaret Illington Henry Arthur Jones Harris Theater New York City Miss Illington

Dorothy Gish Stars in Triangle Program at Grand Opera House

Pretty Little Dorothy Gish appears in D W Griffith production Jordan is a Hard Road on the Triangle fifty thousand dollar program at the Grand Opera House today and Sunday with Owen Moore and Frank Campeau among the cast. The Keystone comedy Fatty and the Broadway Stars lasts thirty minutes and provides light, humorous entertainment.

Dorothy Gish Triangle Grand Opera House Miss Gish D. W. Griffith Fatty

Red Heads Close San Antonio Run at Majestic

After a crowded house engagement at the Majestic this week the Red Heads close their San Antonio run on Saturday night. The show has been popular with its beauty display and gowns from top American modistes, presenting a stylish comedy.

Red Heads the Majestic San Antonio The Majestic America

Celebration set for completion of San Antonio to Austin post road

A May 6 celebration will mark the completion of the San Antonio to Austin post road with participants from counties along the route. The planning group includes representatives from San Antonio New Braunfels San Marcos and Austin. The exact site is pending the executive committee action with Landa Park proposed by New Braunfels as a suitable venue.

San Antonio- Austin Post Road San Antonio- Austin San Antonio Austin New Braunfels San Marcos Austin Post Road D. E. Colp Bexar County Highway League J. M. Young Bexar County Landa's Park

Moose Carnival Set for Thursday to Saturday Evenings

A Moose Carnival runs Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings with music dancing and free admission. Organizers Cor Crockett and Losoya Ste invite the public to join the family friendly event.

Cor Crockett Losoya

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