Murder trial delayed for Emms Willis in Oklahoma case
In Okly February 1917 District Judge Will Linn ordered the murder trial of Emms Willis, charged with shooting dead her farmer father Lidis H. Wills. County Attorney Agios Bioval said another case would proceed first. Willis claimed temporary insanity due to alleged abuse by her husband and father. she shot four days before Christmas at the family sharecropper dwelling near Exkly.
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Anadareg
Okli
Jude Will Linn
Emms Willis
Litin
Agios Bioval
Agaliet
Emma
Lidis H. Wills
Willis
Cooper
Exkly
Solon Attacks Pension Plan in Congressional Debate
Representative Bell of Missouri denounces the Townsend old age pension scheme as a charlatan quack and calls for a congressional investigation. He warns the plan would impose a 2 percent tax to fund a $200 monthly pension for all ages 62 and over, urging voters to reconsider under rising taxes.
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Asaenoton
F. B. Towauma
Bell
Democrat
Missouri
Bis
Ile
Thrville-Holl
Junior Birdmen Seek New Members By December
The Los Angeles Junior Birdmen recall the 1936 slogan Remember a New Member by December and urge boys and girls aged 10 to 21 to join. Director Lawrence Shey explains the simple entry form, with name, age, and address, to receive a gold badge and information on organizing a flight squad.
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Lawrence Shey
Milgabors
Guror Birémen
Livestock Market Report with Mixed Cattle Prices
Livestock market news from Antonio stockyards and Chicago shows light receipts and steady to higher prices for cows and calves. Feeder cattle and yearlings varied with some declines. packing demand steady, with values around 7.25 to 9.50 per hundredweight and top cows near 8.00 to 8.50. Bulls and fat cattle weaker in spots, overall activity described as active in portions of the market.
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Antonio Livestock
Wsiste
Newa
Nties
Sanastonle
Iedium
Tuck Gern Uversge
TFS
Zgpruog
Truth Wits Siges
Money and Metals Market Summary from New York and Montreal
Money and metals markets show steady trading in New York and Montreal with minor shifts. In New York, pacing, rates, and prices for currencies and precious metals drift narrowly, while Montreal reports small percentage changes across several commodities and exchange items.
Dollar Market And Cattle Pigs Grain Prices Mixed In US Market
Paris dispatch reports US dollar market closed officially at 14 million francs. Cattle receipts around 2400 with moderate to steady trade, steer and yearling demand mixed. Grain notes indicate wheat futures down in Chicago on cooler Western temperatures and lower May deliveries, with May values discussed amid strong export sentiment. Local hogs and sheep receipts show price activity across grades, with calves and stockers noted.
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Cricagh
Damentia
Domeatts
Cricovesve
Fragmentary note from Hay shows faded dates and names
A damaged OCR fragment contains scattered letters and partial phrases including Hay, February, and possible names. The legible items are sparse, with no clear event, action, or outcome to anchor a fuller summary.
Japan's Export Boom Tied to Modern Machinery Demand
The chart notes Japan’s trade surplus rising as exports in 1935 reached about 4 billion yen, aided by strong demand for modern machinery and reduced yen value. It explains factors driving rapid growth including cheaper living costs and wage rates, enabling Japan to undercut U S and U K in several lines.
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Japan
Wisconsin Winter Woes Persist Amid Subfreezing Chill
San Antonio records a rare warm spell while Wisconsin endures brutal cold. Residents recount 33 degrees below zero, drifted roads, and stranded travelers. Farmers haul supplies by wagon as cheese plants face shortages and trains struggle. One elderly farmer is killed tending to poultry. two girls die after an overnight cold spell. Mrs Elis recalls surviving frigid winters with local routine.
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San Antonio
Ary W. Fills
Darlington
Wis
Wisconsin
Lis
Charles Hoer
Mason Street
Ranta Rost
Edomari
Huis
Witter
Wien
San No. Ib
Sic
Tel
Towa
Bilisses
Etlis' Con
Drunk Charges Bring Two Fines in San Antonio
A. G Betron of South San Antonio was fined 2.73 in each of two cases for drunkenness and disturbing the peace at Alatin Downy. Justice Gorge H. Barton presided in precinct No. 2. Special Deputy N. R. McRae reported Hertin caused a disturbance at the start of the fifth race and was taken to Green hospital for treatment of head injuries.
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A. G Betron
San Antonio
Alatin
Justice of the Peace Gorge
H. Barton
N. R. McRae
Hertin
Bud
Robert #. Green hospital
Wall Street Stocks Rally Amid Inflation Fears
The New York market showed brisk activity with gains around three points on many industrials led by Carn Froducta Deere Otla Blavtor and Westinghouze. Utilities fell slightly while several stalwarts like Consolidated Gas and American Telegraph retreated. brokers warned inflation and policy concerns could temper further advances.
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New York
Tapiwa
Uitiliey
Sears
Carn Froducta
Deere
Otla
Blavtor
Westinghouze
Alpdrake
American Locomitive
Delaware , Hudson,Chiysier
Union Pacific
Getural
Highec
Cees! Standard
of NT
General Blnnors
Commercial Sulvents
American: #00 Foundry, Armericar ‘Telephones
Great Northern
Pre Santa Fe
Union Pacis Sontlive
Lidigrn Steel
U, 3, Steel
Republic
Bethtenemy
Mort American and
Suites
J. L
Uae
Tae & Compara
Baring Weve
Hedeniz
Lordon
Anil
Jeng New Jaen
Miore
Joanes
Rengie
Peltes Expercuros
Ais Claves
Teeiburdey
Spring pattern ad offers ready to wear house dress
A vintage pattern notice urges women to order Marian Martin pattern 9681 for sizes 24 through 46 with cap sleeves no collar and two lapels, plus an all day color cotton option. diagrams, sew chart included. Send 16 cents per pattern or 25 cents with the book and pattern to San Antonio Light Pattern Department.
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Theta Merkin Martin
Martin Sew
Pathern
Marian Martin
Lark
Acasin
San Antonio Light
Liverpool Cotton Market Report and Commodities News
Liverpool market reports show cotton prices easing from opening levels with a belated inflation impact noted. American futures demand remains tepid with quotes around good middling at 24 cents and low middling near 6.50. spot wheat prices and bullion rates also noted amid market chatter.
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Liverpool
Cotton Riverpool
Joryon Recelots
BIG Pales
Udlee
Finlay
Heritage drama marks Alamo anniversary at Muticivel
A drama titled Heritage commemorates the Siege of the Alamo to be staged at the Muticivel auditorium on February 26. Proceeds go to charity with a presentation of finds to Mayor K Quin. Musical and stage designs accompany the action featuring Eric Harker, Margaret Radeloff, Mary Jane Gara, and others.
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the Alamo
Piueleal
Muticivel Auditorium
Ehetity
Mayor
K. Quin
The
Alamo
Eric Harker
Mlacence Baxon
Margaret Radeloff
Mary Jane Gara
Harold and Antischeney
14A Frank
Charlotte Browne
Jack Blankfield
Mary Ellen McDaniels
Beane Baskin
Robert E Hrege
Poultry and Produce Prices in Chicago and New York
Raw market notes from Chicago and New York report potato prices steady with general supply moderate. Colorados and Idaho shipments show variances. New York provisions list higher cheese and soap products with slight price changes amid centralization efforts.
Market Report: Texas Fruit and Produce Prices Across Cities
Dense OCR notes show a fragmented market survey of fruits, vegetables, and dairy across cities: Texas crates and bushels steady or higher, with Los Angeles and New York mentions. Entries cite specific items like potatoes, oranges, lettuce, pears, and tomatoes, plus multiple regional prices and arrivals, railcar counts, and market tone notes.
Tax Facts from Industry Leaders Publicize Tax Effort
Allan Mincadey of Paceard Motor Cay and Horace Bowher of American Agricultural Chemical praise the tax info drive. R. W. Moore of Canada Trip praises the public service, while others acknowledge the broad corporate role in payrolls and government funding.
Foreign Markets Report Mixed Stocks Decline in Industrials
Active trading in Tokyo and London left industrials weak while aviation and utility shares eased. Prices were uneven with buyers cautious as manufacturers faced limited supply and a tepid demand environment.
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Jpndon
Sialeq
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