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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1935

Page

9

Businessmen cheer decision on Supreme Court tax ruling

New York February 26 Many businessmen awaited the Supreme Court ruling on the gold decision and saw it as boosting revenues. Companies like United States Steel and Carnegie Steel announced large modernization and expansion plans, aiming to restabilize credit and stimulate demand while retailers anticipated steadier buying and higher prices. Industry leaders noted the decision would reduce uncertainty, though some believed long term effects on certain sectors remain mixed.

New York Supreme Court United States Steelcorporer USA United States Steel American Sheet and ‘Tin Plate Company Gary Ind SIMO G. H. Dorr Cottor, Textile Institute Esid WIM Industrias Lewis H. Brown Johns-Manvville Corporation Cnstruction

Market Summary Stock Movements and Dividends Across Sectors

Stock markets showed mixed movement with gains for American Smelting, American Telephone, and Westinghouse Electric while Consolidated Gas and others fell. Dividend notices in New York reflect varied payouts, offset by weaker trading in several utilities and rail-related stocks amid ongoing market volatility.

Continere Cen Cerro de Pasco Afesia American Smelting American Telephone Westinghouse Electric Ulshuez Pube Service New Jersey Lewlowe Privée Tiererinn Stent Corporasion Sapreice Abker SAHE

Dawes Prosperity Forecast Based On Durable Goods Demand

The article recounts Charles G. Dawes former vice president asserting that rising durable goods demand signals near recovery and prosperity. It cites charts on pig iron production across past downturns, noting cycles in 1873 1893 1921 and the postwar era with features like a typographic ellipsis interpretation during each cycle.

Charles G. Datwet United States Dawes

Cotton Market Opens Steady and Active in Liverpool Cables

The cotton market opened steady and fairly active with Liverpool cables around 55. Early trades showed 2 points up to 1 point down, months active at the evening call. March at 1245, May 1233, July 1252, end of first hour 2-4 points above yesterday’s close. Stock market opens steady with Liverpool quotations listed by grade. Farmers exit.

WEW Liverpool Marah Sana

Poultry and Produce Prices Reported in New York and Chicago

The report lists poultry and produce prices with prices for broilers fowls eggs and potatoes from New York and Chicago. It notes receipts figures for eggs and other items and mentions market trends and standard pricing.

Steel ingot output drops in Iron Age forecast

New York Feb 20 The Iron Age forecast shows steel ingot output for the past week declined three points to 05 percent of capacity. The Iron Age composite price fell from 1217 to 1152 per ton. No change in composite prices for pig iron at 1790 per ton and finished steel at 2.124 cents per pound.

New York Saan Alea

One More Chance Given Probationer by Federal Court

Federal Judge delayed judgment until May in the case of Moore a probationer convicted in Del Rio three years ago on smuggling charges. He was sentenced to two five year terms with one year suspended and served six months. Reed Cozart supervises probation while J McMillan urged Moore to avoid alcohol and bad company. Albert Schueta of Hidalgo County pleaded guilty in Austin February 4 to possessing a shilling. Wednesday released Moore on a 00 fine one thousand dollars? Three months.

Hoare Cumberland United States Moore del Rio Reed Cozart

Wall Street Briefs Mixed, Iron and Sugar Move

Fen 2h Ths price measured the vee Iron Age nemypasse fronned to £1424 from $92.17 in the Reevluue eae The composites for Gnisied steel std fie fren resssin and 212 cents a pam per. American Crystal Sugar jumped 2 points while Chesapeake: cornasstian. News of 2 Mark City's plan to prirehass Brave yn Manhattan Tranalt wnt rome. Estimates by the Standard Azattoeioa qpiepany indicate next-quarter costs and profits for the next mix weave.

Chesapeake Cornasstian Tel Amfrican

Carloadings Highlight February Freight Details

In New York on February 24 the freight report lists weekly loading figures, including carloads for the week ending February 16 and various routes. The data specify totals for several lines and centers, noting shifts in shipments and central yard totals.

Grain Market Sees Decline Amid Liverpool Weakness

In Chicago a general drop in grain prices followed reports from Liverpool noting weaker consumer demand. May futures fell to 87 3/4 cents as traders weighed Canadian export limits and possible reciprocal trade deals. Canadian stocks stood at 244,174,000 bushels, up from last year. Local San Antonio quotes reflected firmer prices in corn and oats, with mixed futures across grains.

Chicago Liverpool Weeaknes Sntal Argentina Cshata Pius Motlee Canada United States Cangila Buenos Aires

Remodeling of Ogilvie Building for Post Office Move

The Ogilvie Building on North Alamo will be remodeled to house federal offices temporarily. Postmaster Dan Quill said Washington announced the new post office construction with a projected opening in April and a six week remodeling window for temporary quarters.

Ogilvie Alamo Street Federal Washington D.C Dan Quill

Markets Report Prices for Fresh California Produce

Fresh California produce arrives Tuesday trade shows steady to rising values across multiple items. Cauliflower at 165-178 per crate, Brussels sprouts 16-17 per pound, artichokes 75 cents, green peppers 6-7.60 per crate, onions and squash firmer, and apples, bananas, and citrus listed with varied per unit and per crate prices.

California St Ser Magen Asparada Oconets Texas Colo Ators Iaho

London Bar Silver On Don Feared By Market

A fragment notes London bar silver in Don market, with figures around 33:40 and an equivalent of 56,21 zente. The text suggests a trading bulletin or price reference but lacks full clarity or context.

London DON Fesara Bae Plat Fiers Eter Equivaient Zente

Davidson Nomination Sent to Senate for Judge Advocate

WASHINGTON February 20 The president sent to the senate the nomination of Brigadier General Paul Scott Davidson to be a prize judge advocate in the Texas national yard. The dispatch notes his selection by the administration.

London Davidson Washington, D. C Senate Brig. Can. Tauls Scott Davidson Texas Ational Yard

San Antonio Livestock Market Reports Mixed Weights

Prices show steady to uneven gains for cattle and steady to lower for slaughter sheep and goats as buyers settle on mid February levels. Calves and yearlings remain in demand while hogs and sows pull back. Kansas City and Chicago reports note light receipts and cautious bidding with notable spreads between high and low grades.

San Antonio Kanuba Atull Semasho Generel Xeaad NCB Emicago Livestock Chivagg Rocointa Bannes Clive Pico Elaurnier Pire Sterry Kansas City Iivertouh Kansas City Micket St.astren Madiun Chile Obockpes Fender Editien Ebajee Owen Eney

Alaskan Comes to U S After Seeing Mae West Movie

In Los Angeles on February 2 Merlin Itjen of Skagway Alaska arrives in town after watching Mae West in a film. He notes Skagway’s unique streetcar and undertaker businesses and jokes about asking Mae West where she lives while explaining winter travel and frozen ground complicating funerals.

Los Angeles Fen Merlin Itjen Skagway Alaska Mae West Martin California Skags Wey Man West

Five Sentenced in Cockroach Banquet Case at Tsakegotaky Harbor

Five persons including AL Sasak, former secretary of the Communist party committee at Tsakegotaky harbor, were sentenced today for their roles in a cockroach banquet. They were convicted of forcing restaurant workers to eat soup containing cockroaches after a curtain complained of finding one in his food.

Anghangel AL Sasak Communist Party Committee Tsakegotaky Harbor

Frueits and Vegetables Shipments to United States Report

The report lists shipments of fruits and vegetables from Texas California and other states to U S destinations for Monday and Tuesday. It records quantities by item including carrots potatoes apples celery onions peppers grapes lettuce and cabbage plus market notes on prices and on track arrivals across major cities such as New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago and Detroit with mention of rail and wagon shipments and price ranges per bushel or ton. The summary notes market firmness steady conditions and dull periods with variations by item and origin.

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Foreign Markets End Mixed Amid Quiet London Trading

London influenced by uncertain Wall Street vibes, shares in industrials and staples fluctuated as but mostly steadied. Traders noted cautious buying while prices edged up briefly before a late recovery, with French and Texan commodities and rosin showing mixed gains and steady quotients through the session.

Texas proposes state liquor commission control bill in 1907 era

A Texas house bill seeks to vest liquor traffic control in a governor appointed state commission with broad regulatory powers. It outlines licensing for buyers, limits on retail purchases, on premise consumption restrictions, and licensing fees across breweries distilleries and retailers. Beer taxes and pricing structures are detailed for various alcohol strengths.

Austin Geo Drugglars Sally

Teachers in Hays Elect Officials Ban Marcos

Miss Mary Dodgen, high school teacher, was named president of the San Marcos Teachers association at a Monday banquet. R. M. Davness was chosen vice president, and Miss Margaret Young became secretary treasurer. About 104 teachers from the city, county, and surrounding towns attended. Reg. Bubeck Hyder of Denton was principal speaker, with Supt. L. J. Berry as toastmaster.

Ban Marcos Mary Dodgen San Marcos Teachers Association R. M. Davness San Marcos Baptist Academy Margaret Young Dnner Reg Bubeck Hyder Denton Yis

Young Anarchist Sentenced in Arkansas Panic Case

Fort Smith Arkansas February 20 1927 Horace Bryan 26 a Commonwealth Labor College graduate was sentenced to six months in prison and fined 0 in a second conviction on anarchy charges. He remained in custody to face additional bar tally accusations as a reader in a movement for a general strike among relief workers. Ward H Rogers FDA instructor followed in similar shares.

Fort Smer'h Ark Arkansas Horace Bryan Commonwealth Labor Collnge Bar Canvietfort Ward H. Rogers Federal Emergency Relief Administration

Fireman Dies in Hollywood Apartment Blaze

Hollywood crews battled a long burning blaze in a fashionable foothill apartment building. Fireman Wood fell from the burning structure and died, while fellow fireman John Dillon also fell and was reported in critical condition.

Hollywood Stally FW. Watde John Dillon

Loretta Young Follows Sis Debut at Theater

Loretta Young, Hollywood actress, visits a stage play repeatedly to support her sister Felly Ann in the production Small Minnie. She says she attends as often as possible to see her sister's debut and performance.

Hollywood Lorela Young Soreen Felly Ann

Death Penalty for Armed Robbery in Louisville

In Louisville on February 20 James Trout of Indianapolis was sentenced to death in the electric chair after being convicted of a $435 robbery at a herd on December 35. He is the first man tried under a new Ken?uicy statute prescribing a death penalty for armed robbery.

Louisville James Trout Indianapolis Trout

Millerand Urges Two Year Military Conscription

Paris reports former premier Millerand publicly calls for a two year conscription against Germany as a required measure for national defense. He spoke to the Union of Commerce and Trade, stressing the urgency of mobilization to deter threats from German forces.

Millerand Warne Paris Tech Mexandre ‘Millérand Millerand Union of Commerce and Tadlistr

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