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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1936

Page

7

Haney Charts January Decline in Industrial Output

February 24 report from New York shows January business trends weakening across industries. Overall index near 83 percent of normal, pig iron and steel production down, automobile output off, but machine tool orders up. building activity higher than September 1931 levels though weather restrained permits and contracts. Domestic copper shipments rose slightly, while railway traffic remains well below normal. factory employment fell seasonally but payrolls stayed above a year earlier. Liquor vote in Devon area set for Tuesday on legalization.

Lewis Haney Feanombis New York Uokrealty Perlispe Ise Sonlraels

Effects of the gold dollar on cotton prices in history

The chart shows cotton price movements in New York from 1839 to 1934 as the U S dollar shifted from old to new gold standards. Prices fell from 21 cents per 5 pounds to 46 cents, then rose to about 12 coins under the new gold value, while Europe paid in old-dollar terms, purchasing at a 59 percent discount.

New York Maron Europe

Grain Market Signals Sharp Fall Across Wheat Prices

Grain market notes from Chicago and San Antonio report a drop in wheat bids by about a cent per bushel, with dust storms and weather disruptions hindering shipments. Winnipeg and Kansas City dealings show export activity and price variations, while local Texas prices list bids for Johnson grass hay and corn.

San Antonio

Military Funeral for Col. Roosevelt in Arlington

The United States prepares a military funeral for Col. Theodore Roosevelt Jr who died Saturday. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Col. Merry Tatou Roosevelt will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery tomorrow with full Marine honors and a rifle salute. Roosevelt served in multiple campaigns and held high naval and defense roles.

Col Roosevelt Washington Fos Nier Merry Nat Cylon Roosevels Wil Pe Arlington Cemetery Roosevett

Engine Trouble Delays Bombers In Mexican Port

AROWNSVILLE Fea 34.-)- Wi four army many flying to zone ml make Ghates malacits Guatemsta Pan Am operatives said Bombers and swirsnit ships split feunday. The bomber squadron was delayed when an engine trouble at Tampico halted movements and disrupted arrangements at Minatitlan due to lack of accommodations.

Arownsville Fea Guatemsta Touteht Pan Am Feunday Spetdine the Wight Vere Ie Minatitlan Tampico

Experts Deny Line a Les Insane Love Slayers Debate

Chicago, Pet 24. Governor Marland’s claim that love killings are prompted by insanity drew fire from psychiatrists and criminologists. Judge Ben B Lindey in Los Angeles warned against encouraging such views, while experts from Minnesota Milwaukee and Chicago argued cases vary and no single cause explains love murders. The Oklahoma governor said he would favor stricter sentences for lovers’ killers, noting few would be executed in his remaining three years.

Chicago Pet Lo—Gover W. Matlands Jugal Okthoma Unisey Sayt Naranciac George B. Weld University of Miinnesota American Pris-on Association Reek Bleister Milwaukee Sanitasum Harry R. Hoffman Cook County Love Bilers Hoffman Oklahoma

County papers reveal 1837 marriage license graft in 98-year-old records

County Clerk George Surkey and Marriage License Clerk des G. Frobeese uncovered archival documents from 1837 showing the first license issued in the county to W. Charles Wright and Josefa Hernandez. Since then about 108,400 licenses have been issued, reflecting a long history of incorporation and record keeping.

Hexer George Surkey Des G. Frobeese W. Charles Wright Josefa Hernandez

Firemen and police ball to support pension fund

Charie Stevens, police secretary, said tickets for the annual grand ball of the firemen and policemen will be distributed to the men as soon as printers finish. Proceeds will go to the police pension fund with an expected sale of 2000 tickets for the May 21 event at the quarterpal auditorium.

Charie Stevens Stevens Quaterpal Audiorium

Driscoy School in Nueces County Closes Due to Illness

Corpus Christi February 21 The Driscoy school in Nueces County closed Monday because of rising illness among pupils and teachers. Superintendent D. D. Sugo announced the district’s sole shutdown, with substitutes filling in as the regular staff is strained.

Nueces Corpus Christi Driscoy Nueces County D. D. Sugo Nuece Gazpua Christe Echools P. Baker

Lockhart Sets Bond in Distillery Case

Court records show Lockhart sets bond in a distillery case as a key defendant remains under scrutiny. Details indicate ongoing legal action, with prosecutors seeking strict conditions and close monitoring during the preliminary stages.

Lockhart Bond

Borah Race Splits Democrats as McKaig Looms

Washington dispatch notes cleavages within California Democrats over Borah and the presidential race. Idaho Grange leader Ray McKaig announces for Borah’s Senate seat after talks with Borah, amid McAdoo and Roosevelt factional moves. Republican activity rises with Landon club organizing in Massachusetts and Father Coughlin clashing with O Connor over farm mortgage debate.

Washington, D. C California Borat Ray McKalg Boise Idehoan Senate Borah Upton Sinclair End Poverty Leaguers Fmith McAdoo Binclair Roosevelt Philadelphia Mmit McKaig Idaho Grange Will Tiy Boral Landon Club Massachussetts Joseph McGrath Democratic All M Landon Kansas Pather I Charles E Coughlin Representative O'Connor Democrat New York Bsan O'Connor

Earnings Now Yors Tech 44 Stocks and Net Profits

American Steel Foundries Chicago reports a net 316,823 with about 1.44 a share, while Bany Chicago posts a net 41,802 versus a loss of 75.25. Kan reports 1835 net profit of 87. CBE per share 4.42 on combined class A. Universal Pictures and siusiitaries announce a November 2 2905 period with net 677.18 after charges, versus 229,792 prior year. Midland Steel Providence Cleveland shows 1,004,026 net for auto products, dividend, and per share figures. prior year profit was 40,656 for 719 per share.

Yors Tech American Steel Chicago Eekeem Lunoy Surrey Tern Aula Supply Company Kan Easy Universal Pieturea Company, Inc Siusiitaries Midland Steel Providy Company Ani] Antatditcien Cleveland Automobile Products

London Markets Drift Amid Quiet Foreign Trade

London trading opened with subdued activity as investors watched European and Paris markets. Rentes and international issues fell, while officials reported heavy market hesitance. Amid price moves, a note on room and board availability appeared for 47 3 per week at a local address.

London Bohsie Stelesie Hattie Armament Lanueq Mekulnr Paris Idas Beenze Auotela Street

Daisies to Wear Pattern 1150 from San Antonio Needlecraft

Daisies to wear described as crochet friendly accent for a frock. Includes instructions for dress sizes 4 to 8, embroidery on mesh with white or colored wool. Send 10 cents in stamps or coin with pattern number 1150 and your name address to the San Antonio Night Needlecraft department.

San Antonio Jght Needlecraft Department

Cotton Market Opens Slightly Lower Amid Mardi Gras Pause

New Orleans reports a barely steady start with declines from Friday’s levels as Mardi Gras holiday approaches. May and July futures retreat while other months show small recoveries amid weather concerns and strong last week volume. Liverpool market mirrors softness with American futures easing, while speculators await U S plans for next year’s cotton.

New Orleans Liverpool Noun Congress

Money and Metals FOREIGN HACHANGE NEW YORK, Feb 24

Foreign exchange round up from New York reports varied rates for major currencies and metals. Entries list British pounds, mark, franc, lire, and other notes with fluctuating cables and futures, alongside copper and lead prices and weakening gold values.

New York Great Britain Bath Italy Srmand Belisium Germany Norway Denmark Binland Switzerland Spain Portugal Greece Follead Sususlavie Hungary Rumania Argentine Brazil Swanghal Mexico City York Lonnon London Standard Ager JS

Dollar Market London Sees Quiet Foreign Exchange

London trading on February 24 shows little activity in foreign exchange. The British pound and other currencies drift slightly while the US dollar is officially set near 4.99 30-8 and the franc exchanges around 314985 to the dollar. Paris reports similar quietness with the dollar at about 1hA Crane.

London United States Paris Comaare API

Counterfeit Bond Set For Three Defendants

Lonnie Milind and Dorothy Du Valle alias Donthy suckle, along with Bone Gay, placed under federal bond on two counts of counterfeiting. Bond set at $3006 by U S Commissioner Paul Lockhart. Charges allege they produced plaster molds for forging counterfeit coins and took steps to imitate coins. Deputies J Hale and Houston dyinor arrested the defendants.

Lonnie Milind Dorothy du Valle Donthy Suckle Bone Gay Wen Paul Lockhart Jack Hale Houston Dyinor

Swallows Pin Medic Under Observation At Hospital

An injured individual from UR Bac dose attent was under observation at Dokert Green hospital Maytay after a pin was availed. Medics monitor her condition as authorities assess the incident and seek details.

Optella Vito Dokert Green Hospital Maytay Aiyaight

State May Lose Its Rentless Homes Shire Workers in Court

In Bexar County Court, attorney John R. Shook revealed that a move to grant his assistants additional office space was discussed by the Criminal District Court. Commissioner Robert Uhr was instructed to investigate after he warned he would back the state’s plan to remove free renters if the court would support him.

Bexar County Borney John R. Shook Teobert Uhr

Byrd Sets Out On Oklahoma City Speaking Tour

Rested explorer Richard E. Byrd left Dallas this morning to deliver a lecture in Oklahoma City while anxious reception committees awaited him. Fatigue was noted as a factor in recent travels and officials cautioned about continued strain.

Byrd Dallas Richard EB. Byrd Oklahoma City Eamons Cilles Las Leon

Stock Market Review Delays and Shifts in Early Week Trade

The day's stock market showed minimal volume with mixed activity as traders kept positions. Standout names included General Panda, Westinghouse, General Motors, Packard, and American Can while steel, rail, and construction shares moved unevenly. Foreign exchange edged firmer with sterling around 54.09 and the French franc slightly stronger at 9.07.

YGRIC Tigher Standara General Panda Leicester Celaeneng Industrial Rayon Northern Westinghouse U. 9 1. & Steel Retriatinn General Motors Chryator Packard Maka

Chicago Poultry Prices and Fresh Produce Report

Chicago February market report for poultry and produce shows mixed prices and strong demand for northern whites and turkeys. Notes on hens, toms, dressed turkeys, and regional variations across markets in Chicago, New York, and other states with price levels, receipts, and crate standards. Historic trade details mention fowl types, crate counts, and freight terms across multiple markets.

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Wall Street Briefs New Fork Metal and Mortgage Moves

Directora of an unnamed steel company approves plan to return energy chain mortgage securities totaling 19 million with proceeds to retire debts. American industry updates include refined lead shipments to the United States, and a General Motors employee stock distribution of 10 million in cash and common stock under a savings and investment plan.

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