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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1937
Page
12
New York reports a mixed metal market with a slight weekly drop in the stock index and widespread speculation. Copper led gains among metals while aircraft and railway stocks moved up, signaling broader uncertainty and the possibility of a shallow correction before March.
Sixty men and women walked out on the third floor of H. Daal & Sone clothing plant. despite an agreement they stay on strike to demand full piece work shares. Amelia Lok’s Ameliamated Clothing workers, about 150 strong, were promised a fair share but remained unsettled as talks stalled.
Mea Vandamont, a mother of six, was freed after a trial alleging fear and provocation. The case centered on her claim that years of abuse left her unable to control her actions when her husband threatened the family. Police reports note the children faced hunger amid the turmoil.
A garbled agricultural market summary lists fruits and vegetables with regional notes from Texas and the United States. It references oranges, grapes, mixed citrus, and other items, giving scattered prices, crates, and arrival updates amid distorted text and numbers.
A dense record of market quotes shows Florida and Texas growers listing a wide range of fruits and vegetables with prices per crate, bushel, or dozen. Key items include beans, tomatoes, citrus, bananas, peppers, potatoes, lettuce, onions, and cranberries, with figures from multiple regions and sellers.
A garbled report from New London Wisconsin notes a skating mishap at a fair. Blyuard Knapp, identified as a barber, reportedly fell and injured his jaw during an ice skating event, with unclear quotes and broken phrasing surrounding the incident.
A garbled court scene features a witness pressed the judge during a trial about a legal dispute. The onlookers cheer the outcome as the jury appears to reach a verdict, reflecting tension between testimony and judgment. Entities include judge, O. Martin, and Raschal.
The Oho Bay Packers section highlights a three team clash and features Jas. well slice starting the Pets Brith sporty short. Twenty five men reportedly drop an average N10 pounds during the picture, a quirky note in the sports page.
Federal Judge Kennerly was to decide on injunctions sought by seamen led by Francis Mulbrig to bar enforcement of new discharge provisions. The motion argues the rules would empower blacklisting and affect crews aboard the W. Ro McKrever and other ships.
Market activity in New York centered on selected metals including copper lead and zinc with copper showing gains and export copper recovering. Lead rose to 10 dollars per ton as traders eyed steel and related industries with talk of forward promotions and wage negotiations shaping sentiment.
Market reports from Chicago New York and other centers record prices on live poultry eggs and butter. Hens turkeys and roosters show varied quotes with color grading and pack sizes noted. Widespread steady demand and unchanged overall prices are reported with regional differences in a chaotic OCR text.
The United States markets closed with a mixed tone as LOXDOX rose and other indices fluctuated amid February trade. Paris and New York observers noted volatility with price swings around 305.47 as traders assessed the day’s shifts and metal futures.
The Engineering News-Record reports that awards for engineering construction reached 7270.00 dollars in New York on Tuesday, with Washington's birthday holiday included. The figure contrasts with 24,0600 dollars in a prior period, reflecting a large gain.
Washington reports Southern Pacific seeks Interstate Commerce Commission authorization to issue and sell 11,220,000 of 4 1 4 percent equipment trust certificates to fund the purchase of all railroad equipment.
Dallas police launch full investigation after famed orchestra leader Joe Venuti reports being assaulted by two women who attacked him and his wife early today as they left a hotel. Venuti alleges officers used excessive force, an account police deny. event prompts city inquiry.
Dallas police recovered a long black box stolen from actor J. J. Clifford’s car after thieves fled a dark alley. Inside was a glowing luminous skeleton designed to snap shut when opened. The box and skeleton were found near a bar with signs of a hurried departure.
Labor groups in Dallas denounce Isle's refusal to confirm Wallace Reilly to the unemployment compensation commission. A statewide labor meeting in Austin declared an all-labor ticket for the 1938 gubernatorial race, criticizing the lack of confirmation as a direct blow to labor.
Beatrice Nebraska February 13 Jacob A Dougl 92 commonly known as Brugh and grandfather of screen star Robert Taylor was seriously ill at his son Roy’s northwest Beatrice home. Doctors said they did not expect recovery. He had been a $16 a month pensioner until recently and county aid was promised by a prominent grandson.
Senator Henrik Shipstead of Minnesota arrived from South America aboard the Western World and remained undecided on which side he will take on the Supreme Court issue. The Farmer-Labor lawmaker had traveled to Buenos Aires for recuperation after a serious operation at a Rochester clinic.
KEW YORK Feb 25 Inlexnations Business Machines corporation and subsidiaries, manufacturer and world distributor, reported 1936 net income of 7,552,950, the largest in the companys history. For 1895 they were 7,030,520.
Washington February 25 McReynolds neutrality bill, closely following administration recommendations, was ordered favorably reported by the House Foreign Affairs Committee today by a vote of 5 to 63.
An exhibit of dolls from various UVAtons will be presented by Eing lay Speard with San Padre park branch Verary at 4 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Taan Carter dahrsten will tell children’s series.
In Galveston on February 25 J Nantilg an army engineer injured in a Wednesday incident with Robert B Tinsley another engineer killed and six men hurt was reported somewhat better today Also Springfield Miss February 21 The first net profit since 17T was announced in the annual report of the Indian Motorcycle company the annual stockholders meeting here today The statement shows a net profit of 83 43 for 1936 versus a loss of 13928 for 1935
The American chamber of commerce in Shanghai launches a campaign for reduced telegraph charges between the United States and the Far East as part of a push to aid business growth. An advertising note urges readers to contact Advwriter at dial F, 124k for courteous help.
The San Antonio cattle market opened steady to weak with light yearlings and red yearlings under pressure amid a strong but cautious undertone. Receipts around 300 cattle and 600 calves, prices from 3.50 to 9.85 for various grades, with steers scarce and feeder bids modest. Other markets in St Louis Kansas City Chicago and Fort Worth reported mixed hog and cattle movements, steady prices, and active packers.
Chicago grain prices slipped as forecasts of rain weighed on the market. July and September wheat contracts fell amid expectations of a late harvest in the Southwest, with Kansas remaining a major producer. Bulls cited improved demand for Western wheat but futures seldom recovered, while Chicago and Liverpool prices showed modest upturns before volumes moved lower. Provisions edged up modestly in response to hog prices. In San Antonio, prices for white and yellow corn, oats, and other grains were listed with varying per bushel amounts, reflecting regional trading activity.
A garbled AP dispatch from February 25 reports erratic Chicago grain prices and a jumble of names. The text mentions Manitohn, Damubian and a Reverend, with cryptic figures like 103 teds and 4.824 pay at Rey, rendering specifics unclear.
Money and metals updates from London and New York with prices for tin, lead, zinc, and copper futures and spot rates. Exchange rates hold steady as markets reflect currency demand and banking conditions. The report lists pounds values and treaty quotes among global commodities and monetary indicators.
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