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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1936

Page

14

Profits Show Sharply Higher In First Quarter

New York reports show a broad profit upturn across industries led by steel car makers and chemicals. Total income surged to 194.85 million dollars from 87.18 million, with General Motors and United States Steel driving gains, while some sectors like food faced declines for the year.

New, York General Moiays United States Sleep Corporation Rotaincame Nogcegaic Near Motors Chrysler Campaotes Cix

Williamson County Old Settler Dies

GEORGETOWN February 23. FR Anderson, a Williamson County Old Settlers association president, dies near Taylor. He was a white male born near Round Rock, charter member who attended annual Round Rock meetings at Brushy Creek. Widow Mrs H. Greekers of Austin and three grandchildren survive.

Georgetown Anderson Waliamson Williamson County Old Bet Teet Association Taylor Weulnesday Meirir Drewer H. &. Greekers Austin

Pastor Employs Chain Letters to Boost Church Attendance

The Rev. Arthur Webiner of Weymouths Mast Feb 26 urges First Interfaith church parishioners to read three chain letters to guide their faith. He advises readers to attend ten services and to consider sending the letters to others, aiming to spread the practice.

Weymouts Mast Arthur Webiner

Annapolis Boxing Team Elects Captain and Manager

Clifton M. Hocker of Elizabet Litorn Br was chosen captain of the naval boxing season. R. B. Woodhull of Ln Ansonia Te was elected manager. The report notes Annapolis Md dates and team selections for the boxing club.

A. Middy Annapolis Arkrapolis Clifton M. Hocker Elizabet Litorn Naval Hocker R. B. Woodhull Ln Ansonia

Church Increase Shown in Alaska

In Sunebau Alaska on February 20, 1901 the Catholic Church shows growth with Father Raphael Crimont leading a sermon and celebration. The piece notes expansion of Jesuit order influence and a local religious gathering marking progress in the territory.

Alaska Suneau Wis Eyor Joseph Raphael Crimont

Carloadings Report Shows Mixed Rail Freight Trends

The report notes a 39 percent gain in carloadings versus the previous period, with increases in some sectors while others lag. Regional data indicates uneven momentum across lines, and seasonal factors temper overall freight activity.

Grain Market Weathered by Weak Demand and Weather Fears

Grain markets across Chicago and San Antonio show price advances for new crop deliveries yet tempered by weak overseas demand and unsettled weather. May wheat rallied briefly as July and September rose, but prices slipped later. traders note potential crop damage and cautious outlook for subnormal conditions at crop start.

Chicago Bears

Quiet Opening In New Orleans Cotton Market As Traders Await Policy News

Cotton futures in New Orleans opened mostly unchanged with slight early gains in May July and October. Traders awaited Secretary Watson's plan on acreage restrictions, while domestic demand remained soft though firmer than the prior year. Liverpool and foreign markets showed limited activity as prices edged higher on some months amid short covering.

NEA Orleans Liverpool Afarch Mila Esterday Tom Watson

Wall Street Briefs From New Fork and Beyond

Wall Street briefs discuss a complex mix of rail and property matters, investor prices, and regulatory hints. Mentions of Carlson Graf and the Ullun Paci railreed imply midstream finance moves, with a focus on percent changes and certificates. The piece references postal telegraph petitions and property encumbrances under Section TB, suggesting awaiting formal approvals.

Ted Carl H.graf Ullun Paci Ross Covener Petrie Beehrie Certs

Convicted man faces life term in party slaying

Edward ATG, 27, convicted in the New Year’s party murder of Hilda Peter, 24, at a rural event near Poighkeeprie. Prosecution said the victim resisted advances and fell from a carriage. the state clutched the case to Lilidppoca.

Cannon Edward Atg Wes Beye Hilda Peter Sear Walters

Money and Metals Market Roundup From New York and London

The exchange rates and metal prices show Britain steady in dollars and pounds, with copper, tin, zinc and other metals quoted in pounds and futures noted. London and New York reports reference copper at 32s, tin at 26 pounds, and various Asian and European prices, reflecting a tense, shifting global market.

Lununn Metals London

Shining Hour Cast Announced For Lutte Theater

Frank Beckwith, director of the Lutte Theater, announces a production titled Shining Hour by Keith Winter. The comedy of English Manners features Hay Crewes Mimi Oppenheimer Less Elen Chimes Albert Laeste and Howl Jing Mamelton. Rehearsals are underway and the play will run at the Sas iain Plays house on March 30 and 31.

Frank Beckwith Lutte Theater Announts Telis Bis Keith Wiiter Gast Hay Crewes Mimi Oppenheimer Elen Chimes Albert Laeste Howl Jing Mamelton Sas Iain

Livestock Market News Snapshot from Seg Antonio and St Louis

Market notes show varied receipts and trading at Seg Antonio with prices for calves goats and cattle. Buyers focused on fat cattle and shorts around $5 to $9 while heifers bulls and sows traded unevenly across Missouri Kansas City and Chicago barometers.

SAX Astonto Mivertack Bederst Seg Antonio Med Linge Acta Rrades Grasa Talpex Ito Dreces Hedler Esther Medieraden Ub Anil Media Kite Romsrice Winurere Abow Nach ST. Louis Lousy Oklahoma Livestock Oklahosa City Kensipis

Dollar Market Report Shows Shifts in Exchange Rates

The article notes the dollar's value at 4.29 per pound, down from the New York rate of 64.298, and the French franc at 74.08 per pound versus 74.15 elsewhere. It mentions Captain Ke Lines and an archsune marker but details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Don Lee United States Wweright New York Slater Soyesses- Way IS. Fee

Dividends Declared on Montgomery Company Stock

Dividend details show SEW FORE and Feh O66 APH Te reelors of Montgomers authorized a dividend of 236 a share on the column seven. Vine Net Barmene previously announced 15, 1929. The latest declaration occurred in April 24, with the distribution plan described.

Dany Tie Corumn Sven Vine Barmene

Rich Man's Oddities Witnesses Describe McCall

Witnesses in a Federal court testified about Alrye U. McCall once a Stuttgart rice mill owner to support an insanity defense. They claimed he has not been of sound mind since 1990, contending he used his malls to strand a small stake in a bank and hurt the company’s affairs in 1921.

Louis Alrye U. McCall Stuttgart AML Iint Tate St. Tenis Roe’ Bank Mls Company

Stock Market Slows After Mixed Opening on Feb 2

New York trading began with uncertain momentum as prices fluctuated. Allied Chemical and Edison Power and Light led gains, up over three points, while several rails and industrials posted fractional rises. foreign exchange moved with the yen, francs, and sterling showing small shifts amid cautious activity.

New York Ai Aivaneiy Aeateset Emgen Estopehing Itipeat Senty Allied Chemical Hlodthe Power Light Preferred Abetica Telephone Pullman Garnet National Ing American Water Works Uhre Angcong 6 Pengshia Ana Belilehan Bual Li Eplivaaiee Etteke Shane

Poultry and Produce Prices in Chicago and New York Markets

AP dispatch reports Chicago poultry and eggs with mixed prices across classes and weights, noting steady turkeys and varied chicken and duck quotes. Creamery butter, cheese, and eggs in New York show firm to unchanged prices while regional meat and produce markets display modest demand and steady shipments.

Earnings Trends At Several Firms Show Mixed Results

A review of 1935 earnings across diverse U S firms shows varied outcomes. Anticipated gains at Western Air, Inc. are offset by a 1934 operating loss, while Trans continental Air Line reports rising revenue but incomplete ROI. Sonia Wire and Cable Co posts 1935 profit drop from 1934, and Fane Manufacturing reports higher earnings per share. Southern Pacific and related railroad units face consolidated losses despite rising revenues, with management citing increased operating costs and staffing.

Kansas Pet Vrangcan Foental Western Air, Inc BOE Dack Erve

Arguments Begin in Taxicab Suit in San Antonio

Judge G Taylor of the Forty fifth District Court heard arguments Friday in a taxicab case brought by the City Cabs Exchange against the City of San Antonio. The exchange seeks a temporary restraining order against an ordinance, arguing it is discriminatory and burdensome on premium board payments, depriving owners of property rights without due process. The city contends the matter falls within police power and authorities may regulate raffles. Proceedings began Thursday and continued Friday morning. a temporary restraining order remains in effect.

G. Taylor Forty Fifth District Court San Antonino City Cabs Exchange

Wool Market Weekly Wool Report

Boston Feb 25 Scattered loss in small volume of domestic wool. Prices held steady for strong types while combing and carding grades showed slight declines. Mohair activity rose with prices around 55 cents for adult and 4 cents for kid in Texas reflecting mixed demand amid slow western operations.

Boston Lex Heen Combergate Texas Wulletin Portes Avutalions Seoured Gras Alzsge

Tobacco Companies Suing for Taxes in New York District Court

The article reports on tobacco companies suing for processing taxes in New York in the Eighth District court. It notes potential recovery of amounts around 25,000 and references related firms and individuals linked to the case. Data includes figures from the period, with names and entities affecting the proceedings and a mention of a sterilization law in North Carolina.

NEW Yorkk Red M.pe-Kuit Toe Ita Tobasee Provessing Ee i

Billings Indicted in Attack Case

An indictment charging Jesse T. Billings of 150 Hry with attacking Miss A. Ina was returned by the Criminal District Court at Prissey, Miss. Kostal presented the indictment alleging Billings attacked her with committed blows and injuries.

Jesse T. Billings Iisted Miss A.ina Saat King's Highway Ivy Prissey Miss Kostal Sit Jis

Texas Market News On Citrus Vegetables Prices As Reported

The Farmers Market News details mixed citrus and vegetable prices across Texas and other states. Notes include weaker spinach in South Texas, cabbage on light demand, carrots steady, beets dull, and wholesale crates varying from strong to weak across cities like Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Chicago with Texas arrivals influencing market tone.

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Foreign Markets Mixed Amid Thinned Trading News

Global markets showed uneven signals with metals and mining shares supported alongside oils and transatlantic lines. Paris advanced marginally while Berlin opened quiet and market tone drifted downward. U.S. enrollment notes at the University of California reflect continued international interest.

LON i Jepanns Honda Paris Rentey Asd Young Plan Jasnensina Emrneil Alerdy Berlin

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