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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1932

Page

15

Prohibition agents arrest multiple for liquor sales on West Travis

Temporary bonds ranged from 21500 to 300 were posted for 16 fans, and a $500 bond for one woman. Dora Mazurana pleaded not guilty to liquor charges and was freed after a $509 bond before United States Commissioner Paul A. The charges include sale, transportation and possession of liquor. Eleven automobiles were seized along with about 70 gallons of whiskey and 120 pints of beer. Those arrested, all pleading not guilty, include Jerry Jerome with a $1000 bond, Sigmund A. Budyke $750, Gregory Davis $750, Thomas R. Galloway in two cases with bonds of $1500 and $1090, Julius Horn $1500, Ina Vguur, Jerome Stahl $1000, Richard Villsnecuva $754, Anthony Jeska $750, Chester Morris $750, Gene Balderas $300, Lucibe Storey $300, Roy Garza $750, Hugo Rieldemeyer $500, Virginia Horn $500, Geneva Sehrli $300, and Frank Estrada $750. Hearings set for the first two weeks of March.

Prohibition Dora Mazurana United States Paul A West Travis Street Jerry Jerome

Newspaper Plant Damaged by Raid in Durango Clash

Dispatches from Durango City report a clash between the state governor and federal deputies after a raid on La Voz de Durango. Deputies Lorenzo Gamiz and Clemente Geniceros, with Alberta H Rodriguez and others, invaded the newspaper offices and smashed linotypes, linotype writers, and the press.

Durango Mexico City Durango City la Voz de du- Fangs Lorenzo Gamiz Clemente Geniceros Alberta H. Rodriguez Public Welfare Department

U.S. Opposes Economic Boycott of Japan

Washington dispatch reports the U.S. government rejects any plan for an economic boycott against Japan. Major European powers reportedly favor the stance, citing peace hazards and harm to domestic industries reliant on raw materials from the country.

Washington BD. Nv Japan

State's Part in Fair to Be Studied

Governor Sterling will chair a conference in Austin next week to decide state support for Texas at the World's Fair in Chicago next year. Whaley and Kiler in San Antonio reported progress to the Texas World's Fair commission at its Dallas meeting, a report to be submitted to the governor.

Texas Chicago Sterling James Kennedy Porter A. Whaley Dan Moody Austin Whaley EH. Kiler San Antonio Dallas Governor Sterling

Girl Slayer of Mother Freed From Banquentin Prison

Dorothy Ellingson, 23, freed after serving six and a half years of a 10 year manslaughter sentence for killing her mother during a dispute over her associations with men. The release came after good conduct credits. Ellingson had been described by attorneys as a product of the Jazz Age and was in San Francisco at the time of the crime.

Banquentin Calis Dorothy Ellingson San Francisco Eho l

Lamont’s son may work for Russia

Denver February 23. Robert P. Lamont Jr., son of the secretary of commerce, has been called to take charge of developing the Soviet meat industry. Lamont, en route to New York, said he would sail for Moscow on the first boat available to study meat effort, which would give him complete charge of the nation's cattle breeding.

Lamont Russia Denver Robert P. Lamont Jr New York Moscow

Frio County Meet Planned at Pearsall for March

Frio County schools set to compete in athletic and literary events at Pearsall on March 25 and 26. The Frio ny boterschalacie league meet will feature teams from across the county in a mix of sports and contests. A burglary in Pearsall on Peb 23 involved a stolen item and a damaged truck tied to the incident.

Frio County Pearsall Pearsall Frio Ny Boterschalacie League

Strawberries Lead Market in Bustling Farm Price Page

A dense grocery page lists fruit and produce with prices and vendors. Strawberries show strong advance notes alongside apples, cabbage, oranges, and peppers from multiple growers and markets, highlighting seasonal demand and regional listings.

Crystal City Lions Receive Charter at Banquet

Crystal City Lions club has been presented with a charter Julien C Hyer president of Lions International was guest of honor at the presentation banquet.

Crystal City Lions Charter Crystal City Crystal City Lions Club Julien C. Hyer Lions Intermacional Wex

Grain Market Trends Signal Mixed Grain Prices

Grain market notes from PAW NGO on pep 29 show downbeat prices for wheat and corn with fluctuating futures. Reports indicate improved demand for Nebraska and Missouri oats while European markets hint at cautious gains. Civil market confusion and weather disruptions weigh on futures as buyers watch Rotterdam and Liverool grain flows.

Paw Ngo Pep Ward Paei Sean Meileel Asphie Oprume Uakue Speer Care

Coolidge Urges Citizens to Stop Hoarding Money

Chicago Feb 27 Former President Calvin Coolidge urged Americans to place hoarded money in sound banks or treasury certificates to aid government credit spur business and provide work The statement was released by the Citizens Reconstruction organization noting the need for people to take charge of their affairs and save themselves

Coolidge Chicago Calvin Coolidge Treasury Won

Powers of Railway Commission Fixed.

Elbert Trooper, assistant attorney general, ruled that the Texas sabloid commission may fix minimum rates only for contract carriers. The law prohibits setting rates lower than the rate for any common carrier rendering substantially the same service, but allows minimums to be above existing rates for comparable carriers.

Austin Elbert Trooper Texas Sabloid Commission Hooper

Cotton mart defends short selling restrictions

Russell Clark president of the New Orleans cotton exchange testified in Washington that proposed legislation giving the agriculture secretary power to curb or ban short selling would not immediately collapse future markets but would force bankers to cut lending on cotton if hedging is restricted. He warned lenders would reduce credit to protect themselves.

Washington, D. C Russell Clark New Orleans

Drama critics to testify before Washington hearing

Washington February 29. The house committee voted to invite dramatic critics to testify on alleged harm to the theater. Chairman Stravich scolded Newspapermen noting producers could not attend as legitimate drama is on the rocks. The committee urged testing critics before they practice. Representative Dips urged airing critics for scrutiny.

Washington, D.G Thorvald Solberg Patents Stravich

Price Fixing Plan Fought in Senate Committee

Washington D C Feb 20 Opponents of a measure allowing producers of branded goods to fix retail prices argued it would raise the cost of living and foster monopolies Benjamin H Namm of Brooklyn N J testified that unbranded goods have not declined in price as branded items failed to drop Macy department store operator said price fixing would create monopolies and fail to safeguard public welfare The testimony came before the Senate interstate commerce committee chaired by Senator Capper and other witnesses included representatives from Macy and Company and a National Retail Dry Goods Association official

Washington, D. C Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Benjamin H. Namm Brooklyn Nasional Retail Dry Goads Association Capper Kelly J. Pa Q. Forrest Walker B. 4 Macy and Company

Roosevelt Club President Backs Garner in California

In San Francisco on February 23, Mrs. Virginia Spinks of Palo Alto resigned as president of the Northern California Roosevelt for President club and declared for John N. Garner. William P. Hubbard, San Francisco attorney, also joined Garner forces and became finance director for northern California.

San Francisco California Virginia Spinks Palo Alto Woman's Roosevelt John N. Garner William P. Hubbard San Pranicisco Stin Garner Hubbard United States James A. Reed Missouri

Texas chamber chiefs plan hoarding campaign meeting

Porter A. Whaley, manager of the local chamber of commerce, said Monday four Texas chambers will meet in San Antonio on the 20th to devise a campaign against hoarding. He returned this week from a preliminary meeting of Houston Fort Worth and Dallas chamber managers in Dallas.

Texas Chambers For Commerce San Antonio Porter A. Whaley Whaley Houston, Fort Worth Dallas

Chicago Livestack Carcasses and Market Prices Report

Livestock market digest from St Louis and Chicago shows mixed demand for cattle and calves. Prices range across weights with steady to higher bids for select lots, while feeders and mid quality steers trend softer amid steady overall activity and notable regional price variations.

Beelauoma 1 41 Stor Urea Witt and Livestock Prices

Market notes show cattle and sheep trading with varied prices. Beelauoma 1 41 Stor Urea Witt lists meat qualities and top grades, including packer top values and bulk meat prices. Cattle and lambs indicate steady or rising demand with observed throwouts and weights.

Radyes Burries Falls Sowe and Glagaan Sineker Wrgen

London and New York Money and Markets Report Feb 3 1413

Amid a hectic London and New York money markets a sharp droop in prices is noted for Hat asier and other metals. Reports indicate cautious buying as futures edge higher while grain and potato prices show mixed moves.

Tosdun Bar London

City Offered Pae Signals for Advertising on Police Signs

Universal Signal Company offered to supply and install signals built to city specs for the advertising privilege on back of the police signs. Three trucks and local workers would be provided to keep signs clean, with a sample displaying a cigarette ad. Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright questioned commercialization of the police department.

San Antonio City Commission Joseph A. Gardner Universal Signal Company Fire and Police Phil Wright

New York Pressed Poultry and Meat Prices Summary

Fragments describe New York poultry and produce trading with varied items such as chickens, turkeys, and roosters. References to price movements, case counts, and receipts mention New York markets and other regional suppliers in a brisk, period-voice notice.

New York Pele

New Orleans Cotton Market Slips Then Steadies After Early Rally

Cotton prices in New Orleans and New York traded unevenly as early losses narrowed with short covering. July and October futures moved from declines to modest gains before midday, with overall activity quieting and prices anchoring near prior closes amid responsive offers and sluggish demand.

Saat York Xugam New York Reneral Mmerkel Mmerkel. Milcenialt Fey AVI Plovkasy Apata T Polniy Trom Weks Yenterdey E Clanc van Uulet Entinge Catter Mbout Telyarpogh Cates Abouit Aaturday Elostig Mendy Hantm

West Texas Farmers to Organize for Loans Aid

Stamford Feb 29 West Texas farmers representing 139 counties plan to organize next month to secure loans from a 30 million appropriation under the Reconstruction Finance Act for agricultural production. The West Texas Chamber of Commerce announced the plan.

Stamford JPI Connies West Texas West Texas Chamber of Commerce

Crude Oil Prices by Region and Grade in 1930s Draft

Compilation shows crude oil pricing across regions with cents per degree changes and gravity adjustments. Regions include East Temes Bulk West Texas Panhandle Gray County North Louisiana Arkansas Pennsylvania Bradford Allegheny Eureka Buckeye Cumberland Kentucky and Wayne district with varied price markers and monthly adjustments.

Falsa Oklo Crure Mid Continent Oil and Gas Journal East Temes West Texas Panhandle Texas Gray County Lousiana North Loulins Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas Rocky Mountein Greg Salt Creek Wyoming North Koulsiona Joseph Seven Purchase Agency Pennsylvania Bradford-Allegheny South West Pennsylvania Eureka West Virginia Buckeye Hagland Cumberland Wayne District

Government Job Wage Rates Set for Bexar County Projects

H M Hattner chair of the San Antonio Trades' Council reports an outline from the U S Department of Labor listing prevailing wage rates for county government construction work in Bexar. Bricklayers seven less than 12 dollars per day for most trades include carpenters seven dollars, cement finishers ten dollars, electricians nine, laborers two dollars sixty, journeyman painters nine, plasterers four, plumbers twelve, sheet metal ten, structural iron workers ten, wire setters twelve, red iron workers eight.

H. M. Hattner San Antonio Sron SLO Red

Partially Deaf Hear Seguin Talkie

Braden an alderman and businessman of Seguin hosted 16 members of the San Antonio League for the Hard of Hearing at a theater party in Seguin. The theater is equipped with headphones allowing those with hearing impairment to enjoy talking pictures.

Braden Seguin San Antonio League For the Tenas

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