Forecasts for 1936 Rise From Public Figures Hopes
Prominent figures from business and government predict betterment in 1936 as Depression fatigue fades. Eugene Grace, Hugh S. Johnson, and W. Clement foresee improvements in industry and the presidential election year. Weather quirks and New Year celebrations accompany a tense mood as Americans greet 1936 with cautious optimism.
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Avery
Eugene @. Grace
Helhlehem ‘Reel Company
Hugh S. Johnson
Depres
W. Clement
Pennsylvania Railroad
C. Hulett
Pburlngion
Wis
Glass Plants Close as Workers Strike Nationwide
A strike called by the Federation of Glass Workers of America took effect today, forcing closures at multiple American Window glass plants in Arnold, Jeanette, and Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, as workers protested widespread grievances.
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S Glass
Columbus
Ohio
Federation of
Texas Commissioners Arrive New Orleans to Seek Loan
A trio of Texas commissioners aboard the William Robbins reach New Orleans with aims to secure financial aid for Texas independence. They face political rifts and a wary U S audience while donors from Mobile to Nashville pledge funds and supplies, as the fledgling republic strains under Mexican threats and a slow 1836 news cycle.
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William Robbins
Quintana
Texas
Mississippi
Stephen Austin
Dr. Branch
Tanner Archer
William HH. Wharton
United States
Austin
Wharton
Archer
United
New Orleans
Edward Hall
William Bryan
Louisiana
Mobile
Natichitoches
Nashville
Tenn
Samuel St. John
H.W. EK. Hill
Rushville
Nacogdoches
Bank Augustine
James W. Fannin Jr
Fannin
NAB Bandit Shoots and Robs Across City Stages
A bandit named Hughes robbed multiple sites between May and October, using a stolen Mullerkne kampff car with New York plates. He boldfacedly held up a tele graph office, a wholesale firm, and a night spot, taking sums of cash then spending loot at local venues. Police traced the car and a taxi driver’s bragging led to arrests. Hughes is described as a Connecticutt native, currently unmarried, with three fingers missing from his right hand.
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Hans Mullerkulenkampff
Alamo Steel
Gunter Hotel
Houston
Telephone Company
Audiorium Circle
Bower Whotesale Company
Alamo Plaza
E. E. Bower
Hughes
Mullerknenkampff
New York
Ghevrotel
Express Club
Religia
Pelice
Connecticus
San Antonio Gil
Bandit Iid
Weaver
F. P. Lillepege
Lilllepage
Tughes
Pojec
Karpis Evades Police After Gun Battle in Kansas City
Public enemy No. 1 The desperado William Karpis reportedly evaded pursuing Gmen after a gun battle with two patrolmen in Kansas City Missouri Homer Fanning 26 a former convict said he had traveled with Karpis for four months and identified him Fanning was captured when thrown from a car during the pursuit authorities declined to reveal whether any trace of Karpis had been found prior to nightfall
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Kansas City
Homer Fanning
Karpis
Fanning
Rar
Kansas ‘State Reformatory
Hutchinson
Autos Live Longer Than Before Depression Era
The average life of an automobile rose to eight and one fourth years, up from six and a half, in the era following the depression. This indicates improved durability and longer ownership spans for cars during the period.
Public utilities choice debated by San Antonio citizen
A reader argues against SAPSCO charges and urges voters to decide if gas and electric service should stay with private SAPSCO or switch to municipal utilities. The letter defends city ownership of water and argues for lower rates, suggesting municipal gas and electric options could cut costs by about 36 percent. The writer criticizes political pressure and supports a square deal for privately owned and municipal utilities, urging public decision.
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the Light
Chubb
Sapsco
Belyay Ux
San Antonio
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