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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1934

Page

2

Cotton Chief Seeks Dollar Expansion in Cotton Trade

Governor of the New York Cotton Exchange endorses currency expansion to raise cotton prices, cut taxes, and fund a machinery tax. He cites the 10 cent Joan Plan as helping price stability, argues debt inflated by war explains current squeeze, and predicts prosperity for cotton planters if Roosevelt pursues currency expansion and gold revaluation.

King Cotton New York Cotton Exchange Robert M. Harriss New York York Joan Poliey Brad Fould Roosevelt

Manchukuo Chief to Be Emperor

Henry Pu the 38 year old chief executive of the Japanese assisted state of Manchukuo is reported to be soon elevated to emperor by high authority, according to a January 3 dispatch from TORSO.

Manchukuo Torso Henry Pu

Bell the things that are no longer useful, you for ready cash

A compact note advertises selling unneeded items for cash via a light classified ad. It urges dialing a number to contact the seller and lists no further details.

Blue Eagle Wing in Wage Contest

In Kansas City a justice court upheld a minimum wage guarantee. Sam Taylor, a grocer, was ordered to pay Roy Tedford back pay totaling $90, based on the general code minimum of $1.450 a week. The ruling also found a signed president’s re employment agreement created a valid contract. Tedford testified he earned only $11 a week. A five room house on set of land was listed for sale at $2,250.

Blue Eagle Kansas City Vblue Eagle Justice Court Sam Taylor Roy Tedford Preston Forsee Tedford

Arrest of Banker Bartlett Ordered in Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi January 3. Federal Judge William H Atwell ordered the arrest of E Bartlett former official of the defunct First National Bank of George West Texas charged with misapplication of bank funds Bartlett failed to appear for trial prompting a 1000 bond forfeiture The court noted Bartlett underwent an operation to avoid court and that a San Antonio surgeon refused to operate due to the court appearance requirement The case continues to the May term A 1931 Ford Tudor Sedan is for sale at 315 in light classified ads classification 73.

Corpus Christi Bartlett First National Bank George West Texas William H. Atwell Bartlet Albert Thomas United Etates San Antonio Bartett

Brother of Ford Files Bankruptcy Plea in Detroit

DETROIT Mich Jan 3 Henry Ford's brother William disclosed that he was bankrupt and asked to be adjudged insolvent in federal court. The former president of the Ford Motor Company and Ford tractors listed liabilities of 413000. His Dearborn home and real estate held jointly with his wife and a few shares of stock were the only assets. no value was placed on them.

Detroit Mich Henry Ford William Ford and Company Ford Mn Dearborn

Italy Warned of Naval Arms Race

In Rome Mussolini and British Foreign Secretary John Simon prepared talks on disarmament stalemate as the chamber of deputies debated a navy policy. A report by Marquis Giacomo Mediel Del Vascello warned world powers are already arming at sea and that only a broad power pact could avert a dangerous naval buildup.

Italy Rome Mussolini John Simon Chamber of Deputies Giacomo Mediel del Vascello Tr Duce

Exhumed body linked to spy poison probe in Finland

In Healtningfors a cemetery disinterment occurred as part of a secret service inquiry into eight suspected poisonings. The body of Frits Asplund, director of a government munitions plant, was studied for clues. Lenny Antins, a young servant girl, allegedly confessed to poisonings and faced guards amid fears of mob violence.

Helatngfors Finland Lievk. Co Frits Asplund Lenny Antins Asplund

Robins Sighted Amid Cold Chicago Snap Cleared Up Dates

Dates in Chicago bird sightings were misreported as robins appeared during historic cold. Officials say observations from Jan 2 to Jan 7 reflect a weather week anomaly, with residents noting the unusual early winter activity.

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