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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1936

Page

12

Girl Scouts Plan Pageant In Bexar County Council

Representatives of the Bexar county council of the Girl Scouts of America presented a request to the Texas Center for $3100 to stage a historical pageant March 12 at the Municipal Auditorium. The meeting, chaired by Mrs. Wheatley, approved a new constitution and by-laws and set plans for in person delegation to Austin.

Bexar County Girl Hocuts of America Priday Texas Center Tae Municipal St. Anthony C. A. Whatley Bexar Solind Wheatley C. K. Quin Victor Beller Boy Stoit Organization Col W. B. Tuttle Prescot Boy Scout Movement Davente Borit Kay Brackenridge High School Lillian Jaegett Learcher Aiarlandale High School Hurdandale A. J. LeBlanc Mire Wheetley B. Holland Vera Giraud B. B. McGinsey Aity Irs “Earon Gibts

Elder Weiss Claims Long Shot by Guard

In Baton Rouge January Spr o Weiss, father of the alleged killer of Senator Huey P. Long, asserts the shooting resulted from a personal diffi culty. He indicates the shot was likely fired by someone within Long’s own bodyguard rather than the young Weiss. A doctor released notes after Weiss wrote to Governor Allen condemning claims about the younger Weiss for political ends. Long was fatally wounded Sunday night, September 8, 1945, amid allegations surrounding the case.

Elder Weiss Baton Rouge Jan Sp— R.-O Weiss Huey PB Long Pisa Testerpe C. &. Allen Weigs U Si Long Dr. Weiss

Shipments of U S Steel Decline in December

New York reports U S Steel shipments by the company fell in December to about 661 thousand tons, down from prior months. The data show year comparisons with December 1933 and December 1942 figures, and full year totals ending in December.

U.S New York Catsney U.S. Steel Corporation Derspemiber

Bombs Trigger Election Day Terror in Cuba

In Funana a wave of bombs ushered in Cuba era of balloting as voters chose a president and other officers. Bombs exploded in Santiago injuring eight seriously while over 2,000 soldiers and sailors were posted at interior points. Police and military throughout the island maintained continuous duty amid the unprecedented national vote.

Cuba Antidsstertians Island Santiago

Perfume and cash stolen from Matamoros store

Jeronimo Zelezth reported a burglary at his Matamoros shop in Brownsville. Thieves took perfume and liquors valued at unspecified amounts along with $160 in cash and several pistols during the early hours of Wednesday. Police investigate the crime.

Brownsville Jeronimo Zelezth

Meat price trends show cattle and hog spikes in 1935 data

1935 cattle prices peaked around 11.29 per hundred pounds in May and closed near 10. Hog prices hit a high in September at 10.83 and finished the year about 8.31. The rise linked to supply shortages. by late 1938 cattle and hog prices showed notable gains from 1933 lows.

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Grain Market Faces Demand Glut in Early Trading

Chicago delayed by contrary signals as wheat futures stumble despite expectations of firm cash demand. Southwest houses liquidate Mey holdings while Kansas City reports tepid immediate delivery demand. Secretary Wallace hints at possible crops if weather stays favorable and no acreage controls.

Chicago Calles Kansas City Nolice Wallace Mze Washington News Roosevelt

Cotton Market Shifts On Opening Trading in New Orleans

Improved textile reports and a hopeful tone spurred light buying in New Orleans as opening prices rose 1 to 2 points. March at 10.92c, May 10.55c, duly at 10.25c, October around 10.70c. Trade and speculators favored buying while supply remained tight and bets hinged on Washington conference outcomes. Liverpool cotton eased, amid market turmoil over a Supreme Court decision affecting AAA.

Orleans Liverpool Yenterfay New Orleans Kathombay Alexandris AAA Kei Rom Washington Capitol PO Nowresute Thussiay Grices Weller Bremnaine

Dollar markets edge as London sees renewed volatility

In London trading, the dollar rallied while the pound slipped amid tense market nerves. The New York close showed mixed currency moves with the franc and other currencies weaker, indicating ongoing demand for safe havens and cautious sentiment among investors.

Money and Metals Exchange Rates in New York and London

In New York and London markets many foreign exchange and metal prices are listed with irregular figures. Notable entries include the Great Britain and Argentina rates, London copper and tin futures, and silver movements. The article also notes a study on German families showing 92 sons of drunkards and 32 convict brothers among German families surveyed, with 14 families deemed socially acceptable.

London Metals London Evernight

December 1955 mining profits and charges noted at Juneau

Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company reports December 1955 profits around 136000 after earlier months, with 459700 and 8172.21 figures listed for November and December. Stelton company posts similar net profit. Charges and taxes total 375 282 in the period. Baby chicks advertised with starter offer.

Alesza Juneau Gold Mining Company Isha B. Stelton Company Samare

Neutral Bill Modifications Narrow Senate Neutrality Provisions

Washington Jan 10 The senate foreign relations committee with approval of Secretary Hull eliminated a section of the neutrality bill that would have empowered the president to bar exports to belligerents when such restrictions prevent prolongation of war. The retained provisions allow bans when necessary to protect U S security neutrality or the nation’s dives and commerce.

Washington, D Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hull Administration United States League of Nations

Stock Market Mixed Gains After Early Slump in New York

Stock markets showed uneven shifts as activity tapered after an early rally. Metals and oils led advances with several names including Mon sails and Cerro Del Pasco rising, while call money held near 2 percent and treasury receipts signaled expansion. Foreign exchange started with the five franc trunk weak, while sterling remained steady.

New York Alime Cerro del Pasco Lignett Ned International Harvester Younkstown American Amellity Santa Fe U. S. Louelting Internatonal Telephone Similata! Oil of California Kenneth Bethichers Steel Chrysler Packard Delaware Hudson and Phillips Aractrs Congress Westend Macers Treasury Mundy

Poultry Prices and Produce Receipts Across Markets

From Chicago to New York and Kansas City, a roundup of farm produce prices and market conditions. Poultry and eggs show varied quotes with hens, leghorn, white and colored ducks, turkeys, and roasters listed. meat and dairy receipts noted as steady to higher in some cases.

Coucago Tricago Weaey Kanaas City Kansas City Colorado SIOAD Ark

Wall Street Briefs on Bond Refunding Plans

New York reports debt moves as Great Northern Haraway seeks to refinish 106000 69 7 percent bonds. RFC chair Jeane Sonex to discuss underwritten issues totaling 1000900 net tent convertible bonds to fund financial restructuring. Several firms including Truck corporation and Pure Carbonite Corp report service contracts and capitalization changes amid corporate fleet and subsidiary adjustments.

New York Great Nouthern Haraway Company Jared Diy Reilron Great Northern

Dividend Declared By Unclear New York Company

An AP dispatch reports a New York based company declared a dividend of 3 cents per share. The notice is muddled with garbled text but indicates a quarterly payout and related corporate actions. No clear names, dates, or exact figures beyond the 3 cent per share dividend are readable.

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San Antonio Livestock Market Slower Trade Light Receipts

Fort Worth and St Louis market reports show light activity in San Antonio with 408 cattle and calves on hand. Weakening prices and mixed demand across cattle, calves, and hogs, while stocker and feeder demand remained modest amid ample supplies.

AN Antonio Thoreday San Antonio Banja Ghent Fort Worth Tiiurellas Cate Catres Wieta ST. Louis USDA

Hagood Classmate Invited by Chamber to Public Lunch

Gen Robert E Woul a West Point classmate of Maj Gen Hagood was invited by the San Antonio chamber of commerce to attend a goodwill luncheon on January 20. He will be hosted by General Hagood during his stay January 20 and 21 before leaving for Mexico.

Bny Robert E. Woul West Point Johnson Hagood Eighth Corps Ged Stats, Roebick and Company San Antonio Chamber of Commerce General Hagood Mexico Icly

Irate Passengers Jettison Machines Aboard Ship

In France on January 19, a United States liner faced unrest as passengers aboard the vessel demanded removal of slot machines from the cabin class café. Reports say the incident occurred Tuesday night with many passengers losing money during a dispute centered on a casino-style machine affair aboard the ship Manhittan.

France United Ines Manhittan America Perty Lady Jack

Storm Rips Rhineland Leaving Four Injured and Property Damage

A violent storm swept the Rhineland today striking Jar and nearby towns. Four persons were injured and scores more affected as high winds toppled structures and caused extensive property damage across the region. Authorities warned residents to seek shelter and avoid travel while cleanup began in the hardest hit areas.

Germany O—Al Rhineland

Wool Market Shows Steady Demand and Prices Rise

Boston wool market reports strong activity with steady to higher prices for worsted and sourced wools. Domestic and foreign markets trend upward, with Australia and South America showing gains. Northern California prices also firm. Texas wools see price strength and moderate turnover across combing grades.

Borton Wool Boston Tha Cio Marcial Bulletin Australia South America California Cen Fe He Brower Iokair Texas

London Stocks End Mixed With Broad Firm Close

Foreign markets show varied activity as London trading ends with broad firmness across sectors. Renewed confidence in rails industrials and securitiy aids lift some shares while others slide on valuation concerns. overall market closes steady amid volatile price movements and mixed receipts.

London& Mute Ant Oleads Dhal Golirss

Wall Street Holds Optimism Amid Inflation Fears and Falls

The market faced inflation worries as reports swirled about a possible 10 percent devaluation margin and government action to ease AAA issues. Inflation stocks and metals advanced, but overall trading ended negative with broad declines and a late downturn, as cotton and other staples slipped.

New York INS Wall Street AAA Perinda New Orleans

Railroad freight loadings rise in week ending Jan 4

The Association of American Railroads reported revenue freight loadings for the week ended January 4 at 342,984 cars, up 7,405 from the prior week. Compared with 1925, total loadings rose by 44,711, with mixed changes across commodity categories showing increases and decreases in specific sectors.

Washington The Association of American Railroads Treigit

Pattern 9751 sewing guide for home dressmaking

A vintage pattern advertisement describes Marian Martin pattern S751 with sizes 4 through 42 and yardage needs. It highlights a frock with a surplice style, decorative scallops, pecky sleeves, and easy flat piecing. The notice includes ordering details, price for the pattern and book, and mailing instructions to the San Antonio Light Patterns department.

Marian Martin Amart Ecvision Benart San Ane ‘Lana Light Pattera

Market notes on vegetable shipments and crates

The report details a flood of arrivals and market conditions across U S ports with shipments from Texas California New York Ohio and Michigan. It notes crate prices per bushel crate steady weaker buyers cautious and plentiful carloads arriving at St Louis Chicago Philadelphia and Kansas City with mixed demand and fluctuating prices per crate and per bushel.

Total United Tates Fedo Texas HG von Taahi Nilmiein Bavon Teco Nuroneer Esa Mia Ateniy Deans Bunhels Tate S . Cara Savoy St.Louis Siova New York Arket Detroit Mt Aly Gatas Braceolt Chicago Phildelphia Buven Cara California Texan Louis Kansas Haute Ascady Flacide Bamypers Florida Yampery Kamparg G.I. Ta Cara Mar St. Loui Carlot Arcivala Jo Fara Cats Ateady Nat Cretes Texania Vabtage Tara Gale Pitas Louin Wisconsin Kansas City Alendy

Czech tan-woman athlete accused of fraud in Hamburg

In Hamburg Germany Tan. 16 Tine goudenka Koubkova a Czech tan-woman athlete is charged in a formal statement. Tr Knoll director of the Athletic Institute Hamburg University and secretary of the International Association of Athletic Physicians calls for a life suspension from athletic participation under international rules.

Hamburg Germany Gdenka Koubkova Loday Man Tr. Knoll Athletic Institute Hamburg University Interfisional Association of Athletic Physicians

Crash injures three in Coulee hospital area

Three persons treated at Coulee hospital Friday for auto crash injuries. Olivera Hernandez, 26, of 170 East Houston Street, received severe facial injuries. Passenger Kho was in a car that struck a trunk at Market and Navarre streets. Other occupants included Rita Palo Alto Road resident and Marla Ripley, with the latter car slightly damaged near South Ban Sebast Marla Riplny.

the Couley Hospital Olivera Hemnandez East Houston Callie Hox Market Navarre Loulg Ritaa Palo Alto Road Kho South Ban Sebast Marla Riplny

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